In this week’s Torah portion, Va’era, God hears the cries of the Israelites and promises to free us from bondage. But when Moshe comes to the children of Israel to […]
Dear Congregation Beth Israel members and friends, It is rare to know that we are living through a moment of genuine historical significance. To recognize that something unfolding around us […]
Shavua tov: a good new week to all. And happy 2021! Happening This Week Join us in the CBI Zoom room at 7:30pm on Friday night for our first Friday […]
Hello all! Here’s a short video message from Rabbi Rachel – a story from Talmud, a reflection on where we are in the solar year, and a blessing for hope […]
It’s not like the Temple, sulliedby improper use and then washed cleanand restored to former glory.This house is tarnished by familiarity.Month after pandemic month I’ve circledfrom bed to table to […]
Shavua tov: a good new week to all. Happening This Week Light the first candle of Chanukah on Thursday night. And celebrate online: the City of North Adams Menorah Lighting […]
At the start of this week’s Torah portion, we read that Jacob was afraid, and his fear was constricting. He was afraid that Esau would come after him, that the […]
Shavua tov: a good new week to all. Happening This Week Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Friday evening at 7:30pm for our first Monthly Zoom Shabbat Dinner! […]
Shavua tov: a good new week to all. Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Saturday morning at 9:30am for Shabbat morning services, led by R’ Pam Wax. This week we’re reading […]
This week’s Torah portion, Toldot, is so rich. There’s great stuff here. This week we’ve got Rebecca conceiving twins, feeling them grapple with each other in her womb, asking God […]
Shavua tov! Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Friday evening at 7:00 PM for Kabbalat Shabbat services, led by R’ Rachel. Please note: this weekend we will have Friday […]
Shavua tov! Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Tuesday night at 7:30pm for our Annual Meeting, and on Saturday morning at 9:30 for Shabbat morning services, led this […]
In this week’s Torah portion, Vayera, God decides to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, because “their sin is so great.” Later in the parsha we’ll see an example […]
Shavua tov! Join us for Shabbat morning services at 9:30am on Saturday morning in the CBI Zoom room, led this week by R’ Pam Wax. This week we’re reading from […]
Here’s a short video message from Rabbi Rachel. You can watch it / listen to it here, or, if you prefer, you can read the text below. Hello friends. I’m […]
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Divrei Torah, PandemicIn this week’s Torah portion, Va’era, God hears the cries of the Israelites and promises to free us from bondage. But when Moshe comes to the children of Israel to […]
A message from Rabbi Rachel
Community, Jewish ValuesDear Congregation Beth Israel members and friends, It is rare to know that we are living through a moment of genuine historical significance. To recognize that something unfolding around us […]
Shavua tov! Looking forward to Shabbat Sh’mot at CBI – and, some dates to save!
ShabbatShavua tov: a good new week to all. And happy 2021! Happening This Week Join us in the CBI Zoom room at 7:30pm on Friday night for our first Friday […]
A solstice message from Rabbi Rachel
Pandemic, VideoHello all! Here’s a short video message from Rabbi Rachel – a story from Talmud, a reflection on where we are in the solar year, and a blessing for hope […]
Rededication: a poem for this pandemic Chanukah
Chanukah, PandemicIt’s not like the Temple, sulliedby improper use and then washed cleanand restored to former glory.This house is tarnished by familiarity.Month after pandemic month I’ve circledfrom bed to table to […]
Shavua tov! Looking forward to Shabbat Vayeshev and to Chanukah!
Chanukah, ShabbatShavua tov: a good new week to all. Happening This Week Light the first candle of Chanukah on Thursday night. And celebrate online: the City of North Adams Menorah Lighting […]
Stop and let goodness catch us
Divrei TorahAt the start of this week’s Torah portion, we read that Jacob was afraid, and his fear was constricting. He was afraid that Esau would come after him, that the […]
Shavua tov! Looking forward to Shabbat Vayishlach, Shabbat dinner, and more!
ShabbatShavua tov: a good new week to all. Happening This Week Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Friday evening at 7:30pm for our first Monthly Zoom Shabbat Dinner! […]
Shavua tov! Looking forward to Shabbat Vayetzei
ShabbatShavua tov: a good new week to all. Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Saturday morning at 9:30am for Shabbat morning services, led by R’ Pam Wax. This week we’re reading […]
Surge capacity and old wells
Divrei Torah, PandemicThis week’s Torah portion, Toldot, is so rich. There’s great stuff here. This week we’ve got Rebecca conceiving twins, feeling them grapple with each other in her womb, asking God […]
Shavua tov! Looking forward to Shabbat Toldot and to Kabbalat Shabbat!
ShabbatShavua tov! Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Friday evening at 7:00 PM for Kabbalat Shabbat services, led by R’ Rachel. Please note: this weekend we will have Friday […]
Shavua tov! Looking forward to Shabbat Chayei Sarah
ShabbatShavua tov! Join us in the CBI Zoom room on Tuesday night at 7:30pm for our Annual Meeting, and on Saturday morning at 9:30 for Shabbat morning services, led this […]
Every righteous person matters
Pandemic, ShabbatIn this week’s Torah portion, Vayera, God decides to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, because “their sin is so great.” Later in the parsha we’ll see an example […]
Shavua tov! Looking forward to Shabbat Lech-Lecha
ShabbatShavua tov! Join us for Shabbat morning services at 9:30am on Saturday morning in the CBI Zoom room, led this week by R’ Pam Wax. This week we’re reading from […]
A message from Rabbi Rachel
Contemplative Practice, Pandemic, VideoHere’s a short video message from Rabbi Rachel. You can watch it / listen to it here, or, if you prefer, you can read the text below. Hello friends. I’m […]