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Matzah, Maror, and Passover Stories with Joel ben Izzy
Bring in spring as we gather together for tales of deliverance. Travelling storyteller Joel ben Izzy, a longtime friend of CBH, will Zoom in from his home in Berkeley on Sunday, March 21, to share favorite Jewish stories for the season. There will be a mix of stories and activities for all ages. The Zoom link […]
Rabbi Transition Listening Sessions
We are beginning Part 2 of our 3-part community engagement process designed to support our journey as we embark on finding a new rabbi, validating our core values, and establishing strategic priorities for CBH. The first Community Conversation sessions provided participants a chance to share information about the rabbinic transition process, and to offer and […]
Happy Purim 5781/2021
Purim 5781, a different celebration We were so happy to have so many haverim join us for various activities during Purim this year. From the Megillah reading over Zoom, to the Purim Shpiel over Zoom, to in person deliveries to some of our seniors, and our triumphant drive-through Costume Parade and Celebration, we saw an […]
Celebration of Abraham, 2021/5781
Here’s a message from the event organizer: Those of you who attended this year’s 18th Celebration of Abraham: Practicing Humility in Difficult Times. We thank you. While we had technical problems, especially, with my camera, the program was wonderful. For those who couldn’t make the Celebration or if you would like to listen part of […]
CBH HIAS Refugee Shabbat on Saturday, March 6
Rabbi Lee Bycel to be Featured Speaker at CBH HIAS Refugee Shabbat, Saturday, March 6th 10 am for the service, 12:15 for the Lunch & Learn Rabbi Greg and the Social Justice Committee are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Lee Bycel, humanitarian, teacher and author, to join us for a very special HIAS Refugee Shabbat, Saturday, […]
New Ways of Sharing the Joys of Shabbat!
The pessimist says, “I don’t see how things can get any worse!” The optimist says, “I can!” As we turn the corner, leaving 2020 in the rearview mirror, it is clear that we are not quite able to leave many of the vexing parts of last year behind us; most notably, the physical constraints […]
Community Engagement for Rabbi Transition
In December, the CBH Board announced the creation of a new Rabbinic Process Team (RPT) to help our congregation prepare for the significant transition we’ll experience with Rabbi Greg’s retirement in June, 2022. The Rabbinic Process Team is meeting weekly and making steady progress in developing processes and procedures to ensure the successful selection and hiring […]
Planning Begins for Rabbinic Transition
Last month, our beloved Rabbi Greg Wolfe announced his retirement from CBH effective June 2022. Until then, our community will have many opportunities to express our heartfelt gratitude to Rabbi Greg for his many years as our spiritual leader. To prepare for this significant transition in the Rabbinic leadership of our synagogue, the board has […]
