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Rabbi Spitz’s Virtual Events

A Psalm A Day – Currently Tuesday Morning from 10:00-10:30 AM 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. Please join me for a half hour study of a Psalm. Previous…

CSP [Social] Distance Learning Series, co-sponsored by CBI

3-Part “Master Class” with Prof. Amy Jill Levine The Parables of Jesus as Jewish Stories Tuesday Mar 24, 2020 12:00 PM – The Prodigal Son (Luke 15) Click here to access the meeting. Tuesday Mar 31, 2020 12:00 PM – The Good Samaritan (Luke 10) Tuesday Apr 7, 2020 12:00 PM – The Dishonest Steward…

A Conversation with Rabbi Spitz

Join Rabbi Spitz for a conversation about our current situation. To join the conversation click here or If you do not have a device with a camera you can call on any phone using the following information to join the conversation. Phone Number: (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 397 433 850

Prayer Services

Choose the link below to follow along in the Siddur (prayer book) or text of Mourner’s Kaddish To download Siddur Lev Shalem click here.To download Mourner’s Kaddish click here. This Week’s Services  Friday Night Service July 14, 2023 at 6:00 PMParashat HaShavuah Saturday  July 15, 2023 at 8:30 AMShabbat Morning Services July 15, 2023 at 9:30 AM Archived Streams 2023 Friday Night…

Our Response to COVID-19

CBI COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Dear Fellow Congregants, I hope you all continue to be safe and in good health Governor Newsom announced last week that houses of worship could reopen when they are ready to implement established guidelines and restrictions for in-person services. At Congregation B’nai Israel, the campus remains closed as we sort through addressing health, safety, and security challenges…

Message from Rabbi Spitz

A State Of National Emergency Our country is now in a “State of National Emergency.” In that light, let me follow-up on my email yesterday with some questions and answers. How is COVID-19 different than the flu?         First and foremost it is far more deadly. The rate of death from the common flu is one out of a thousand…

Message from Marc Goldin

Dear CBI Community, Yesterday, we wrote to you with our plan to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).  This morning, the President announced a National Emergency to combat this virus. The Orange County Superintendent of Schools has recommended the closing of all public schools.  We will still be holding services tonight,  Friday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 9:30am in our…