Welcome to Congregation Beth Israel
Congregation Beth Israel’s mission is to be a welcoming and inclusive center for Jewish life in the Monterey Peninsula area.
Congregation Beth Israel is the dynamic, vibrant center for Jewish life in the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding 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.
Save the Date for the 2021 Jewish Food Festival
August 22nd, 2021 10AM-3PM – The Jewish Food Festival has been the signature event for Congregation Beth Israel.
No other has done more to open the temple to the citizens of Monterey County –
Jews and non-Jews alike. Join us this year for our “drive-thru” Festival.
Welcome Back to CBI
Following the new CDC and California State Guidelines, for all Services and Programs at CBI, those who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear masks and social distance. Please provide proof of vaccination to Abby at the CBI office if you have not already done so. Those who are not fully vaccinated will be required to wear masks and social distance. Until further notice, we will continue to ask you to RSVP in advance with the CBI office when you plan to join us in person for services or programs.
Havdalah on the Beach is Back!
Is anything better than sitting around a fire pit, enjoying s’mores as you watch the sun setting into the ocean? join Rabbi Greenbaum and our Cantorial Soloist Suzanne Guinane on Saturday evening, July 24th at 7:00 PM Carmel beach below 13th and Scenic Drive. See the July Shofar for additional information.
