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Lifelong Learning | Congregation B'nai Israel
Lifelong Learning | Congregation B'nai Israel
At CBI, we believe in joining together and building community. Our rich family programs provide fun and engaging activity for the entire family.
Preschool | Religious School | Youth Groups | Adults
Preschool
Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center is dedicated to providing an outstanding childhood program which emphasizes Jewish life and values in a caring, developmentally appropriate, and stimulating environment. Children are encouraged to develop their minds and bodies through creative play in a nurturing, non-competitive environment. Pauline Rivkind Preschool welcomes families of all faiths and ethnic origins to the program. A fully-staffed faculty ensures that children can grow with the program from infancy to pre-Kindergarten:
- Tiny Owls Infant Room: Ages: 2-12 Months June 2016 – August 2017
- Bumble Bees and Little Fins Toddler Rooms: Ages 12-24 Months June 2016 – August 2017
- Colorful Crayons, Little Critters, Little Explorers and Rainbow Room Preschool Classrooms: Ages 2-4 Years June 2016 – August 2017
- Stars VPK Classroom August 2016 – May 2017
Religious School
Pauline Rivkind Talmud Torah is designed to provide students with a well-rounded Hebrew and Jewish education. In addition to offering classes in Hebrew, Bible, History, and Holiday Studies, PRTT places special emphasis on the study of Tzedakah (charity) and Tefillah (prayer). PRTT welcomes children from Kindergarten to 7th Grade.
Hebrew High & Mehina offers thought provoking topics that study Jewish history and future, leading to engaging discussions that inspire teachers and students alike. Students continue their Jewish education from PRTT by entering Mehina, a transitional year to ready students for the more critical thinking and in-depth learning that will await them in Hebrew High. Together, Mehina & Hebrew High include students from 8th – 12th grade.
Youth Groups
CBI is pleased to offer Shalom Club, Kadima, & USY to the St. Petersburg Jewish community’s youth. USY (United Synagogue Youth) inspires Jewish youth to explore, celebrate, and practice ethical values, Jewish Living, Zionism, and community responsibility based on the ideology of the Conservative Movement. Kadima is the middle school age affiliate of United Synagogue Youth and The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
Adults
CBI’s Adult Studies programming offers a diverse set of dynamic and engaging programs for all interests. A few Adult Studies programs include CBI-Hadassah Book Club, Torah for Seniors, Lunch with the Rabbi, Coffee Talk with the Rabbi, Sunday Morning University, and Talmud Made Easy.
CBI-ish welcomes those who are 20ish – 40ish for game nights, Shabbat dinners, social activities, and more. Some popular past events include bowling and Rays games.
Jewbilees offers programming for our Baby Boomer members including theater nights, film viewings, Shabbat dinners, social activities, and MORE!
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
Online Minyan and service
Today's Calendar
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Purim Spiel Rehearsals : 5:00pm |
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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