Monthly Calendar of Services and Events
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December 30, 2025 -
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December 30, 2025 -
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 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
Thursday, January 8, 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.
Friday, January 9, 2025 6:00 PM in-person at CBI
Join us as we usher in Shabbat with Ma-ariv services in the sanctuary, candle lighting, the singing of festive z’mirot, and a delicious Italian-inspired dairy dinner.
Cost: Adults: $18 Children under 13 & CBI RS Students: FREE
SERVICE & DINNER ARE OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS & GUESTS WITH RSVP
Reservations required. Email kbrody@cbitoledo.org or call the office at 419.517.8400 by Friday, January 5th.
Saturday Evening, January 24, 2026 7:00 PM at Lourdes Appold Planetarium, 6832 Convent Blvd.
Join us at 7:00 PM for a meaningful Havdalah service, snacks, and schmoozing and at 7:30 PM the Planetarium show “Back to the Moon for Good”.
Cost: Adults $10, Children (12 & under) $5
OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATION & GUESTS WITH RSVP
A Lucas County Sheriffs Officer will be on site to provide security at the event
RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org or call the office at 419.517.8400 by Jan. 20th.
Sunday, January 25, 2025 10:30 AM In-Person at CBI
“Shomrei HaAretz” is more than discussing and managing climate change. It is a diverse approach to the Jewish obligation of Tikkun Olam and our role as guardians of the earth. One of the key tenants she discusses is the concept of Yishuv Ha’olam, preserving a habitable world. She also discusses the ethic of enoughness; it is no surprise that biblical laws of shmittah are the example she expounds upon.
For over two decades Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin has been a major leader in the Jewish Environmental movement. Her new book, To Forever Inhabit This Earth, is a capstone on her visionary focus on seeing the issues of climate change and sustainability through a uniquely Jewish lens.
The Rabbi will attend by Zoom with in-person attendees on Zoom at CBI. Links so people can view it from home will be provided on request and given out a few days prior to the event.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS & GUESTS WITH RSVP
RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org by January 22nd.
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Shabbat Morning Services beginning at 9:30 AM
Join us on Shabbat, January 31st as we read Parshat Beshalach. We invite all of our female congregants to honor and remember biblical Miriam. Just as she danced and sang by the shores of the sea as described in this parasha, we will dance and sing as we join the Torah procession throughout the synagogue.
THIS PROGRAM IS 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 pm, Friday, Jan. 30th.
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 7:30 PM in January until Purim
We need extra help reading the Megillah this Purim – even if you only read 3 verses; help us by learning how with this class.
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 in January & ongoing 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.
Mondays at 8 PM in January & ongoing
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 8 PM in January & ongoing
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).
Mondays at 10:30 AM, January 5th, 12th
Learn how to call people to the Torah, help honorees, correct Torah readers.
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM in-person at CBI in partnership with Congregation Etz Chayim
Enjoy an exciting, intergenerational Tu biShvat seder filled with interactive activities, holiday snacks, and a sweet celebration of nature and renewal.
Cost is FREE, but voluntary donations are greatly appreciated.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS & GUESTS WITH RSVP
RSVPs are required. Contact the CBI office at 419-517-8400 or email Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org by Monday, January 26th.
Sunday Afternoon, February 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in-person at CBI
Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Choose from Mahjong, Chess, Poker, Checkers, Scrabble, Pictionary, Monopoly, and Catan. There will be people to teach the games if you are not familiar with them and want to play. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Cost is FREE, but voluntary donations are greatly appreciated.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS & GUESTS WITH RSVP
RSVPs are required. Contact the CBI office at 419-517-8400 or email Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org by Monday, February 9th
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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