We are pleased to announce the launch of our new CBI after-school program, renamed Jewish Journeys, for children in grades K–7 beginning on Monday, September 11. Jewish Journeys is the outgrowth of a year of collaboration among CBI and NEFESH, which is a burgeoning group of Jewish families in Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts run by Shira Sternberg Kol and Rabbi Jarah Greenfield.
If We Had to Choose: Re’eh 2023 / 5783
Divrei TorahFrom the Rabbi – August 2023
Days of Awe, From The Rabbi, Newsletter, Reverse Omer, Runway to the Days of AweWe’re on the runway: the Days of Awe are approaching. We’ve entered the Limbering Up time.
August 2023 | Av & Elul 5783
Events, From The President, NewsletterWe are pleased to announce the launch of our new CBI after-school program, renamed Jewish Journeys, for children in grades K–7 beginning on Monday, September 11. Jewish Journeys is the outgrowth of a year of collaboration among CBI and NEFESH, which is a burgeoning group of Jewish families in Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts run by Shira Sternberg Kol and Rabbi Jarah Greenfield.
Return to Your Heart: Va’etchanan 5783 / 2023
Divrei TorahGuest Post: Getting “Unstuck”: Moving from Awareness and Knowledge to Action
Divrei Torah, Guest Posts, Jewish Values, Social ActionThis guest post is the D’var Torah that CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson offered at Shabbat Morning Services on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
The Journeys: Matot-Masei 5783 / 2023
Divrei Torah, Jewish Values, Tikkun Olam“…Torah’s list of stops along our journey is a metaphor for the journey of an individual soul. The forty-two stops evoke the twists and turns of every human life: leaving Mitzrayim / places of constriction, seeking sustenance and purpose and our hopes fulfilled. And for us as for our ancient ancestors, the trajectory of the journey probably won’t be linear…”
From the Rabbi – July 2023
Days of Awe, From The Rabbi, Newsletter, Runway to the Days of Awe, Teshuvah, Tisha B'AvJuly is upon us. All winter long I anticipate summer’s long daylight: the luscious green curves of our hillsides, how the pollinator garden behind the synagogue becomes a riot of color and leaf. And we’re here! We made it! This place where we are blessed to live is beautiful in all seasons, but this is the season I love the most. And… spiritual life never stands still. The wheel is always already turning toward the holidays to come.
July 2023 | Tammuz & Av 5783
Community, From The President, NewsletterAs we begin the summer and a new fiscal year at CBI, the Board and CBI staff are focused on planning a spiritually fulfilling, interesting and productive year for adults, families and children in our community. There will be opportunities to study and learn, worship and have fun together. We are excited about new collaborations both within and external to CBI.
Announcing a New Interfaith Collaboration
Community, From The President, From The Rabbi, Jewish Values, Spiritual LifeWe’re writing with delight to share news of a new interfaith collaboration happening at CBI.
Taking Turns Holding Hope: Shlach 5783
Divrei Torah“…When we despair we need someone to walk with us, to feel with us, and to remind us that when we feel most stuck, change can be waiting in the wings – even (or especially) if we can’t see it….”