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Since 1922, Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) located in Monmouth County, has served as a religious, cultural and educational synagogue for Jewish residents of the greater Red Bank area. Multi-generational and egalitarian, CBI is a place for prayer, spirituality, shared observance, Judaic learning and social mingling...a place to honor life-cycle events and celebrate Jewish holidays. A member of the conservative movement, CBI is dedicated to guiding our children and ourselves to appreciate the values, customs and history of our Jewish heritage, to live a life of mitzvot, to support Israel and to transmit the love of Judaism and pride in our Jewish identity to succeeding generations. This short documentary film is a further overview of our first 100 years, go to https://www.destinationspast.com. - L'Dor Va'Dor.
SERVICES
Shabbat
Please note: A service may be live-streamed from the sanctuary instead of using ZOOM. It will be indicated in email blasts and upcoming events.
Here is the live-stream link for the sanctuary: https://vimeo.com/event/
Friday
- Kabbalat Service ~ 5:30 pm In Person & Zoom follwed by Oneg Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/772127750pwd=MWk4T1FKZi9iUVNHM1daVVRxN0pDZz09
Saturday
- Shabbat Service ~ 9:30 am In Person & Zoom followed by Kiddush Link: https://zoom.us/j/498245649?pwd=aG1keU5oenpENHBaUHFseWlBYlZ5UT09#success
Havdalah
Saturday
- Havdalah Service ~ 5:30 pm Zoom Only Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
88900293797
Meeting ID: 889 0029 3797
weekday
Thursday
- Morning Minyan ~ 8:00am followed by breakfast In Person & Zoom LINK: https://zoom.us/j/95127753451?pwd=ZXBONWd5dm1qNDgxbFVEU1RRN3JtZz09
E-Torah
Tu bishvat (the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat) begins Sunday eve the 5th of February
Tu bishvat is mentioned in the Mishnah, the ancient Jewish book of law and custom that dates back two thousand years. In the Mishnah, the 15th day of the month of Shvat is described as the day upon which “trees are judged”. In reality, Tu bishvat was the agreed upon date by which the age of trees were determined, critical for observing the rule that only the fruit of trees three years old and older could be eaten,
In the kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition, Tu bishvat took upon itself a new significance. The fruit of trees was seen as symbolic of the hard shells that cover the spirit of G-d within every creature. Eating fruits of trees symbolizes “peeling” away the cover that prohibits us from feeling G-d’s presence in our lives. By eating fruits on Tu bishvat, we re-commit ourselves to finding the spark of the divine in each one of us, and in one another.
The mystical interpretation of Tu Bishvat reminds us that there is a spark of G-d in everyone, and when we encounter another human being, we should strive to “peel back” the hard shell which prevents us from seeing one another as G-d’s children, and treating one another accordingly.
Shabbat Shalom and Happy Tu Bishvat
Rabbi Doug Sagal
Announcements
- CBI is listed as an eligible charity on AMAZON SMILE! Go to Amazon Smile and select Congregation B'nai Israel (make sure it's our address) as your designated charity and make your purchases. Bookmark the Amazon Smile link so you can easily go through Amazon Smile when shopping.
High Holy Day Recordings
2022/5783 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services and Sermons
We thank all our CBI members and guests for joining us in-person and on live-stream during High Holy Day services this year.
To see our services and hear the Rabbi's sermons, please follow the links below:
Rosh Hashanah Services and Sermons
- Erev Rosh Hashanah Service - Sunday, 9/25 https://vimeo.com/
754491158 - Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon - Sunday, 9/25 https://vimeo.com/
754493262 - Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Service Monday, 9/26 9/26 https://vimeo.com/
754080263 - Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Sermon Monday 9/26 https://vimeo.com/
754497363 - Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Family Service https://vimeo.com/
753384565 - Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service Tuesday 9/27 https://vimeo.com/
753950140 - Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Sermon - 9/27 https://vimeo.com/
754509523
Yom Kippur Services and Sermons
CBI Rumson
2022/5783 Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur Recorded Services and Sermons
- Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre - October 4 https://vimeo.com/755273685
- Sermon - Kol Nidre https://vimeo.com/757706470
- Yom Kippur/ Wed, October 5 - Sanctuary Service https://vimeo.com/757165327
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Sermon - Yom Kippur - Wednesday, October 5 https://vimeo.com/757674913
- Yom Kippur Family Service - Wednesday, October 5 https://vimeo.com/755284069
- Yom Kippur - Mincha and Neilah and Shofar Blowing https://vimeo.com/755285023
Sat, February 4 2023
13 Shevat 5783
Zoom Links To SERVICES
CBI Services and Programming Links
All services and events are In Person and on Zoom. Links to services are available below and programming links are available in event calendar.
Friday Kabbalat Service ~ 5:30pm Zoom Link
Saturday Shabbat Service ~ 9:30 am Zoom Link
Saturday Havdalah Service ~ 5:30 pm Zoom Only Link: Zoom Link
Thursday Morning Minyan ~ 8:00am Zoom Link
Please note: A service may be live-streamed from the sanctuary instead of using ZOOM. It will be indicated in email blasts and upcoming events.
Here is the live-stream link for the sanctuary: https://vimeo.com/event/2608277
Tuesdays at 10am, Torah Study led by Rabbi Doug Sagal.In - Person and Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82278345240?pwd=MzBQallMWi9DNmJUbGZQNjZadml4dz09
Themed SHabbat Dinners

followed by Shabbat Dinner!
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2023
Tuesday, Feb 7th 10:30a to 11:30a
Torah Study led by Rabbi Doug Sagal. In - Person and Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82278345240?pwd=MzBQallMWi9DNmJUbGZQNjZadml4dz09 -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2023
Tuesday, Feb 14th 10:30a to 11:30a
Torah Study led by Rabbi Doug Sagal. In - Person and Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82278345240?pwd=MzBQallMWi9DNmJUbGZQNjZadml4dz09 -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2023
Sunday, Mar 5th 11:00a to 3:00p
Games, food, and more to come!