Congregation Beth Israel

Join Us We are an inclusive and welcoming Reform Jewish congregation from diverse backgrounds joined together to celebrate Jewish culture, education, and the arts MEMBERSHIP

Gather With Us Congregation Beth Israel’s mission is to be a welcoming and inclusive center for Jewish life in the Monterey Peninsula area.

Learn With Us As a center for Jewish life in our area, accessible to Jews of all backgrounds and their families, Congregation Beth Israel will serve as a house of prayer, a house of study, and a house of community, consistent with Jewish values and ethics. EDUCATION

Worship With Us Congregation Beth Israel is the dynamic, vibrant center for Jewish life in the Monterey Peninsula area. Our members celebrate and nurture relationships with God and with each other while respecting and wrestling with our Jewish tradition. Our doors are open to all who seek the guidance of our Jewish faith. We strive to make a positive impact on our community, the environment, and on the human condition through Tikkun Olam. WORSHIP

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Sunday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2024

Clothes Swap
Sunday, Dec 15th 4:00p to 5:00p
Bring your gently loved clothes and a bag. Let's share our gently loved clothes and trade with our friends. Anything not traded will be donated. Save the date and start cleaning out now.
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2024

Lunch with the Clergy
Wednesday, Dec 18th 12:00p to 1:00p
The Talmud teaches that the first Shabbat was a day of continuous light, a sacred and special light since hidden away referred to as the or ganuz— hidden light. Our sages teach that each Hannukah candle draws from the or ganuz—the original, primordial light of creation that shined from one end of the world to the other. The Hanukkah candles can help point us toward that hidden light within. How do we bring this or ganuz – this sacred and hidden light – back into our lives? Join Cantor Alisa on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at Noon at Baja Cantina as we explore what the Sages of old have to teach us about the light of Hanukkah. Please register online or RSVP by calling the CBI office at 831-624-2015. Lunch menu ranges from $15 to $22.00 a person.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2024

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

Hanukkah at Hacienda
Sunday, Dec 29th 3:00p to 6:00p

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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2025

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

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Friday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2025

Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jan 31st 5:30p to 6:30p
Join us as we offer blessings for the bread and wine, enjoy a delicious dinner, and sing traditional music to begin our erev Shabbat. Evening services follow at 6:30 pm. The cost is $18 for adults and $10 for military & children. Online registration ends the evening before the dinner. Once online registration closes, please call the office to check availability.
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2025

Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Feb 28th 5:30p to 6:30p
Join us as we offer blessings for the bread and wine, enjoy a delicious dinner, and sing traditional music to begin our erev Shabbat. Evening services follow at 6:30 pm. The cost is $18 for adults and $10 for military & children. Online registration ends the evening before the dinner. Once online registration closes, please call the office to check availability.
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Friday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2025

Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Mar 28th 5:30p to 6:30p
Join us as we offer blessings for the bread and wine, enjoy a delicious dinner, and sing traditional music to begin our erev Shabbat. Evening services follow at 6:30 pm. The cost is $18 for adults and $10 for military & children. Online registration ends the evening before the dinner. Once online registration closes, please call the office to check availability.
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