“Relational Judaism in the Time of COVID” with Professor Ron Wolfson of American Jewish University Wednesday, September 2nd at 5:15pm limited spots available Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WshRRFhJS2-yQn8tnJre9Q Dear Friends, Ron teaches Jewish Education with infectious enthusiasm and great wisdom. He is a visionary, who guides synagogues across the country in best practices. His widely-acclaimed books in recent…
HIGH HOLY DAYS 5781 AT CBI The High Holy Days will be unique this year, and we have been working hard to provide engaging, inspiring, and spiritually meaningful experiences throughout the holidays. We are excited to be together, physically distanced but spiritually close, to start off the new year. Everyone is welcome to join us.…
CBI will live stream all High Holy Day Services again this year! Virtually attend High Holy Day with the CBI community. Click the link bellow that corresponds with the date and time for the service you would like to attend. Click here on Saturday, September 18 to watch and virtually join us for Erev Rosh…
In recent days, NFL player DeSean Jackson tweeted out several anti-Semitic messages, including a quote he incorrectly thought was from Hitler stating that Jews had a plan to “extort America” and achieve “world domination.” Then former NBA player Stephen Jackson, a self-proclaimed activist, agreed with DeSean Jackson on social media. Then he went on to…
Dear CBI Family, A year ago, after Rabbi Spitz signed his final contract with CBI as our Rabbi, we started our process to self-reflect, to think about our vision for CBI, and what we should look for in our next Rabbi to get us to where we want to be. We created a Rabbi Needs Assessment Committee co-chaired by Heather Katz and…
It’s not too late to send us your Shanah Tovah videos and Tallit photos!! Would you like to participate in our High Holy Day services? We need your help! Check out these opportunities and get filming! • “Shanah Tovah” Videos – Individuals, Couples, and Families may submit “Shanah tovah!” videos. The video should be filmed…
A message from Carl Cedar about participating in this year’s High Holyday Family Services. Dear CBI Families, I need your assistance! I am requesting your video submissions in response to two prompts: one for Rosh Hashanah and one for Yom Kippur. For Rosh Hashanah: “Dear Gd, remember me for…” Your response should start with those…
Our 2020 Gala Silent Auction has transitioned to an Online Auction and we hope you will join in the bidding and fun! Here is the link to register for the auction: https://cbi2020gala.ggo.bid/ The auction is now open and will close Sunday July 12 at 7pm. You can use your computer, smartphone or tablet to bid. Auction…
Psalms are Biblical poems to God. Jews traditionally read psalms during times of trouble. We are in such a moment. Jews also chant psalms as an essential part of our daily prayers. Click the Psalm below to view past sessions: Psalm 1: Happiness Quest Psalm 2: Royal Struggles Psalm 3: King David Pursued- By His…
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