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The Happy Valley Beit Midrash (HVBM)

Upcoming Sessions

1. Thursday, October 30, 2025 8 Cheshvan 5786

7:00 PM - 8:30 PMCBI Library

2. Thursday, November 6, 2025 15 Cheshvan 5786

7:00 PM - 8:30 PMCBI Library

3. Thursday, November 13, 2025 22 Cheshvan 5786

7:00 PM - 8:30 PMCBI Library

4. Thursday, November 20, 2025 29 Cheshvan 5786

7:00 PM - 8:30 PMCBI Library

5. Thursday, December 4, 2025 14 Kislev 5786

7:00 PM - 8:30 PMCBI Library

6. Thursday, December 11, 2025 21 Kislev 5786

7:00 PM - 8:30 PMCBI Library

7. Thursday, December 18, 2025 28 Kislev 5786

7:00 PM - 8:30 PMCBI Library

8. Thursday, January 22, 2026 4 Shevat 5786

7:00 PM - 8:30 PMCBI Library

The Happy Valley Beit Midrash (HVBM)    

Thursdays, beginning October 30, 7:00-8:30 pm, in person only 
Refer to CBI calendar for specific dates 
CBI Library - Registration Requested

CBI Northampton is creating a new Happy Valley Beit Midrash (HVBM) to meet the needs of an intellectually and spiritually curious and growing Jewish community. The Beit Midrash (house of study) will serve as an exciting new hub for Jewish life in the Pioneer Valley, a public resource for adult Jewish learning.  

We envision this space as another major entry point to Judaism and Jewish life alongside synagogue services. Open to all, HVBM will help to nurture and grow the latent interest in serious Jewish learning in the valley.  

Each Thursday, you can expect: 

  • A short 45 minute class taught by a local teacher  

  • Approximately 45 minutes of self-paced study, with the support of teachers to help answer questions and guide learners.  

  • Resources will be made available for those looking for something new to study, and the teacher will also be available to help pair those who want to learn but do not yet have a chevruta (study partner) 

Organizers: Rabbi Jacob Fine, Rabbi Ben Barer
Other teachers: Rabbi Ariella Rosen, Rabbi Simcha Halpert Hanson, Rabbi Ed Feld

Questions? Please contact Rabbi Ben Barer at rabbibarer@gmail.com 

Register

Happy Valley Beit Midrash 

Thursdays, beginning October 30, 7:00-8:30 pm, in person only 
Refer to CBI calendar for specific dates 
CBI Library 

Register to participate in this program generally and we’ll add you to our mailing list for updates and information on sessions throughout the year.

CBI offers vibrant, high-quality programs thanks to Fair Share Membership dues. Members may further support our Jewish education with a donation. Non-members are invited to join CBI or to pay tuition for this new program along with the guest teachers on a sliding scale of $18–$360. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. 
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