We’ve been busy preparing for the High Holy Days and are very excited about our services this year. Our musical HAL’LU Selichot service this past Saturday night, inspired and coordinated by Amy Robinson Katz, with musicians Carl Cedar, Leeav Sofer and our Hal’lu singing team, was beautiful and soulful. Below is information about our High…
An Israel Travel Adventure: Touching the Spirit & Soul of Israel, 2.0 October 15 – 27, 2017 Sponsored by: Community Scholar Program, Congregation B’nai Israel & Temple Beth El of South Orange County Itinerary crafted by Arie Katz, Rabbi Elie Spitz and Rabbi Kvod Wieder Travel company – Makor Educational Journey – http://www.makorjourneys.com/about Sign up…
Dear Friends, CBI was at its best this past Sunday night, enabling an illuminating and at times heated conversation between two leading Jewish thinkers on the nature of Zionism and Jewish belonging. As you will see from selected emails below, the audience ranged in its political orientation and yet, consistently expressed gratitude for the level…
The Debate Sunday night CBI was fortunate to be able to host a remarkable debate on American Jews and Israel between Dr. Daniel Gordis and Peter Beinart, moderated by Rabbi Elie Spitz. The near-capacity crowd heard our speakers’ differing views on why young American Jews are less connected to Israel and what we should do…
Mazal Tov to our honorees and thank you to Gala committee and attendees for supporting our Annual Gala! Photos taken by Mindy Paskil of Mindy Fine Art Photography.
Torah and Tidbits from Rabbi Elie Spitz This week there are some opportunities to learn, memorialize, and create memories: Wednesday: Sweet Sleep: Jewish and Contemporary Views and Aides. For the last six months I have focused my attention on research and writing on sleep, an ongoing fascination of mine. Here are some examples of topics…
This coming Shabbat morning we will celebrate our new Shabbat siddur. This prayer book contains hundreds of insightful and uplifting commentaries and transliterations. This siddur is similar in format to our High Holyday prayer book, which has received rave reviews. We are grateful for this most recent gift to our community from Barbara and Joe…