Monthly Calendar of Services and Events
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May 20, 2026 -
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May 20, 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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Friday, May 8, 2026 6:00 PM at CBI, In-Person & (Service) on Live Stream
6:00 PM Dinner, 7:00 PM Service & Confirmation.
Join us as we usher in Shabbat with a delicious dinner, followed by Ma-ariv services with participation from our Religious School students and confirmands, Cecilia Bringman and Sophia Chernow.
Cost: Adults $18, Children under 13 & Religious School Students FREE
OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS & GUESTS WITH RSVP
Reservations required. RSVP by emailing kbrody@cbitoledo.org or call the office at 419.517.8400 by May 1st.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 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 and Fran Weinblatt at programming@cbitoledo.org or call the office at 419-517-8400.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM at CBI
Join us as high school teacher, Heidi Meyer, discusses how she teaches Holocaust education to her class. Meyer’s “unwavering commitment to combating ignorance with knowledge and fostering empathy” earned her the Shine a Light on Antisemitism Civic Courage Award, a national award presented by The Jewish Education Project. She is one of two high school educators from across the nation and one of two Ohioans to receive the prestigious award for 2024.
OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS & GUESTS WITH RSVP
RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org or call the office at 419.517.8400 by May 12th.
Thursday Evening, May 21, 2026 7:00 PM In-Person at CBI
7:00 PM IP/LS – Mincha
7:15 PM – Dairy Dinner in the Social Hall
8:00 PM IP – SHAVUOT TIKKUN
9:15 PM IP/LS – Maariv
9:45 PM – Kiddush & Dessert in the Social Hall
Cost: $12 for Adults, Children 13 & under & Religious School Students FREE
Reservations are required. To RSVP, contact kbrody@cbitoledo.org by May 14th.
Tuesdays at 12:30 PM, In-person at CBI
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
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
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
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 in January & ongoing
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 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 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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