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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2024Talmudic Tales: The Greatest Hits
Tuesday, Dec 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p
We'll read and discuss some of the most iconic stories found in the Talmud. Mystical, absurd, hilarious, tragic, wise, moving, pious, irreverent - these stories have it all. To borrow Ruth Calderon's term, we'll walk into these texts "barefoot" - with our own minds and hearts, rather than traditional interpretations (although we'll reference those when/if warranted). No familiarity with Talmud needed whatsoever, and everyone is welcome! Jake Marmer is a poet, educator, and the Head of School at Lander-Grinspoon Academy. He is the author of three poetry collections, including "Jazz Talmud", which explores the poetic dimension of the Talmudic discourse. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2024Reparations: A Jewish Social Justice Priority
Wednesday, Dec 4th 5:30p to 7:00p
Reparations: A Jewish Social Justice Priority Wednesday, November 13 5:30-7:00 pm CBI sanctuary The CBI Reparations Working Group believes that doing teshuvah for the harmful effects of slavery and post-slavery racism is a racial justice priority for our community. Join us as we explore how reparations is a way to do teshuvah, how the history of racial harms in Northampton calls for repair, and how we as a Jewish institution can support racial justice through supporting the call for reparations. Childcare provided - please email us to request: reparationscbi@gmail.com -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2024Living a Meaningful Jewish Life Class
Wednesday, Dec 4th 7:00p to 8:30p
Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 beginning November 6 and ending April 9 (skipping Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19). With Rabbi Jacob Fine and Rabbi Ariella Rosen in the CBI Library. In Person & Virtual Options. Registration Required. In this 18-week course we will explore together many aspects of Jewish life: daily spiritual practices, the holiday cycle, Shabbat, eating practices, migration, history, and more. This class is geared toward anyone who wants to learn more about Jewish life: individuals exploring conversion, non-Jews part of Jewish families, and Jews of all stripes who want to learn more. If you think this class is for you, it is! Students are encouraged to come with questions, curiosity, and challenges. Ever wonder why Jewish do [insert curious custom here]? Ask us and we’ll cover it! Registration Required & Coming Soon -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2024Chanting Torah Class
Thursday, Dec 5th 6:30p to 8:00p
8 Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm with Bill Gertzog 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16 Register here We will learn the function and structure of the biblical cantillation system through study of the major patterns and the cantillation symbols (trope) that comprise biblical chant. Anyone with a phonetic reading knowledge of Hebrew is welcome regardless of other prior experience. We will use a clear and concise text with audio recordings of all examples. Our model will be active participation in a supportive learning environment. Students must acquire the book for this class: The Art of Torah Cantillation, Vol. 1 by Cantors Josee Wolff and Marshall Portnoy. Bill has been a member and Torah reader at CBI since 2020. He is a part-time ESL teacher for adults, and a mostly self-taught Torah reader with 25 years' experience. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2024Standing Together
Friday, Dec 6th 11:30a to 1:00p
Standing Together National Co-Leaders IN PERSON in Northampton! Alon Lee-Green and Rula Daood Friday, December 6th: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm At Congregation B'nai Israel, 253 Prospect Street, Northampton ALL ARE WELCOME! Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezBgHEXzHU1D_rOubCZS-6oRn4s8pOtS92hdL-tjnpQzT5qg/viewform?usp=sf_link Sponsored by Friends of Standing Together, Western MA Co-sponsors (to date): Congregation B'nai Israel Beit Ahavah Jewish Community of Amherst neohasid.org " Standing Together is a progressive grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation and for peace, equality, and social justice. We know that the majority have far more in common than that which sets us apart and only a tiny minority benefits from the status quo. The future that we want — peace and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, full equality for everyone in this land, and true social, economic, and environmental justice — is possible. To achieve this future, we must stand together as a united front: Jewish and Palestinian, secular and religious, Mizrahi and Ashkenazi, rural and urban, and people of all genders and sexual orientations. As the largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement in Israel, we are committed to creating an alternative to our existing reality and building the political strength to make this transformation possible. " -
Friday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2024Shiru Shabbat
Friday, Dec 6th 5:00p to 6:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024Lily Martin adult bat mitzvah
Shabbat, Dec 7th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024Shabbat Morning Talmund Study
Shabbat, Dec 7th 9:45a to 11:00a
Shabbat Morning Talmund Study with Rabbi Jacob Mayim (Water) Building upstairs room (farm office) Shabbat Mornings 9:45-11:00 Nov 23, Dec 7, Dec 21, Jan 4, Jan 18, Feb 22, March 15 After a long hiatus, Rabbi Jacob's longstanding and beloved Talmud class is back! The Talmud is the central text of rabbinic Judaism; you could say that the Talmud, more than the Torah, has shaped what it means to be Jewish today. The Talmud is a vast ocean. Within its 5,422 pages, it provides us with an extraordinary compendium of Jewish wisdom in the form of law, ethics, philosophy, history, and stories. During these Shabbat study sessions, we will look at a variety of the most important, fascinating, and evocative Talmudic selections. This class is intended for a wide audience, including both people who have never studied Talmud before as well as those who have. Absolutely no prior knowledge is required. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024Shabbat Shabloom
Shabbat, Dec 7th 10:20a to 11:30a
Shabbat Shabloom ALMA's Musical Shabbat Service for Young Families Saturdays @ 10:20 at Lander-Grinspoon Academy Come sing, dance, and celebrate Shabbat with songleader Aram Rubenstein Gillis. Shabbat Shabloom is a great way to have fun with your child while connecting with other young families and building community. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2024Chanuka Boutique
Sunday, Dec 8th 11:00a to 3:00p
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Mon, December 2 2024 1 Kislev 5785
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