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Library | Congregation B'nai Israel
The Buns Family Library
CBI’s Buns Family Library contains about 4,000 books. These include fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, books for young adults, reference, CDs, DVD’s, and books in Hebrew. The children’s section of the library now includes a large set of PJ Library books. The library catalog is based on the Weine Classification Scheme based on the Dewey Decimal Classifications. The Weine Classification Scheme is designed for Jewish libraries. The library belongs to the Association of Jewish Libraries.
The library is now on an OPALS system (OPen-source Automated Library System) This system is used in many synagogue libraries throughout the country. This allows our library to be available to congregants at home as well as in the synagogue. The online library also includes resources such as the Jewish Virtual Library, Jewish Theology Seminary Library, Women’s Archives and National Library of Israel, and the Yiddish Book Center. Congregants can review Israeli and Jewish resources such as and National Center for Film, Ellis Island and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and Yad Vashem. Parents and children can access the Jewish Learning Network, Jewish Kids, International Children’s Library, Jewish Kids, and PBS Kids.
Library Procedures
Please refer to the library log in, tutorials and check out instructions on this page. Books can be checked out online from the OPALS Buns Family Library site or in the library.
Any questions about the library access or check out instructions can be sent to Jill Weisberg at bellallure1@aol.com.
Check with the office on library availability as there may be a meeting in the library.
Contact Information
The chair of the library is Jill Weisberg. Jill can be reached by email at bellallure1@aol.com. Jill and Simon Pels work in the library Tuesday afternoons from 2-5.
Sat, April 27 2024
19 Nisan 5784
Online Minyan and service
Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
AprApril 29 , 2024
Monday, Apr 29th (All day)
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 30th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Sisterhood Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 1st 5:00p to 6:00p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Sisterhood General Meeting
Wednesday, May 1st 6:45p to 8:00p
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Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024
Friday, May 3rd 10:00a to 11:00a
https://zoom.us/j/4475099917 Study the weekly parsha in a congregant led Zoom chat. Study materials will be provided during the session. -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024
Friday, May 3rd 10:00a to 11:30a
Join your friends for a fun morning of singing and movement -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024
Shabbat, May 4th 10:15a to 11:45a
Celebrate Shabbat in a family and child friendly service designed to build community, facilitate understanding of the Shabbat service, and promote comfort in participating. In this space we are a diverse community of learners, thinkers, talkers, movers, and there will be something for everyone. We are looking forward to sharing this Shabbat experience with you! -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Men's Club builds the Kotel
Sunday, May 5th (All day)
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Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024
Sunday, May 5th 10:30a to 12:00p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 8 , 2024
Wednesday, May 8th 6:45p to 8:15p
Not everyone had an opportunity for Jewish education when they were 13 years old. Not everyone took college courses about Judaism. Now is the chance to begin again! All are welcome. This course is also suitable for those wishing to learn more about Judaism. Topics will include prayer, kashrut, blessings, parenting, Shabbat, festivals, God, Torah, Israel, women’s changing roles in synagogue life and so much more! Partnering with Women's League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) and the Melton Research Center at JTS, the Etz Chayim He curriculum will be the starting point, but the full direction of the class will depend on you! Please contact Rabbi Weintraub for more details -
Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024
Friday, May 10th 10:00a to 11:00a
https://zoom.us/j/4475099917 Study the weekly parsha in a congregant led Zoom chat. Study materials will be provided during the session. -
Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024
Friday, May 10th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join your friends for a fun morning of singing and movement -
Sunday ,
MayMay 12 , 2024
Sunday, May 12th 11:00a to 1:00p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 15 , 2024
Wednesday, May 15th 9:30a to 11:00a
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 15 , 2024
Wednesday, May 15th 12:00p to 1:30p