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Religious Services
Holidays
Minyanim
Shiru Shabbat
Lifecycles
End of Life Planning - FAQ and information on how to prepare details and make arrangements for end of life
Livestream
Sat, April 26 2025
28 Nisan 5785
All Events
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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025CBI Cafe: Maimonides; Ever-Relevant Message: Why Do We Need Reason In Our Religion?
Sunday, Apr 27th 10:30a to 12:00p
We will examine Maimonides' s ever-relevant message of religious rationalism -- that religion needs reason, philosophy, and science in order to provide a pathway to truth and to ethical living. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025Film Screening "No Other Land"
Sunday, Apr 27th 4:00p to 6:00p
Palestinian and Israeli activists chronicle the Israeli military's incremental expulsion of the West Bank community of Masafer Yatta. Sponsored by "Jews Read Palestinian Stories" havurah, CBI Tikkun Olam Committee, and Friends of Standing Together. Facilitated small group sharing follows screening. Register here for headcount. -
Monday ,
AprApril 28 , 2025Rosh Chodesh Service
Monday, Apr 28th 8:00a to 9:00a
A morning prayer minyan to begin the new month in sacred tradition -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 29 , 2025Rosh Chodesh Service
Tuesday, Apr 29th 8:00a to 9:00a
A morning prayer minyan to begin the new month in sacred tradition -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025Dying to Know: A 4-Part Class on Dying, Death and Mourning Practices in Jewish Tradition
Wednesday, Apr 30th 7:00p to 8:30p
The Jewish tradition offers a variety of rituals and traditions aimed at supporting meaningful and deliberate dying, death and mourning experiences. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025Yom Haatzmaut Celebration
Thursday, May 1st 6:30p to 8:30p
Am Israel Chai Havurah Yom Haatzmaut Celebration. This is an event to celebrate Yom Haatzmaut, Israel independence day. We will serve a light dinner and have speakers and possibly music. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025The Mysterious Healing Power of the Mourners’ Kaddish
Thursday, May 1st 7:00p to 8:30p
In this mini-course, we will explore the text of kaddish, its historical development, and what it means to the heart. -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025Shiru Shabbat
Friday, May 2nd 6:00p to 7:00p
Shiru Shabbat is a joyous, musical Kabbalat Shabbat service held at CBI and led by Molly Bajgot with Aram Rubenstein Gillis, Matt Goldfield, and other guests. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy after services! Shiru Shabbat is inspired by the circular davvening (prayer) style of Nava Tehila, a renewal style prayer service in Jerusalem, and by Rabbi Micah Shapiro's Shabbat Nariya services in Boston, Massachusetts. The service includes contemporary melodies and the use of instruments to create a song-full, heart expanding Shabbat experience. Come to sing out, be washed in sound, and to connect with community at the end of the week. Shiru Shabbat invites you to join our new Ruach* Circle, a circle of community musicians and vocalists to elevate our song at Shiru Shabbat (*ruach means spirit). -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025Community Spring Work Party On Abundance Farm
Sunday, May 4th 9:30a to 12:00p
Lets gather to prepare our Farm together and create a more sustainable and resilient community for all. A wide variety of tasks are needed to get our space ready for the growing season, and there will be something to do for all ages. Activities will include weeding, clearing of brush, planting, mulch spreading, sign painting, kids activities, and more. So much more than just labor, it is a *party*. By coming together with music, food, and community, you take part in YOUR ecosystem, YOUR farm. Just as this land collectively belongs to you, you belong to it, and we are calling together everyone now to make their mark and nurture our Farm together. Its a celebration of earth, food, and each other not to be missed! We recommend arriving in sturdy clothes that you can get dirty, and coming equipped with any gloves and gardening tools you might own- there will be something for everyone though so most of all come as you are! -
Monday ,
MayMay 5 , 2025CBI Community Meeting
Monday, May 5th 7:00p to 8:00p
CBI Community Meeting Monday, May 5, 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the CBI Sanctuary and on livestream. Join us for a community meeting that will include a candidate forum for members to meet and ask questions of board member candidates. This meeting will also include a community welcome of our new Executive Director, Laura Minsky!
Sat, April 26 2025 28 Nisan 5785
Congregation b'nai israel 253 prospect street, northampton, ma 01060 (413) 584-3593
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