After a month away, it is good to be back in the Berkshires. I’d like to share some highlights of the past month and some of the many things we are looking forward to in the next few months.
As we begin the month of March, we’re reading from a Torah portion that describes the vestments made for Aaron, the first High Priest, woven from blue, purple, and crimson yarns. One particular facet of his outfit is standing out to me this year: the breastplate that he wore over his heart, holding twelve cut gemstones to represent the twelve tribes of Israel.
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In the place where our traditions began, the almond trees are blooming. It’s the lunar month of Shvat, and at the full moon on the 15th of this month we celebrate Tu BiShvat, “the New Year of the Trees.”
https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/three-full-moons-e1738599137907.png444763Rachel Barenblathttps://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CBI-Logo-70h-2.pngRachel Barenblat2025-02-03 12:00:002025-02-03 11:14:53From the Rabbi – February 2025
A few days ago, I told my son that I was trying to figure out what to write about in my January newsletter column. Now that we’re done with Chanukah, there aren’t any Jewish holidays until next month. I know what I want to write about for February, but what is the wisdom we need now, as we begin a secular new year at a time when Jewishly life is just… going on?
https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Gratitude-Wheel.png748686Rachel Barenblathttps://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CBI-Logo-70h-2.pngRachel Barenblat2025-01-06 12:00:242025-01-03 12:17:06From the Rabbi – January 2025
March 2025 | Adar 5785
events, From The President, Newsletter, VolunteeringAfter a month away, it is good to be back in the Berkshires. I’d like to share some highlights of the past month and some of the many things we are looking forward to in the next few months.
From the Rabbi – March 2025
events, From The Rabbi, NewsletterAs we begin the month of March, we’re reading from a Torah portion that describes the vestments made for Aaron, the first High Priest, woven from blue, purple, and crimson yarns. One particular facet of his outfit is standing out to me this year: the breastplate that he wore over his heart, holding twelve cut gemstones to represent the twelve tribes of Israel.
February 2025 | Shevat 5785
community, From The President, guest posts, Newsletter, VolunteeringA brief self-introduction by Wendy Penner, CBI’s new 1st Vice President.
From the Rabbi – February 2025
events, From The Rabbi, music, Newsletter, Tu BiShvatIn the place where our traditions began, the almond trees are blooming. It’s the lunar month of Shvat, and at the full moon on the 15th of this month we celebrate Tu BiShvat, “the New Year of the Trees.”
From the Rabbi – January 2025
From The Rabbi, Jewish values, music, Newsletter, spiritual life, tikkun olam, Tu BiShvatA few days ago, I told my son that I was trying to figure out what to write about in my January newsletter column. Now that we’re done with Chanukah, there aren’t any Jewish holidays until next month. I know what I want to write about for February, but what is the wisdom we need now, as we begin a secular new year at a time when Jewishly life is just… going on?