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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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2022-07-23/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Services
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.  \nPrayer at CBI is joyful\, uplifting\, and spiritual. 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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-services/2022-07-30/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2022-07-30/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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SUMMARY:G-d Gave Lilith the Right to Choose
DESCRIPTION:Given the Supreme Court’s recent decision on a woman’s “right to choose\,” it seems timely to discuss the Jewish perspective on the topic of our reproductive and other related rights. Please join us on Zoom on Sunday\, July 31 at 7pm for an Adult Education forum led by Ephraim Schwartz about what Torah\, Talmudic study\, and rabbinic sources have to say about the religious necessity of abortion\, a woman’s agency over her own body\, and how even angels have wrestled with decrees from G-d when it comes to reproduction. Please RSVP online if you wish to participate in this discussion; participants will receive the Zoom link prior to the program date.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/g-d-gave-lilith-the-right-to-choose/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Welcoming Shabbat)
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-2022-08-05/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Services
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.  \nPrayer at CBI is joyful\, uplifting\, and spiritual. 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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-services/2022-08-06/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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SUMMARY:Tisha b’Av 5782: Toward Repair (Zoom Only)
DESCRIPTION:August 7 (Tisha b’Av observed\, since the day itself falls on Shabbat this year) is the first day of the Reverse Omer Count\, the 49-day journey from Tisha b’Av to Rosh Hashanah. \nThere’s so much brokenness this year. Instead of using Tisha b’Av this year to help us connect with what’s broken\, we’ll harness it to access the spiritual uplift of rebuilding and repair. Join us at 10am (Eastern Daylight Time / UTC−04:00) for a Tisha b’Av ritual of galvanizing our capacity to hope as we begin our journey toward the Days of Awe. We will be meet online over Zoom only\, together with R. David Markus and the Temple Beth El of City Island community. \nA variety of traditions connect Tisha b’Av with the sin of lashon ha-ra\, slanderous or malicious speech. There’s plenty of that in our world today\, from anti-vax rhetoric to misinformation and election denial. As part of our ritual we’ll enter into a covenant of lashon ha-tov\, good and holy speech\, and commit to using our words to bring repair. \nZoom Room: https://zoom.us/j/317145140?pwd=eWIyZzlCbm9nSm4xb1lUNUtkWlJqQT09\nMeeting ID: 317 145 140\nCode: 971260
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/tisha-b-av-5782/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Services
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SUMMARY:Lifting Higher: Ramp Up Into High Holy Days
DESCRIPTION:Starting August 7\, we’ll launch Jewish tradition’s seven-week journey up to Rosh Hashanah.  Using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and mussar (Jewish character traits)\, we’ll use each week to connect with one of the sefirot (energy centers\, like the seven weeks of counting Omer between Passover and Shavuot\, except in reverse)\, and deepen inner practices to prepare heart\, mind and spirit for the Days of Meaning. No experience necessary: all are welcome! \nIn a first-ever partnership\, CBI members can participate in this special program offered in collaboration with two other like-hearted communities (Rabbi David Markus’ Temple Beth El of City Island) and Rabbi Brent Spodek’s Beacon Hebrew Alliance.) Rabbi David is a dynamic teacher and faculty at the Academy for Jewish Religion.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Later in the Jewish new year\, a class will be offered by Rabbi Rachel to members of all three shuls\, and a class will be offered by Rabbi Brent to members of all three shuls. \nSessions will be via Zoom on Sundays 7:30pm from August 7 to September 18.  Registration required by August 2\, 2022 via the Temple Beth El of City Island website.  All CBI members will pay the “member” rate (seven-session series: $72 for members\, $108 for non-members).  For need-based financial assistance\, please contact Rabbi Rachel.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/lifting-higher/2022-08-07/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Services
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.  \nPrayer at CBI is joyful\, uplifting\, and spiritual. 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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-services/2022-08-13/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2022-08-13/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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SUMMARY:CBI Picnic & Concert at Tanglewood!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Tanglewood this summer for an afternoon of music and fun! On Sunday\, August 14\, CBI will be holding a pre-concert picnic on the lawn starting at 12:30pm. (Stay tuned for more information about our meeting place as the date approaches.) Please bring your own seating\, as well as food and drink to enjoy during the picnic; those who wish to can also bring a dessert to share with the group. After our picnic\, we’ll enjoy a concert together at 2:30pm\, conducted by Cristian Măcelaru and featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Those planning to attend must RSVP online so we know who to expect. \nEach person will need to purchase their own ticket in order to attend. Lawn seats for this event are $32* per person; tickets can be purchased online on Tanglewood’s website or by phone at (617) 266-1200. CBI will help offset the cost of tickets for those who wish to attend and require financial assistance; please contact Natalie Matus at president@cbiberkshires.com for more information. \n*(For information about Tanglewood’s special ticket opportunities\, please click here.)
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/tanglewood-picnic-08-14-2022/
LOCATION:Tanglewood — Koussevitzky Music Shed\, 297 West Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Lifting Higher: Ramp Up Into High Holy Days
DESCRIPTION:Starting August 7\, we’ll launch Jewish tradition’s seven-week journey up to Rosh Hashanah.  Using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and mussar (Jewish character traits)\, we’ll use each week to connect with one of the sefirot (energy centers\, like the seven weeks of counting Omer between Passover and Shavuot\, except in reverse)\, and deepen inner practices to prepare heart\, mind and spirit for the Days of Meaning. No experience necessary: all are welcome! \nIn a first-ever partnership\, CBI members can participate in this special program offered in collaboration with two other like-hearted communities (Rabbi David Markus’ Temple Beth El of City Island) and Rabbi Brent Spodek’s Beacon Hebrew Alliance.) Rabbi David is a dynamic teacher and faculty at the Academy for Jewish Religion.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Later in the Jewish new year\, a class will be offered by Rabbi Rachel to members of all three shuls\, and a class will be offered by Rabbi Brent to members of all three shuls. \nSessions will be via Zoom on Sundays 7:30pm from August 7 to September 18.  Registration required by August 2\, 2022 via the Temple Beth El of City Island website.  All CBI members will pay the “member” rate (seven-session series: $72 for members\, $108 for non-members).  For need-based financial assistance\, please contact Rabbi Rachel.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/lifting-higher/2022-08-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Services
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.  \nPrayer at CBI is joyful\, uplifting\, and spiritual. 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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-services/2022-08-20/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2022-08-20/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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SUMMARY:Lifting Higher: Ramp Up Into High Holy Days
DESCRIPTION:Starting August 7\, we’ll launch Jewish tradition’s seven-week journey up to Rosh Hashanah.  Using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and mussar (Jewish character traits)\, we’ll use each week to connect with one of the sefirot (energy centers\, like the seven weeks of counting Omer between Passover and Shavuot\, except in reverse)\, and deepen inner practices to prepare heart\, mind and spirit for the Days of Meaning. No experience necessary: all are welcome! \nIn a first-ever partnership\, CBI members can participate in this special program offered in collaboration with two other like-hearted communities (Rabbi David Markus’ Temple Beth El of City Island) and Rabbi Brent Spodek’s Beacon Hebrew Alliance.) Rabbi David is a dynamic teacher and faculty at the Academy for Jewish Religion.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Later in the Jewish new year\, a class will be offered by Rabbi Rachel to members of all three shuls\, and a class will be offered by Rabbi Brent to members of all three shuls. \nSessions will be via Zoom on Sundays 7:30pm from August 7 to September 18.  Registration required by August 2\, 2022 via the Temple Beth El of City Island website.  All CBI members will pay the “member” rate (seven-session series: $72 for members\, $108 for non-members).  For need-based financial assistance\, please contact Rabbi Rachel.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/lifting-higher/2022-08-21/
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:20220823T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T193000
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CREATED:20220726T142924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T143202Z
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SUMMARY:Shofar So Good: The Spirit and Sound of the Shofar
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Temple Beth El of City Island\, Beacon Hebrew Alliance\, and Congregation Beth Israel for four weeks of learning about the deep meanings of shofar (and how to blow one\, too!) What does Torah teach about shofar? What does Talmud tell us about how to make one? What do our mystics teach about what shofar “does\,” spiritually? What do the different sounds represent? Why is the mitzvah to “hear” the shofar rather than to sound it? And more! We’ll learn about shofar in all four worlds of action\, emotion\, thought\, and spirit. There will also be opportunities to practice blowing shofar in-person at each congregation. \n$36 for members of TBE\, CBI\, and BHA; $54 for non-members. If you want to take part and the cost is prohibitive\, let the rabbi know. If you do not have your own shofar\, you may borrow one from the synagogue (while supplies last.) \nRegister at the TBE website\, yourshulbythesea.org. Meets on Zoom at 7:30pm on Aug. 23 and 30\, Sept. 6 and 13.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shofar-so-good/2022-08-23/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T053000
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Services
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.  \nPrayer at CBI is joyful\, uplifting\, and spiritual. 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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-services/2022-08-27/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T093000
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a music-filled multi-access Shabbat morning service led by CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson at 9:30am on Saturday\, August 27.  In addition to singing prayers together — with some familiar melodies and some new ones — and hearing verses of Torah\, there will be a short Hallel (songs of praise) and a blessing for the new month as we enter Elul\, the month preceding the High Holy Days.  All are welcome to join us onsite\, but you must RSVP via our website if you plan on attending.  Singing will be permitted\, so please bring a mask to wear during the service.  (Please note that we will not be holding a kiddush / oneg at this time.)  The service will still be available online for those who wish to participate on Zoom.  Those joining virtually are invited to get a digital copy of the siddur\, available as a free flipbook at the publisher’s website or as a Kindle download for your Kindle\, phone\, tablet\, or computer.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-service-2022-08-27/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220629T161928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T165804Z
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SUMMARY:Lifting Higher: Ramp Up Into High Holy Days
DESCRIPTION:Starting August 7\, we’ll launch Jewish tradition’s seven-week journey up to Rosh Hashanah.  Using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and mussar (Jewish character traits)\, we’ll use each week to connect with one of the sefirot (energy centers\, like the seven weeks of counting Omer between Passover and Shavuot\, except in reverse)\, and deepen inner practices to prepare heart\, mind and spirit for the Days of Meaning. No experience necessary: all are welcome! \nIn a first-ever partnership\, CBI members can participate in this special program offered in collaboration with two other like-hearted communities (Rabbi David Markus’ Temple Beth El of City Island) and Rabbi Brent Spodek’s Beacon Hebrew Alliance.) Rabbi David is a dynamic teacher and faculty at the Academy for Jewish Religion.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Later in the Jewish new year\, a class will be offered by Rabbi Rachel to members of all three shuls\, and a class will be offered by Rabbi Brent to members of all three shuls. \nSessions will be via Zoom on Sundays 7:30pm from August 7 to September 18.  Registration required by August 2\, 2022 via the Temple Beth El of City Island website.  All CBI members will pay the “member” rate (seven-session series: $72 for members\, $108 for non-members).  For need-based financial assistance\, please contact Rabbi Rachel.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/lifting-higher/2022-08-28/
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:20220830T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220726T142924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T143202Z
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SUMMARY:Shofar So Good: The Spirit and Sound of the Shofar
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Temple Beth El of City Island\, Beacon Hebrew Alliance\, and Congregation Beth Israel for four weeks of learning about the deep meanings of shofar (and how to blow one\, too!) What does Torah teach about shofar? What does Talmud tell us about how to make one? What do our mystics teach about what shofar “does\,” spiritually? What do the different sounds represent? Why is the mitzvah to “hear” the shofar rather than to sound it? And more! We’ll learn about shofar in all four worlds of action\, emotion\, thought\, and spirit. There will also be opportunities to practice blowing shofar in-person at each congregation. \n$36 for members of TBE\, CBI\, and BHA; $54 for non-members. If you want to take part and the cost is prohibitive\, let the rabbi know. If you do not have your own shofar\, you may borrow one from the synagogue (while supplies last.) \nRegister at the TBE website\, yourshulbythesea.org. Meets on Zoom at 7:30pm on Aug. 23 and 30\, Sept. 6 and 13.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shofar-so-good/2022-08-30/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220904
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220822T145413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T154652Z
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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 — Kabbalat Shabbat (9/2) & Shabbat morning (9/3) services over Zoom\nKnesset Israel — Shabbat morning service in Pittsfield\, MA & over Zoom (9/3)\nTemple Anshe Amunim — Kabbalat Shabbat service (9/2) & Torah study (9/3) in Pittsfield\, MA & over Zoom\nTemple Beth-El of City Island — Kabbalat Shabbat service over Zoom (9/2)
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/no-shabbat-service-2022-09-03/
CATEGORIES: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:20220903T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T070000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220110T063545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T025508Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Services
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.  \nPrayer at CBI is joyful\, uplifting\, and spiritual. 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.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shabbat-morning-services/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220904T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220629T161928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T165804Z
UID:10000557-1662319800-1662319800@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Lifting Higher: Ramp Up Into High Holy Days
DESCRIPTION:Starting August 7\, we’ll launch Jewish tradition’s seven-week journey up to Rosh Hashanah.  Using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and mussar (Jewish character traits)\, we’ll use each week to connect with one of the sefirot (energy centers\, like the seven weeks of counting Omer between Passover and Shavuot\, except in reverse)\, and deepen inner practices to prepare heart\, mind and spirit for the Days of Meaning. No experience necessary: all are welcome! \nIn a first-ever partnership\, CBI members can participate in this special program offered in collaboration with two other like-hearted communities (Rabbi David Markus’ Temple Beth El of City Island) and Rabbi Brent Spodek’s Beacon Hebrew Alliance.) Rabbi David is a dynamic teacher and faculty at the Academy for Jewish Religion.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Later in the Jewish new year\, a class will be offered by Rabbi Rachel to members of all three shuls\, and a class will be offered by Rabbi Brent to members of all three shuls. \nSessions will be via Zoom on Sundays 7:30pm from August 7 to September 18.  Registration required by August 2\, 2022 via the Temple Beth El of City Island website.  All CBI members will pay the “member” rate (seven-session series: $72 for members\, $108 for non-members).  For need-based financial assistance\, please contact Rabbi Rachel.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/lifting-higher/2022-09-04/
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:20220906T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220726T142924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T143202Z
UID:10000562-1662492600-1662492600@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Shofar So Good: The Spirit and Sound of the Shofar
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Temple Beth El of City Island\, Beacon Hebrew Alliance\, and Congregation Beth Israel for four weeks of learning about the deep meanings of shofar (and how to blow one\, too!) What does Torah teach about shofar? What does Talmud tell us about how to make one? What do our mystics teach about what shofar “does\,” spiritually? What do the different sounds represent? Why is the mitzvah to “hear” the shofar rather than to sound it? And more! We’ll learn about shofar in all four worlds of action\, emotion\, thought\, and spirit. There will also be opportunities to practice blowing shofar in-person at each congregation. \n$36 for members of TBE\, CBI\, and BHA; $54 for non-members. If you want to take part and the cost is prohibitive\, let the rabbi know. If you do not have your own shofar\, you may borrow one from the synagogue (while supplies last.) \nRegister at the TBE website\, yourshulbythesea.org. Meets on Zoom at 7:30pm on Aug. 23 and 30\, Sept. 6 and 13.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shofar-so-good/2022-09-06/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES: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:20220909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220110T065220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T160233Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Welcoming Shabbat)
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-2022-09-09/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 53 Lois Street\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20220911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220629T161928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T165804Z
UID:10000558-1662924600-1662924600@cbiberkshires.com
SUMMARY:Lifting Higher: Ramp Up Into High Holy Days
DESCRIPTION:Starting August 7\, we’ll launch Jewish tradition’s seven-week journey up to Rosh Hashanah.  Using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and mussar (Jewish character traits)\, we’ll use each week to connect with one of the sefirot (energy centers\, like the seven weeks of counting Omer between Passover and Shavuot\, except in reverse)\, and deepen inner practices to prepare heart\, mind and spirit for the Days of Meaning. No experience necessary: all are welcome! \nIn a first-ever partnership\, CBI members can participate in this special program offered in collaboration with two other like-hearted communities (Rabbi David Markus’ Temple Beth El of City Island) and Rabbi Brent Spodek’s Beacon Hebrew Alliance.) Rabbi David is a dynamic teacher and faculty at the Academy for Jewish Religion.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Later in the Jewish new year\, a class will be offered by Rabbi Rachel to members of all three shuls\, and a class will be offered by Rabbi Brent to members of all three shuls. \nSessions will be via Zoom on Sundays 7:30pm from August 7 to September 18.  Registration required by August 2\, 2022 via the Temple Beth El of City Island website.  All CBI members will pay the “member” rate (seven-session series: $72 for members\, $108 for non-members).  For need-based financial assistance\, please contact Rabbi Rachel.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/lifting-higher/2022-09-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220726T142924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T143202Z
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SUMMARY:Shofar So Good: The Spirit and Sound of the Shofar
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Temple Beth El of City Island\, Beacon Hebrew Alliance\, and Congregation Beth Israel for four weeks of learning about the deep meanings of shofar (and how to blow one\, too!) What does Torah teach about shofar? What does Talmud tell us about how to make one? What do our mystics teach about what shofar “does\,” spiritually? What do the different sounds represent? Why is the mitzvah to “hear” the shofar rather than to sound it? And more! We’ll learn about shofar in all four worlds of action\, emotion\, thought\, and spirit. There will also be opportunities to practice blowing shofar in-person at each congregation. \n$36 for members of TBE\, CBI\, and BHA; $54 for non-members. If you want to take part and the cost is prohibitive\, let the rabbi know. If you do not have your own shofar\, you may borrow one from the synagogue (while supplies last.) \nRegister at the TBE website\, yourshulbythesea.org. Meets on Zoom at 7:30pm on Aug. 23 and 30\, Sept. 6 and 13.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/shofar-so-good/2022-09-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220803T140720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T145327Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Selichot ("Forgiveness") Service
DESCRIPTION:Please note that our Selichot Service\, originally scheduled for Saturday evening\, has been CANCELED. \nInstead\, members and friends of CBI are invited to join Selichot Zoom Services at Temple Beth-El of City Island\, led by Rabbi David Markus\, on Friday\, September 23 at 7:30pm (EDT). For Zoom information\, please click here.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/selichot-service-2022/
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220831T161249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T144438Z
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SUMMARY:Apple Picking & Honey For A Sweet New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join with other families as we pick apples together and enjoy Rosh Hashanah story time. We’ll meet at Terry’s Orchard in Bennington\, VT. CBI teacher Jane Shiyah and Rabbi Jarah Greenfield will lead blessings and “sweet” holiday story time as we learn about the holiday. Of course\, we will cherish the sweetness of the new year by dipping our newly-picked apples in honey. \nPlease RSVP online by Friday\, September 16; this event is free. \nFunding to help make CBI’s family education programs free to all has been provided by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/apple-picking-and-honey-for-a-sweet-new-year/
LOCATION:Terry’s Orchard\, 55 Houghton Lane\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085933
CREATED:20220803T140734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T153442Z
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Service
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our annual Cemetery Service at the Beth Israel Cemetery (512 Walker Street in Clarksburg\, MA). Whether or not your loved ones are buried in this cemetery\, please join us for a short outdoor mincha (afternoon) service with opportunities for reflective prayer and memory. That service will be followed by our celebration of the beautification of our cemetery. A major reconstruction has just been completed that includes the entrances\, fencing\, and outbuilding. We are extremely proud of the work that was done on this sacred land and hope that you will attend. After the service\, please join co-chairs of the Cemetery Committee\, Jane Miller and Joe Apkin\, for a short tour. We are available to provide locations of specific gravesites and for any questions. \nPlease bring your own folding / camp chairs.
URL:https://cbiberkshires.com/event/cemetery-service-2022/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Cemetery\, 512 Walker Street\, Clarksburg\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Days of Awe,Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Israel":MAILTO:office@cbiberkshires.com
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