UPCOMING EVENTS
October 2019
Refugee Task Force Meeting
Please join us as we work to advocate, educate, and engage our community in working to protect refugees throughout the world, asylum seekers, and other immigrants in the United States. Come learn about our many projects and ways you can get involved and make a difference. All are welcome.
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 »Thursday Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Green
In each session, we will examine concepts in Jewish political thought. We will explore big themes in political thought such as monarchy, democracy, dissent, welfare, and so on, through the lens of biblical, rabbinic, medieval, and modern Jewish texts. As in years past, will continue the tradition of holding this class every other Thursday. Bring lunch for yourself and Rabbi Green will supply the learning.
Find out more »Israeli Dancing
Whether it's fun, exercise, culture, or community that you are looking for, you will find all of that and more in Israeli Dancing with Rina Rinkewich. $10 admission at the door, $8 for CBE members. First class is free!
Find out more »Caregiver Support Group
CBE’s monthly caregiver support group provides a safe environment and allows caregivers to talk to others who are experiencing the same challenges and rewards and who can not only empathize, and share moments of humor but can also offer valuable insights and suggestions. The meeting takes place at CBE and is facilitated by a social worker from Jewish Community Services of The Jewish Board.
Find out more »Two Greats of Jewish Feminism: Judith Plaskow and Martha Ackelsberg at CBE
Join Rabbi Rachel Timoner in conversation with Judith Plaskow and Martha Ackelsberg about their almost-fifty years of Jewish feminist activism. They will reflect on their history of activism and on where Jewish feminism stands today. Martha was a co-founder of Ezrat Nashim, the first Jewish feminist group of the second wave, which issued a Call for Change to the Conservative movement in 1972. Judith and Martha were both co-founders of B’not Esh, a Jewish feminist spirituality collective that has been…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Prayer Workshop with Rabbi Green
Ever feel like you don’t know what’s going on at Shabbat morning services? Don’t know the melodies? The Hebrew? Join Rabbi Matt Green for an eight week workshop designed to familiarize you with the meaning, melodies, and structure of the prayers we pray on Shabbat morning at CBE. RSVP Now
Find out more »Shabbat Study with Rabbi Timoner
After services, pick up some treats at kiddush and head into Rabbi Timoner’s study for 20 minutes of learning on a big Jewish question. We will begin after kiddush, usually around noon. Duration is 20 minutes, we will always finish by 12:25 PM. Theme for the fall: Nationalism and Jewish Peoplehood.
Find out more »Basic Judaism
Looking to learn more about Judaism? Check out Basic Judaism with Rabbi Green, Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, beginning October 29 at CBE. This 24-week course is designed to give you a basic fluency in Jewish history, text, ritual, and thought. Click here to read more information, and also to sign up for this year's course. Register Now
Find out more »Mussar
Mussar seeks to improve our relations with others and ourselves. The class is discussion based and focuses on character traits, or middot, such as patience, generosity, gratitude, anger, and humility. The method is to study these traits and put into practice what we study. The goal is to make us not just more insightful, but to effect a change in behavior by making the heart feel what the mind knows. We draw upon both classic and modern Mussar writings, though…
Find out more »Community Forum with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez
In November 2017, before a packed sanctuary at CBE, then newly-elected DA Eric Gonzalez - the most powerful player in Brooklyn's criminal legal system - committed to a series of reforms to make the system more just. We now welcome him back to hear about his efforts to date and to show our community's desire for further steps towards justice and racial equity. Please join us to ensure your voice is heard! Doors open at 6:30. Forum starts promptly at…
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 »Israeli Dancing
Whether it's fun, exercise, culture, or community that you are looking for, you will find all of that and more in Israeli Dancing with Rina Rinkewich. $10 admission at the door, $8 for CBE members. First class is free!
Find out more »November 2019
Shabbat Morning Prayer Workshop with Rabbi Green
Ever feel like you don’t know what’s going on at Shabbat morning services? Don’t know the melodies? The Hebrew? Join Rabbi Matt Green for an eight week workshop designed to familiarize you with the meaning, melodies, and structure of the prayers we pray on Shabbat morning at CBE. RSVP Now
Find out more »Shabbat Study with Rabbi Timoner
After services, pick up some treats at kiddush and head into Rabbi Timoner’s study for 20 minutes of learning on a big Jewish question. We will begin after kiddush, usually around noon. Duration is 20 minutes, we will always finish by 12:25 PM. Theme for the fall: Nationalism and Jewish Peoplehood.
Find out more »Basic Judaism
Looking to learn more about Judaism? Check out Basic Judaism with Rabbi Green, Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, beginning October 29 at CBE. This 24-week course is designed to give you a basic fluency in Jewish history, text, ritual, and thought. Click here to read more information, and also to sign up for this year's course. Register Now
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 »Israeli Dancing
Whether it's fun, exercise, culture, or community that you are looking for, you will find all of that and more in Israeli Dancing with Rina Rinkewich. $10 admission at the door, $8 for CBE members. First class is free!
Find out more »Caregiver Support Group
CBE’s monthly caregiver support group provides a safe environment and allows caregivers to talk to others who are experiencing the same challenges and rewards and who can not only empathize, and share moments of humor but can also offer valuable insights and suggestions. The meeting takes place at CBE and is facilitated by a social worker from Jewish Community Services of The Jewish Board.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Prayer Workshop with Rabbi Green
Ever feel like you don’t know what’s going on at Shabbat morning services? Don’t know the melodies? The Hebrew? Join Rabbi Matt Green for an eight week workshop designed to familiarize you with the meaning, melodies, and structure of the prayers we pray on Shabbat morning at CBE. RSVP Now
Find out more »Shabbat Study with Rabbi Timoner
After services, pick up some treats at kiddush and head into Rabbi Timoner’s study for 20 minutes of learning on a big Jewish question. We will begin after kiddush, usually around noon. Duration is 20 minutes, we will always finish by 12:25 PM. Theme for the fall: Nationalism and Jewish Peoplehood.
Find out more »Brooklyn By the Book: RJ Palacio presents “White Bird” with Ed Park
R.J. Palacio, author of beloved bestseller "Wonder," joins us at Congregation Beth Elohim to read from and discuss her new graphic novel, White Bird, with Ed Park. Doors open at 3:00 PM. Inspired by her blockbuster phenomenon Wonder, R. J. Palacio makes her graphic novel debut with an unforgettable story of the power of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war. In R. J. Palacio’s bestselling collection of stories Auggie & Me, which expands on characters in Wonder,…
Find out more »Basic Judaism
Looking to learn more about Judaism? Check out Basic Judaism with Rabbi Green, Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, beginning October 29 at CBE. This 24-week course is designed to give you a basic fluency in Jewish history, text, ritual, and thought. Click here to read more information, and also to sign up for this year's course. Register Now
Find out more »Mussar
Mussar seeks to improve our relations with others and ourselves. The class is discussion based and focuses on character traits, or middot, such as patience, generosity, gratitude, anger, and humility. The method is to study these traits and put into practice what we study. The goal is to make us not just more insightful, but to effect a change in behavior by making the heart feel what the mind knows. We draw upon both classic and modern Mussar writings, though…
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 »Israeli Dancing
Whether it's fun, exercise, culture, or community that you are looking for, you will find all of that and more in Israeli Dancing with Rina Rinkewich. $10 admission at the door, $8 for CBE members. First class is free!
Find out more »Shabbat Study with Rabbi Timoner
After services, pick up some treats at kiddush and head into Rabbi Timoner’s study for 20 minutes of learning on a big Jewish question. We will begin after kiddush, usually around noon. Duration is 20 minutes, we will always finish by 12:25 PM. Theme for the fall: Nationalism and Jewish Peoplehood.
Find out more »Basic Judaism
Looking to learn more about Judaism? Check out Basic Judaism with Rabbi Green, Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, beginning October 29 at CBE. This 24-week course is designed to give you a basic fluency in Jewish history, text, ritual, and thought. Click here to read more information, and also to sign up for this year's course. Register Now
Find out more »Refugee Task Force Meeting
Please join us as we work to advocate, educate, and engage our community in working to protect refugees throughout the world, asylum seekers, and other immigrants in the United States. Come learn about our many projects and ways you can get involved and make a difference. All are welcome.
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 »Thursday Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Green
In each session, we will examine concepts in Jewish political thought. We will explore big themes in political thought such as monarchy, democracy, dissent, welfare, and so on, through the lens of biblical, rabbinic, medieval, and modern Jewish texts. As in years past, will continue the tradition of holding this class every other Thursday. Bring lunch for yourself and Rabbi Green will supply the learning.
Find out more »Israeli Dancing
Whether it's fun, exercise, culture, or community that you are looking for, you will find all of that and more in Israeli Dancing with Rina Rinkewich. $10 admission at the door, $8 for CBE members. First class is free!
Find out more »Shabbat Study with Rabbi Timoner
After services, pick up some treats at kiddush and head into Rabbi Timoner’s study for 20 minutes of learning on a big Jewish question. We will begin after kiddush, usually around noon. Duration is 20 minutes, we will always finish by 12:25 PM. Theme for the fall: Nationalism and Jewish Peoplehood.
Find out more »Basic Judaism
Looking to learn more about Judaism? Check out Basic Judaism with Rabbi Green, Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, beginning October 29 at CBE. This 24-week course is designed to give you a basic fluency in Jewish history, text, ritual, and thought. Click here to read more information, and also to sign up for this year's course. Register Now
Find out more »Mussar
Mussar seeks to improve our relations with others and ourselves. The class is discussion based and focuses on character traits, or middot, such as patience, generosity, gratitude, anger, and humility. The method is to study these traits and put into practice what we study. The goal is to make us not just more insightful, but to effect a change in behavior by making the heart feel what the mind knows. We draw upon both classic and modern Mussar writings, though…
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 »Israeli Dancing
Whether it's fun, exercise, culture, or community that you are looking for, you will find all of that and more in Israeli Dancing with Rina Rinkewich. $10 admission at the door, $8 for CBE members. First class is free!
Find out more »Shabbat Study with Rabbi Timoner
After services, pick up some treats at kiddush and head into Rabbi Timoner’s study for 20 minutes of learning on a big Jewish question. We will begin after kiddush, usually around noon. Duration is 20 minutes, we will always finish by 12:25 PM. Theme for the fall: Nationalism and Jewish Peoplehood.
Find out more »December 2019
Basic Judaism
Looking to learn more about Judaism? Check out Basic Judaism with Rabbi Green, Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, beginning October 29 at CBE. This 24-week course is designed to give you a basic fluency in Jewish history, text, ritual, and thought. Click here to read more information, and also to sign up for this year's course. Register Now
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 »Thursday Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Green
In each session, we will examine concepts in Jewish political thought. We will explore big themes in political thought such as monarchy, democracy, dissent, welfare, and so on, through the lens of biblical, rabbinic, medieval, and modern Jewish texts. As in years past, will continue the tradition of holding this class every other Thursday. Bring lunch for yourself and Rabbi Green will supply the learning.
Find out more »Israeli Dancing
Whether it's fun, exercise, culture, or community that you are looking for, you will find all of that and more in Israeli Dancing with Rina Rinkewich. $10 admission at the door, $8 for CBE members. First class is free!
Find out more »Shabbat Study with Rabbi Timoner
After services, pick up some treats at kiddush and head into Rabbi Timoner’s study for 20 minutes of learning on a big Jewish question. We will begin after kiddush, usually around noon. Duration is 20 minutes, we will always finish by 12:25 PM. Theme for the fall: Nationalism and Jewish Peoplehood.
Find out more »