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"LETTERS TO MY PALESTINIAN NEIGHBOR"

BY YOSSI KLEIN HALEVI

This year's selected book, "Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor" by Yossi Klein HaLevi, delves into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through heartfelt letters. As is our tradition, the second sermon on the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah will focus on this book.

Additionally, join us in September for book groups (listed below) to discuss the book in a more intimate setting and to process our feelings about the current situation.

Sat, October 25 2025
3 Cheshvan 5786

Today's Calendar

Bread & Torah

: 9:00am

Shabbat Service

: 10:00am

Kiddush

: 12:00pm

Havdalah

: 6:47pm

This week's Torah portion is Parshat Noach

Shabbat, Oct 25

Candle Lighting

Shabbat, Oct 25, 5:39pm

Havdalah

Motzei Shabbat, Oct 25, 6:47pm

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Sunday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2025

CBJ Kids + Teens: Community Service at the Food Pantry
Sunday, Oct 26th 11:00a to 3:00p
Note: Space is limited. For children age 6 and up.
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Monday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2025

The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
Monday, Oct 27th 7:30p to 9:00p
Using Gila Fine’s award-winning book, The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, we will study the talmudic passages about the six named women in the Talmud. This will give us the opportunity to learn some Talmud together, to think more about the role of women in the Talmud, and to dig into Fine’s work more deeply. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Free for members; non-members $100.
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Monday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2025

The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
Monday, Nov 3rd 7:30p to 9:00p
Using Gila Fine’s award-winning book, The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, we will study the talmudic passages about the six named women in the Talmud. This will give us the opportunity to learn some Talmud together, to think more about the role of women in the Talmud, and to dig into Fine’s work more deeply. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Free for members; non-members $100.
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025

Shir Hadash
Shabbat, Nov 8th 9:30a to 10:30a
A songful, prayerful, soulful service led by Cantor Kochava Munro and Rabbi Rona Shapiro. We use the power of our music and kavanah of our words and hearts to make God’s presence manifest
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025

CBJ Kids Shabbat Children’s Program
Shabbat, Nov 8th 10:30a to 12:30p

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Sunday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025

"Kernels of ash, like sparks": Chaim Grade in and out of translation with Joshua Price
Sunday, Nov 9th 10:00a to 12:00p

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Sat, October 25 2025 3 Cheshvan 5786