Monthly Calendar of Services and Events
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June 16, 2026 -
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June 16, 2026 -
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.
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Thursday, June 4, 2026, 10:00 AM from CBI, returning at 3:00 PM
Our air-conditioned motor coach will deliver us to the wildlife refuge. We will then enjoy a picnic lunch and hop on a trolley for a guided tour of the grounds. A naturalist will also be available for walking tours.
A registration fee of $15 (cash or check payable to “Women of CBI”) will be collected at the door when you arrive.
RSVP to Miriam Beckerman at wcbi@cbitoledo.org by Monday, June 1st.
Please indicate your lunch preference – tuna or veggie sub – with your RSVP.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEN & WOMEN OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS
The Tikkun Olam for this program will be a monetary donation to the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge.
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11:00 AM In-Person at CBI
Join us at CBI for our Annual Meeting. The agenda will include a report on the state of our congregation, induction of new Officers & Board of Trustees, awards ceremony, remarks from CBI President Tom Kasle, and invocation by Rabbi Marsh.
Presentation of Special Awards
• Board Member of the Year
• Congregant of the Year
• Samuel Schwartz Minyan Award
• President’s Award
Please do your best to attend this meeting, as a quorum is needed to induct nominated new officers and board members. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP to the office by Wednesday, June 3rd by calling 419.517.8400.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:00 – 5:00 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 and Fran Weinblatt at programming@cbitoledo.org or call the office at 419-517-8400.
Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM, In-Person & Live Stream
Join us on Friday evening as we usher in Shabbat at in-person Kabbalat Shabbat services.
OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS & GUESTS WITH RSVP
RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org.
If you are not a member of CBI and would like to attend, please contact the office before 2:00 PM, Friday, June 12th to be added to the guest list. Only guests on the list will be admitted.
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM, at CBI, In-Person & Live Stream
Join us on June 20th as we welcome, recognize, and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community. Along with our regular service, special readings will be featured, including a drash by Rabbi Marsh on a topic specific to the day.
If you would like an Aliyah or to participate in the service, please email Dale Levy at adulted@cbitoledo.org.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS & GUESTS WITH RSVP
If you are not a member of CBI, please contact the office during office hours or email Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org by Monday, June 15th to have your name added to the guest list.
by Ayelet Tsabari
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM at CBI
Sharon Stein will be the discussion leader. It is not necessary to have read the book to join the discussion.
A young Yemeni Israeli woman learns of her mother’s secret romance in a dramatic journey through lost family stories, revealing the unbreakable bond between a mother and a daughter—the debut novel of an award-winning literary voice.
The Toledo/Lucas County Public Library has 3 physical copies, 15 libraries have copies on SearchOhio. No copies on OhioLink.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE WOMEN OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS
RSVP to Ellen Federman at efederman@sbcglobal.net by Sunday, June 21st.
Saturday, June 27, 2026 12:00-2:30 PM, Grace Lutheran Church • 4441 Monroe Street
There is a desperate need for blood.
This Blood Drive is critical in helping cover the needs of our community over the July 4th holiday.
Do a mitzvah and help save someone’s life!
The last day to donate blood in order to be eligible to donate at the 37th Interfaith Blood Drive was April 15th.
For information call Devorah Shulamit at 419-356-5280 or shalom1836@bex.net. Blood donors, volunteers & bakers are needed to make this a successful blood drive for our community. Please donate, the need is great!
Thursday, July 7, 2026 at 3:00 – 5:00 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 and Fran Weinblatt at programming@cbitoledo.org or call the office at 419-517-8400.
by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 12:00 PM
Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Ave.
Discussion Leaders: Alice Applebaum, Elsa Leveton, Carol Richman, Sharon Stein.
This heartwarming story chronicles Angela Buchdahl’s journey as a mixed-race, Korean American, Buddhist-raised woman navigating identity to lead a major Jewish community.
The Toledo/Lucas County Public Library has many audiobooks, hard copies and DVD’s available.
Cost is $10
RSVP to Elsa Leveton at Congregation Etz Chayim, 419-473-2401 or email elsa@etzchayimtoledo.org by July 14th.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Warm summer nights and cool jazz in the garden. This season, once again, features some of the best regional artists. Join other CBI members, friends, and family, and enjoy music in nature. Bring your own picnic, chairs, and blankets.
No Reservations Required. Fee: $10. $5 for up to 2 tickets for Members. Please Note: Kids 12 and under are Free. Cash Only at the gate.
Parking at the Bancroft Street entrance; disabled parking at Elmer Drive entrance. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL
RSVP to Kbrody@cbitoledo.org by Wednesday, July 29th.
Tuesdays at 12:30 PM, In-person at CBI
Unless otherwise notified.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP
Contact Rhoda Miller rmiller@cbitoledo.org with any questions or to RSVP.
Thursdays at 12:30 PM, In-person at CBI
Unless otherwise notified.
All skill levels welcome!
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP
Contact Miriam Beckerman at wcbi@cbitoledo.org with any questions or to RSVP.
Friday mornings at 11 AM – 12 PM, In-person at CBI
Unless otherwise notified.
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
All classes are in-person at CBI and on Zoom. Contact the office if you need the Zoom link and passcode.
OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS AND GUESTS WITH RSVP
RSVP to the office by calling 419-517-8400 if you’d like to join.
Mondays at 8:00 PM – The last class of this series is on June 15th.
Where did the prayers come from? What is their purpose? How do we related to them? What is the “choreography”? Learn to sing them.
Wednesday at 7:40 PM – The last class of this series is on May 27th.
We will be learning a few letters/vowels each week and doing reading exercises; when we’ve learned all the letters, we will re-announce this as “Intermediate Hebrew Reading”. The class is for those who know their letters and want to improve their ability.
Sundays at 10:30 AM – The last class of this series is on June 14th. This class will run on Sunday mornings when there is not a monthly Adult Education Series program.
What does Judaism have to say about new developments such as AI, genetic engineering, etc. How do they help us? Create challenges for us? Different topics each week.
Wednesday at 8 PM – The last class of this series is on May 27th.
The Basics of Judaism on a variety of topics. Suitable for conversion students, non-Jewish family members, and those who missed out on the basics in one area or another (you can attend specific sessions).
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.
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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.
Congregation B'nai Israel
6525 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560
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