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Shabbat Greeting September 18-19 | Tishrei 7-8

Posted on September 18, 2026

This week’s Shabbat Message: https://youtu.be/rxyrFoDTzkY Join Us for Shabbat: Friday Evening Shabbat Service: 7:00 PM in the Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary  Saturday Morning Shabbat Service: 9:00 AM in the Hollander Family Chapel. Joining us for services from home? We welcome you to Livestream the services on our YouTube channel. Follow along by having your own copy of Mishkan Continue Reading »

Tuesday Digest – September 14

Posted on September 14, 2026

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Noah’s Bark

Posted on September 14, 2026

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 »

Erev Simchat Torah

Posted on September 14, 2026

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!

Shabbat Greeting September 11-12 | Elul 29 – Tishrei 1

Posted on September 11, 2026

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 »

Artist Meredith Haute at CBI

Posted on September 11, 2026

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 »

Pink Shabbat

Posted on September 10, 2026

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 »

High Holy Days 2026/5787

Posted on September 10, 2026

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 »

Modern Jews Engage the New Testament

Posted on September 10, 2026

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 »

Tuesday Digest – September 8

Posted on September 8, 2026

Click the image below to see the full three-page Digest! Or download the PDF here.