Your inside look at cbi’s upcoming events
Shabbat Services
Weekend of September 5 & 6
Friday Evening
Shabbat Service
Friday, September 5, 2025
7PM
Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
We will dedicate a classroom in honor of Ava Silvers (z”l), beloved wife of Rabbi Silvers and a devoted educator.
Oneg to follow.
Saturday Morning
Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 6, 2025
8:30AM
Hollander Family Chapel
Weekend of September 12 & 13
Friday Night
Shabbat Service
Friday, September 12, 2025
7PM
Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
Saturday Morning
Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 13, 2025
8:30AM
Hollander Family Chapel
Selichot: A Sound Bath for the Soul
Saturday, September 13, 2025
7:30PM
Hollander Family Chapel
Have you requested your transponder yet?
Stay Connected: Renew Your Membership & Register for the High Holy Days
As we look ahead to the fall season, now is the time to renew your connection with our CBI community. Be sure to log into your ShulCloud account to renew your membership and register for High Holy Days services. Your ongoing support allows us to offer the vibrant programs, services, and spiritual experiences that make CBI so special.
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📞 Need help? Submit a ShulCloud Account Request Form or Email support@cbiboca.org.
Shabbat Hours
Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Evening services will continue at 7PM in the Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary.
Shabbat morning services will begin at 8:30 AM in the Hollander Family Chapel.
Wednesday, September 10
7:30PM – 9PM
NCECE & SLJ Parent Kickoff
Join us for a fun and casual evening as we kick off the school year together! Enjoy light bites, an open bar, and the opportunity to connect with fellow NCECE and SLJ parents. This is a great chance to build community, meet new faces, and celebrate the year ahead. We can’t wait to see you there!
RSVP by September 3.
Friday, September 12
5:30PM
New Member Dinner
Join us for an evening of good food, great conversation, and new connections at our New Member Welcome Dinner.
Dinner and drinks will be served.
Please check your email for the invitation!
Saturday, September 13
7:30PM – 9PM
Selichot: A Sound Bath for the Soul
Begin your High Holy Day journey with an evening of reflection, forgiveness, and spiritual preparation — reimagined through the power of sound.
What is Selichot?
Selichot marks the spiritual beginning of the High Holy Days — a time to open our hearts to compassion, forgiveness, and return (Teshuvah).
What to Expect:
- Restorative meditation
- Immersive sound experience
- A sacred entry to the High Holy Days
Why Join?
- Step away from the noise and enter a space of stillness
- Reflect and renew before Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
- Prepare your heart and mind for the sacred days ahead
Wednesday, September 17
4PM – 6PM
Rosh Hashanah Blessing Bags
You’re invited to join us for a meaningful mitzvah as we assemble Rosh Hashanah gift bags to homebound elderly.
Each bag will be filled with traditional holiday items—challah, grape juice, apples, and honey—to help ensure everyone enjoys a sweet New Year.
All ages welcome – bring your family and friends!
Thursday, October 2
8AM – 5PM
Yom Kippur Food Drive
Join CBI in our Annual Fight Against Hunger! Volunteer to help organize donations at CBI and collect filled bags during Yom Kippur services. Please sign up for the time slots you would like to volunteer.
Sunday, October 5
9AM
Sukkah Build Honoring Spencer Siegel
Are you handy?
The CBI Brotherhood invites you to roll up your sleeves and help us build our congregational sukkah in the Pollock Family Courtyard. Whether you’re a master with a hammer or just handy with good cheer, your help makes a difference.
This event is for CBI Members and School Families. RSVP to brotherhood@cbiboca.org.
Tuesday, October 7
10AM
Sukkot Service
“Holding Memory and Meaning: A Sukkot Reflection in the Shadow of 10/7”. Join us in a Sukkot morning gathering with Hallel, reflection, and ritual in sacred remembrance of the two year anniversary of October 7th, 2023.
Thursday, October 9
6:30 PM
Bourbon n’ Bros n’ Friends
Celebrate Sukkot with the CBI Brotherhood at our Bourbon n’ Bros n’ Friends event!
The evening will feature a sampling of more than 20 bourbons and small plates prepared by VIP Caterers — the perfect pairing for a night of camaraderie and celebration.
Registration is required by Monday, October 5.
$25 for Brotherhood Members
$36 for CBI Members & Member Guests
Friday, October 10
Doors Open 4:45PM
Service Begins 5:00PM
Tot Shabbat
Help our Monthly Mitzvah make a bigger impact!
To have our October “Pause for a Cause” reach even more of our local furry friends, please bring in dog & cat toys, dog treats, or kitten food upon entry to Tot Shabbat. All donations will benefit local animal rescues and shelters.
RSVP by Friday, September 26th.
Monday, October 13
5:30PM Simchat Torah Service
6:30 PM Oneg
Simchat Torah Celebration & Kindergarten Consecration
Celebrate the annual completion and restarting of the reading of the Torah with us. We will dance, sing and enjoy sweets after the scrolls are unrolled and displayed around the Sanctuary.
Families of Consecrants: Please register through the link provided from the SLJ.
Melton Classes Coming to CBI this Winter!
We are thrilled to share that Rabbis Rony Keller, Samantha Kahn, and Robert Silvers will be joining the Melton faculty this winter, co-teaching two inspiring classes hosted at Congregation B’nai Israel:
History of Hatred: The Ever-Present Threat of Antisemitism
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM | Begins December 3 | 6 weeksUnderstanding Zionism: The Return to the Jewish Homeland
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM | Begins February 3 | 6 weeks
Both classes will be offered in-person at CBI, with a hybrid option available.
To learn about other Melton classes offered this year, click here.
Click the button below to explore the full schedule and register. Don’t wait—classes are filling quickly!
september Social Action:
hurricane supplies
Hurricane season is here, and for many in Florida, being prepared can mean the difference between safety and hardship. This September, as part of our CBI September Social Action Initiative: “Weather the Storm,” we are collecting essential hurricane supplies to help our neighbors face emergencies with confidence.
Most-Needed Items:
- Batteries (all sizes)
- Flashlights
- First Aid Kits
- Bottled Water
- Disposable Rain Slickers
- Solar-Powered Fans with Lanterns
- Survival Emergency Glow Sticks
- Emergency Survival Kit
Donations will go to Neighbors in Need, The Little Free Pantry, and Jewish Family Services
You can order supplies directly from our Amazon Wish List or drop them off at CBI. NCECE & SLJ students may bring their monthly donation to their classroom.
recurring events
Monday, September 8, 2025
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Blanket Buddies
Join us as we make easy-to-assemble, no sew blankets for hospital patients and those in need within our community.
Who Can Join?
This event is open to our members and their guests.
While this is a free event, we ask that you please register in advance
Tuesdays
6:30PM
Thursdays
10:30AM
Mahjong Club
Always wanted to learn?
Already a pro?
Come join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
This event is complimentary for CBI Members, school families, and community guests.
Registration is required.