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 ,
DecDecember 27 , 2024

Community Shabbat Potluck for Hanukkah
Friday, Dec 27th 6:00p to 7:30p
Join us as we gather together for our family friendly CBI Chanukah celebration. We will begin with a community lighting of our Chanukah Menorahs. Each family is encouraged to bring their own Chanukiah and candles (extra points if it is homemade!). Following the candle lighting we will join with Cantor Alisa Fineman as she leads us in singing Chanukah songs. Then we will enjoy a potluck Chanukah dinner that will include either latkes made by a group of volunteers earlier that day or store bought latkes. (Please call to volunteer to help make latkes!) Let’s keep all items vegetarian. Families with last names starting with A-L are kindly asked to bring a main dish, and those with last names starting with M-Z, a side dish. Rabbi Greenbaum will lead our annual dreidel spinning contests with gelt prizes! After dinner we will transition into the sanctuary for our Chanukah/Shabbat service, starting at approximately 7:00 PM.
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 29 , 2024

Hanukkah at Hacienda
Sunday, Dec 29th 3:00p to 6:00p
Join us for Hanukkah at Hacienda Hay and Feed on Sunday, December 29th from 3:00-6:00 PM! Enjoy live music by The Dave Holodiloff Band, delicious latkes, jelly donuts, and a festive menorah lighting. This family-friendly, open community event features free entry, with food and drinks available for purchase. Security will be provided—come celebrate together!
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 12 , 2025

Clothes Swap
Sunday, Jan 12th 4:00p to 5:00p
Bring your gently loved clothes and a bag. Let's share our gently loved clothes and trade with our friends. Anything not traded will be donated. Save the date and start cleaning out now.
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2025

Lunch with the Clergy
Wednesday, Jan 15th 12:00p to 1:00p
This month join Rabbi Greenbaum when he leads the discussion on Wednesday, January 15 at noon at Baja Cantina, located about a mile east of CBI. This month the discussion will focus on “Jewish New Year Resolutions.” Do any of us make Secular New Year resolutions? Since it is never too late, might we make Jewish New Year resolutions for 2025? If so, what might those resolutions be? Come prepared to offer your thoughts. Call the CBI office at 624-2015 to RSVP. Expect lunch to cost approximately $20-$25 based on what you order.
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2025

Songs of Hope, Harmony, & Healing
Sunday, Jan 26th 4:00p to 5:30p

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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2025

Best Years Program: journalist and author Lisa Crawford-Watson
Thursday, Jan 30th 1:00p to 2:00p
CBI “Best Years” hosts it’s next program welcoming journalist and author Lisa Crawford-Watson to discuss her new book, “What We Wished For, An Adoption Story”, a woman’s quest to build a loving family, a tale of courage, perseverance, and what remains when things don’t go as imagined. This memoir speaks to anyone who has ever struggled with a life-altering decision. Lisa has published seven books and thousands of articles in local and national newspapers and magazines and teaches communications, writing and journalism at CSUMB. Copies of her new book will be available for sale after her talk. Please register online or call the office to let us know you are joining us.
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2025

Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jan 31st 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 ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2025

Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Feb 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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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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