Shalom Chaverim! As we welcome the summer season, we offer our thanks to all who attended our May Annual Meeting. We had over 30 participants (mostly in-person but also our intrepid Zoomers as well) and marveled together at all we accomplished this past year.
It happens like clockwork. As soon as we make it through the doorway of Shavuot, even when it’s still the month of May and school is still in session and summer is still merely a dream on the horizon, my mind starts singing me high holiday songs. This is the nature of the rabbinate, at least for someone who loves music as much as I do: the songs of the next season are always calling me, reminding me of the emotional and spiritual journey that they invite.
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We have been scattered to the winds – Natalie & Roger to Hong Kong to visit their daughter and family, and Wendy to Florida for her mom’s milestone birthday. Together we are now anchored back in the Berkshires where everything is springing to life – and where our CBI community is blossoming with new energy.
There’s a song we learned in the choir earlier this spring – written for the festival of Shavuot when we celebrate the revelation of Torah at Sinai – that’s been in my head in recent weeks.
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June 2026 | Sivan / Tammuz 5786
Community, Events, From The President, Newsletter, VolunteeringShalom Chaverim! As we welcome the summer season, we offer our thanks to all who attended our May Annual Meeting. We had over 30 participants (mostly in-person but also our intrepid Zoomers as well) and marveled together at all we accomplished this past year.
From the Rabbi – June 2026
Classes, Community, From The Rabbi, Jewish Holidays, Newsletter, Runway to the Days of AweIt happens like clockwork. As soon as we make it through the doorway of Shavuot, even when it’s still the month of May and school is still in session and summer is still merely a dream on the horizon, my mind starts singing me high holiday songs. This is the nature of the rabbinate, at least for someone who loves music as much as I do: the songs of the next season are always calling me, reminding me of the emotional and spiritual journey that they invite.
May 2026 | Iyar / Sivan 5786
Community, Events, From The President, NewsletterWe have been scattered to the winds – Natalie & Roger to Hong Kong to visit their daughter and family, and Wendy to Florida for her mom’s milestone birthday. Together we are now anchored back in the Berkshires where everything is springing to life – and where our CBI community is blossoming with new energy.
From the Rabbi – May 2026
From The Rabbi, Jewish Holidays, Music, Newsletter, ShavuotThere’s a song we learned in the choir earlier this spring – written for the festival of Shavuot when we celebrate the revelation of Torah at Sinai – that’s been in my head in recent weeks.
April 2026 | Nissan / Iyar 5786
Community, Events, From The President, Jewish Holidays, Newsletter, Pesach, VolunteeringSpring is upon us! We hope you are enjoying the longer days, and growing warmth, and all the other signs of spring.