Welcome to Congregation Beth Israel

We are an inclusive Jewish community in the Merrimack Valley that offers an atmosphere of warmth and friendship to all. We cherish and uphold the traditions that give meaning and beauty to our present-day Jewish lives.

At Congregation Beth Israel, our members are engaged in all facets of synagogue life – ritual and prayer, social action (tikkun olam), education and learning, and social connection.

We embrace a membership that is varied and diverse. One of our most fervent commitments is to each other, both in times of joy and in times of grief. We believe that everyone in our synagogue community has something precious to offer and hope you will find your Jewish spiritual home with us.

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The information for 5785 High Holiday Observance at CBI has been published:

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If you feel like you might be able to assist us with the ‘Hagbah‘ function (lifting the Torah) at any of the  portions of the service where that takes place, we will appreciate your help! 

Please let Janet know of your willingness to assist! And THANK YOU!

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On Sunday morning 9/22/24 we plan to meet at Phillip’s Academy’s Moncrieff Cochran Bird Sanctuary at 10:30 am for a leisurely nature walk. The paths are not steep and the scenery is idyllic. Afterwards we can gather at Tavern on 28 for some refreshments.

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And finally….the Book Club team has identified four books for us to read and discuss in the coming year. Meeting dates to be determined.  But take a look at the books in your future!

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Updated CBI Health and Safety Protocols

• No person should attend an in-person event if feeling ill.  Remember this can mean a sore throat or stuffed nose.
• All in-person attendees must be vaccinated , and boosters are highly recommended.
• Masking is recommended and may sometimes be mandated if a large group is present.
• Food will be served in a common room and each participant can decide if they care to partake.
• Ventilation will be maintained with open windows.
• Individuals should maintain a distance between each other during most of the participation.
• A roster of attendees will be maintained in the Sanctuary in case contact tracing is indicated.
• All events, when possible, should be offered in a hybrid model; exceptions may be a hike or other outdoor events. Some events may be better presented as only virtual.