Congregation Beth Israel is a community of about 900 families who espouse a progressive and welcoming approach to Judaism. Our histories and paths to Judaism may differ, but only to bring rich variety to our synagogue life. We meet to pray together, to learn, to connect with other Jews and those interested in Judaism, and to help repair our fractured world.
Pray
We offer a variety of Shabbat and Holiday Services to meet the diverse needs of our congregation. See our Service Schedule.
Learn
We offer learning opportunities about Judaism for people of all ages.
Noah’s Ark, our Early Care and Education Program, welcomes children 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Formal religious school education begins at the preschool level and continues through high school.
Our Adult Learning Programs strive to provide the knowledge and means to explore and celebrate Judaism. We have a variety of ongoing learning programs, including weekly Torah Study, Rabbi’s Forum, and Lunch and Learn. We have hosted scholars and authors who spoke on anti-semitism, the Holocaust, issues facing Israel, as well as hosting interactive, hands-on learning. We learn and study individually and together in our new Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Community Learning Center.
Connect
Our goal is for our congregants to create meaningful relationships and for all to have more personable synagogue experience. Recently we began CBI Connect, an exciting opportunity to be a part of a small group of congregants who will meet our new clergy and develop new relationships.
Our Community Coffee is held every Sunday morning when Religious School is in session. Our Religious School Parents don’t just drop off their children to Sunday School; they stay and schmooze with each other, read the Sunday morning newspapers, study in the library, or attend educational programs, with, and without, their children.
Our Committees are run by dedicated volunteers who strive to engage congregants in a wide variety of synagogue life. Newcomers are always welcome. You can see a complete list of our committees and contact information.
Repair
Throughout the year, congregants of all ages work on Social Justice projects. We work with organizations such as Foodshare, Covenant to Care for Children, and the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen. You can be involved — see our current list of mitzvot opportunities.
Lifecycles
Our clergy is available to guide you to make your lifecycle events meaningful and relevant. Read more.
Events
Planned by a partnership of volunteers, clergy, and staff, we have a lot going on at Beth Israel. Upcoming events, including religious services, are listed in page format, or we have a calendar view. All events are open to the public.
Media
We communicate through a Monthly Bulletin, a weekly email newsletter, and a Shabbat Bulletin. We are on Facebook and Twitter, and post many of our photos to Picasa.