Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Congregation B'nai Israel Congregation B'nai Israel is a Reform Jewish community serving Bridgeport, Fairfield, Trumbull, Easton, Monroe, Newtown, Stratford, Southport and Westport and the rest of upper Fairfield County ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cbibpt.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Elementor #24239](https://cbibpt.org/2025/11/elementor-24239/) - Due to the Temple Office Staff attending a funeral, the Temple Office will be Closed on Monday, December 1st Due to the Temple Office Staff attending a funeral, the Temple Office will be Closed on December 1st ## Pages - [Home](https://cbibpt.org/) - Welcome to Congregation B'nai Israel, a Jewish Reform temple in Bridgeport, CT, serving the greater Fairfield County, Connecticut Jewish community. - [Jewish Holidays](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/jewish-holidays/) - Jewish holidays begin at sunset. Dates specified are for evenings, so the holiday extends from sunset on the noted date until dusk on the last day of the holiday. 5787 Rosh Hashanah -- September 11-13, 2026 Yom Kippur -- September 20-21, 2026 Sukkot -- September 25-October 2, 2026 Simchat Torah -- October 3-4, 2026 Chanukah - [Kesher Project](https://cbibpt.org/community/kesher-project/) - Kesher means “connection,” and the Kesher Project is a privately funded, not-for-profit program that kindles the light of Judaism in developmentally challenged adults. It focuses on the ritual and spirit of Jewish holidays and incorporates arts and crafts and snacks with the traditional Jewish songs of each holiday. The group has bonded into a loving - [Mishkan Hanefesh](https://cbibpt.org/mishkan-hanefesh/) - Call the temple office to borrow a set. - [Leadership](https://cbibpt.org/welcome/leadership/) - Congregants make the important decisions that help maintain and improve the Congregation B’nai Israel community. The temple’s Board of Trustees represents a cross-section of the membership. The Board does far more than oversee the financial operations of the synagogue; its fundamental responsibility is general governance of all facets of synagogue life, including worship, religious education, - [Bulletin](https://cbibpt.org/welcome/bulletin/) - 2026 May 2026April 2026March 2026February 2026January 2026 2025 December 2025November 2025October 2025September 2025August 2025June 2025May 2025April 2025March 2025February 2025January 2025 2024 December 2024November 2024October 2024September 2024August 2024June 2024May 2024April 2024March 2024February 2024January 2024 2023 December 2023November 2023October 2023September 2023August 2023June 2023May 2023April 2023March 2023February 2023 The B’nai Israel Bulletin is a great resource to find - [Tribute Journal 2026 Online Form](https://cbibpt.org/tribute-journal-2026-online-form/) - Click Here if You Prefer to Print the 2026 Tribute Form - [B'nai Block Party 2026](https://cbibpt.org/bnai-block-party-2026-3/) - B’nai Block Party 2026 – Saturday, June 13B’nai Israel’s primary fundraiser for the year! Join us for the first-annual B’nai Block Party on Saturday, June 13, from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at the temple! This will be a great opportunity for us to gather joyfully as a community, and it serves as B’nai Israel’s primary fundraiser for - [Safety & Security](https://cbibpt.org/welcome/safety-security/) - The safety and security of our members, guests, clergy and staff are top priorities at Congregation B’nai Israel, supported by ongoing investment, expert partnerships, and an engaged community. A Safe, Welcoming Community We feel the unease that hangs over our Jewish community. Rising antisemitism fuels concerns, fears and tensions for Jews around the world. At Congregation - [Welcome](https://cbibpt.org/welcome/) - Jewish Reform Temple in Fairfield County, Reform Jewish Temple in Bridgeport CT, Reform Jewish Religious School, Hebrew School, Jewish Preschool Fairfield - [High Holy Day Appeal Online 5786](https://cbibpt.org/donate/high-holy-day-appeal-online-5786/) - [Endowment](https://cbibpt.org/donate/endowment/) - Congregation B’nai Israel maintains two Endowment Funds that produce investment income to support the congregation. Funds are managed by the Investment & Endowment Committee, supported by a professional financial advisor, in accordance with the funds’ governing documents and investment policy statements. Investment income available for distribution is approved by the Investment & Endowment Committee, and - [Jewish Life](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/) - “Develop, foster and nurture vibrant and meaningful Jewish lives in accordance with the values of our Torah and sacred texts.”B’nai Israel Core Value Congregation B’nai Israel is a Reform synagogue that helps our congregants connect with Judaism in the way most comfortable for them. Be it Shabbat services, the High Holy Days or Life Cycle - [Israel](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/israel/) - “Foster and deepen a love, commitment, and connection to the land and people of Israel.”B’nai Israel Core Value As Reform Jews, we support the foundational aim of Zionism: The establishment of a Jewish State in Israel, the homeland of the Jewish people. We seek to foster a love and connection to the land and people of - [Facility Rentals](https://cbibpt.org/welcome/facility-rentals/) - Hold your celebration at Congregation B’nai Israel. Large or small, your event will fit perfectly in our facilities. Whether you are planning a small, casual Kiddush or a large, elegant evening celebration, B’nai Israel can help you celebrate in the way that is most comfortable for your family. B’nai Israel offers four spaces for social - [Pave the Way](https://cbibpt.org/donate/pave-the-way/) - The Pave the Way campaign aims to enhance B'nai Israel's walkways with brick tributes to congregants and their loved ones. List your family name or commemorate one of life’s simchas – either in the past or near future. Phase One focused on the front entrance of the temple and the entrance to the Education Center. - [Tzedakah & General Funds](https://cbibpt.org/donate/tzedakah-general-funds/) - Giving is a fundamental obligation of Jewish life and a core facet of our Jewish identity. Each individual act of tzedakah expresses and conveys a basic Jewish value and connects us to the overarching pursuit of repairing and bettering our world. Congregation B’nai Israel depends on the support of devoted individuals to help continue our - [Tikkun Olam](https://cbibpt.org/tikkun-olam/) - “Act justly with a sacred obligation to tikkun olam (“repair the world”).Congregation B’nai Israel Core Principle and Value Tikkun olam, a Hebrew phrase which literally means “to mend/repair the world,” is a vital part of what we do here at Congregation B’nai Israel. Our temple offers many opportunities to get involved in social action and - [Confirmation](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/life-cycle-events/confirmation/) - Our students’ passage into Jewish adulthood does not end with the Bet Mitzvah. Confirmation is a Jewish ceremony generally unique to Reform synagogues that dates back to the early 19th century. At B’nai Israel, the Confirmation experience, which takes place during the students’ sophomore year, is integrated with Merkaz, the community’s Hebrew high school. The - [Brotherhood](https://cbibpt.org/community/brotherhood/) - The B’nai Israel Brotherhood provides camaraderie and fraternity. It is an integral part of our synagogue community, including the weekly Brotherhood Breakfast after Shabbat morning services. The Brotherhood contributes generously to the temple’s Religious School Scholarship Fund and other charities, including Operation Hope, Jewish Family Services, Mazon (A Jewish Response to Hunger) and The Kennedy - [Women of B'nai Israel](https://cbibpt.org/community/women-of-bnai-israel/) - Women of B’nai Israel (WBI) is our newly evolved Sisterhood, an intergenerational group of active, involved, caring and sharing women. Women of B’nai Israel sponsors important and varied initiatives, including scholarships, furniture for our BIFTY lounge, and our popular seasonal Sisters’ Schmoozes and Game Nights. We are working to grow the group in membership, engagement, - [Rosh Chodesh](https://cbibpt.org/community/rosh-chodesh/) - [B'nai Israel Boutique](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/bnai-israel-boutique/) - B’nai Israel’s Judaica Boutique offers items and gifts to help you celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, or to help you commemorate a life event. Shopping in the boutique is also a great way to support the congregation.Located off the temple’s main lobby, the boutique is open while Kehilah is in session on Sunday mornings, - [Who We Are](https://cbibpt.org/welcome/who-we-are/) - For more than 160 years, Congregation B’nai Israel has stood as a cornerstone of Jewish life in the Greater Bridgeport area. While most of our congregants were raised in the Reform movement, our members represent the entire spectrum of the Jewish community. A significant number from more traditional households but find their spiritual home here, - [Teens & College](https://cbibpt.org/community/teens-and-college/) - BIFTY BIFTY (B’nai Israel Federation of Temple Youth) is our youth group, open to everyone in grades 9-12. BIFTY holds monthly programs on Thursday nights throughout the year. Some of our favorite events include Minute to Win It, holiday parties, and ice skating. BIFTY also organizes social action events, such as cooking for our local - [Special Needs at Bonim Preschool](https://cbibpt.org/learning/special-needs/special-needs-at-the-preschool/) - Congregation B'nai Israel's Bonim Preschool strives to meet the needs of all children. Some children may require specialized or individualized modifications within the classroom. In a very few instances, a child’s needs cannot be met by reasonable modification or accommodation, at which time the school may request a meeting with the parents to discuss options. - [Special Needs](https://cbibpt.org/learning/special-needs/) - At Congregation B’nai Israel, we are committed to making everyone feel welcome, secure, and a part of our community. We consistently work to create an environment that meets all needs. Access to Judaism has been a hallmark of the Reform movement since our first congregations began seating women and men together more than 200 years - [Special Needs in Kehilah (Religious School)](https://cbibpt.org/learning/special-needs/special-needs-in-kehilah-religious-school/) - Our Kehilah teachers have three overall goals: Help students view what they are learning as relevant and meaningful in their own lives so they make informed Jewish choices. Create a safe, comfortable, joyful learning environment so that children view the Temple as theirs. Provide a variety of stimuli and approaches to reach all different kinds - [Scholarships](https://cbibpt.org/learning/scholarships/) - Bonim Preschool Scholarship Fund Through the generous donations of our preschool parents and congregants, Bonim Preschool provides scholarship monies to families demonstrating financial need. Email Education Director Alexa Cohen for more information. Religious School Scholarship Fund Through the generosity of our congregants, Kehilah, Congregation B’nai Israel’s religious school, provides limited scholarships for tuition to congregants - [Adult Jewish Learning](https://cbibpt.org/learning/adult-jewish-learning/) - Jewish learning does not stop at graduation, because we know that lifelong learning is essential to the maintenance of Jewish values, identity, and continuity. Congregation B’nai Israel aims to create a community where people can experience Jewish learning together and become energized by it. We provide opportunities for individuals and families to develop spiritual, educational, - [Merkaz Community High School](https://cbibpt.org/learning/merkaz-community-high-school/) - We consider Merkaz, the Community High School for Judaic Studies, to be an extension of our school. Our high school-age (grades 8-12) students meet with students from other area congregations to get a meaningful and relevant Jewish education that builds character, positive values, leadership, a strong Jewish identity, and creates a sense of unity with - [Kehilah (Religious School)](https://cbibpt.org/learning/kehilah-religious-school/) - Kehilah is the Hebrew word for community, and it describes our religious school experience for students in grades K-7. We believe that Jewish identity comes from learning and experiencing as part of a community of peers. We find that kids are far more interested in coming to temple to be with their Kehilah than they are for - [Bonim Preschool](https://cbibpt.org/learning/bonim-preschool/) - Bonim is Hebrew for builders. because Bonim Preschool builds friendships, community and thoughtful, creative Jewish children. Congregation B’nai Israel opened the preschool in 1987 to support children in their earliest years of Jewish learning and to educate parents through their child’s activities, thus enriching the whole family. Our philosophy is to develop appropriate social independence - [Learning](https://cbibpt.org/learning/) - Bonim Preschool Bonim is Hebrew for builders. Bonim preschool builds friendships, community and thoughtful, creative Jewish children. Our goal is to support children in their earliest year of Jewish learning and to educate parents through their child’s activities, thus enriching the whole family. Our philosophy is to develop appropriate social independence and a positive self-image - [Join Our Community](https://cbibpt.org/welcome/join-our-community/) - Welcome! We welcome you to find your place in our community and make B’nai Israel your home! At Congregation B’nai Israel, we join together as a sacred community to explore and engage in all aspects of the Jewish journey. Whether your focus is learning, worship, social, or the pursuit of justice, we hope you will - [Contact Us](https://cbibpt.org/welcome/contact-us/) - We welcome you to become a part of the B’nai Israel community. Whether your focus is learning, worship, social, or the pursuit of justice, we believe you will find a place here and make our synagogue your home. We welcome the opportunity to meet you personally and get to know you better. Our rabbis, Evan - [Cemeteries](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/life-cycle-events/cemeteries/) - B’nai Israel began as a cemetery association in 1855, when a group of German Jews in Bridgeport purchased property on Kings Highway in Fairfield. In the late 1990s, it was determined that the Kings Highway cemetery was approaching its capacity, so the congregation purchased a second cemetery in Monroe on Moose Hill Road.Purchasing a PlotFor - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/shabbat-services/torah-study/) - Rabbi Evan Schultz leads congregants in Torah study every Shabbat morning at 9:30 a.m., immediately after the Brotherhood’s bagel breakfast. No experience with Hebrew or even Torah is required. An inquisitive mind is the only prerequisite. Everyone is welcome! Some participants also attend 8:00 a.m. services, while others arrive just in time for the study - [Havurah for Families with Young Children](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/shabbat-services/young-families-havurah/) - The Havurah (group gathering) for Families with Young Children is a bi-weekly opportunity for families with children ages 0-5 to celebrate Shabbat and holidays through singing, activities, stories and community with our clergy and Education Director Alexa Cohen. The Havurah for Families with Young Children is open to all members of the Greater Bridgeport community; - [Bet Mitzvah](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/life-cycle-events/bet-mitzvah/) - Bet Mitzvah is a Jewish rite of passage, a way to mark our children’s formal recognition as young adults in the Jewish community. The words Bet Mitzvah mean “one who is responsible for religious obligations (mitzvot).” Hence, Jewish adulthood is attained by accepting the responsibilities and obligations of living as a Jew. We know that - [Mental Health Awareness Team](https://cbibpt.org/tikkun-olam/mental-health-awareness-team/) - The B’nai Israel Mental Health Awareness Team provides resources, guidance and programming for maintaining strong mental health and assisting those in our community who are struggling. The team includes a regular column in the monthly Temple Bulletin, as well as hosting events, such as expert speakers and an annual Mental Health Shabbat. You can reach out - [Kulanu](https://cbibpt.org/tikkun-olam/kulanu/) - Kulanu means “all of us” in Hebrew. It is also the name of an Anti-Defamation League initiative that combats antisemitism and hate through community engagement, education, and advocacy. Antisemitism can be defined as the marginalization and oppression of people who are Jewish or are perceived to be Jewish based on the belief in stereotypes and myths about - [LGBTQ+](https://cbibpt.org/community/lgbtq/) - Are you Jewish and identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer? Congregation B’nai Israel will be your welcoming, spiritual home. Our LGBTQ outreach group consists of LGBTQ+ Jews of all ages and levels of spirituality. We welcome you, your partners (whether Jewish or of another faith tradition), friends, allies, parents, siblings, and our youth - [Birth / Bris / Baby Naming](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/life-cycle-events/birth-bris-baby-naming/) - Mazel Tov! You are expecting the birth or adoption of a child, and you want to have them welcomed into the Jewish community. Our rituals of entering him or her into the Covenant (“berit” in Hebrew) can be especially beautiful and meaningful. At Congregation B’nai Israel, we wholeheartedly subscribe to the principle of gender equality, - [Life Cycle Events](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/life-cycle-events/) - The Jewish tradition provides moving rituals for each stage of our lives. Congregation B’nai Israel provides resources and facilities for all Jewish life-cycle events, including brit milah, baby naming, bet mitzvah, weddings, and funerals and shiva. Our clergy, professional staff, lay leadership and community can provide you with the support, information and resources you need - [Our Story](https://cbibpt.org/welcome/our-story/) - In 1852 several Jewish immigrant families from Germany began to gather for worship in Bridgeport under the leadership three merchants: brothers Moses and Bernhard Klein, and their friend, Pinkney Lesser. These first families were Orthodox in their ritual and observance, and since traditional Jewish law requires that the dead be buried in hallowed ground, they - [Clergy & Staff](https://cbibpt.org/welcome/clergy-and-staff/) - Meet Our Clergy & Professional Staff Our clergy and staff would be delighted to help you connect with Congregation B’nai Israel. You can reach out to them directly, call the Temple office at (203) 336-1858, or email us at welcome@cbibpt.org. Senior Rabbi Evan Schultz Read More “Congregation B’nai Israel really feels like home,” he says. - [Shabbat Services](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/shabbat-services/) - Everyone is welcome to attend Shabbat services at B’nai Israel! If you are not a member, please contact our temple office (203-336-1858) in advance so we can arrange a welcoming a Shabbat experience. Each week we strive to create warm, welcoming, participatory worship services that help us to connect with Judaism, deepen our learning and experience - [Hashavua Signup](https://cbibpt.org/hashavua-signup/) - If you would like to receive our weekly Hashavua contact the Temple Office at 203-336-1858 - [High Holy Days 2025](https://cbibpt.org/high-holy-days-2025/) - High Holy Days 2025/5786 Yom Kippur begins sunset Wednesday, October 1 For High Holy Days Schedule click here For important High Holy Days information regarding tickets, services, security and admission - click here *Please Note: Members are required to bring tickets to all services. If you DO NOT have a ticket for *Havurah and *Open - [Sukkot & Simchat Torah 2025/5786](https://cbibpt.org/sukkot-simchat-torah-2025-5786/) - Sukkot 2025/5786 Click here for Sukkot schedule of events and to sign up! Simchat Torah 2025/5786 Click here for Simchat Torah schedule of events and to sign up! - [Calendar](https://cbibpt.org/calendar/) - Click HERE to log into ShulCloud to see our B’nai Israel Calendar. - [High Holy Day Usher Signup 2025](https://cbibpt.org/high-holy-day-usher-signup/) - Ushering is a Mitzvah! As in years past, we are counting on the generous spirit of our congregants to help make the holidays meaningful, safe, and special for all our members. Please consider volunteering to usher if you are able. Click here to sign up or contact Co-Chairs Samantha Burgan (samanthaburgan@gmail.com) or Mary-Megan Marshall (marymeganmarshall@gmail.com) with questions. Thank you in - [Memorial Book 2025](https://cbibpt.org/memorial-book-2025/) - Download Printable Form Here Proceed to Online Form Here - [Memorial Book Online 2025](https://cbibpt.org/memorial-book-online-2025/) - [Programs & Events](https://cbibpt.org/programs-and-events/) - CONTENTS Click here - [NextGen](https://cbibpt.org/community/nextgen/) - A new group within our community that aims to bring the next generation of Jewish individuals/couples/families together. This group is where the young families can learn, socialize, connect and meet new people and get the most out of this phase of life together.A snapshot of some of this year’s activities:Family beach nights • Mah Jonng - [Community](https://cbibpt.org/community/) - Congregation B’nai Israel is a diverse, welcoming community that builds connections across age groups and interests. Please email us or call us at (203) 336-1858 to find out more about the many ways you and your family can connect with the congregation and enjoy a more fulfilling Jewish life. - [ReConnect](https://cbibpt.org/community/reconnect/) - ReConnect is a social group of congregants, comprised of empty nesters, single and widowed adults, who seek connection to B’nai Israel and one another through education, the arts, travel and gatherings. We create space and forums for our members to stay connected with each other to build our own community, particularly at a time in - [Chanukah Treats](https://cbibpt.org/chanukah-treats/) - [Death & Mourning](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/life-cycle-events/death-mourning/) - The following is our Jewish guide for the rituals and customs surrounding death and mourning. It is precisely at times of loss and emptiness that we depend on our religious tradition, our faith and our community to help us get through. The synagogue and clergy are always here to comfort and support you in these - [Donate](https://cbibpt.org/donate/) - [Marriage](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/life-cycle-events/marriage/) - B’nai Israel clergy enjoy working with engaged couples to help create a joyous and personally meaningful Jewish celebration of marriage. Our Rabbis and Cantor provide premarital counseling to couples, and take time getting to know them and understand their concerns. Same-sex couples are always welcome. During your premarital meetings you will learn the meaning of - [Chanukah Dinner](https://cbibpt.org/chanukah-dinner/) - Congregational Chanukah Dinner and Celebration - SOLD OUT - NO MORE RSVP's BEING TAKEN/DINNER IS AT FULL CAPACITY Friday, December 16 5:30pm: Pre-Service Oneg with snacks and crafts for children ages 0-5 6:00pm-7:00pm: Festive Family-Friendly Shabbat Service featuring the Junior Choir and Electric Sanctuary 7:00-8:00pm: Shabbat Dinner and Celebration - [Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Paint & Sip](https://cbibpt.org/rosh-chodesh-chanukah-paint-sip/) - Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Paint and Sip Thursday, December 22 from 7:00-9:00pm (5th Night of Chanukah, note date change from December Rosh Chodesh date originally scheduled). Join with women from across the B’nai Israel community to celebrate the fifth night of Chanukah and the new Hebrew month of Tevet. As we relax and schmooze with a glass of - [B’nai Israel Outdoor Chanukah Candle Lightings](https://cbibpt.org/bnai-israel-outdoor-chanukah-candle-lightings/) - B’nai Israel Outdoor Chanukah Candle Lightings Join us at B’nai Israel throughout Chanukah as we light our outdoor menorah. We will be lighting together each night - no need to RSVP for these lightings, just come on by! 1st Candle (Sunday, December 18): Candle Lighting at 4:00pm as part of Chanukah Around Town 2nd Candle - [Chanukah Around Town](https://cbibpt.org/chanukah-around-town/) - Chanukah Around Town on Sunday, December 18 (First Night) 4:00-4:30pm Join our CBI staff and clergy at various locations around town for small group community menorah lightings and singing in celebration of the First Night of Chanukah. We will be stationed at B’nai Israel, as well as at locations in Fairfield, Easton and Trumbull. No - [Chanukah](https://cbibpt.org/chanukah/) - [Gift of Light](https://cbibpt.org/gift-of-light-2/) - Let's light up B'nai Israel! Please help spread the light! Here's How It Works: Send candles and fun greetings to your friends and family in the B'nai Israel Community! Each box of candles will be beautifully wrapped and hand-delivered in time for the first night of Chanukah! Let’s light up B’nai Israel! Your first Gift - [Inclement Weather](https://cbibpt.org/inclement-weather/) - Due to Inclement Weather the Erev Rosh Hashanah beach service has been moved to the Tent at B'nai Israel - [Children's Program Reservation Form](https://cbibpt.org/childrens-program-reservation-form-2/) - [Childcare Registration and Payment Form](https://cbibpt.org/childcare-registration-and-payment-form/) - [Children's Program Reservation Form](https://cbibpt.org/childrens-program-reservation-form/) - [Online Donations Coming Soon](https://cbibpt.org/online-donations-coming-soon/) - We are updating our online donation page. Please check back soon. You can still download the donation form here and contribute by mail. - [Coming Soon](https://cbibpt.org/coming-soon/) - Please Bear With Us! We are transitioning our log in page and will be live as soon as possible. - [Bonim Spring Art Auction](https://cbibpt.org/bonim-spring-art-auction/) - It's time to celebrate! Plans are underway to break ground on our new Bonim Playground!! Join us on Saturday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. Live Music by 3 Row SUV Check them out of Facebook https://www.facebook.com/3ROWSUV/ If you don't know, 3 Row SUV is a Fairfield, CT classic rock cover band, playing your favorite songs from - [In Honor of Rabbi Evan Schultz](https://cbibpt.org/in-honor-of-rabbi-evan-schultz-2/) - This page is currently under construction...please check back soon. - [A Magical Evening - Take 2](https://cbibpt.org/a-magical-evening-2-2/) - The annual fundraiser may have a new look this year but we are excited to invite you to our on-line "Magical Night Zoom Edition." Last year's fundraiser was postponed due to the temporary closing of the school. On Thursday evening, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. we will be holding a live auction with - [Infant/Toddler Registration 2022/23](https://cbibpt.org/infant-toddler-registration-2022-23/) - [Streaming - Live and On Demand](https://cbibpt.org/live-streaming/) - Live Stream and On Demand Viewing Shabbat services: Our clergy and leadership have decided that Rabbi Schultz, Rabbi Marion and Cantor Rubel will be leading Shabbat services from their homes until further notice. You will be able to access the service via Zoom (see weekly email for link) and watch on our Facebook page. In - [Mitzvot Program](https://cbibpt.org/mitzvot-program-2/) - The Mitzvot Program is for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students and is meant to enhance their experience while completing the journey to becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Participating students design a meaningful mitzvah project or projects based on their interests and passions. They meet with the Mitzvah coordinator to brainstorm ideas and create a plan or framework for - [Gift of Light](https://cbibpt.org/gift-of-light/) - Support the Temple Send Chanukah candles to your friends and family at B’nai Israel! Chanukah 2021/5782 November 28 - December 5 Here’s How It Works: Send candles and greetings to your friends and family at B’nai Israel! Don’t forget teachers & hadrakhahniks! Each box of candles will be beautifully-packaged & hand-delivered in plenty of time - [Member Resources](https://cbibpt.org/member-resources/) - Annual Contribution Assistance Information - [Additional High Holy Day Information & Sign-Ups](https://cbibpt.org/additional-high-holy-day-information-sign-ups/) - Quiet Time in the Sanctuary Thursday-Friday, September 9 & 10 and Monday-Tuesday, September 13 & 14 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (no reservation needed) To Purchase Additional E-tickets for immediate family members, $125 per person, contact Lynn Lynch. Click below for a digital copy of Mishkan Hanefesh Machzor for the Days of Awe https://www.ccarnet.org/publications/hhd/ - [Bonim Preschool Prom](https://cbibpt.org/in-honor-of-alexa-cohen/bonim-preschool-prom/) - Bonim Prom in Honor of Alexa Cohen Sunday, June 13 at 11:30 a.m. in the B'nai Israel Parking This year’s festivities honoring Early Childhood Education Director Alexa Cohen will include a family-friendly Preschool Prom! Parents and children alike are encouraged to dust off your party attire; rock a tuxedo with converse sneakers; or keep it - [In Honor of Alexa Cohen](https://cbibpt.org/in-honor-of-alexa-cohen/) - [Spring Gala in Honor of Alexa Cohen](https://cbibpt.org/in-honor-of-alexa-cohen/spring-gala-in-honor-of-alexa-cohen/) - JOIN US AS WE HONOR ALEXA COHEN ON HER 10TH ANNIVERSARY AS DIRECTOR OF BONIM PRESCHOOL Saturday, June 12, 2021 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Gala at the Temple with Dinner, Wine, and Entertainment with Grammy Award Winner Joanie Leeds Join us for an evening of ambiance, community and celebration of our colleague and friend Alexa - [Tribute Journal Honoring Alexa Cohen](https://cbibpt.org/in-honor-of-alexa-cohen/tribute-journal-honoring-alexa-cohen/) - In Honor of Alexa Cohen on her 10th Anniversary as Director of Bonim Preschool Thank you for participating in the Tribute Journal being created in honor of Alexa Cohen’s 10 Year Anniversary as the Bonim Preschool Director. In addition to the Tribute Journal, the temple is planning a spring gala (outdoor at the temple and - [How You B'nai? - Small Group Conversations with our Clergy](https://cbibpt.org/how-you-bnai-small-group-conversations-with-our-clergy/) - Dear Friends, As we begin our journey into 2021, we want to recognize how remarkably strong our B'nai Israel community has been this past year. Together we have gotten through some very difficult months, and will surely continue to do so as we look ahead. So many volunteers have stepped up to help others, offer their - [High Holy Day Service Videos](https://cbibpt.org/erev-rosh-hashanah-service/) - Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 5781/2020 Rosh Hashanah - Welcoming the Day 5781/2020 https://youtu.be/Oi23Y-YL3Oo Rabbi Evan Schultz - Rosh Hashanah Sermon 5781/2020 https://youtu.be/slk5TR81V3A Yom Kippur - Welcoming the Day 5781/2020 https://youtu.be/-Bg1KQhNUmQ Yom Kippur Morning Worship 5781/2020 https://youtu.be/D-wXsoM0et0 Rabbi Sarah Marion - Yom Kippur Sermon 5781/2020 https://youtu.be/oZhxTyCmyiw - [Join us for Everything Chanukah!](https://cbibpt.org/join-us-for-everything-chanukah/) - Celebrate Chanukah with Congregation B’nai Israel! Communal Chanukah Lightings at B’nai Israel: Monday, December 14-Thursday, December 17th from 5:30-5:45 p.m. Join us in the parking lot at B’nai Israel at 5:30 p.m. on nights #5-#8 for the lighting of our B’nai Israel menorah. No RSVP required. Additional Ways to Celebrate Chanukah with our - [Passover Schedule](https://cbibpt.org/passover-schedule/) - Bonim Zoom Passover Seder Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. https://zoom.us/j/164151994 Meeting ID: 164 151 994 First Day of Passover Service Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. https://zoom.us/j/114328495 Meeting ID: 114 328 495 B'nai Israel Passover Seder Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. https://zoom.us/j/143890187 Meeting ID: 143 890 187 Last Day of Passover/Yizkor Service Wednesday, April 15 - [A Video Message from Cantor Blum](https://cbibpt.org/a-video-messge-from-cantor-blum/) - Please click the Cantor's photo below for a personal video message. - [Shabbat Dinner Reservations](https://cbibpt.org/shabbat-tickets/) - Conversations Over Dinner - March 20 is being postponed to a later date - stay tuned! Send an email to Chris with any questions you may have (chris@cbibpt.org) - [Shabbat Dinner Reservation - March 20 is being postponed to a later date - stay tuned!](https://cbibpt.org/shabbat-dinner-reservation-2-2-2/) - CONVERSATIONS OVER DINNER: A RECONNECT GATHERING Join us for our first "Conersation Over Dinner" Shabbat dinner, geared for B'nai Israel congregants in ReConnect, our affinity group for adults. Following services, participants will have three "conversation tables" they can choose to join over Shabbat dinner, faciliated by one of our clergy. The three dinner conversaiton topics - [Bonim Preschool New Playground Sponsors](https://cbibpt.org/a-magical-evening-2-2/bonim-preschool-new-playground-sponsors/) - Sponsorship Opportunities For Your Consideration Playground Naming Opportunities Included with your generous sponsorship (see options below) you would receive named recognition in the newly built playground upon completion of the campaign, an invitation to a special ribbon cutting ceremony when the construction is complete, and the following benefits: Full Page in “A Magical Evening” Fundraiser - [Shabbat Dinner Reservation - March 6](https://cbibpt.org/shabbat-dinner-reservation-2/) - [World Zionist Congress Election 2020](https://cbibpt.org/world-zionist-congress-election-2020/) - Dear Fellow Congregants, The World Zionist Congress elections are here, and it is time to have our voices heard in Israel! Each and every vote from our congregation is crucial to maintaining a strong Reform presence in Israel. This is our chance to combat the discrimination that the Reform Movement faces in Israel, and advance - [Chanukah Shabbat Reservations](https://cbibpt.org/chanukah-celebration-reservations/) - Online Registration Page Cost is $18 for adults, and $8 for children 12 and under. Latkes! Dreidels! Ugly Chanukah Sweaters! Our annual Chanukah celebration, Friday December 20th, will feature a festive service with the Junior Choir, a catered dinner, games, crafts, and more! This year we invite people to wear their 'ugly Chanukah sweaters' for - [In Sympathy and In Joy In Our Community](https://cbibpt.org/in-sympathy-and-in-joy-in-our-community/) - We continue to extend our sympathy to the bereaved families of: Sidney Fialk Betty Landes, mother of Linda Barlaam Elaine Saltman, step-mother-in-law of Gil Saltman Joseph Weisblatt, father of Adam Weisblatt David Carasso, husband of Colette Carasso Gary Rosoff, son of Elaine Rosoff, brother of Renee Noren Herbert Bernstein, father of Sherry Fogel Betty Levy, - [Yom Kippur Study Session](https://cbibpt.org/jewish-life/jewish-holidays/yom-kippur-study-session/) - May God Bless You and Keep You Each Yom Kippur we gather to pray, repent and check in with one another. Some of us prefer to spend an hour learning together during the Children’s Service rather than leaving the temple. This year we will explore some ideas about God and about ourselves. There is no - [Shalom to our Young Israeli Emissaries](https://cbibpt.org/shalom-to-our-young-israeli-emissaries/) - Welcome to Noya Ben Or, Ella Cohen, Hoshen Peretz and Ido Yaaran, who will be joining our community in the fall as part of the Israeli Emissary program sponsored by the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County. For the past 20 years, this program has been building a living bridge between Israel and - [Honoring Rabbi Jim Prosnit](https://cbibpt.org/tribute-to-rabbi-prosnit/) - Rabbi James Prosnit is retiring from Congregation B’nai Israel in June 2019. Saturday, June 1, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. A fabulous 12-minute tribute video was created by Don Hyman, Jeff Taylor and Brian Russell. Click here to view. Gala dinner celebrating and evening of tributes to Rabbi Prosnit. Thank you Don Hyman for all the - [Honoring Wendy Bloch](https://cbibpt.org/honoring-wendy-bloch/) - On Wednesday, May 22 from 7:15 to 9:30 pm we will honor and celebrate Wendy Bloch as she and Rabbi Prosnit prepare for a new chapter in their lives. For book lover Wendy, the evening will feature a talk by Julie Salamon, a journalist and the author of several books, including her latest, An Innocent - [Yom Hashoah Observances & Israeli Independence](https://cbibpt.org/yom-hashoah-observances-israeli-independence/) - The Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County and area congregations are sponsoring a community Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration being coordinated by our Israeli emissaries for Thursday, May 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Bennett Hall. The evening will feature a sing-along with Federation Israeli Emissaries, area cantors and music by Radio Klez. Lite Israel fare to - [Confirmation Trip 2019](https://cbibpt.org/confirmation-trip-2019/) - Following videos of our students lobbying congressional staff: https://youtu.be/PG0JZydzko8 https://youtu.be/frjSEHD29iA https://youtu.be/x4d-6ukmuNg https://youtu.be/SRneuDKlBBk https://youtu.be/eS_fy9ZEeRs - [Event Full](https://cbibpt.org/this-event-is-full/) - We are sorry but we can no longer accept dinner reservations. This event has reached full capacity. Please consider joining us for Shabbat Service at 6:00pm - [Mitzvot Program](https://cbibpt.org/mitzvot-program/) - If you want to download a new copy of the Mitzvot Program Workbook, click here. If you would like to download a copy of the appendix, which explains the holiday observances and provides the prayers, click here! - [Keep in Touch](https://cbibpt.org/community/teens-and-college/keep-in-touch/) - [Sitemap](https://cbibpt.org/sitemap/) - [html_sitemap] ## Events - [Religious Practices Committee Meeting](https://cbibpt.org/events/religious-practices-committee-meeting/) - Next Religious Practices Committee Meeting - February 9, 2026 The Religious Practices Committee next meeting will be on February 9th at 7:30 PM in the library. RPC focuses on advising and supporting the clergy and a providing a point of contact for the congregants concerning matters of worship, rituals, and religious activities at B’nai - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-09-13/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Shabbat Morning Service](https://cbibpt.org/events/shabbat-morning-service-2-2025-09-13/) - Join us every Saturday morning for our Shabbat service as we pray together to celebrate this important part of our week. - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-09-12/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-09-12/) - [Bat Mitzvah of Dylan Cohen-Citron](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-of-dylan-cohen-citron/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Amelia Aponte](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-amelia-aponte/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Lily Kaplan](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-lily-kaplan/) - [Bar Mitzvah - Morris Leviss](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-morris-leviss/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Sadie Zuskin](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-sadie-zuskin/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Cierra Wolfson](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-cierra-wolfson/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Hallie Bausher](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-hallie-bausher/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Alice Blondin](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-alice-blondin/) - [Bar Mitzvah - Beckett Stein](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-beckett-stein/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Avery Banta](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-avery-banta/) - [Countering Active Threat Training](https://cbibpt.org/events/countering-active-threat-training/) - Bridgeport Training https://shalomct.salsalabs.org/CounteringActiveThreatTrainingatBnaiIsrael or tinyurl.com/cat-training-cbi - [Postponed - Adult Education: Israel Education Series #2](https://cbibpt.org/events/adult-education-israel-education-series-2/) - Adult Education Israel Education Series #2 Exploring 1929-1948 June 26, 2025 7:00-8:30 p.m. The early history of Israel is important to explore and discuss. We'll look at excerpts from the recent book Ghosts of a Holy War, which describes the 1929 massacre of seventy Jews in Hebron by their Arab neighbors, after living in peace together - [JUNETEENTH Temple Office and the Education Center Closed](https://cbibpt.org/events/juneteenth-temple-office-and-the-education-center-closed/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Noa Jasgur](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-noa-jasgur/) - [Bar Mitzvah - Aligha Dormont](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-aligha-dormont/) - [Women of B’nai Israel Sisters’ Schmooze*](https://cbibpt.org/events/rosh-chodesh-june-sivan-gathering-women-of-bnai-israel-sisters-schmooze/) - Tuesday, June 10, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Offsite, (host and address provided upon RSVP) Our popular sister schmooze returns! Please join the Women of B’nai Israel for cocktails, snacks and intergenerational mingling and conversation. No agenda, simply an opportunity to come together to reconnect, relax and meet other women in the community. Hope you will be - [Shabbat Service Offsite](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-06-20/) - Shabbat Service will be held offsite, please see Hashavua or contact the synagogue office for information! Friday, June 20 6:00–7:15 p.m. (No Service at Temple or on Zoom.) - [Shabbat Service Offsite](https://cbibpt.org/events/shabbat-at-lake-mohegan/) - Shabbat Service will be held offsite, please contact the synagogue office for information! Friday, August 15 6:00–7:15 p.m. (No Service at Temple or on Zoom.) - [Shabbat Service Offsite](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-07-18/) - Shabbat Service will be held offsite, please contact the synagogue office for information! Friday, July 18 6:00–7:15 p.m. (No Service at Temple or on Zoom.) - [Community Confirmation & Shavuot Service & Dinner](https://cbibpt.org/events/community-confirmation-shavuot-service-dinner/) - Confirmation and Shavuot Combined Celebration! Join us for our community Confirmation and Shavuot service & communal dinner on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The service will be led by our Confirmands and our clergy. Open to the entire community, please join us for a communal celebratory dinner following the service at approximately 5:30 - [2025 Tikkun Olam Summer Film Series](https://cbibpt.org/events/2025-tikkun-olam-summer-film-series/) - Tuesday June 24th at 7:00 p.m. Orchestrating Change with Marjorie Friedman, film director Hosted by the Mental Health Team All films will be screened in the B’nai Israel Social Hall on Tuesday evenings with snacks. See Hashavua for further details and any schedule changes. - [2025 Tikkun Olam Summer Film Series](https://cbibpt.org/events/2025-tikkun-olam-summer-film-series-3/) - Tuesday July 22 at 7:00 p.m. The Fiery History of Banned Books and To Be Destroyed with Kevin Staton, Fairfield Librarian and Baptist Minister Hosted by CONECT on Banned Books All films will be screened in the B’nai Israel Social Hall on Tuesday evenings with snacks. See Hashavua for further details and any schedule changes. - [2025 Tikkun Olam Summer Film Series](https://cbibpt.org/events/2025-tikkun-olam-summer-film-series-2/) - Tuesday July 8th at 6:30 p.m. No One Asked You with Ruth Leitman, film director Hosted by the Reproductive Justice Team All films will be screened in the B’nai Israel Social Hall on Tuesday evenings with snacks. See Hashavua for further details and any schedule changes. - [Kabbalat Shabbat Honoring Barbara Rowe](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-06-13/) - Please join us for Shabbat services on Friday, June 13, as we honor Barbara Rowe on her retirement after 34 remarkable years as accompanist for our congregation. - [Congregation B’nai Israel’s Annual Meeting](https://cbibpt.org/events/congregation-bnai-israels-annual-meeting/) - Congregation B’nai Israel’s Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. All congregants are welcome to attend. - [Blood Drive](https://cbibpt.org/events/blood-drive-4/) - American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, July 30 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Schedule your appointment by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-448-3543 or visiting www.redcrossblood.org. - [Book Talk and Havdalah with Rabbi Marc Katz](https://cbibpt.org/events/book-talk-and-havdalah-with-rabbi-marc-katz/) - Saturday, June 7 4–5:30 p.m. Home of Rabbi Schultz Join with special guest and author, Rabbi Marc Katz, a friend and classmate of Rabbi Schultz, for a discussion about his recent book, Yochanan’s Gamble: Judaism’s Pragmatic Approach to Life. The book examines the ancient rabbis’ use of pragmatism to answer the deep moral questions of - [Pride Month - Shabbat Service & Dinner](https://cbibpt.org/events/pride-month-shabbat-service/) - Pride Month - Shabbat Service w/Guest Speaker David Weisberg Friday, June 6 5:30 p.m. Oneg 6:00 p.m. Pride Shabbat Service Turkish Dinner following service As we celebrate Pride Month, David Weisberg, our former Jewish Federation CEO, discusses how he sees his current work in supporting the LGBTQ community as a continuation of his decades in Jewish - [CANCELED! ReConnect Community - Walk with Rabbi Schultz at Sherwood Island](https://cbibpt.org/events/reconnect-community-walk-with-rabbi-schultz-at-sherwood-island/) - [Shavuot Yizkor Service](https://cbibpt.org/events/shavuot-yizkor-service/) - Monday, June 2 10:00 a.m. Shavuot Yizkor Service – in person and on Zoom Brunch following - [NextGen - offsite Pizza Making at Italian Kitchen](https://cbibpt.org/events/nextgen-offsite-pizza-making-at-italian-kitchen/) - [June Mitzvah Morning Project with Camp HOPE](https://cbibpt.org/events/june-mitzvah-morning-project-with-camp-hope/) - June 8, 2025; 10:00 am For our June Mitzvah Morning Project, we will be working with Camp HOPE, a program managed by The Center For Family Justice (www.centerforfamilyjustice.org) Camp HOPE is a summer camp specifically for children from Fairfield County who are victims of domestic abuse. The camp provides a clinically proven program designed to - [Adult Education: Israel Education Series #1](https://cbibpt.org/events/adult-education/) - Understanding Israel Part I: The Historical Roots of Zionism with Rabbi Schultz Thursday, May 15 7:00-8:30 p.m. Join with Rabbi Schultz for a new monthly series on understanding Israel. This session will focus on the historical roots of Zionism. - [Mitzvah Morning: Special Edition](https://cbibpt.org/events/mitzvah-morning-special-edition/) - On May 18 at 10:00 a.m., we will meet at a park in Fairfield, where we will work with the Mill River Wetland Committee to clean up the park and get it ready for the spring and summer season - basically, making the park beautiful and enjoyable for all, in an environmentally friendly way. If - [2025 Spring Celebration](https://cbibpt.org/events/2025-spring-celebration/) - Join us as we honor Congregation B'nai Israel Past Presidents - Mark Schiff, Shari Nerreau & Larry Levine Saturday, June 14, 2025 Drinks & Appetizers at 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program at 7:30 p.m. $118 per person RSVP by June 4th at www.cbibpt.org or by check - [Mental Health Awareness Shabbat & Dinner: Navigating the Anxieties of Parenting & Grandparenting](https://cbibpt.org/events/mental-health-awareness-shabbat-dinner-navigating-the-anxieties-of-parenting-grandparenting/) - Join us for a special Shabbat Dinner on May 9, hosted by the B’nai Israel Mental Health Awareness Team. We are thrilled to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by welcoming two esteemed child psychologists, Dr. Barbara Ward Zimmerman and Dr. Elaine Ducharme, who will address your questions and concerns about children. Bring your questions, or - [Teacher Appreciation Shabbat Service & Dinner](https://cbibpt.org/events/teacher-appreciation-shabbat-service-dinner/) - Join us for Teacher Appreciation Weekend - May 2-3 Open to All Congregants! Special Oneg 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. for families with young children Friday Shabbat Service & Dinner 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dinner $25 pp, sign up here or email Lisa at lhurlbert@cbibpt.org - Teachers, Bonim & Kehilah students no charge - We will - [Women of B’nai Israel Mah Jongg League Teaching Thursdays](https://cbibpt.org/events/introducing-women-of-bnai-israel-mah-jongg-league-teaching-thursdays-2025-05-01/) - Teaching Thursdays Sessions for those who signed up are currently ongoing. Questions? Please reach out to Amy Moorin (amoorin@optonline.net) or Carol Lubin (crlubz@gmail.com) with questions. Join other Women of B’nai Israel for 6 weeks of Mah Jongg instruction. Our “Game Night” hosts will teach you all you need to know in this 6-week course meeting every - [Rosh Chodesh May/Iyar Gathering: Israeli Dance Workshop with Leng Tan*](https://cbibpt.org/events/rosh-chodesh-may-iyar-gathering-israeli-dance-workshop-with-leng-tan/) - Monday, May 19, 2025 • 21 Iyar 5785 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m., B'nai Israel Join us as we celebrate the new Hebrew month of Iyar with an evening of Israeli dance! During the Hebrew month of Iyar, we celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israeli’s independence day, and Israeli dancing is a perfect way to celebrate Israel’s birthday. We - [Mitzvah Morning](https://cbibpt.org/events/mitzvah-morning-3/) - For our May Mitzvah Morning event (rescheduled from inclement weather in February), we will be partnering with the JFS Schoke Mobile Food Truck team. On May 4, at 10:00 am we will meet at B’nai Israel, where we will learn about the various programs offered by Schoke Jewish Family Services as well as volunteer opportunities - [Bar Mitzvah (Private Chapel Service) - Greyson Minton](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-greyson-minton-chapel/) - [Bands for B'nai 2025](https://cbibpt.org/events/bands-for-bnai-2025/) - Bands for B'nai 2025 Thursday, April 3, 2025 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Park City Music Hall Join us on Thursday April 3 from 5:30- 9:30 p.m. for our second annual Bands for B'nai, a fun night at Park City Music Hall to support Congregation B'nai Israel! Enjoy live music, great company, three - [CBI Women’s Passover Seder](https://cbibpt.org/events/cbi-womens-passover-seder/) - Sunday, March 30, 2025 Those already signed up can join. 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Schmoozing and Noshing 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Seder - [Disability Awareness Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/disability-awareness-shabbat/) - Friday, March 28th, 2025 ♦ 28 Adar, 5785 6:00pm: Shabbat Service Followed by a Congregational Dinner Join us for a Shabbat service and dinner with members of our Kesher community. Kesher participants will help to lead the service along with our clergy. All are welcome, we hope you will join us as we celebrate the - [6 week introduction Mah Jongg Teaching Thursdays](https://cbibpt.org/events/introducing-women-of-bnai-israel-mah-jongg-league-teaching-thursdays-2025-04-24/) - Teaching Thursdays Are you new to Mah Jongg? Have you always wanted to learn how to play? Join other Women of B’nai Israel for 6 weeks of Mah Jongg instruction. Our “Game Night” hosts will teach you all you need to know in this 6-week course meeting every Thursday, beginning on April 24th at 7:00pm - [AARP Driving Class](https://cbibpt.org/events/aarp-driving-class-2/) - Please join our congregant, Ernest “Ernie” Malecki, for this one-day class designed by AARP for senior drivers. Please pre-register by calling the Temple office at 203-336-1858 or emailing Ernie directly at enmalecki113@gmail.com. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members (checks payable to AARP). Passing this course can save you money on - [AARP Driving Class](https://cbibpt.org/events/aarp-driving-class/) - Please join our congregant, Ernest “Ernie” Malecki, for this one-day class designed by AARP for senior drivers. Please pre-register by calling the Temple office at 203-336-1858 or emailing Ernie directly at enmalecki113@gmail.com. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members (checks payable to AARP). Passing this course can save you money on - [Banned Book Discussion - Sold by Patricia McCormick](https://cbibpt.org/events/banned-book-discussion-sold-by-patricia-mccormick/) - *#10 on the ALA’s 2023 Most Banned and Challenged Book List Monday, April 28 7:00–8:30 p.m. (see Hashavua for location) Facilitated by Susan Walden Thirteen-year-old Lakshmi leaves her poor mountain home in Nepal thinking that she is to work in the city as a maid only to find that she has been sold into the - [Women of B’nai Israel “Crafty-Eve” Gathering](https://cbibpt.org/events/women-of-bnai-israel-crafty-eve-gathering/) - Women of B’nai Israel are hosting an evening of crafts, or Crafty-Eve, on April 21st. Come to knit, crochet, color, or macrame! Bring a current work in progress or pick up something new while you’re here. It’s an evening to kibbitz and be creative. Please RSVP to Ilene at ifeuerberg@cbibpt.org. - [Blood Drive](https://cbibpt.org/events/blood-drive-3/) - Schedule your appointment by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-448-3543 or visiting www.redcrossblood.org. - [CONECT Dinner following Service](https://cbibpt.org/events/conect-dinner-following-service/) - On Friday April 11, join us for a CONECT Shabbat and dinner. We will host visitors from different faith traditions and talk together about our common goals to work for social justice. To attend dinner ($25 pp), sign up here, or contact Chris Rocha at Temple office. For information on CONECT, contact Laura Stern at lauraastern@gmail.com or - [Lunch & Learn: Dead Sea Scrolls (Registration Required)](https://cbibpt.org/events/lunch-learn-dead-sea-scrolls/) - Lunch & Learn: Dead Sea Scrolls Friday, April 4, 12:30–2:30 p.m. B'nai Israel Join visiting professor, Joseph Angel on Friday, April 4, 12:30–2:30 p.m., as he discusses the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and how they have shaped our understanding of biblical studies. The spectacular discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in - [Yizkor Service](https://cbibpt.org/events/yizkor-service/) - [Introducing Women of B’nai Israel Mah Jongg League Teaching Thursdays](https://cbibpt.org/events/introducing-women-of-bnai-israel-mah-jongg-league-teaching-thursdays-2025-05-29/) - Teaching Thursdays Are you new to Mah Jongg? Have you always wanted to learn how to play? Join other Women of B’nai Israel for 6 weeks of Mah Jongg instruction. Our “Game Night” hosts will teach you all you need to know in this 6-week course meeting every Thursday, beginning on April 24th at 7:00pm - [Introducing Women of B’nai Israel Mah Jongg League Teaching Thursdays](https://cbibpt.org/events/introducing-women-of-bnai-israel-mah-jongg-league-teaching-thursdays-2025-05-22/) - Teaching Thursdays Are you new to Mah Jongg? Have you always wanted to learn how to play? Join other Women of B’nai Israel for 6 weeks of Mah Jongg instruction. Our “Game Night” hosts will teach you all you need to know in this 6-week course meeting every Thursday, beginning on April 24th at 7:00pm - [Introducing Women of B’nai Israel Mah Jongg League Teaching Thursdays](https://cbibpt.org/events/introducing-women-of-bnai-israel-mah-jongg-league-teaching-thursdays-2025-05-15/) - Teaching Thursdays Are you new to Mah Jongg? Have you always wanted to learn how to play? Join other Women of B’nai Israel for 6 weeks of Mah Jongg instruction. Our “Game Night” hosts will teach you all you need to know in this 6-week course meeting every Thursday, beginning on April 24th at 7:00pm - [Introducing Women of B’nai Israel Mah Jongg League Teaching Thursdays](https://cbibpt.org/events/introducing-women-of-bnai-israel-mah-jongg-league-teaching-thursdays-2025-05-08/) - Teaching Thursdays Are you new to Mah Jongg? Have you always wanted to learn how to play? Join other Women of B’nai Israel for 6 weeks of Mah Jongg instruction. Our “Game Night” hosts will teach you all you need to know in this 6-week course meeting every Thursday, beginning on April 24th at 7:00pm - [Lunch & Learn Songs of Healing, Hope & Peace](https://cbibpt.org/events/23653/) - With Special Guests: Cantor Jeffrey Shiovitz Songs of Healing, Hope & Peace Lunch & Learn: Thursday, March 20th noon -1:30 p.m. The Music of Israel Post October 7: Songs of Healing, Hope and Peace. With recordings and discussion we will talk about and listen to the music giving us some healing and hope for peace - [A Wicked Purim Celebration, Megilah & Schpiel!](https://cbibpt.org/events/a-wicked-purim-celebration-megilah-schpiel/) - [Repro Shabbat Service & Dinner w/Rabbi Leah Berkowitz](https://cbibpt.org/events/repro-shabbat-guest-scholar-rabbi-leah-berkowitz/) - Join us for Repro Shabbat, as we join with hundreds of other synagogues and Jewish communities across the country to participate in the National Council of Jewish Women’s “Repro Shabbat.” Repro Shabbat is an important opportunity to focus our communal attention on the issues of Reproductive Freedom and Reproductive Justice. Repro Shabbat takes place annually - [Bar Mitzvah - Jacob Fridman](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-jacob-fridman/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Emma Ringelheim](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-emma-ringelheim/) - [Mitzvah Morning - Diaper Bank](https://cbibpt.org/events/mitzvah-morning-diaper-bank/) - Mitzvah Morning - Partnering with the Diaper Bank of Connecticut Sunday, March 9, 10:00am - 12:00pm, B'nai Israel Pavilion Please join us on March 9 at 10:00 am at B'nai Israel, when we will sort and package diapers for people in need within our community, working with the Diaper Bank. All are welcome to join. You - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2024-11-01/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2024-11-08/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2024-11-15/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2024-11-22/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2024-11-29/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2024-12-06/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2024-12-13/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2024-12-20/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2024-12-27/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-01-03/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-01-10/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-01-17/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-01-24/) - 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[Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-09-04/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-09-11/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-09-18/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-09-25/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-10-02/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-10-09/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-10-16/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-10-23/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-10-30/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-11-06/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-11-13/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-11-20/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-11-27/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-12-04/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-12-11/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-12-18/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2026-12-25/) - [Kabbalat Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/kabbalat-shabbat-2025-02-14/) - [Adult Bat Mitzvah Mary-Megan Marshall - no 8 a.m. service, Torah study or breakfast today](https://cbibpt.org/events/adult-bat-mitzvah-mary-megan-marshall/) - Please Note: On February 8th, there will not be an 8 a.m. service, Torah study or breakfast in honor of Mary-Megan's Marshall’s Bat Mitzvah! Please plan to join us for Mary-Megan's service at 11 a.m. - [No 8 a.m. service, Torah study or breakfast today](https://cbibpt.org/events/no-8-a-m-service-torah-study-or-breakfast-today/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Teagan Chappa](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-teagan-chappa/) - [Bar Mitzvah - Ethan Graf](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-ethan-graf/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Greta Lazowski](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-greta-lazowski/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Shelby Becker](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-shelby-becker/) - [Bar Mitzvah - Matthew Spinner](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-matthew-spinner/) - [Bar Mitzvah - Leo Kurtz](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-leo-kurtz/) - [Lunch with Emissary Amit](https://cbibpt.org/events/lunch-with-emissary-amit/) - Lunch with Amit February 18th, and March 11th 1pm-2pm, Natt Family Library Join for an informal monthly lunch session with our Israeli Emissary, Amit Swisa. Bring your lunch and your questions about Israel. This is a great opportunity to connect with Israel and ask about current events, life in Israel, and everything in between! - [Bar Mitzvah (Private Service) - Joseph Pearlberg](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-joseph-pearlberg/) - [Puzzled by Prayer with Cantor Harris](https://cbibpt.org/events/puzzled-by-prayer-with-cantor-harris-6/) - Have you felt unsure or lost by a lack of understanding of the meaning of the prayers we say? Would you like to know more about the structure of our prayers and why they were included in the prayer book? Would you like to find meaning of what your children/grandchildren are learning during services? Do - [Puzzled by Prayer with Cantor Harris](https://cbibpt.org/events/puzzled-by-prayer-with-cantor-harris-4/) - Have you felt unsure or lost by a lack of understanding of the meaning of the prayers we say? Would you like to know more about the structure of our prayers and why they were included in the prayer book? Would you like to find meaning of what your children/grandchildren are learning during services? Do - [Puzzled by Prayer with Cantor Harris](https://cbibpt.org/events/puzzled-by-prayer-with-cantor-harris-5/) - Have you felt unsure or lost by a lack of understanding of the meaning of the prayers we say? Would you like to know more about the structure of our prayers and why they were included in the prayer book? Would you like to find meaning of what your children/grandchildren are learning during services? Do - [Puzzled by Prayer with Cantor Harris](https://cbibpt.org/events/puzzled-by-prayer-with-cantor-harris-3/) - Have you felt unsure or lost by a lack of understanding of the meaning of the prayers we say? Would you like to know more about the structure of our prayers and why they were included in the prayer book? Would you like to find meaning of what your children/grandchildren are learning during services? Do - [POSTPONED! Puzzled by Prayer with Cantor Harris](https://cbibpt.org/events/puzzled-by-prayer-with-cantor-harris-2/) - Have you felt unsure or lost by a lack of understanding of the meaning of the prayers we say? Would you like to know more about the structure of our prayers and why they were included in the prayer book? Would you like to find meaning of what your children/grandchildren are learning during services? Do - [POSTPONED! Puzzled by Prayer with Cantor Harris](https://cbibpt.org/events/puzzled-by-prayer-with-cantor-harris/) - Have you felt unsure or lost by a lack of understanding of the meaning of the prayers we say? Would you like to know more about the structure of our prayers and why they were included in the prayer book? Would you like to find meaning of what your children/grandchildren are learning during services? Do - [Temple Office & Ed Center Closed](https://cbibpt.org/events/temple-office-ed-center-closed/) - for Martin Luther King Day - [Bat Mitzvah - Josie Dommu](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-josie-dommu/) - [Bar Mitzvah - Zachary Fierman](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-zachary-fierman/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Jacqueline Glick](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-jacqueline-glick/) - [Bar Mitzvah - Zachary (Zack) Hudes](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-zachary-zack-hudes/) - [Bar Mitzvah - Matthew Kohanski](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-matthew-kohanski/) - [Bat Mitzvah - Calla Soltz](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-calla-soltz/) - [Bar Mitzvah - Benjamin Warshaw](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-benjamin-warshaw/) - [Blood Drive](https://cbibpt.org/events/blood-drive-2/) - American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, January 15, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Schedule your appointment by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-448-3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. - [Rosh Chodesh February/Adar Gathering: “L’chaim and Laughter” with Cara Erdheim Kilgallen, Professor at Sacred Heart University](https://cbibpt.org/events/rosh-chodesh-february-adar-gathering-lchaim-and-laughter-with-cara-erdheim-kilgallen-professor-at-sacred-heart-university/) - The Hebrew month of Adar, the month in which we celebrate Purim, is known as a time of merriment, laughter, and joy. The Holocaust survivor and psychologist Victor Frankl once wrote that "the ability to laugh stands as a vital protection of sanity and a mighty form of resistance." Join us for a special evening with - [Bam, Crack, Dot and Socialize at our NextGen and Women of B’nai Israel Mah Jong Game Night!*](https://cbibpt.org/events/bam-crack-dot-and-socialize-at-our-nextgen-and-women-of-bnai-israel-mah-jong-game-night/) - Join with women from across the B’nai Israel community for an evening of Mah Jong and socializing. It’s a night for everyone whether you know how to play Mah Jong or not. There will be tables for players with experience, and tables for those who want to learn how to play…and if you just want - [MLK Shabbat Speaker: Rev. Philippe E.C. Andal](https://cbibpt.org/events/mlk-shabbat-speaker-rev-philippe-e-c-andal/) - During Shabbat Services on Friday, January 17, 2025, Reverand Philippe E. C. Andal, Ph.D., who serves as the senior pastor of the Community Baptist Church and as President of the Hananiah Community Foundation Corporation in New Haven, Connecticut will join us. Under his leadership, several ministries have been developed and re-organized to meet the needs - [Mental Health Awareness Group - Event 2](https://cbibpt.org/events/mental-health-awareness-group-event-2/) - Banned Book Discussion 7:00 pm on Monday, January 13 The Mental Health Awareness Team will be leading one of B’nai Israel’s Banned Book Discussions at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 13, 2025. We’ll be talking about “The Yellow Wallpaper”, a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman originally published in 1892. Please join us! The story - [Mental Health Awareness Group - Event 1](https://cbibpt.org/events/mental-health-awareness-group-event-1/) - Mental Health Guest Speaker Nina Levine Sunday, January 12, 7:30 pm Zoom meeting Nina Levine of the Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP) Clinic at Yale will discuss their program to provide rapid access to quality treatment for individuals age 16-35 experiencing recent onset schizophrenia spectrum disorders. STEP referral number for anyone in Connecticut: 203-200-0140. - [Mitzvah Morning](https://cbibpt.org/events/mitzvah-morning-2/) - Burroughs Community Center 2470 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport Our Woven Community (OWC) is a program that provides local resettled women the opportunity to become self-sufficient leaders. The program teaches the artist to use sewing machines to make handbags, blankets, and scarves. Items are made with donated material and fabrics from Afghanistan, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and more. This - [Havurah Chanukah Shabbat](https://cbibpt.org/events/havurah-chanukah-shabbat/) - Dear Havurah Families, We are so excited to celebrate Chanukah with all of you. We wanted to invite you to join us for a Havurah gathering before the Congregation's Service and Family Dinner. Bring the whole family and meet us in the social hall for some fun crafts and Chanukah themed snacks. The congregation-wide service - [Judaica Gift Boutique](https://cbibpt.org/events/judaica-gift-boutique/) - For your last minute Hanukkah shopping, stop by the Judaica gift boutique today between 5:00-6:00 p.m. - [Bar Mitzvah of Maxwell Borofsky](https://cbibpt.org/events/bar-mitzvah-of-maxwell-borofsky/) - [Gift of Light](https://cbibpt.org/events/gift-of-light/) - Gift of Light 2024 is here! Nothing says "Happy Chanukah" like beautiful candles and warm greetings! Please share the warmth of Chanukah this year with your fellow congregants by participating in this year’s Gift of Light fundraiser! Gift your family and friends at B’nai Israel with beautiful Chanukah candles! By participating, you will - [Rosh Chodesh December/Kislev Gathering](https://cbibpt.org/events/rosh-chodesh-december-kislev-gathering/) - SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30, A WAITLIST WILL BE CREATED! The Art of Zentangle Thursday, December 12 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at B’nai Israel Join us as we engage in the therapeutic art of Zentangle. We will be guided in creating meditative projects based upon repetitive patterns, which is a technique that has been shown to - [Mitzvah Morning](https://cbibpt.org/events/mitzvah-morning/) - Mitzvah Morning – December 15, 10:00 a.m. B'nai Israel For our December Mitzvah Morning we will be partnering with The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to deliver holiday gifts to families in need. CFJ and DCF both work with many families who do not have the - [Family Chanukah Dinner & Celebration](https://cbibpt.org/events/family-chanukah-dinner-celebration/) - Family Chanukah Dinner and Celebration Friday, December 20th 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Festive Family-Friendly Shabbat Service 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner and Celebration Our annual community-wide Chanukah celebration is back at Congregation B'nai Israel! Join us for Shabbat service at 6:00 p.m., followed by a catered dinner, games, crafts & music! We hope you and your - [Bar Mitzvah - Elliot Nissan](https://cbibpt.org/events/bet-mitzvah-elliot-nissan/) - [Pre-service Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2024-11-22/) - [Bat Mitzvah of Emma Braden](https://cbibpt.org/events/bat-mitzvah-of-emma-braden/) - [Pre-Service Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2024-11-15/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2024-11-01/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2024-11-08/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2024-11-29/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2024-12-06/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2024-12-13/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2024-12-20/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2024-12-27/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-01-03/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-01-10/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-01-17/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-01-24/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-01-31/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-02-07/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-02-14/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-02-21/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-02-28/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-03-07/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-03-14/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-03-21/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-03-28/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-04-04/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-04-11/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-04-18/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-04-25/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-05-02/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-05-09/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-05-16/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-05-23/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-05-30/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-06-06/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-06-13/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-06-27/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-07-04/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-07-11/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-07-25/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-08-01/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-08-08/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-08-22/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-08-29/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-09-05/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-09-19/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-09-26/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-10-03/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-10-10/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-10-17/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-10-24/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-10-31/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-11-07/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-11-14/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-11-21/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-11-28/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-12-05/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-12-12/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-12-19/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2025-12-26/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-01-02/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-01-09/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-01-16/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-01-23/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-01-30/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-02-06/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-02-13/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-02-20/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-02-27/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-03-06/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-03-13/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-03-20/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-03-27/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-04-03/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-04-10/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-04-17/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-04-24/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-05-01/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-05-08/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-05-15/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-05-22/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-05-29/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-06-05/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-06-12/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-06-19/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-06-26/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-07-03/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-07-10/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-07-17/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-07-24/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-07-31/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-08-07/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-08-14/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-08-21/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-08-28/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-09-04/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-09-11/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-09-18/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-09-25/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-10-02/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-10-09/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-10-16/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-10-23/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-10-30/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-11-06/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-11-13/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-11-20/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-11-27/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-12-04/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-12-11/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-12-18/) - [Oneg](https://cbibpt.org/events/oneg-2026-12-25/) - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2024-11-02/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2024-11-09/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2024-11-16/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2024-11-23/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2024-11-30/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2024-12-07/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2024-12-14/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2024-12-21/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2024-12-28/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-01-04/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-01-11/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-01-18/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-01-25/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-02-01/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-02-15/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-02-22/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-03-01/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-03-08/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-03-15/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-03-22/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-03-29/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-04-05/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-04-12/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-04-26/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-05-03/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-05-10/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-05-17/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-05-24/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-05-31/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-06-07/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-06-14/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-06-21/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-06-28/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-07-05/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-07-12/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-07-19/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-07-26/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-08-02/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-08-09/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-08-16/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-08-23/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-08-30/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. Some of us have been - [Torah Study](https://cbibpt.org/events/torah-study-2025-09-06/) - The Torah is so many things to so many people: law book; guidebook; moral compass; history; mythology; genealogy and so much more. Each week we read from the Torah. Each year at Simchat Torah we start over from the beginning. Each time we revisit a portion, we learn something new. 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