Congregation Beth Israel, Charlottesville's Center of Jewish Community, Learning and Worship 301 East Jefferson St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
tel (434) 295-6382
fax (434) 296-6491
email office@cbicville.org
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Services & Ritual Activities...

Kabbalat Shabbat: Friday evenings

Shabbat Morning Service: Saturdays


God's To-Do List: As we continue with our reading of Chapter 2 in God's to Do List, a reminder that we would love to hear how you and your family have "Blessed." Please post your experiences on our God's To Do List blog site  or add them to our display located in the CBI lobby.


CBI Preschool offers an opportunity for young children to play, learn, and grow together in a Jewish environment. Our developmental, play based curriculum recognizes and addresses the individual needs of students and creates opportunities for each child to grow socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and cognitively. Enrollment applications for the 2009-10 school year are now being accepted!

Join the CBI Babysitter List CBI is compiling a list of babysitters to share with congregants by request. To be added please send your name, phone number, email and a few words about yourself to Ellen Dietrick (295-6382)

Attractions Dining & Value Guide: support CBI Preschool
Coupon book featuring hundreds of Buy One Get One Free coupons from local area establishments. $25/book.
To buy one or for more info.



Judaica Shop: Stop by during normal CBI business hours (M-F, 9:00 am-5:00 pm) or on Sunday morning during Religious School in December. The CBI Judaica Shop is a year-round fund raising effort, with proceeds supporting CBI's many programs and general upkeep. For special orders contact Sari Bennett (978-4183)


Special Requests & Needs...


Go Green and help support CBI.
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Opportunity to Dedicate a New Prayerbook: A new prayer book is an opportunity to remember a loved one or mark a simcha, like a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Brit Milah, Brit Bat, Naming, Conversion or Wedding. For $30 per book you could dedicate one of the new prayer books soon to be used at CBI. Use this form

  • Mishkan T'Filah - Friday Evening Service
  • Sim Shalom - Saturday Morning Service
  • Kol Han'oar - Family Service
  • Tot Shabbat - Tot Service


Volunteer Opportunities at CBI & in the Commuity

Wireless Internet Access is now available at CBI.


News from the URJ...

Recommended Books and Web Resources Bibliography
Recently updated with interesting new titles, topics and websites ranging from intermarriage to conversion to Jewish living. This new piece is available to order on the Department’s website. This is a great resource to help build a home library.

"Torah Study, Online & Interactive"
After two successful years of "10 Minutes of Torah," the Union for Reform Judaism is adding a new dimension to its e-mail  Jewish study programs: Eilu V'eilu. Eilu V'eilu  differs from 10 Minutes in that Eilu V'eilu will give you a chance to participate, ask questions, and get responses from today's most brilliant Jewish scholars.

Site highlights...


CBI Announcements & News... 

Mitzvah Day: an all congregation event. Jan 11, 2009
Starting at 9:40 am. A Blood Drive, in O'Mansky Hall,  will also be on that day so save your donations for Jan 11.  Contact Carol Chandross if you want to make an appointment or walk in any time between 9am and 1pm.
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Yoga at CBI: Begins Thurs, Nov 6, 6-7:15 pm, Small Sanctuary
Cost: $7/week - CBI members, $10/week - non-members
Join CBI member Dorothe Bach on for a gentle, meditative beginner's class. Dorothe started practicing Yoga in Israel 14 years ago and is in the process of completing her training as a licensed Instructor of Hatha Yoga. No registration required; pay as you attend.


The United Jewish Fund of Charlottesville is happy to announce the availability of a limited number of summer camp scholarships to Jewish camps for the summer of 2009. Through these camp scholarships, the UJFC is pleased to be able to promote Jewish education and the building of positive Jewish identity by supporting Jewish summer camp experiences. Families of children in grades K-11 who would like a scholarship to attend an overnight Jewish camp, should submit an application directly to the UJFC by Feb 15, 2009. Applications may be obtained by calling the Congregation Beth Israel office (434-295-6382) or on-line. A portion of the scholarship fund has been set aside for day camp scholarships to Camp CBI. Families interested in scholarships for Camp CBI contact Shelby Apple, Camp CBI Director.



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