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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday night as we light candles and welcome Shabbat with prayer and song. Let go of the week\, breathe in the “extra soul” that Shabbat brings\, and let poetry and melody begin to replenish heart and soul.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-2024-01-19/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T200000
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SUMMARY:MLK Kabbalat Shabbat Service — Zoom Only
DESCRIPTION:Due to anticipated inclement weather\, this service will be held over Zoom only — please check the weekly announcements for more information. \nJoin us on Friday night as we light candles and welcome Shabbat with prayer and song. Let go of the week\, breathe in the “extra soul” that Shabbat brings\, and let poetry and melody begin to replenish heart and soul. \nOn January 12\, our Kabbalat Shabbat service will honor the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King z”l with song and prayer\, and will connect the weekly Torah portion with his teachings and legacy.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-2024-01-12/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T184009Z
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SUMMARY:Havdalah at Home
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxed winter hang out\, learn about the ritual of Havdalah\, and make your own candle and spice set to use together and at home. This event will be held at a private home in southern VT. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/havdalah-at-home-2024-01-06/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20231116T173248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T153233Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service — Zoom Only
DESCRIPTION:We are requesting a minyan to be present online for this service\, so please plan on joining us if at all possible — thank you. \nJoin us on Shabbat morning as we celebrate Shabbat with prayer\, song\, and poetry. We’ll hear some words of Torah (and some words about Torah) as we bask in Shabbat’s sweetness. Our spiritual tools include traditional liturgy\, contemporary poetry\, chant\, and song… as well as the spectacular views from our sanctuary\, which connect us with the natural world and with our Source. \nThis service will be held online via Zoom only; those joining digitally are invited to purchase a digital copy of the siddur if you’d like to follow along.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2024-01-06/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20231116T172832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T172832Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we gather together around the Zoom table to celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-jan-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231231T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231231T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T153555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T173126Z
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SUMMARY:Mitzvah: Make a Meal for the Hungry
DESCRIPTION:Prepare a meal for the many who rely on Bennington’s monthly community dinner and learn about the mitzvah of providing for those in need. This event will be held at Second Congregational Church in Bennington\, VT. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/mitzvah-meal-2023-12-31/
LOCATION:Second Congregational Church\, 115 Hillside Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231231
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CREATED:20230828T145936Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. \nInstead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\n\n\n\n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat service (12/29 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (12/30 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Kabbalat Shabbat (12/29 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (12/30 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (12/29 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (12/30 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2023-12-30/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231224
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CREATED:20230828T145714Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. \nInstead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\n\n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat service (12/22 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (12/23 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Kabbalat Shabbat (12/22 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (12/23 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (12/22 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (12/23 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2023-12-23/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T144434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T172442Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday night as we light candles and welcome Shabbat with prayer and song. Let go of the week\, breathe in the “extra soul” that Shabbat brings\, and let poetry and melody begin to replenish heart and soul.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-2023-12-15/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T153047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T151149Z
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SUMMARY:Chanukah Bonfire & Songfest
DESCRIPTION:We are still planning to go ahead with this event\, as it is anticipated that precipitation will end in North Adams well before 5:30pm. Should the storm make driving conditions difficult or unsafe as we get closer to the event and we have to postpone\, we will send out an email update. \nEveryone of all ages are welcome to join us on Monday\, December 11 (the fifth night of Chanukah) at 5:30pm for CBI’s annual Chanukah bonfire! We’ll sing Chanukah songs around the bonfire\, play with dreidels\, drink hot apple cider\, and enjoy homemade donuts and latkes. This event will be both indoor and outdoor — please dress warmly and bring a camp chair if you have one. Please RSVP via our website if you plan to attend so we can prepare enough food. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/chanukah-bonfire-2023/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Family Event,Holiday Programming,Onsite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20231201T150424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T173628Z
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SUMMARY:Chanukah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come for latkes\, candle lighting\, drinks for the adults\, and dreidels and art for the kids! Bring your hanukkiah (Chanukah menorah) from home and we’ll light candles together. This event will be held at a private home in Shaftsbury\, VT. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. \n\nNEFESH is the Hebrew word for “soul\,” “self\,” or “living being.” We are a group of families in Southern VT and Western MA raising healthy kids grounded in Jewish community. NEFESH is about nourishing the social and spiritual soil of family life and giving our children a supportive and joyful environment inspired by Jewish culture\, traditions and values so that they will grow and thrive in a more just and healthy world.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/vt-chanukah-celebration-2023/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Holiday Programming,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T151542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T173611Z
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SUMMARY:Shine Your Light — Community Candle Lighting for Chanukah
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jewish community of NEFESH for a very special Chanukah candle lighting and celebration. We’ll light our new\, outdoor\, hand-built menorah which families have painted with messages of hope\, peace\, and respect for all people. We’ll enjoy sufganiyot (Israeli-style donuts) and enjoy a festive community-wide celebration! This event will be held in Bennington\, VT. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. \n\n☆ The NEFESH menorah project is raising funds for eight local organizations that work to improve lives in our community. All funds will be divided equally among eight local partner organizations in Bennington County and the Berkshires. We welcome donations here via PayPal for the following causes and organizations: Food for All (Grateful Hearts)\, Homes for All (Bennington Coalition for the Homeless)\, Children’s Mental Health (Sunrise Family Resource Center)\, Women’s Safety (PAVE)\, Refugee Resettlement (Open Arms)\, Addiction Recovery (Turning Point Recovery Center)\, LGBTQ+ Support (Elizabeth Freeman Center)\, and Racial Justice (NAACP). \n\nNEFESH is the Hebrew word for “soul\,” “self\,” or “living being.” We are a group of families in Southern VT and Western MA raising healthy kids grounded in Jewish community. NEFESH is about nourishing the social and spiritual soil of family life and giving our children a supportive and joyful environment inspired by Jewish culture\, traditions and values so that they will grow and thrive in a more just and healthy world.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shine-your-light-2023/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Holiday Programming,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T144202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T161618Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:We are requesting a minyan to be present (in-person or online) for this service\, so please plan on joining us if at all possible — thank you. \nJoin us on Shabbat morning as we celebrate Shabbat with prayer\, song\, and poetry. We’ll hear some words of Torah (and some words about Torah) as we bask in Shabbat’s sweetness. Our spiritual tools include traditional liturgy\, contemporary poetry\, chant\, and song… as well as the spectacular views from our sanctuary\, which connect us with the natural world and with our Source. Those joining digitally are invited to purchase a digital copy of the siddur if you’d like to follow along.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2023-12-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T174216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T152057Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL DATE! Second Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we gather together around the Zoom table to celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-zoom-dec-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T144322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T172325Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE! Shabbat Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Shabbat morning as we celebrate Shabbat with prayer\, song\, and poetry. We’ll hear some words of Torah (and some words about Torah) as we bask in Shabbat’s sweetness. Our spiritual tools include traditional liturgy\, contemporary poetry\, chant\, and song… as well as the spectacular views from our sanctuary\, which connect us with the natural world and with our Source. \n(Please note that this service takes the place of Kabbalat Shabbat service\, which was originally scheduled for Friday\, December 1.)
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2023-12-02/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231126
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T145337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T170632Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. \nInstead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\n\n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat service (11/24 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (11/25 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Shabbat morning service (11/25 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person in Pittsfield\, MA\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (11/24 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (11/25 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2023-11-25/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T114500
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T143801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T143844Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Journeys Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family Shabbat service to celebrate Shabbat in community as our Jewish Journeys students present what they have created in their Jewish Journeys classes. All are welcome! \nPlease note that this service will be held onsite only.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/jewish-journeys-shabbat-2023-11-18/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Onsite,Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230921T173337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T144647Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:☆ To join us IN-PERSON\, please click on the blue “Going” button on this page to RSVP.\n(left side on desktop; bottom on mobile) \n☆ To join us ONLINE\, please click here to register via Zoom. \n\nCBI’s Annual Meeting will be held this year in-person and over Zoom on Tuesday\, November 14 at 7:30pm (EST). Everyone is welcome to attend\, though for security reasons\, you must RSVP in advance. \nAs always\, at the Annual Meeting we’ll offer reflections on the last year\, celebrate our community\, and vote in a new slate of Board members and officers. We will also vote on several changes to the bylaws. You can vote either in-person or via Zoom (as we have done since the pandemic). According to our bylaws\, only regular members are allowed to vote (not Seasonal\, Associate\, or Student members) and only Jewish members are allowed to vote on changes to the bylaws. Proxy voting is not allowed for non-real estate matters. \nPlease CLICK HERE to view a digital version of our Annual Report\, the slate of officers\, and the proposed bylaws changes. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Natalie Matus\, CBI President\, by email at president@cbiberkshires.com. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting — thank you\, as ever\, for being a part of CBI.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/annual-meeting-2023/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20231011T154734Z
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SUMMARY:Community Get-Together with Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community get-together with pizza and drinks before our Annual Meeting! Come at 6:30pm to enjoy pizza and a chance to reconnect with each other. Please RSVP for this event by Friday\, November 10 so that our caterer knows how much pizza to make; gluten-free options will be available upon request. We hope to see you there! \n\nThe Annual Meeting will start at 7:30pm; to RSVP for the Annual Meeting\, please click here.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/pizza-party-2023/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Family Event,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T150730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T155239Z
UID:10000742-1699707600-1699707600@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Make Public Art! Outdoor Menorah
DESCRIPTION:We commissioned an artist to build it\, now it’s time to paint it! We’ll hold a community Chanukah candle lighting and dedicate our outdoor menorah on Saturday\, December 9. This event will be held in Bennington\, VT. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. \n\n☆ Make a donation via PayPal to sponsor our young artists in creating an outdoor Chanukah menorah with messages of faith\, resilience\, and respect for all people. Your donation will help build Jewish Community and support eight local groups working to promote diversity and human dignity. \nNEFESH is the Hebrew word for “soul\,” “self\,” or “living being.” We are a group of families in Southern VT and Western MA raising healthy kids grounded in Jewish community. NEFESH is about nourishing the social and spiritual soil of family life and giving our children a supportive and joyful environment inspired by Jewish culture\, traditions and values so that they will grow and thrive in a more just and healthy world.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/outdoor-menorah-2023-11-11/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Holiday Programming,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230719T164659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T172554Z
UID:10000724-1699695000-1699700400@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service with Hallel & Special Blessing for the Upcoming Month of Kislev
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Shabbat morning as we celebrate Shabbat with prayer\, song\, and poetry. We’ll hear some words of Torah (and some words about Torah) as we bask in Shabbat’s sweetness. Our spiritual tools include traditional liturgy\, contemporary poetry\, chant\, and song… as well as the spectacular views from our sanctuary\, which connect us with the natural world and with our Source. \nMorning services this week will include the praise-songs of Hallel\, as well as a special blessing for the upcoming month of Kislev.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2023-11-11/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230828T174104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T152116Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL DATE! Second Friday Shabbat Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Stay connected with CBI friends and neighbors\, or meet new ones\, as we gather together around the Zoom table to celebrate the Jewish traditions of Shabbat\, light the candles\, and bless the wine and challah.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/first-friday-nov-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/challah.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230830T162746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T160307Z
UID:10000753-1699471800-1699477200@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Meaning & Mishnah
DESCRIPTION:The Mishnah is a 2nd century text that acts as the rabbinic “Reddit room\,” where rabbis spoke\, argued\, told stories\, made bold claims\, and remembered what had come before. Mishnah Brachot asks questions of how prayer functions as a spiritual technology for connecting to ourselves\, our community\, and the Divine. Join us as we delve into this rich\, bizarre\, and gorgeous text alongside Hasidic commentaries\, contemporary poetry and reflections\, and — most importantly — our own insights from our lived experiences! No previous text study\, Hebrew\, or prayer experience necessary — just open minds and hearts. \nDuring this first course\, we aim to learn the first half of Mishnah Brakhot through studying the text itself\, creative translations\, commentaries\, poetry\, and more. A second course is planned for later in 5784\, and in the second course we aim to learn the second half of Mishnah Brakhot. \nRegistration for the full five-session course is $36 for CBI members and $50 for non-members. Registration for individual sessions are $10 each. Scholarships are available — please contact Rabbi Rachel Barenblat at rabbi@cbiberkshires.com for more information. Register online at bit.ly/CBI-Mishnah-5784. \n\nEmily Rogal is a former midwestern emo kid turned aspiring healer and educator. She graduated from The New School in 2017 with a degree in Religious Studies\, where she focused on the mikveh as a site of contemporary feminist ritual intervention and care\, before pursuing a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School. She has experience working in the music industry\, hospital chaplaincy\, domestic violence and sexual assault counseling\, and is a trained birth and postpartum doula\, mikveh guide\, and a Jewish educator invested in cultivating spaces which center reflection\, resilience\, joy\, justice\, and just the right amount of angst. She spends the majority of her free time drinking oat milk lattes\, hunting down weird midrashim (which is basically rabbi fanfiction in her book)\, reading and writing fantasy\, and finding her perpetually lost water bottle.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/meaning-mishnah-2023-11-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20231102T150926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T155553Z
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SUMMARY:Sitting With Open Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Come together in community to process what we’re thinking and feeling about what’s unfolding in Israel and Gaza. With song\, prayer\, and guided discussion\, Rabbi Rachel will create a safe container for expressing what’s in our hearts and opening our hearts to each other. All perspectives are welcome\, though participation is limited to CBI members and friends. \nPlease note that this program will be held onsite only\, with no Zoom participation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/sitting-with-open-hearts/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Onsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230718T172931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T172442Z
UID:10000707-1699038000-1699041600@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday night as we light candles and welcome Shabbat with prayer and song. Let go of the week\, breathe in the “extra soul” that Shabbat brings\, and let poetry and melody begin to replenish heart and soul.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-2023-11-03/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rabbi-Rachel-Guitar.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230830T162717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T160255Z
UID:10000752-1698865200-1698870600@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Meaning & Mishnah
DESCRIPTION:The Mishnah is a 2nd century text that acts as the rabbinic “Reddit room\,” where rabbis spoke\, argued\, told stories\, made bold claims\, and remembered what had come before. Mishnah Brachot asks questions of how prayer functions as a spiritual technology for connecting to ourselves\, our community\, and the Divine. Join us as we delve into this rich\, bizarre\, and gorgeous text alongside Hasidic commentaries\, contemporary poetry and reflections\, and — most importantly — our own insights from our lived experiences! No previous text study\, Hebrew\, or prayer experience necessary — just open minds and hearts. \nDuring this first course\, we aim to learn the first half of Mishnah Brakhot through studying the text itself\, creative translations\, commentaries\, poetry\, and more. A second course is planned for later in 5784\, and in the second course we aim to learn the second half of Mishnah Brakhot. \nRegistration for the full five-session course is $36 for CBI members and $50 for non-members. Registration for individual sessions are $10 each. Scholarships are available — please contact Rabbi Rachel Barenblat at rabbi@cbiberkshires.com for more information. Register online at bit.ly/CBI-Mishnah-5784. \n\nEmily Rogal is a former midwestern emo kid turned aspiring healer and educator. She graduated from The New School in 2017 with a degree in Religious Studies\, where she focused on the mikveh as a site of contemporary feminist ritual intervention and care\, before pursuing a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School. She has experience working in the music industry\, hospital chaplaincy\, domestic violence and sexual assault counseling\, and is a trained birth and postpartum doula\, mikveh guide\, and a Jewish educator invested in cultivating spaces which center reflection\, resilience\, joy\, justice\, and just the right amount of angst. She spends the majority of her free time drinking oat milk lattes\, hunting down weird midrashim (which is basically rabbi fanfiction in her book)\, reading and writing fantasy\, and finding her perpetually lost water bottle.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/meaning-mishnah-2023-11-01/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230725T165023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T173127Z
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SUMMARY:Care Packages for Hospitalized Kids
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the mitzvah of caring for the sick and make care packages for hospitalized kids at Berkshire Medical Center. We’ll end with the ritual of Havdalah. This event will be held in Lanesborough\, MA. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com. \nFunding to help support CBI’s family education programs been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/care-packages-2023/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Offsite
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230718T173152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T172339Z
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SUMMARY:No Shabbat Service This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. \nInstead\, all are welcome to attend Shabbat services at: \n\n\n\n\n\nHevreh of Southern Berkshire — Erev Shabbat service (10/27 @ 6pm) & Shabbat morning (10/28 @ 10am) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Musical Minyan (10/27 @ 5:45pm) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA & Shabbat morning service (10/28 @ 9:30am) over Zoom & in-person\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Erev Shabbat service (10/27 @ 5:30pm) & “Torah Plus” (10/28 @ 9:30am) in-person in Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2023-10-28/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230830T162637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T160239Z
UID:10000751-1698260400-1698265800@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Meaning & Mishnah
DESCRIPTION:The Mishnah is a 2nd century text that acts as the rabbinic “Reddit room\,” where rabbis spoke\, argued\, told stories\, made bold claims\, and remembered what had come before. Mishnah Brachot asks questions of how prayer functions as a spiritual technology for connecting to ourselves\, our community\, and the Divine. Join us as we delve into this rich\, bizarre\, and gorgeous text alongside Hasidic commentaries\, contemporary poetry and reflections\, and — most importantly — our own insights from our lived experiences! No previous text study\, Hebrew\, or prayer experience necessary — just open minds and hearts. \nDuring this first course\, we aim to learn the first half of Mishnah Brakhot through studying the text itself\, creative translations\, commentaries\, poetry\, and more. A second course is planned for later in 5784\, and in the second course we aim to learn the second half of Mishnah Brakhot. \nRegistration for the full five-session course is $36 for CBI members and $50 for non-members. Registration for individual sessions are $10 each. Scholarships are available — please contact Rabbi Rachel Barenblat at rabbi@cbiberkshires.com for more information. Register online at bit.ly/CBI-Mishnah-5784. \n\nEmily Rogal is a former midwestern emo kid turned aspiring healer and educator. She graduated from The New School in 2017 with a degree in Religious Studies\, where she focused on the mikveh as a site of contemporary feminist ritual intervention and care\, before pursuing a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School. She has experience working in the music industry\, hospital chaplaincy\, domestic violence and sexual assault counseling\, and is a trained birth and postpartum doula\, mikveh guide\, and a Jewish educator invested in cultivating spaces which center reflection\, resilience\, joy\, justice\, and just the right amount of angst. She spends the majority of her free time drinking oat milk lattes\, hunting down weird midrashim (which is basically rabbi fanfiction in her book)\, reading and writing fantasy\, and finding her perpetually lost water bottle.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/meaning-mishnah-2023-10-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012347
CREATED:20230719T164539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T173403Z
UID:10000723-1697880600-1697886000@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Shabbat morning as we celebrate Shabbat with prayer\, song\, and poetry. We’ll hear some words of Torah (and some words about Torah) as we bask in Shabbat’s sweetness. Our spiritual tools include traditional liturgy\, contemporary poetry\, chant\, and song… as well as the spectacular views from our sanctuary\, which connect us with the natural world and with our Source. \nService will still be available online for those who wish to participate on Zoom; those joining digitally are invited to purchase a digital copy of the siddur if you’d like to follow along.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2023-10-21/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Onsite,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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