Friday, October 16 | 6:00 PM* Please note time It’s time for our annual Noah’s Bark and Third Grade Shabbat! Bring your pets and/or favorite stuffed animals for a special Shabbat on CBI’s front lawn, followed by a “hot diggity dog” oneg. All pets and stuffed animals will receive a special blessing! Remember to bring Continue Reading »
Friday, October 2 | 6:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Celebrate the annual completion and restarting of the reading of the Torah! On this rare occasion, the Torah Scrolls are removed from the Ark. We will dance, sing, and enjoy sweets after the scrolls are unrolled and displayed around the Sanctuary. Followed by a “take-away” Candy Bar Oneg. Register here!
This week’s Shabbat Message: As we approach Shabbat, Rabbi Erica shares thoughts on Tashlich: Tashlich is a Jewish custom where people go to a natural body of water during Rosh Hashanah to symbolically cast away their sins. Tashlich comes from Hebrew and means “to cast.” We read specific traditional prayers and verses, most notably from Continue Reading »
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, artist Meredith Haute stopped by Congregation B’nai Israel to donate a lovely work of art she painted – just in time for the High Holy Days. “Am Yisrael Echad,” The Jewish People Are One, is a 38 in. x 38 in. acrylic, ink, watercolor, and foil on canvas. The two Continue Reading »
Friday, October 9 | 6:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Held in partnership with Sharsheret, the Jewish community’s resource for breast and ovarian cancer support, Pink Shabbat brings our community together to raise awareness, share resources and show support for those whose lives have been touched by breast and ovarian cancer. This year’s program features special guests Continue Reading »
Join Congregation B’nai Israel, our Clergy, fellow CBI Members, and the community for a meaningful and spiritual High Holy Days experience. We are excited to worship together as we pray for a sweet New Year filled with peace, health, and prosperity. Visit the High Holy Days section on our website for everything you need to Continue Reading »
Thursdays, starting October 15, 2026 | 10:30AM Joel S. Nadel Boardroom Despite the New Testament’s impact on Jewish history, too many Jews avoid knowledge of its underlying dynamics… until NOW! Join Rabbi Cy Stanway as we learn about the New Testament and its impact on the Jewish world, its perception of Jews and Judaism, and Continue Reading »
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CBI’s security has been updated to ensure the safety of all CBI members, staff, visitors, and property. Main Entrance The preschool’s main entrance, located adjacent to the midway point of the parking lot, is now designated as CBI’s main entrance for all staff, members, board of trustees, vendors, and visitors during standard business hours. A Continue Reading »
This week’s Shabbat Message: As we approach Shabbat, take a few moments to reflect with Rabbi Cy. Join Us for Shabbat: Friday Evening Services: 7:00 PM in the Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Saturday Morning Services: 9:00 AM in the Hollander Family Chapel, followed by Torah Discussion. Important! Please read the Update on Friday Night Shabbat Service Times. Please walk Continue Reading »
