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Special Screening of "100 Voices: A Journey Home"

Tuesday, September 21

journey-homeJewish culture has intertwined with the history of Poland for more than one thousand years. World War II all but eradicated it. 100 Voices: A Journey Home explores the historic musical journey of the largest group of cantors to ever return to Poland; Returning home to the land of their parents, performing on some of the most prestigious stages in Europe to celebrate the Cantorial tradition, which was born in Poland.

Audiences in select theaters around the U.S. will be able to view the film plus an exclusive mini concert featuring contemporary Americana music that shows the legacy of Polish Jewish culture that has flourished in American popular music. The mini concert will feature the Cantors from the “100 Voices” documentary and include famous Broadway tunes from songwriters that have their roots in Poland.

Visit the website for information, theater locations and schedules and to purchase tickets.

 
CBI Spring Trip to Israel

Monday, March 21 through Friday, April 1

Join Rabbi Berk on Congregation Beth Israel's spring trip to Israel!
Contact Gail Malkus  by email or at 858 535-1111, ext. 3110 with questions.

View additional trip details and registration here.

Tour Highlights
* Meeting with Paul Liptz of Tel Aviv University
* Program with the Israel Religious Action Center
* Sound & Light Show at the Tower of David
* Meeting with journalist Saul Singer
* Visit to an Israeli start up company
* Discussion with kibbutzniks
* Visit to a world renowned winery
* Druze experience
* Seminar at Gival Haviva on Jewish-Arab relations in Israel
* Visit to the Yemin Orde Youth Village
* And much, much more….

Tour Includes
* Flights to and from Tel Aviv as shown in the air section of this program.
* 9 nights accommodation + late check out using the hotel plan selected
* Arrival & departure transfers (one per group)
* 16 meals: 9 Israeli buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
* 8 days of touring in a private motor coach featuring large panoramic windows, reclining seats and foot rests
* Friendly and professional English-speaking tour educator-guide in Israel
* An educational coordinator who will ensure that you will have "A fabulous Israel Experience"
* All program and entrance fees
* Restaurant tipping in hotels included
* All hotel and airport portage and tipping included

 


Erev Shabbat Services

erev shabbat servicesClergy-Led Friday Evening Services

Join us every Friday evening to welcome Shabbat with song, prayers and blessings. These services often feature notable speakers and the beautiful music of our Youth and Teen Choir, Adult Choir and Chai Band.

Adult Education

Sydney Wexler teachingAdult Education

Winner of the URJ Congregation of Learners Award, CBI's adult education programming is thriving. We offer bible courses, book discussions, speakers on a wide variety of topics, and events and activities for adults of all ages.

Shabbat Services

torahs sanctuary congregation beth israel Clergy-Led Shabbat Morning and Afternoon Services

Most Saturdays Congregation Beth Israel holds Shabbat services in the mornings at 10:00 a.m. and afternoons at 4:00 p.m. in our beautiful Glickman-Galinson sanctuary. These services celebrate the Bar/Bat Mitzvahs of our members and are open to the entire community. Please join us and celebrate Shabbat!