December 12, 2024 -

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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 members of the LGBTQ+ community and 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.

CBI In-Person Attendance Policy

CBI welcomes back all members. Mask-wearing is OPTIONAL.

We ask that if you are feeling unwell or are exhibiting symptoms of the flu, Covid-19 or other illnesses that you either avoid in-person services or wear a mask to protect others.

Those who prefer not to attend in person are invited to watch our Live Stream or Zoom services.

For security purposes, we ask all guests to call the office at 419.517.8400 before attending.

CBI Live Stream & Zoom Services

OPTION 1: CLICK HERE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE CBI LIVE STREAM​

Option 2: On your Computer, Tablet or Cell Phone:

At the top of the home page, click on the “Live Stream” tab. When the page opens, you will be connected to the live stream service.

Option 3: On your Smart TV:

Open the YouTube app and search for “Congregation B’nai Israel – Sylvania, Ohio”.
Be sure to click on the listing that says “Sylvania, Ohio”. Please “subscribe” to the CBI channel so that you can easily locate our live stream services in the future.

A Zoom link and passcode will be emailed to CBI members before the service date and time.

If you did not receive the information or are from another congregation and would like to participate, please contact the office during business hours at 419.517.8400.

Daily Services Schedule

Monday & Thursday at 8:00 AM – In Person/Zoom
Monday – Thursday at 5:45 PM – Zoom
Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday at 5:45 PM – Zoom
Shabbat, Saturday at 9:30 AM – In Person/Live Stream
*Sunday at 9:30 AM – In Person/Zoom

*when Religious School is in session

*Please contact the CBI office for the link and passcode to Zoom services.

This Week's Torah Portion

Monthly Calendar of Services and Events

Click the icon above to view and download the CBI Monthly Calendar

Upcoming Events

Parashat Hashavuah: Torah Portion of the Week

Friday mornings in November & December 11 AM – 12 PM, In-person at CBI

Join us each Friday morning to discuss and learn the weekly Torah portion with fellow CBI members and friends.

No registration or a knowledge of Torah required. Let’s all learn together!

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP

CBI Movie Festival:
"Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays"

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12:45 PM In-Person at CBI

Run time: 1 hour, 58 minutes
Billy Crystal tells the stories of his youth, growing up in the jazz world of Manhattan, his teenage years, and finally adulthood. The Tony Award-winning show is a funny and poignant exploration of family and fate, loving and loss.

Cost is $5 per movie. Snacks will be provided.

OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS

RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org by Fri., December 6, 2024

WCBI Book Club: December Selection
Kantika by Elizabeth Glover

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30 AM In-Person at CBI

Winner of the Edward Lewis Wallant Award, the Mimi S. Frank Award for Sephardic Culture, the National Jewish Book Award, the Association of Jewish Libraries Honor Book Award and the 2024 Mass Book Award Longlist.

A kaleidoscopic portrait of one family’s displacement across four countries, Kantika—“song” in Ladino—follows the joys and losses of Rebecca Cohen, feisty daughter of the Sephardic elite of early 20th-century Istanbul. When the Cohens lose their wealth and are forced to move to Barcelona and start anew, Rebecca fashions a life and self from what comes her way—a failed marriage, the need to earn a living, but also passion, pleasure and motherhood. Moving from Spain to Cuba to New York for an arranged second marriage, she faces her greatest challenge—her disabled stepdaughter, Luna, whose feistiness equals her own and whose challenges pit new family against old. Exploring identity, place and exile, Kantika also reveals how the female body—in work, art and love—serves as a site of both suffering and joy. A haunting, inspiring meditation on the tenacity of women, this lush, lyrical novel from Elizabeth Graver celebrates the insistence on seizing beauty and grabbing hold of one’s one and only life.

The Toledo Library has 4 physical copies in print, plus various digital formats. 22 libraries have copies on SearchOhio. 3 libraries have copies on OhioLink.

OPEN TO THE WOMEN OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS

Sharon Stein will be the discussion leader for this book club meeting.

RSVP to Ellen Federman at efederman@sbcglobal.net by Sunday, December 15, 2024.

CBI Movie Festival:
"When Jews Were Funny"

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM In-Person at CBI

Run time: 1 hour, 29 minutes
When Jews Were Funny features two dozen interviews with a variety of Jewish comedy professionals and explores the role of Jewish humor in the context of comedy. The filmmaker asks whether earlier generations of Jews were funnier than the present generation and, if so, why.

Cost is $5 per movie. Snacks will be provided.

OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS

RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org by Fri., December 13, 2024

"Adding to the Miracle of Light"
Making Hanukkah Goodie Bags!
CBI Volunteer Event

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM In-Person at CBI

Join us as we assemble Hanukkah goodie bags to donate to Jewish Family Service and to give to CBI members at local senior living facilities.

RSVP by December 16, 2024.
Contact Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org to add your name to the volunteer list .

"DRESS IN TECHNICOLOR" for a Special Torah Portion

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Shabbat Morning Services

On Saturday, December 21st, we will read Parasha Vayeishev. This Torah portion recounts the story of when Jacob gives his best loved son, Joseph, the “coat of many colors”.

Join us at services by dressing in many colors to commemorate that event.

"Demo & Devour" Part II: Sufganiyot Making Event

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM at CBI

Join us as we get ready to celebrate Hanukkah by learning how to make “sufganiyot”,
Israeli jelly donuts.

Be sure to bring your apron so you can fully participate in making your own sufgainiot to take home. A light lunch will be served following the cooking class.

This program is space-limited to 15 participants.
Please bring the $10 registration fee (cash only) with you to the event.

RSVP to Miriam Beckerman at mesb@bex.net by December 18, 2024.

Volunteer to Help Hungry Children in Toledo

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Cherry Street Mission Building, 1501 Monroe Street

We are in need of 8-12 volunteers.

The volunteers will be putting together packages of food for children that live in the Toledo area.

RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org.

Please Join us for a Joyous
Hanukkah Candle Lighting Ceremony on Zoom

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:45 PM on Zoom

From our own homes, together, we will light the second candle at CBI evening services to commemmorate the second night of Hanukkah 5785/2024.

The Zoom link and passcode will be included in the regular Wednesday e-blast email.

Shabbat Hanukkah Celebration & Kiddush Luncheon

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Shabbat Morning Services and Kiddush

HANUKKAH TRIVIA ~ PRIZES! ~ HANUKKAH SONGS
YUMMY LATKES ~ SUFGANIYOT ~ CHOCOLATE GELT & MORE…

No cost but RSVP’s Required. Please RSVP to the office or to Kim Brody kbrody@cbitoledo.org by Monday, December 23rd.

Spread of playing cards

Join us for Canasta!

Tuesdays at 12:30 – 2:45 PM In-Person at CBI

We have had great fun playing canasta on Tuesdays at Congregation B’nai Israel.

OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS

If you are interested in playing, please contact Rhoda Miller at rmiller@cbitoledo.org.

Visit the CBI Gift Shop for all your Judaica needs​

Shabbat Candles • Candlesticks • Kiddush cups • Challah Covers • Challah Knives & Boards •  Havdallah Sets • Holiday Items • Shofars • Menorahs • Jewelry Assortment • Mezuzzot & Scrolls • Tallits (Prayer Shawls) • Women's & Men's Kippot • Tzedakah Boxes • Jewish Books • Kid's Holiday Items • Jewish Books and much, much more!

To make an appointment, please contact the office at 419-517-8400.

Click the icon above to go to the Gift Shop web page.

Click the link below to learn about Jewish Community Programs & Events

Useful Links

Congregation B'nai Israel welcomes Interfaith families, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and all who seek a meaningful Jewish experience.

Directions

From the North:

Take US 23 to Sylvania Exit, turn left on Monroe St. to Harroun Rd. Take Harroun Rd. to Holland-Sylvania Ave., turn left at light. Take Holland-Sylvania Ave. to Sylvania Ave., turn right at light. Follow Sylvania Ave. about 1/2 mile to entrance to JCC/YMCA drive, turn left, then follow signs.

From the South:

Take US 23 to the Central Ave. Exit, turn left on Central Ave. Take Central Ave. to McCord Rd. (second light), turn right. Take McCord Rd. to Sylvania Ave. (about one mile), turn right, go about 1/4 mile to next light, turn right into JCC/YMCA drive, follow signs.

From the East:

Take I-475 West to Talmadge Rd. Exit, turn right on Talmadge Rd. Go to next light at Sylvania Ave. and turn left on Sylvania. Go about 2 and 1/2 miles on Sylvania Ave. to red light at entrance to JCC/YMCA drive, turn left, then follow signs.

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