Congregation B'nai Israel

Welcome to Congregation B'nai Israel

Congregation B’nai Israel is the center for Conservative Judaism in the greater Toledo, Ohio area. We are an egalitarian, inclusive congregation, and embrace both Jews and those in the community at large who wish to explore and enhance their connection with God and with Jewish spirituality, learning and culture. We are committed to Jewish tradition, while also recognizing the wonderful diversity of modern life. We enthusiastically welcome interfaith couples and families as well as those considering associating with the Jewish community.

Our dedication to the concept of lifelong learning includes both adult education and a strong youth program, providing religious services, education, and programs for people of all ages.

All in-person services and events have been suspended until further notice.

Please watch your email and bulletins for information on Zoom services and programs.

Cantorial Zoom 3-Part Series: Part I

Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM via Zoom. Join us for the movie “100 Voices: A Journey Home” with a special introduction by our own Cantor Ivor Lichterman and his brother Cantor Joel Lichterman who are featured in the movie. Please watch your CBI email for information on registering for this series.
Cong. B’nai Israel & Cong. Etz Chayim Winter Essentials Coat Drive

Sunday, January 10, 2021 through Sunday, January 17, 2021. Drop Boxes will be located at Congregation B’nai Israel and Congregation Etz Chayim.
CBI’s S.O.A.P. Program is Back

Wednesdays at 1:00 PM via Zoom every week in January beginning January 6, 2021. Join us for a lively discussion of current events. Each week we will examine and discuss an article regarding a subject of Jewish interest.
Cantorial Zoom 3-Part Series: Part II

Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 1:00 PM via Zoom. “Great Cantors of South Africa – Johannesburg”. This program will be hosted by Cantors Ivor & Joel Lichterman through the Cantors Assembly. Please watch your CBI email for information on registering for this series.
Cantorial Zoom 3-Part Series: Part III

Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM via Zoom. This program will be hosted by Cantors Ivor & Joel Lichterman through the Cantors Assembly and will include rare recordings by the father of Ivor & Joel Lichterman, Cantor Jakub Lichterman. Please watch your CBI email for information on registering for this series.
Women of CBI Celebrate Rosh Chodesh Adar & Purim

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 on Zoom. Join us on Zoom as we celebrate with a live Hamantaschen baking demonstration by Nancy Goldberg. Also enjoy a presentation about the subtleties of wine making with wine-maven Ann Kisin. RSVP by Thursday, February 11, 2021. Click for more details.
Joint Sisterhood & WCBI Book Club: January 2021

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1:00 PM on Zoom. To register, please contact Elsa Leveton in the Etz Chayim office, 419.473.2401 or email elsa@etzchayim.org by Friday, January 15, 2021.