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Dear Congregation Beth Israel Members and Friends,
Back in June, when I landed in the hospital after my heart attack, CBI president Natalie Matus and I joked that if there were ever a “best” time for a rabbi to get a heart attack, Shavuot was the right time of year. “Imagine if this had happened just before the Days of Awe,” she said, and we laughed. Now, of course, I don’t have to imagine it. This isn’t a heart attack, it’s “just” COVID, but it has thrown a stick into the works and upended months of heartfelt planning.
I have reluctantly accepted that I won’t be able to be onsite at CBI during Rosh Hashanah. I’ve been so looking forward to co-leading prayer with cantorial soloist Ziva Larson, collaborating with them, singing duets — plus singing with our new choir, with which we rehearsed all summer! But doctors agree that “pushing through” COVID fatigue is unwise. Right now my spiritual curriculum is to listen to my body and to rest — even though I truly and deeply want to be at CBI.
Fortunately, I know that you’re in good hands, and Rosh Hashanah will be beautiful. My current hope is to participate in Rosh Hashanah via Zoom. On Erev Rosh Hashanah I’ll lead parts of our Zoom seder with Rabbi David Markus, and the TBE and CBI community. On Rosh Hashanah mornings, cantorial soloist Ziva Larson will lead davenen from the bimah with support from our choir and others. I hope to take part via Zoom from home as I am able.
And if I don’t feel up to that, you’ll still hear my voice in a few places — and hopefully will feel the presence of my blessings and good wishes for all of you, which I am sending your way even now. I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to rejoin everyone onsite at the shul on Yom Kippur. For now, I’m resting at home, and feeling profound gratitude to everyone at CBI who is working to make these High Holidays as beautiful and meaningful as can be.
Wishing all of you a good and sweet year,
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Rabbi Rachel Barenblat
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Dear Congregants and Friends,
We look forward to worshiping with you during the coming High Holy Days.
For those of you coming in person:
Parking will be limited on the first day of Rosh Hashanah (September 26), Kol Nidre (October 4), and at the morning service of Yom Kippur (October 5). If you are able to walk, please park at Stop & Shop. If you need to park at CBI, please follow the instructions of the parking attendants (CBI volunteers). There are a few reserved accessible spaces — please indicate your need to use them to the attendants.
Please allow enough time to check-in with the ushers in the front entry. For security reasons, you will need to show your email confirmation, on paper or on your phone, or give your name and the names of those in your party. If you haven’t RSVPed, you will need to give your name and contact information. It may take a little more time to come in and get settled, so plan accordingly.
Everyone must wear masks. We will have some extras in the entryway should you forget yours.
Thank you,
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Natalie Matus, President
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The CBI office will be closed on September 26 & 27 in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
Messages will be answered once we reopen on Wednesday, September 28.
If you have any urgent pastoral care concerns during this time,
please contact Rabbi Jarah Greenfield by phone at (802) 430-4079
or by email at rabbijgreenfield@gmail.com.
If your plans to attend any of our onsite High Holiday services change
or if you have any urgent questions regarding High Holiday services,
please email Natalie Matus at president@cbiberkshires.com.
Thank you for your patience — L'shanah tovah!
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Rosh Hashanah Services at CBI
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Sunday, September 25, 6:30pm (EDT): Rosh Hashanah First Evening Service & Seder
Our Erev Rosh Hashanah celebration this year will once again be a Rosh Hashanah seder interwoven with the evening service over Zoom, featuring symbolic foods and drinks to cue up the inner journey of entering the new year. We’ll be joined by Rabbi David Markus and members of Temple Beth-El of City Island, as well as friends and family both near and far. Many of you have told us that our Rosh Hashanah seders over the past two years were a meaningful way to launch the new year together from our dining tables. We’re looking forward to being with you on Zoom for that experience again this year. (Please note this service will be online only.)
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If you are joining us on Zoom on Rosh Hashanah eve, these are the "ideal" items to have on hand:
- Wine or juice (for four cups or sips)
- Holiday candles
- Bitter / sour / sharp food (e.g. maror, vinegar, a piece of onion)
- Dates (or another sweet tree fruit)
- Pomegranate or pomegranate juice
- Apples and honey
- A challah, roll, or cracker (ideally round)
And if there are items on this list that you can’t find or don’t have, don’t worry about it: we will make it work with whatever we’ve got!
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Erev Rosh Hashanah Zoom Information
TBE's Zoom Room: https://zoom.us/j/317145140?pwd=eWIyZzlCbm9nSm4xb1lUNUtkWlJqQT09
Meeting ID: 317 145 140
Passcode: 971260
Please log in ten minutes before services are scheduled to begin!
You do not need a printed book — words will be shown on screen.
L'shanah tovah!
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Monday, September 26, 10am (EDT): Rosh Hashanah First Day Morning Service
Please join us for our annual Rosh Hashanah I morning service, co-led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson. Tashlich will follow the conclusion of services at Tourists suspension bridge.
Onsite participants must be vaccinated and masked in order to attend. Please note that onsite parking will be limited for this service. If you are able to walk, please park in the Stop & Shop lot for this service. If you need to park onsite, please follow the directions of ushers who will be directing traffic and parking. For those who wish to join us online, we will provide a meaningful and robust experience via Zoom for digital participants.
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Children’s Service will be led by CBI member and educator Jane Shiyah and will take place outdoors (or, if there is rain, indoors in our classrooms) at 10am. Children’s Service will be onsite only; you must be vaccinated and masked in order to attend.
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Rosh Hashanah I Zoom Information
HHD Zoom Room: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81391465233?pwd=ektobXlDSFR1dnp6am55NW44ekttdz09
Meeting ID: 813 9146 5233
Passcode: 078561
Please log in ten minutes before services are scheduled to begin!
You do not need a printed book — words will be shown on screen.
L'shanah tovah!
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Tuesday, September 27, 10am (EDT): Rosh Hashanah Contemplative Second Day Morning Service
Please join us for our annual contemplative Rosh Hashanah II morning service, co-led by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson. Our second day service is typically more contemplative and less liturgical. Onsite participants must be vaccinated and masked in order to attend. For those who wish to join us online, we will provide a meaningful and robust experience via Zoom for digital participants.
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Rosh Hashanah II Zoom Information
HHD Zoom Room: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81391465233?pwd=ektobXlDSFR1dnp6am55NW44ekttdz09
Meeting ID: 813 9146 5233
Passcode: 078561
Please log in ten minutes before services are scheduled to begin!
You do not need a printed book — words will be shown on screen.
L'shanah tovah!
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High Holiday Candle Lighting Times
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Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah:
Sun. September 25 light at 6:26pm
Rosh Hashanah I:
Mon. September 26 light at 7:24pm
Rosh Hashanah II:
Tues. September 27 havdalah at 7:23pm
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Yom Kippur
Erev Yom Kippur:
Tues. October 4 light
at 6:10pm
Yom Kippur:
Wed. October 5 havdalah
at 7:09pm
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The Days of Awe at CBI 5783 / 2022
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Onsite: For all pre-registered attendees; vaccinations & masks are required
Anyone who may be experiencing COVID symptoms or feels unwell
are asked to join us via Zoom instead of attending services onsite
Online: In the CBI Zoom room, open to all of our members & friends
(Please note all times are listed in EDT)
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Please note that onsite parking will be limited for Rosh Hashanah
First Morning, Kol Nidre, & Yom Kippur Morning Services.
If you are able to walk, please park in the Stop & Shop lot for these services.
If you need to park onsite, please follow the directions of ushers
who will be directing traffic & parking. Thank you for understanding!
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If your plans to attend any of our onsite High Holiday services change
or if you have any urgent questions regarding High Holiday services,
please email Natalie Matus at president@cbiberkshires.com.
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Sunday, September 25, 6:30pm: Rosh Hashanah First Evening Service & Seder, online only
Monday, September 26, 10am: Rosh Hashanah First Day Morning Service, onsite & online
Outdoor Children's Service at 10am, onsite only (indoors in our classrooms if rain)
Tashlich to follow at Tourists suspension bridge
Tuesday, September 27, 10am: Contemplative Second Day Morning Service, onsite & online
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Saturday, October 1, 9:30am: Shabbat Shuvah Contemplative Service, onsite & online
Please RSVP by Friday, September 30
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Music Before Kol Nidre — Starting at 5:45pm
Before Kol Nidre, CBI member Adam Green will play contemplative / classical music on the synagogue piano for half an hour beginning at 5:45pm — please join us in-person or on Zoom for music to open the heart before we enter into Yom Kippur.
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Tuesday, October 4, 6:15pm: Kol Nidre, onsite & online
Please RSVP by Sunday, October 2
Wednesday, October 5, 10am: Yom Kippur Morning Service, onsite & online
Outdoor Children's Service at 10am, onsite only (indoors in our classrooms if rain)
Yizkor / Memorial Service will take place at the end of the morning service
Please RSVP by Sunday, October 2
All afternoon, all are welcome to enjoy our labyrinth & pollinator garden
Wednesday, October 5, 4:30-6:30pm: Yom Kippur Mincha & Avodah Service, onsite & online
Please RSVP by Sunday, October 2
Wednesday, October 5, 6-7pm: Yom Kippur Ne'ilah Service, onsite & online
(Sundown will be at 6:27pm)
Please RSVP by Sunday, October 2
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All are welcome to use the CBI sukkah during the week of Sukkot (October 9 – 16)
Friday, October 14, 5:30pm: Sukkot Potluck Supper in the Sukkah, onsite only
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 12
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Sunday, October 16, 11am: Shemini Atzeret & Yizkor, online only
Sunday, October 16, 6pm: Simchat Torah Celebration, onsite only
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High Holiday Zoom Information
For All Major HHD Services EXCEPT Rosh Hashanah First Evening
Zoom Room: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81391465233?pwd=ektobXlDSFR1dnp6am55NW44ekttdz09
Meeting ID: 813 9146 5233
Passcode: 078561
Please log in ten minutes before services are scheduled to begin!
You do not need a printed book — words will be shown on screen.
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