Congregation Beth Israel

Join Us We are an inclusive and welcoming Reform Jewish congregation from diverse backgrounds joined together to celebrate Jewish culture, education, and the arts. MEMBERSHIP

Gather With Us Congregation Beth Israel’s mission is to be a welcoming and inclusive center for Jewish life in the Monterey Peninsula area.

Learn With Us As a center for Jewish life in our area, accessible to Jews of all backgrounds and their families, Congregation Beth Israel will serve as a house of prayer, a house of study, and a house of community, consistent with Jewish values and ethics. EDUCATION

Worship With Us Congregation Beth Israel is the dynamic, vibrant center for Jewish life in the Monterey Peninsula area. Our members celebrate and nurture relationships with God and with each other while respecting and wrestling with our Jewish tradition. Our doors are open to all who seek the guidance of our Jewish faith. We strive to make a positive impact on our community, the environment, and on the human condition through Tikkun Olam. WORSHIP

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Thursday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2025

Mah Jong 101
Thursday, Mar 27th 6:00p to 8:00p
Crack!Bam! Interested in learning Mahjong? It’s a Chinese tile matching game that tests your skill, challenges your brain, and tries your luck! Join Shelly Kroopf for the new CBI Circle, Beginners Mahjong 101. Learn the setup, practice the hands and have some fun! All adults are welcome.
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Friday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2025

Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Mar 28th 6:15p to 7:30p
Join us as we offer blessings for the bread and wine, enjoy a delicious dinner, and sing traditional music to begin our erev Shabbat. Evening services follow at 6:30 pm. The cost is $18 for adults and $10 for military & children. Online registration ends the evening before the dinner. Once online registration closes, please call the office to check availability.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025

Let’s Get Outdoors!
Sunday, Apr 6th 10:00a to 12:00p
Fresh air heals and nature soothes your soul. The CBI Circle Let’s Get Outdoors! combines the beauty of our local parks, the health benefits of exercise, and the stress relief of socialization into Sunday morning joy!
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 9 , 2025

Best Years Guest Speaker
Wednesday, Apr 9th 2:00p to 4:00p
CBI member Megan Felthoven will be speaking about hearing and its deep connection to the brain. This relationship is both fascinating and essential for our overall health and wellness. Our sense of hearing does more than just allow us to perceive sound; it plays a vital role in how our brain processes information and maintains cognitive functions. When hearing loss occurs, it can have significant consequences on the brain, leading to increased cognitive strain. Over time, this strain can affect memory, attention, and even contribute to conditions like dementia. Therefore, understanding and preserving our hearing is crucial, not just for communication, but for maintaining our brain health and overall well-being. Megan will be speaking in our sanctuary (taking advantage of our wonderful sound system) followed by tasty treats and drinks in the social hall. Reservations either online or by calling the CBI office are appreciated but not required. All Best Years events are paid for by interest from the CBI Senior Endowment Fund.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 10 , 2025

Mah Jong 101
Thursday, Apr 10th 6:00p to 8:00p
Crack!Bam! Interested in learning Mahjong? It’s a Chinese tile matching game that tests your skill, challenges your brain, and tries your luck! Join Shelly Kroopf for the new CBI Circle, Beginners Mahjong 101. Learn the setup, practice the hands and have some fun! All adults are welcome.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 13 , 2025

2nd Night Community Seder
Sunday, Apr 13th 6:00p to 8:00p

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Thursday ,
AprApril 24 , 2025

Mah Jong 101
Thursday, Apr 24th 6:00p to 8:00p
Crack!Bam! Interested in learning Mahjong? It’s a Chinese tile matching game that tests your skill, challenges your brain, and tries your luck! Join Shelly Kroopf for the new CBI Circle, Beginners Mahjong 101. Learn the setup, practice the hands and have some fun! All adults are welcome.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 24 , 2025

Yom HaShoah Observance
Thursday, Apr 24th 7:00p to 8:00p
We will gather in our Sanctuary to honor and remember those who lost their lives and those who managed to survive the Holocaust. We will begin the evening with readings and the lighting of 6 Shiva candles, each candle representing 1 million lives lost. Following songs and poetry, the evening will conclude with the recitation of the Kaddish as we remember the 6 million Jews (and millions of others) who perished in the Holocaust.
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Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025

Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Apr 25th 6:15p to 7:30p
Join us as we offer blessings for the bread and wine, enjoy a delicious dinner, and sing traditional music to begin our erev Shabbat. Evening services follow at 6:30 pm. The cost is $18 for adults and $10 for military & children. Online registration ends the evening before the dinner. Once online registration closes, please call the office to check availability.
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