https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/REB3-small.jpg640427Rachel Barenblathttps://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CBI-Logo-70h-2.pngRachel Barenblat2023-03-03 14:04:162023-06-23 12:21:17From the Rabbi – March 2023
Though winter still has its grip on us here in the Berkshires, CBI continues to provide light and community with its ongoing Shabbat services and programs for adults, children, and families, both in-person and remotely via Zoom. I want to highlight some of what we have accomplished in recent months and what’s coming up.
This morning a friend texted me a graphic showing the five weeks before the winter solstice, and the five weeks thereafter. Along with the image came a short message that read, simply, “We made it!” The literal darkest season of the solar year is behind us: cause for rejoicing indeed.
https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Stepping-Stones.png488800Rachel Barenblathttps://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CBI-Logo-70h-2.pngRachel Barenblat2023-02-03 12:00:002023-06-23 12:53:20From the Rabbi – February 2023
The coldest weather of the year is ahead of us, but the days have already started imperceptibly getting longer. Especially during years like this one, when the winter solstice falls during Chanukah, it can feel a little bit like the increasing light of our candles has called back the increasing light of the sun. We’re nowhere near done with the cold, but we are done with the darkening of the days. From here until the end of June, every day brings more light.
https://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Full-Moon-e1661961547459.jpg450800Rachel Barenblathttps://cbiberkshires.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CBI-Logo-70h-2.pngRachel Barenblat2023-01-06 12:00:002023-06-23 12:47:53From the Rabbi – January 2023
From the Rabbi – March 2023
From The Rabbi, NewsletterRabbi Rachel’s March newsletter column — about Purim, and how our actions reflect us, and good things coming.
March 2023 | Adar 5783
From The President, Newsletter, Pesach, PurimThough winter has not yet lessened its grip, we know that under the snow and ice, early flowers are popping up and foreshadowing spring.
February 2023 | Shevat 5783
From The President, Newsletter, ShevatThough winter still has its grip on us here in the Berkshires, CBI continues to provide light and community with its ongoing Shabbat services and programs for adults, children, and families, both in-person and remotely via Zoom. I want to highlight some of what we have accomplished in recent months and what’s coming up.
From the Rabbi – February 2023
From The Rabbi, Newsletter, Tu BiShvatThis morning a friend texted me a graphic showing the five weeks before the winter solstice, and the five weeks thereafter. Along with the image came a short message that read, simply, “We made it!” The literal darkest season of the solar year is behind us: cause for rejoicing indeed.
From the Rabbi – January 2023
From The Rabbi, Newsletter, Tevet, Tu BiShvatThe coldest weather of the year is ahead of us, but the days have already started imperceptibly getting longer. Especially during years like this one, when the winter solstice falls during Chanukah, it can feel a little bit like the increasing light of our candles has called back the increasing light of the sun. We’re nowhere near done with the cold, but we are done with the darkening of the days. From here until the end of June, every day brings more light.