Welcome to Congregation Beth Israel

We are an inclusive Jewish community in the Merrimack Valley that offers an atmosphere of warmth and friendship to all. We cherish and uphold the traditions that give meaning and beauty to our present-day Jewish lives.

At Congregation Beth Israel, our members are engaged in all facets of synagogue life – ritual and prayer, social action (tikkun olam), education and learning, and social connection.

We embrace a membership that is varied and diverse. One of our most fervent commitments is to each other, both in times of joy and in times of grief. We believe that everyone in our synagogue community has something precious to offer and hope you will find your Jewish spiritual home with us.

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Join us for our upcoming events:

Andover Community Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel – May 3, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm at CBI.  Blood donors needed!

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Book Discussion on Zoom :  “The Letters Project – a Daughter’s Journey” –  Thursday evening May 4, 2023,  7:30 – 9:00 pm (after minyan)

We will discuss the book “the Letters Project – a Daughter’s Journey” by Eleanor Reissa.  The book is the story of what happened after Eleanor Reissa found a collection of letters that her father had written to her mother when they were courting in 1949.  It was just four years after they had survived the holocaust and it sent the author on a journey into the past that changed her forever.

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Shabbat on the Road – Friday night, May 12, 2023, 6:30 pm – location to be determined.  Stay tuned!

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Jewish Heritage Celebration with the Boston Red Sox – Tuesday evening May 30, 2023,  7:00 – 10:00 pm

Join us and the Boston Red Sox for a Jewish Heritage Celebration at Fenway Park in Boston.  The Red Sox play the Cincinnati Reds as we all celebrate our Jewish Heritage. Seats are located in the Infield Grandstand.

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Shabbat Chai – Friday evening, June 2, 2023, services begin at 7:30 pm, followed by an Oneg (also on Zoom)

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Congregation Beth Israel’s Annual Meeting –  Thursday evening 6/22/2023, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.  Also on Zoom

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CBI holds Shabbat morning services in person (and via Zoom).  In-person reservations are requested by noon on Friday. Click here for details on Saturday morning services. 

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Updated CBI Health and Safety Protocols

• No person should attend an in-person event if feeling ill.  Remember this can mean a sore throat or stuffed nose.
• All in-person attendees must be vaccinated , and boosters are highly recommended.
• Masking is recommended and may sometimes be mandated if a large group is present.
• Food will be served in a common room and each participant can decide if they care to partake.
• Ventilation will be maintained with open windows.
• Individuals should maintain a distance between each other during most of the participation.
• A roster of attendees will be maintained in the Sanctuary in case contact tracing is indicated.
• All events, when possible, should be offered in a hybrid model; exceptions may be a hike or other outdoor events. Some events may be better presented as only virtual.