by Monica Steiner
Barbara, Congregation B’nai B’rith is rich with
Families with Children – 18 months to 18 years
memories and tradition, constantly seeking
CBB’s Beit HaYeladim Preschool and Jewish Learning Programs
new ways of engaging with Judaism.
are your Jewish journey as part of a lifelong community.
CBB strives to always welcome newcomers and remain
CBB brings families together to experience Judaism in
a familiar and comfortable Jewish home for those who
unique personal ways, while celebrating the traditions,
chose long ago to make it their Jewish community.
holidays, rituals, culture, rites of passage (including full b’nai
The oldest and largest synagogue in Santa
Whoever you are, and wherever you come from, you are
mitzvah confirmation programs) and life events together.
invited to visit, learn, sing, break bread, and roll up your
Education at CBB is not just school. It’s a community and
sleeves and work with CBB to help make this a better world.
lifestyle helping families raise their children with Jewish
Jewish Living: An Evolving Practice Living a Jewish life is an evolving practice that includes every
heart and a solid Jewish foundation while fostering the Torah and its teachings, friendships, positive self-esteem, community, Hebrew learning, ethical living, and leadership.
aspect of our humanity. It includes friendship, celebration and merriment, thought and discussion, studying with friends and teachers, moments of transcendent awe, shared milestones and support as our lives flex and change. Join CBB for a full festival year of services, celebrations, and observances; engage with CBB in study and action! Worship CBB is a community encompassing a glorious range of backgrounds and beliefs, goals and practice. Services
“ A community is too heavy for any one person to carry alone.”— Pirkei Avot Lifelong Learning Whether you are new to Jewish study or have been at it
represent a range of Jewish modes of practice, from
for a lifetime, CBB welcomes you to its Beit Midrash (house
• Weekly Shabbat services and minyanim
of study)! Opportunities to delve into Jewish thinking and
• Monthly Shir Halleluyah musical Shabbat service
wisdom with a community of passionate learners empowers
• Purim Shpiel and family carnival
engagement with our ancient wisdom and applies its
• High Holy Day services
lessons, ethics, and human truths to our own lives.
• ...and more
• Adult Hebrew and B’nai Mitzvah classes • Torah and Talmud study classes (led by Rabbi Stephen Cohen and guests)
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