Congregation Beth Israel

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Bruchim Haba-im b'shem Hashem ~ Blessed are those who come in the name of God

Shalom and welcome to Congregation Beth Israel. We are the largest and oldest Synagogue on the Monterey Peninsula. There is a strong sense of community here. We want all our members and visitors to feel comfortable at CBI.
We are a Reform Congregation, a member of the Union For Reform Judaism, in the mainstream of liberal Judaism. As liberal Jews we look to our heritage as a repository of wisdom, insight and numerous possibilities for religious expression.
We welcome you to join us at one of our Friday evening or Saturday morning Shabbat services. To learn more about the Temple through personal contact, please contact our Temple office at (831) 624-2015 or E-mail shalomcbi@aol.com. We would be delighted to go over membership possibilities for you and to answer any questions you might have.
Peace and blessings,

Join us Friday evening, December 3 at 6:00 p.m. for a holiday dinner prior to our Sabbath and Chanukah service. We’ll sing Chanukah songs and enjoy a delicious meal! For CBI members the dinner catered by Custom Culinary Concept, which will include latkes, costs only $18 for adults, $10 for children under 12. Non-members pay $5 more for each meal. Everyone is invited to bring a dessert to share at the oneg following services. Advance reservations are required for everyone so we can set up the room! Call CBI at 624-2015 no later than November 29 and let us know if you are bringing dinner or want the catered buffet. Bring a homemade Chanukah menorah and win a special prize! The rabbi will also hold his annual dreidel-spinning contest! Everyone will win chocolate gelt. Services will follow at 7:30 p.m.

12/03 - Erev Shabbat Service including Birthday Blessings (7:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
12/04 - Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
12/10 - Erev Shabbat Service (7:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
12/11 - Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
12/17 - Erev Shabbat Service (7:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
12/18 - Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
12/24 - Erev Shabbat Service (7:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
12/25 - Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
12/31 - Special Erev Shabbat Service including Anniversary Blessings (6:00 PM to 7:00 PM)

01/01 - Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
01/07 - Erev Shabbat Service including Birthday Blessings (7:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
01/08 - Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)

November 28 - No Religious School
November 29 - 7:30 PM Israeli and International Folk Dancing
November 30 - Adult Education with Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum
December 1 - Erev Chanukah

December 2 - Chanukah
12:00 PM Lunch with the Rabbi, Discussion: "An Atheist Jew"
7:30 PM Executive Board Meeting
December 3 - 6:00 PM Annual Chanukah Dinner at CBI
7:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service including birthday blessings with Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum

December 4 - 10:30 AM Shabbat Study with Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum
10:30 AM Preschool Program - Chanukah

BIRTY Chanukah Event
5:00 PM I-Help Sponsored by Grades 2/3 & 4
For more information on our worship schedule, upcoming programs and events; visit our calendar and events page.