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Upcoming Events!

Shabbat Services and Dinner
Friday Night  February 5  6:30pm 
Join us for another great Friday night dinner! Members $10. Children 12 and under $5. Non-Members $15. RSVP and payment due in the CBI office by February 3.  There is a $3 late fee for reservations made after this date.

 

Worldwide Wrap
Sunday February 7 • 8:30am 

Have you never put on tefillin before? Would you like to learn? Come join us for the annual Worldwide Wrap, when Jews across the country participate in the mitzvah of tefillin! We have extra pairs of tefillin you may use, but if you have your own please bring them. 

 

Tales From The Talmud 
Sundays • Feb 7, March 7 and April 14 12:15-1:00pm

A lively discussion that explores the ethical teachings contained in the stories of the Talmud. 

 

CBI-TBE Joint Adult Ed: The Book of Hosea
Monday Feburary 8 7:30-8:30pm @ TBE
Set in the last days of the Northern Kingdom of Israel - the middle of the 8th century BCE - Hosea focuses on the poor behavior of the Israelites and the impending destruction of the Northern Kingdom at the hands of the Assyrians. Join us as we discover what lessons this prophetic work has for our own lives.

 

Purim and the Custom of Costumes 
Tuesday February 23  7:30-8:30pm
Ever wonder why we wear costumes on Purim? This class will explore both the Jewish and non-Jewish origins of dressing up on Purim and examine rabbinic attitudes towards this widespread custom. 

 

Megillah Reading  & Purim Celebration
Saturday February 27 6:30pm 

Join us for food and fun as we read the Book of Esther and celebrate the miracle of Purim!

The Megillah will also be read on Sunday morning at 9:00am.

 

Introduction to Hebrew

Tuesdays & Thursdays  March 2,4,9,11 • 7:00pm 

Please join Lori Kramer for an introcution to prayerbook Hebrew. This is a class for beginners - those with no Hebrew knoweldge or those looking to review the basics. Together we will learn the Hebhrew alphabet, vowels, and begin to learn prefixes and suffixes that help in decoding and understanding Hebrew. All are welcome. Please click here to RSVP to the CBI office.

 

CBI-TBE Joint Adult Ed: Michah

Wednesday  March 3 7:30-8:30pm @ CBI

Set in the early 7th century BCE, Michah tells of a prophet from Judea who foretells the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonains, but also promises a future redemption for the Jewish people. Come learn what this engaging book has to teach us about our own Jewish lives.

 

Ethical Tales From the Talmud

Sunday March 7 12:15pm - 1:00pm

The rabbis often transmitted important ethical teachings through stories, many of which have been preserved in the Talmud. Join us as we read some of these fascinating stories and discuss the timeless lessons they are trying to teach us.

 

Book Club

Sunday March 7 • 7:00-8:30pm @ the home of Ursula and Ernest Fruehauf

This month's book is The Slave, by I.B. Singer. Remember, if you purchase the book through amazon.com by clicking the link below, CBI will receive a percentage of the money you spend!

 

   
   

Come Visit the Gift Shop

We have a gift shop stocked with high-quality Judaica at affordable prices. Didn't find what you're looking for? Click here to inquire about special orders!

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