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Israel Trip Information Session

 Register for the trip 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 of…

Jewish Genetics and Cancer

Jewish Genetics and Cancer: Lifesaving Steps Men and Women Can Take DID YOU KNOW? 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jewish men and women – more than 10 times the national average –carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 cancer causing mutation. These mutations cause higher rates of breast, prostate, brain and ovarian cancers. Join Us for This Critical…

Experiential Prayer & Text Study

Join us on Shabbat with Rabbinic Intern Ariel Sholklapper We will meet in the Bet Midrash and explore relevant themes and subjects through the wisdom and guidance of our ancient Rabbinic texts. Instead of just “listening ” to an idea or theme, we’ll explore the texts together. In partnership we’ll uncover and discover new and old ways of understanding…

Sukkah Open Hut

Vida and Kourosh Kohanteb request the pleasure of hosting the congregation in their Sukkah Open Hut with a Persian touch! Cocktails & Desserts Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 pm 26282 Verona Place Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Parking note: Verona Place is a cul-de-sac with limited parking, please use parking on Barcelona RSVP by October 14…

New Session Starts February 7: Hebrew with Rabbi Foonberg

Learn with Rabbi Robin Foonberg If you’ve never learned or need a refresher… If you want to enrich your Shabbat worship experience… Register in the form below Advanced Beginners: 7:00-7:45pm Beginners: 7:45-8:30pm For each 10 week session: $80 (CBI Member) $100 (Non-Member) Session 1: November 1; November 8; November 22; November 29; December 6; December 13; January 10; January 17; January 24; January 31…

Sponsor a Light

Sponsor a Light to support the Paul Kahn Youth Scholarship Fund At the end of Ne’ilah on October 12 at 6pm, sponsor one or more lights so that every child will have something to hold for this memorable and moving ceremony.

Small Groups: Leading a Life of Significance

Click here for a PDF of the small group booklet: “Leading a Life of Significance: Why Judaism Matters.” Continue reading to learn more about small groups. Last High Holydays we launched “small groups” for the first time. Over 85 groups came together, with over 350 people discussing last year’s theme, “Becoming Your Best.” The response of…

Hebrew Reading Refresher Course

Preparing for the High Holy Days Join Rabbi Robin Foonberg for an opportunity to practice your Hebrew reading and create a more meaningful High Holy Day experience for yourself. If you know your letters and vowels and if you are familiar with some prayers, but just need more practice, this course is for you! We…