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Adult Education
Pirkei Avot Summer Discussions
Book: Pirkei Avot, A Social Justice Commentary (purchase through Amazon Smile, select Congregation B'nai Israel of St. Petersburg to support ongoing CBI programs.) Limited books available through the CBI office.
Study Guide: http://www.ccarpress.org/admin/manage_assetlibrary/file.asp?id=06187 On Summer Saturdays at 11:30 am, participate in an ongoing discussion of Pirkei Avot each Shabbat during our kiddush luncheon.
Torah For Seniors
Join Rabbi Weintraub at 11:00 am one Tuesday each month at Philip Benjamin Tower for a meaningful Torah discussion, beginning in October 2018.
Coffee Talk with the Rabbi
Join Rabbi Weintraub and your CBI family for coffee and conversation, every Wednesday morning at 9:00 am in the community. See calendar for this month's location.
Talmud Made Easy
Join Steve Wein as he and his Talmud Class continue Tractate Berachot this year along with its selected commentaries. The classes are in English, and Steve explains all. Materials will be provided. The class involves both textual analysis and lively discussion, and is open to all. No previous knowledge is necessary. Buns Family Library on select Tuesday evenings at 5:00 pm.
Book Club
CBI and the St. Petersburg Chapter of Hadassah co-host a monthly book readers’ Discussion Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the CBI Library. If you are interested in leading the discussion for a meeting, please contact Sheila Wasserman at 727.347.5816.
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2020Coffee Talk with Rabbi Phil
Wednesday, Jan 29th 9:00a to 10:00a
Enjoy coffee and conversation with Rabbi Philip Weintraub. Coffee locations move each month to a new community location. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2020Jewish Calendar Class
Wednesday, Jan 29th 6:45p to 8:00p
Learn about the nuances of the Jewish calendar with Byron Kolitz during this 3 part series. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2020Daf Yomi with Rabbi
Thursday, Jan 30th 8:30a to 9:30a
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2020Kiddush Torah Study
Shabbat, Feb 1st 11:30a to 12:30p
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2020World Wide Wrap & Brunch Speaker
Sunday, Feb 2nd 8:30a to 11:00a
World Wide Wrap: Celebrate the mitzvah of tefillin at the World Wide Wrap: All Gender Wrap on Sunday, February 2, at 8:30 am. Learn how to lay tefillin before davening at 9:00 am as we unite in prayer “Side by Side at CBI.” Hear from the Tampa Bay Vipers about this Tampa Bay Franchise of the new XFL over brunch. Event and brunch are free, open to the community, and hosted by our Mitzvah Men’s Club. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2020Talmud Made Easy with Steve Wein
Tuesday, Feb 4th 5:15p to 6:15p
Continue our study of Tractate Berachot (Blessings). No prior knowledge of Hebrew or Aramaic is needed. Study materials are provided. Participate in a lively discussion as the materials lend themselves and learn the derivation and reason for many of our rules and customs of prayer. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2020Israel's Milestones
Wednesday, Feb 5th 6:45p to 8:30p
Shalom Hartman Institute's iEngage video lecture series: “Israel’s Milestones and Their Meanings: The Legacy of the Past and the Challenge of the Future.” Free to members, $18 non-members; optional study guide available book available to pre-order for $5 -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2020Daf Yomi with Rabbi
Thursday, Feb 6th 8:30a to 9:30a
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2020Sunday Music Seminar with Joan Epstein
Sunday, Feb 9th 10:30a to 12:00p
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2020Torah for Seniors, PBT
Tuesday, Feb 11th 11:00a to 12:00p
Join a Torah discussion led by Rabbi Weintraub. All are welcome.
Wed, January 29 2020
3 Shevat 5780
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Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2020Coffee Talk with Rabbi Phil
Wednesday, Jan 29th 9:00a to 10:00a
Enjoy coffee and conversation with Rabbi Philip Weintraub. Coffee locations move each month to a new community location. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2020Jewish Calendar Class
Wednesday, Jan 29th 6:45p to 8:00p
Learn about the nuances of the Jewish calendar with Byron Kolitz during this 3 part series. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2020Daf Yomi with Rabbi
Thursday, Jan 30th 8:30a to 9:30a
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2020Mishnah & Munchies
Thursday, Jan 30th 12:15p to 1:00p
Join Rabbi Weintraub to study mishnah and grab lunch or a snack at Jo-El's deli. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2020Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, Jan 30th 6:45p to 8:00p
Our CBI Choir sings during our annual Shabbat Shirah, High Holiday services, and at special events throughout the year. Contact Cantor Jonathan Schultz to learn more. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2020Rabbi Office Hour
Friday, Jan 31st 9:00a to 10:00a
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2020Jammies and Jeans Shabbat
Friday, Jan 31st 5:30p to 6:30p
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2020Kiddush Torah Study
Shabbat, Feb 1st 11:30a to 12:30p
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2020World Wide Wrap & Brunch Speaker
Sunday, Feb 2nd 8:30a to 11:00a
World Wide Wrap: Celebrate the mitzvah of tefillin at the World Wide Wrap: All Gender Wrap on Sunday, February 2, at 8:30 am. Learn how to lay tefillin before davening at 9:00 am as we unite in prayer “Side by Side at CBI.” Hear from the Tampa Bay Vipers about this Tampa Bay Franchise of the new XFL over brunch. Event and brunch are free, open to the community, and hosted by our Mitzvah Men’s Club. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2020Rabbi Office Hour
Tuesday, Feb 4th 9:00a to 10:00a