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Virtual Event (Zoom) Our next meeting of the CBI Book Club will take place over Zoom on Thursday, May 8 at 7:30pm (EDT) to discuss The Color of Water by James McBride.
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Jewish Journeys Shabbat
FeaturedCongregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesJoin us for a special family Shabbat service to celebrate Shabbat in community as we interweave the morning service with opportunities for our Jewish Journeys students to share what they have learned. Please consider bringing a vegetarian dish to share following the conclusion of services. All are welcome! Please note that this service will be […]
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Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Free
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No Shabbat Service This Weekend
FeaturedPlease note that we will not be holding regular Shabbat morning service at CBI this weekend. Instead, please plan to join us for our Shavuot concert on Sunday, May 25 at 3pm!
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We Were Strangers: A Shavuot Concert
FeaturedCongregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesAt Shavuot, we read the story of Ruth, a Biblical refugee. Join us for music both old and new, uplifting the needs and stories of immigrants and refugees. Works draw from sources including the Book of Ruth and the poetry of Emma Lazarus, featuring music by Ysaÿe M. Barnwell, Laura Copel, Irving Berlin, and more. This event is free and open to the public; donations will benefit the Berkshire Immigrant Center.
Free
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2025 Annual Meeting
FeaturedCongregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesCBI’s Annual Meeting will be held in-person and over Zoom on Wednesday, May 28 at 7:30pm (EDT). We invite you to attend and ask that you RSVP in advance; those joining us online must register via Zoom in order to receive the Zoom link. We’ll offer reflections on the past year, celebrate our community, talk about the year to come (including the budget), and vote on the slate of Board members and officers. There will also be an opportunity to schmooze and enjoy some sweet desserts.
Free
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesJoin 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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Shavuot Family Party
FeaturedCelebrate Shavuot with a family-friendly evening full of of fun activities and delicious food! This event will be held in Shaftsbury, VT; for more information, please contact [email protected]. Please RSVP via our website if your family plans to attend. This event is a partnership between Congregation Beth Israel & NEFESH, with major financial support from Sally Gottesman & the Harold Grinspoon Foundation as well as funding from other private donors.
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Shabbat Morning Service
Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Free
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Shiva Minyan
FeaturedCongregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesA brief shiva minyan for our member Chaim Bronstein's brother, Tzvi Bronstein z"l, will be held at CBI on Tuesday evening at 6:30pm, led by Rabbi Pam Wax. Please RSVP via our website so we can ensure the presence of a minyan to support Chaim and Rabbi Pam in their time of grief.
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
FeaturedCongregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesWe are requesting a minyan to be present for this service, so please plan on joining us in-person or virtually if at all possible — thank you.
Free
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Potluck Shabbat by the Pool
FeaturedThere’s no better way to celebrate Shabbat in the summer than with friends, good food, and fun! We’ll gather for Shabbat singing, light candles and say blessings, enjoy homemade challah and a Cuban-themed potluck meal, and go swimming! This event will be held in Shaftsbury, VT; for more information, please contact [email protected]. Please RSVP via […]
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