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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Friday ,
JulJuly 18 , 2025

Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jul 18th 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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Thursday ,
JulJuly 24 , 2025

Best Years: Lunch & Planning Session for the Coming Year
Thursday, Jul 24th 12:00p to 1:00p

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Sunday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2025

Jewish Food Festival
Sunday, Jul 27th 10:00a to 3:00p

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Thursday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2025

Lunch with the Rabbi
Thursday, Aug 14th 12:00p to 1:00p
Please note: We’ve changed the location from Baja Cantina to CBI. We’ll meet outdoors if the weather is nice (don’t forget a hat!) or indoors in the CBI Library. Sandwiches and fruit will be available for a donation. This month’s topic of discussion is tzedakah—come enjoy meaningful conversation, a light lunch, and a relaxed opportunity to connect. Please register online or call the office at 831-624-2015 so we know how much food to prepare.
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2025

CBI Annual Meeting
Sunday, Aug 17th 10:00a to 1:00p

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Monday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2025

CBI Blood Drive
Monday, Aug 18th 10:00a to 2:00p

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Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025

Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Aug 29th 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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Friday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2025

Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Sep 26th 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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