Register online at this LINK An Israel Travel Adventure Join us at Congregation B’nai Israel on Thursday, November 10th at 8pm to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Touching the Spirit & Soul of Israel October 15 – 27, 2017 Co-Sponsored by: Community Scholar Program, Congregation B’nai Israel, Temple Beth El…
On January 29nd Rabbi Spitz led a discussion focusing on the experiences of interfaith families, and how Jewish traditions and celebrations can further enrich their lives. Parents and grandparents participated in the discussion, and childcare was offered for young children. Former CBI Child Development Center Director Lisa Heller has volunteered to continue the discussion with more Sunday morning…
The world is dealing with an enormous refugee crisis. Guided by Jewish values and history, the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) has been helping refugees for over 130 years. CBI has signed on to HIAS’ Welcome Campaign in support of local and global refugees. We plan to offer ways to take action and become involved…
Dear Friends, I am a child of refugees. With Auschwitz and forced labor behind them, my parents languished for two years in a Displaced Refugee camp in Stuttgart, Germany. Visas were hard to come by. Neither of my parents had a learned skill. Neither had finished high school amidst the disruption of war. Such visas…
Aleppo Falls- Tragic images of families leaving Aleppo are a reminder that “Never Again” remains an unfilled longing. As Elie Wiesel taught, “… True, we are often too weak to stop injustices; but the least we can do is to protest against them. True, we are too poor to eliminate hunger; but in feeding one…
On Hanukkah we identify with our distinctive history as a people and celebrate the gift of religious freedom. May the glow of the candles prompt blessing, gratitude, and song. On behalf of CBI, wishes to you of a Happy Hanukkah. Your rabbi, Elie Spitz Light the first Hanukkah candle the evening of December 24th. Second Candle –…
Tune in: Our High Holyday services were a joy. If you missed Kol Nidre, please consider watching the youtube of what was live-streamed. We have had over 850 views. And to hear Rabbi Spitz’s sermons, click the links below: Erev Rosh Hoshana: The Importance of “Why:” Why Judaism Matters (Video or Audio) Rosh Hoshana Day 1: A Tribute to Shimon Peres,…
Please visit this link to register. $1,150.00 per person (if register prior to December 15, 2016) Discounted price of $975 per person for CBI Benefactors and CSP Patrons Join Rabbi Spitz and travel to NYC: CBI and CSP are partnering for an encore trip to New York (May 2-7, 2017). Some highlights of our trip: Opening night…
Dear Friends, Tonight is the launch of CBI’s small groups 5777: “Living a Life of Significance: Why Judaism Matters.” We ordered more copies of the booklet after running out of the 350 original. Please pick up a copy tonight if you have not yet done so. You may also access the material geared to group…
L’shanah tovah u’metukah– May you be blessed with a good and sweet new year! The rabbis explain that what is good may emerge from struggle and even pain. In looking forward we pray that the new year will allow that goodness to emerge from ease and joy. From my family and me to you: Blessings…