OVERVIEW
Congregation B'nai Israel offers a variety of lifelong learning opportunities throughout the year. Whether you are interested in ancient texts or modern dilemmas, whether you prefer intimate classes or larger lectures, there is something for you.
- Weekly Torah Study: Saturdays at 9:30 AM on Zoom
- Food 4 Thought and Schmooze School programs (see details below)
- Discussion and learning sessions with Women of B'nai Israel and our Brotherhood.
- Programs sponsored by a strong Social Action Committee that includes committees on Racial Justice, Pride, Immigrants & Refugees, and Sustainable Living.
- An Israel Committee whose mission is to provide a forum to promote our congregation's enduring connection to Israel and a continuing understanding of issues facing contemporary Israel, including factors shaping Israel's position in the world and Israel’s relationship with American and world Jewry.
We look forward to continuing to develop programs that are pertinent to our temple community members and welcome new committee members at any time. If you have suggested topics for programs, please email lifelonglearning@bnais.com.
FOOD 4 THOUGHT
Food 4 Thought lifelong learning programs are designed for CBI's adult members. Registration is required for planning purposes.
Food 4 Thought sessions will be in person at CBI twice a month, one Tuesday evening and one Sunday morning. Each program will feature one of three different topics: Jewish Update (current Jewish affairs), Israeli Book Club (translations of Israeli books), or Texting Jewish (Jewish text study).
SCHMOOZE SCHOOL
Three Sunday mornings a month, CBI presents Schmooze School. It is an opportunity for CBI parents / caregivers to spend time together while also learning about a variety of topics. At Schmooze School the parents are also the teachers. We’re inviting congregants to volunteer to teach about topics that are of interest to them relating to parenting.
For a complete list of upcoming dates, visit the CBI Calendar Schmooze School page.
RESOURCES
- The Sosnick Library is now open by appointment every Monday from 4:00–7:00 PM.
If you would like to make a 30-minute appointment to come into the library to browse the shelves and check out books, please email library@bnais.com. - Links for online learning opportunities: registration information for upcoming classes and links to archived material.
- A reminder that, to attend indoor programs on our campus, vaccination is required for anyone age 5 and up. If you haven’t done so already, please use this link to upload your vaccination status.
- Please contact our office if you have any questions or need assistance with registration forms.
Phone: 916.446.4861