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CANCELED: Shabbat by the Pool

Please note that this event has been canceled — we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Shabbat Morning Service

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

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 […]

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Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

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.

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Israel-Palestine Film Series – The Settlers

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

Join us for a screening of The Settlers (2016, 107 min.), followed by an open-hearted, thoughtful dialogue about the film, our responses to it, and our hopes for Israel and Palestine. A trailer for the film can be viewed below. About the post-film dialogue: We are all learners, and all perspectives are welcome. Our dialogue will […]

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No Shabbat Service This Weekend

Please note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead, please join us at Congregation Beth El on Friday, July 19 at 6:30pm for evening services, followed by a community Shabbat dinner catered by Yalla's of Brattleboro, VT. During dinner, Rabbi Barbara Penzner will lead a discussion entitled […]

Shabbat Morning Service

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

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 […]

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Family Havdalah

Enjoy a relaxed backyard hang out, and enjoy lawn games, trampoline, friends, and food! We’ll learn about the ritual of havdalah and make our own spice sets to use for (an early) havdalah ritual to bring the long summer Shabbat day to a close. This event will take place in a private home in Williamstown, […]

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Shabbat Morning Service

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

☆ We are requesting a minyan to be present for this service, so please plan on joining us in-person or online if at all possible — thank you. 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 […]

Free
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Israel-Palestine Film Series – 5 Broken Cameras

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

Join us for a screening of 5 Broken Cameras (2011, 94 min.), followed by an open-hearted, thoughtful dialogue about the film, our responses to it, and our hopes for Israel and Palestine. A trailer for the film can be viewed below. About the film: 5 Broken Cameras is a deeply personal first-hand account of life […]

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Tisha B’Av 5784

Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

☆ To join us IN-PERSON, please click on the blue “Going” button on this page to RSVP. (left side on desktop; bottom on mobile) ☆ To join us ONLINE, please click here to register via Zoom. Join us in Jewish tradition’s deep dive into communal mourning as we remember the destruction of both Temples and many other tragedies and traumas […]

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