Happy secular new year! I love having two opportunities each year to turn the page and feel the hope that comes with new beginnings. 2026 is a book as-yet unwritten. With what will we fill its pages?
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We hope you enjoyed a beautiful high holiday observance. We were delighted to welcome many of you into our overflowing sanctuary to worship together, share special holiday treats on Rosh Hashana, break-the-fast on Yom Kippur, and enjoy a community potluck in our beautiful sukkah.
As I write these words we’ve entered the lunar month of Heshvan, during which there are no holidays other than Shabbat. After the densely-packed spiritual season of the high holidays, Heshvan can feel like an abrupt gearshift.
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January 2026 | Tevet / Shevat 5786
Community, Events, From The President, Jewish Holidays, Newsletter, Purim, Tu BiShvat, VolunteeringWith the start of the new secular year of 2026 and the second half of CBI’s year, we are looking both forward and back.
From the Rabbi – January 2026
Events, From The Rabbi, Jewish Holidays, Newsletter, Pesach, Shevat, Tu BiShvatHappy secular new year! I love having two opportunities each year to turn the page and feel the hope that comes with new beginnings. 2026 is a book as-yet unwritten. With what will we fill its pages?
November 2025 | Cheshvan / Kislev 5786
Community, Days of Awe, Events, From The President, Jewish Holidays, NewsletterWe hope you enjoyed a beautiful high holiday observance. We were delighted to welcome many of you into our overflowing sanctuary to worship together, share special holiday treats on Rosh Hashana, break-the-fast on Yom Kippur, and enjoy a community potluck in our beautiful sukkah.
From the Rabbi – November 2025
Cheshvan, Days of Awe, Events, From The Rabbi, Jewish Holidays, Newsletter, Shabbat, Spiritual LifeAs I write these words we’ve entered the lunar month of Heshvan, during which there are no holidays other than Shabbat. After the densely-packed spiritual season of the high holidays, Heshvan can feel like an abrupt gearshift.
October 2025 | Tishrei / Cheshvan 5786
Cheshvan, Community, Days of Awe, Events, From The President, Jewish Holidays, Newsletter, Rosh Hashanah, Spiritual Life, Tishrei, Volunteering, Yom KippurThis month’s column is a reprint of this year’s Days of Awe co-presidential speeches that were delivered on Rosh Hashanah I & Yom Kippur.