Congregation B'nai Israel

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Welcome to CBI in Millburn (NJ) ... Congregation B’nai Israel is a center of Jewish life where we come together in a warm and welcoming environment. Shalom!

Congregation B’nai Israel is a center of Jewish life where we come together in a warm and welcoming environment. We are:
-- rooted in Conservative traditional Jewish values, Torah, our connections to each other, our community, spirituality and Israel
-- committed to creating a place where everyone feels comfortable and engaged, and is encouraged to participate
-- an inclusive, family-friendly, multi-generational, egalitarian congregation that pursues lifelong fulfillment through education, observance and social action
present and supportive of one another whether celebrating life’s joys or sharing its sorrows
-- distinguished by passionate professional and lay leadership

Congregation B’nai Israel is dedicated to inspiring current and future generations to experience rich Jewish lives. We welcome you to our congregation -- our Jewish home away from home, and encourage you to visit often. Rabbi Ari Isenberg
Cantor Lorna Wallach
Rabbi Julie Schwarzwald, Director of Congregational Learning
Rabbi Steven Bayar, Emeritus

10/26/2026

Toiletry Drive Social Action Project
This fall, ACES will be assembling and donating personal care items to the clients of Jewish Family Services of Central New Jersey, located in Elizabeth. ACES will be packing approximately 150 one gallon bags. ACES is inviting the entire congregation to donate much needed toiletries.
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The items needed are 15 ounce bottles of shampoo, or hand cream or body lotion, not to exceed 9" in height, bars of soap, deodorant, and pocket tissues. Please bring them to drop off either in the CBI lobby or at Erev Shabbat Live on 10/30.
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Thank you for your help and support - together, we can make a difference!

10/18/2026

Join Rabbi Isenberg this Wednesday morning in the CBI library or on Zoom to discuss the recently released Jewish responsum published by the Rabbinical Assembly on the following topic:
*** Gateways into Jewish Living: Guiding the Conservative/Masorti Movement in Supporting Families with Non-Jewish Loved Ones ***
Gatherings will take place from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on the following Wednesday mornings:
— October 21
— November 18 and 25
— December 2 and 9
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Zoom link can be found in CBI Weekly Announcements email.

10/16/2026

Back by popular demand!
Torah on Tap 🍻
Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Join Rabbi Isenberg for b**r, pizza, socializing, and a bit of learning at Pallet Brewing Company.
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Can’t make it this month? Save the date for our next gathering on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

10/15/2026

Looking like a beautiful fall morning for this Sunday!!! 🍁 Please join us for a special family program devoted to animals, in honor of Torah portion Noakh. Bring your family pets for a special blessing!
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9:30-10:30 a.m. — Outside Petting Zoo & Blessing of Your Animals
10:30-11:45 a.m. — Indoor Family “Learning & Doing” hands-on experience
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Please register for Petting Zoo here: https://cbi-nj.shulcloud.com/form/cbi---love-our-animals-day---sunday-october-18.html
Better World Preschool at Congregation B'nai Israel

10/13/2026

Join us for our next Shabbat Dinner together on Friday, October 30!!!
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October's Erev Shabbat Live! will feature Chinese food from New Kosher Special in Elizabeth — always one of our most popular meals. We will, of course, have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.
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5:30 p.m. — Youth programming for infants - 5th grade
6:00 p.m. — Shabbat Dinner
7:15 p.m. — Kabbalat Shabbat
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Shabbat Dinner is free courtesy of our sponsors — advance registration is required.
👉 https://cbi-nj.shulcloud.com/form/erev-shabbat-live-october-30-2026.html

10/12/2026

Please join us next Sunday for a special family program devoted to animals, in honor of Torah portion Noakh.
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9:30-10:30 a.m. — Outside Petting Zoo & Blessing of your Animals
10:30-11:45 a.m. Indoor Family "Learning & Doing" hands-on experience
🐎 🦒 🐄 🐒 🦛
Please register for Petting Zoo here:
https://cbi-nj.shulcloud.com/form/cbi---love-our-animals-day---sunday-october-18.html

10/09/2026

Lifelong Learning kicks off a new year with the return of our online Monday Morning Modules!
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This autumn we will explore a variety of topics with congregant-lead discussions.
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Henry Bloom kicks off the learning this Monday, October 12, with a timely session on “The Israeli Election: The History, The Parties, and the Challenges.” Join us at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom. (Please call CBI office if you need Zoom link.)

10/08/2026

Another joyous song from our weekend with מיכה ביטון !

10/08/2026

Drop by CBI this Friday, October 9th at 8:00 p.m.after Shabbat dinner for a Pop-up Kabbalat Shabbat service in the chapel. We’ll daven, sing, and get you home by 9:00!
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Looking ahead to our next in-person Fridays:
— October 30th: Erev Shabbat Live
— November 13th: 8pm Pop-Up Service
— December 4th: Erev Shabbat Live

10/08/2026

Love this song!
Feel the energy!
Feel the love!
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Micha Biton: Music from Sderot-US Concerts

Address

160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
07041

Telephone

+19733793811

Website

http://cbi-nj.org/

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