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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.
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
Online Minyan and service
Today's Calendar
: 8:00am |
: 12:00pm |
: 1:30pm |
Purim Spiel Rehearsals : 5:00pm |
: 6:30pm |
: 6:45pm |
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2024
Tuesday, Mar 19th 5:00p to 6:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 12:00p to 1:00p
https://zoom.us/j/5403365269 Password: CBI2020 Audio Only Call-In: +19292056099 Meeting ID: 540 336 5269 Phone Password: 149321 -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 5:00p to 6:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 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 ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024
Friday, Mar 22nd 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. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024
Shabbat, Mar 23rd (All day)
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 24th (All day)
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 24th 10:00a to 2:00p
Purim fun for all ages after the Megillah reading, Purim Spiel and costume parade: Games and activities for young children, carnival games, bounce house, inflatable fun for kids and adults: sports complex activity bounce house, jousting arena, basketball, dump bucket--prepare to get wet! There will be Gaga and prizes, hot dogs and hamantaschen. Please bring $$$ for some super fun tzedakah opportunities! -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 24th 12:00p to 1:00p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 27th 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 -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2024
Thursday, Mar 28th 6:45p to 8:00p
Brush up on your Hebrew reading while learning or reviewing the parts of the Seder! Our focus will be reading fluency, but we will have plenty of opportunity to discuss the parts of the Seder in detail, investing them with meaning and music to add to our Passover experiences. This class meets in person after minyan at CBI. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2024
Friday, Mar 29th (All day)
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Friday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2024
Friday, Mar 29th 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 ,
MarMarch 29 , 2024
Friday, Mar 29th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 31st 5:30p to 6:30p