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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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 11 , 2024

Lunch with the Clergy
Wednesday, Sep 11th 12:00p to 1:00p
Join Rabbi Greenbaum this month at Baja Cantina located about a mile east of CBI when he leads the lunch discussion. This month he will explore “Controlling our Temper.” During some of the hottest months of our year, are we quicker to lash out at others? Have we lost our patience with those with different opinions? During this political period leading to our November elections are we more on edge? What does our Jewish tradition teach us about our challenging human interactions? Come prepared to question and offer your thoughts. RSVP on our website or call the CBI office at 624-2015 to RSVP. Lunch costs are usually around $25 depending on what you order.
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2024

Current Events Discussion Group
Wednesday, Sep 18th 1:30p to 2:30p
Those interested in participating in a stimulating discussion on current events are welcome to join us in the CBI lounge. Feel free to bring a little snack or dessert to share or just come and enjoy the discussion. Topics chosen by the group might include: world affairs, Israel, gun control, finances, CBI (rabbi search or building renovations) or any other issues that are currently in the news. Rabbi Greenbaum will help with this first gathering.
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2024

Best Years: Myra Goodman at Earthbound Farms
Thursday, Sep 26th 10:45a to 12:30p
Cantor Alisa will take our Best Years group to Earthbound Farms this month for a visit with co-founder Myra Goodman who will speak about the humble beginnings of her and husband Drew’s very successful company, as well as some of her personal family story. Participants will be treated to lunch following our visit with Myra, thanks to CBI’s special Best Years fund. Myra Goodman is the co-founder of the highly successful food company Earthbound Farm Organic, with products sold in stores, worldwide, and it all started on a small farm in Carmel Valley. It was supposed to be a short stopover while she prepared to apply to graduate school but she and her husband, Drew, both from New York City, fell in love with living on the farm, soon growing greens for local chefs as well as for themselves. To save time, they started washing and bagging salad in individual zip-lock bags, first innovating the idea of the pre-washed salad in a bag, never guessing that packaged organic salads would eventually become a multi-billion-dollar industry. Myra has authored many books including Quest for Eternal Sunshine: A Holocaust Survivor’s Journey from Darkness to Light, which she co-authored with her father, Mendek Rubin, of blessed memory.
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2024

CBI Goes to the Theater: POTUS
Thursday, Sep 26th 7:30p to 9:30p
Pacific Repertory Theater is giving a group discount to CBI, allowing us to attend the theater together! This isn't a fundraiser; we're giving the savings to you! We look forward to a season filled with camaraderie and fantastic entertainment at these five shows: "9 to 5 the Musical," "Wizard of Oz," "POTUS," "Jersey Boys," and "Legends of Rock Tribute Concert."
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2024

Confirmation Pizza Lunch and Raffle
Sunday, Sep 29th 12:30p to 1:30p
Enjoy delicious pizza and possibly win some awesome raffle prizes all while supporting our special Confirmation trips! This tasty lunch begins right after Hesed Academy on Sunday, September 29 and will include delicious hot pizza, yummy salad, lots of lemonade and of course a huge selection of desserts! As we are finishing lunch we will begin our raffle drawing with lots of potential prizes. Raffle tickets are on sale now and cost only $1 each or 12 for $10! Prizes could include games, restaurant certificates, or maybe even a whole pizza. Our confirmation students offer this fun fundraiser to support the special trips That add to the confirmation experience. Many of the students will spend a day exploring the spiritual outdoors in Big Sur. This year our 9th and 10th Graders will travel to Los Angeles for an extended weekend of study and touring. Highlights on the Los Angeles trip included visits to the Museum of Tolerance, the Skirball Cultural Center, and touring Stephen S Wise Synagogue.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024

CBI Goes to the Theater: Jersey Boys
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 7th 7:30p to 9:30p
Pacific Repertory Theater is giving a group discount to CBI, allowing us to attend the theater together! This isn't a fundraiser; we're giving the savings to you! We look forward to a season filled with camaraderie and fantastic entertainment at these five shows: "9 to 5 the Musical," "Wizard of Oz," "POTUS," "Jersey Boys," and "Legends of Rock Tribute Concert."
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