UPCOMING EVENTS
October 2018
Basic Judaism
Through ancient texts and modern media, participants learn to navigate Jewish tradition, holidays, history, and life-cycle events and learn how to introduce Jewish rituals at home. Cost: $275 for CBE members / $375 for non-members Register Here
Find out more »Parashat HaShavuah with Rabbi Green
Join Rabbi Matt Green in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion, every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. We'll examine the parsha, alongside both classical and contemporary commentaries. This weekly class will begin with the very first portion in the Torah, Parshat Breishit. No registration needed. For more info, contact Rabbi Green at mgreen@cbebk.org.
Find out more »Shabbat Evening Services
With a Pre-Neg at 6:15 PM, and an Oneg following services.
Find out more »National Refugee Shabbat
Please join us after Shabbat services for a National Refugee Shabbat. We will come together as a community to eat a delicious middle eastern dinner with our refugee friends. Come hear from HIAS representative Melanie Nezer, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs on the current state of the refugee program, enjoy a live musical performance by Syrian Kurdish musician Dijwar Karaman, and celebrate CBE's accomplishments working to reunite families and help refugees and asylum seekers. All are welcome! Purchase Tickets…
Find out more »Parashat HaShavuah with Rabbi Timoner
Join Rabbi Timoner in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion. We'll examine the parsha, alongside both classical and contemporary commentaries. No experience, Hebrew, or Torah knowledge necessary. No registration needed. For more info about Saturday sessions, contact Rabbi Timoner at rtimoner@cbebk.org.
Find out more »Basic Judaism
Through ancient texts and modern media, participants learn to navigate Jewish tradition, holidays, history, and life-cycle events and learn how to introduce Jewish rituals at home. Cost: $275 for CBE members / $375 for non-members Register Here
Find out more »Brooklyn by the Book: Yotam Ottolenghi
In Ottolenghi Simple, powerhouse author and chef Yotam Ottolenghi presents 130 streamlined recipes packed with his signature Middle Eastern–inspired flavors, all simple in at least (and often more than) one way: made in 30 minutes or less, with 10 or fewer ingredients, in a single pot, using pantry staples, or prepared ahead of time for brilliantly, deliciously simple meals. Brunch gets a make-over with Braised Eggs with Leeks and Za’atar; Cauliflower, Pomegranate, and Pistachio Salad refreshes the side-dish rotation; Lamb…
Find out more »Parashat HaShavuah with Rabbi Green
Join Rabbi Matt Green in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion, every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. We'll examine the parsha, alongside both classical and contemporary commentaries. This weekly class will begin with the very first portion in the Torah, Parshat Breishit. No registration needed. For more info, contact Rabbi Green at mgreen@cbebk.org.
Find out more »Shabbat Evening Services
With a Pre-Neg at 6:15 PM, and an Oneg following services.
Find out more »Vatikim Dinner
Over dinner, engage with social activist, business leader, and fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force Tal Keinan as he speaks with the CBE community about his new book God Is In The Crowd. Tal Keinan is a pioneering social activist, business leader, and fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force. His recent book, God Is In The Crowd, is a bold proposal for discovering relevance in Judaism and ensuring its survival. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks called it, “Enthralling, searching,…
Find out more »Parashat HaShavuah with Rabbi Timoner
Join Rabbi Timoner in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion. We'll examine the parsha, alongside both classical and contemporary commentaries. No experience, Hebrew, or Torah knowledge necessary. No registration needed. For more info about Saturday sessions, contact Rabbi Timoner at rtimoner@cbebk.org.
Find out more »“We Need to Sing” with Debbie Brukman and Friends
The past weeks have been tough for lots of us. Come together to sing your heart out to some great folk/rock classics led by Debbie Brukman and friends. We'll sing along to songs by Bob Dylan, James Taylor, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, Bonnie Raitt, Crosby Stills & Nash, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel, Carly Simon, Carole King, Woody Guthrie and more! Bring your instruments; chord charts and lyrics will be provided. Songs will be geared towards adults, but…
Find out more »Basic Judaism
Through ancient texts and modern media, participants learn to navigate Jewish tradition, holidays, history, and life-cycle events and learn how to introduce Jewish rituals at home. Cost: $275 for CBE members / $375 for non-members Register Here
Find out more »Parashat HaShavuah with Rabbi Green
Join Rabbi Matt Green in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion, every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. We'll examine the parsha, alongside both classical and contemporary commentaries. This weekly class will begin with the very first portion in the Torah, Parshat Breishit. No registration needed. For more info, contact Rabbi Green at mgreen@cbebk.org.
Find out more »November 2018
Shabbat Evening Services and Installation of Rabbi Matt Green
This will be an evening of celebration, replete with guest speakers (including Rabbi Peter Rubinstein of the 92nd Street Y), klezmer music, food and drink for the whole community. This is the night when Rabbi Green officially becomes our rabbi. Don’t miss it. After services, join us for a festive tisch in the ballroom. A tisch is a joyous gathering around a rabbi's table, replete with food, drink, songs, and words of Torah. In other words: it's a party. We'll hear from…
Find out more »Parashat HaShavuah with Rabbi Timoner
Join Rabbi Timoner in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion. We'll examine the parsha, alongside both classical and contemporary commentaries. No experience, Hebrew, or Torah knowledge necessary. No registration needed. For more info about Saturday sessions, contact Rabbi Timoner at rtimoner@cbebk.org.
Find out more »Basic Judaism
Through ancient texts and modern media, participants learn to navigate Jewish tradition, holidays, history, and life-cycle events and learn how to introduce Jewish rituals at home. Cost: $275 for CBE members / $375 for non-members Register Here
Find out more »Parashat HaShavuah with Rabbi Green
Join Rabbi Matt Green in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion, every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. We'll examine the parsha, alongside both classical and contemporary commentaries. This weekly class will begin with the very first portion in the Torah, Parshat Breishit. No registration needed. For more info, contact Rabbi Green at mgreen@cbebk.org.
Find out more »Tot Shabbat with dinner
Service 5:30 PM Dinner 6:00 PM
Find out more »Shabbat Evening Services
With a Pre-Neg at 6:15 PM, and an Oneg following services.
Find out more »Parashat HaShavuah with Rabbi Timoner
Join Rabbi Timoner in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion. We'll examine the parsha, alongside both classical and contemporary commentaries. No experience, Hebrew, or Torah knowledge necessary. No registration needed. For more info about Saturday sessions, contact Rabbi Timoner at rtimoner@cbebk.org.
Find out more »Basic Judaism
Through ancient texts and modern media, participants learn to navigate Jewish tradition, holidays, history, and life-cycle events and learn how to introduce Jewish rituals at home. Cost: $275 for CBE members / $375 for non-members Register Here
Find out more »Parashat HaShavuah with Rabbi Green
Join Rabbi Matt Green in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion, every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. We'll examine the parsha, alongside both classical and contemporary commentaries. This weekly class will begin with the very first portion in the Torah, Parshat Breishit. No registration needed. For more info, contact Rabbi Green at mgreen@cbebk.org.
Find out more »Yossi Klein Halevi-“Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor”
Join us for NYT-bestselling author Yossi Klein Halevi in conversation with Rabbi Rachel Timoner. Klein Halevi will be discussing his recent book Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, which attempts to break the agonizing impasse between Palestinians and Israelis. The two will be in conversation 7pm-8pm in the CBE Sanctuary, followed by a reception 8-9pm.
Find out more »Shabbat Evening Services
With a Pre-Neg at 6:15 PM, and an Oneg following services.
Find out more »Parashat HaShavuah with Rabbi Timoner
Join Rabbi Timoner in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion. We'll examine the parsha, alongside both classical and contemporary commentaries. No experience, Hebrew, or Torah knowledge necessary. No registration needed. For more info about Saturday sessions, contact Rabbi Timoner at rtimoner@cbebk.org.
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