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Thursday
Nov 21

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Thursday, Nov 21st 7:00p to 8:30p
As we consider the Thanksgiving story, Victor Salama, head of First Friends of NJ and NY will tell how we can support immigrants and their families impacted by New Jersey detention centers. Hear about a new program, Circle of Friends, and the two member communities who are participating right here in Summit! Please bring canned goods to be donated to SHIP. Sponsored by the Summit Interfaith Council; hosted at Fountain Baptist Church, 116 Glenside Avenue, Summit.
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Friday
Nov 29

Poetry Shabbat
Friday, Nov 29th 7:30p to 9:00p
During the Shabbat service following Thanksgiving, we'll share poems of gratitude. Send your favorite poem about being grateful to Rabbi Orden. (Please note: there's no potluck supper tonight.)
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Sunday
Dec 1

Magneto: A Justifiable Villain?
Sunday, Dec 1st 11:00a to 12:30p
Holocaust survivor Magneto is the most famous villain in the Marvel Universe—but are his destructive decisions somehow justifiable? Yoni Glatt, director of J-Teen, guides our teens through an analysis of Jewish law to consider the question, then compare Magneto’s words and actions with those of the Jewish extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane. All teens are welcome, whether or not currently enrolled in the class.
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Wednesday
Dec 4

Talmud Study in English
Wednesday, Dec 4th 8:00p to 9:30p
Join us as we puzzle out the Rabbis' intended meanings, the historical context, and contemporary applications for this fundamental and abundantly rewarding work. No prior familiarity with Talmud required.
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Friday
Dec 6

Music Shabbat
Friday, Dec 6th 7:30p to 9:00p
SPECIAL INVITATION TO YOUNG FAMILIES (and everyone else) to join Rabbi Orden, Andy Kaplan and the CBH Singers for a service filled with music, spirit and friendship.
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Saturday
Dec 7

Ten Words of Belonging
Shabbat, Dec 7th 10:00a to 11:00a
Ten Commandments, Ten Words, Ten Sayings, or just The Ten—The Aseret. What they really are is a covenant to which all who accept them belong. In this monthly series, Rabbi Orden will guide us to a deeper understanding of these words that bind us in a special way to one another.
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Sunday
Dec 8

Auschwitz Exhibit-Private Tour
Sunday, Dec 8th 2:00p to 5:00p
For the first time, a traveling exhibition dedicated to the historical significance of Auschwitz is being presented to a U.S. audience. CBH congregants will have a tour of the exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC. Plans are in process for possible group lunch in NYC before the tour and carpooling from CBH. Tickets are limited; contact Margie, margie.cbh@gmail.com ASAP.
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Wednesday
Dec 11

Tantalizing Torah
Wednesday, Dec 11th 1:00p to 2:30p
Explore the parts of the Bible they didn't teach you in Hebrew School! There is enough intrigue, adultery, and betrayal in these stories to rival any Greek tragedy or Shakespearean history play! Join us for a tantalizing discussion with the Rabbi.
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Thursday
Dec 12

Congregational Meeting
Thursday, Dec 12th 7:30p to 8:30p
Vote for Officers and Members of the Board of Trustees to lead our congregation for the next two years and get caught up on important events and issues. Click above to see meeting agenda.
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Saturday
Dec 14

Five Senses of Judaism
Shabbat, Dec 14th 9:30a to 11:00a
A free series for children age five and under. Through fun activities that engage each of the senses, plus music and "me" time with the rabbi, children learn about Jewish holidays and heritage. Five sessions (Click above for dates and schedule of topics); come to one or come to all.
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Sunday
Dec 15

Cafe Q
Sunday, Dec 15th 3:00p to 5:00p
LGBTQ teens from our area are invited to drop in to meet new people, listen to music, enjoy some snacks, and just hang out in a safe environment. Non-denominational; no charge.
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Wednesday
Dec 18

Talmud Study in English
Wednesday, Dec 18th 8:00p to 9:30p
Join us as we puzzle out the Rabbis' intended meanings, the historical context, and contemporary applications for this fundamental and abundantly rewarding work. No prior familiarity with Talmud required.
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Friday
Dec 20

DIY Menorah and Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Dec 20th 6:30p to 8:30p
Our usual Shabbat B'Yachad (Togetherness Shabbat) will include not only the usual 6:30 potluck supper and short service but a special pre-Hanukkah activity--making our own menorahs from recycled materials. Supper at 6:30 pm and the rest to follow. Here's what to bring: if your last name begins A-G, bring a side dish; H-O, bring a main course; P-Z, bring a salad. The meal is dairy/pareve, which means no meat or chicken.
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Saturday
Dec 21

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Dec 21st 9:30a to 11:30a
Enjoy the togetherness and spirituality of the morning service, including Torah study, with Rabbi Orden and Steve Wetter. Stay for the Kiddush afterwards.
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Friday
Dec 27

Hanukkah on Fire!
Friday, Dec 27th 7:30p to 9:00p
Bring your menorah--bring all your menorahs!--and candles and we'll have a bonfire of a menorah lighting, plus Hanukkah songs and latkes and a short Shabbat service.
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Friday
Jan 3

Music Shabbat
Friday, Jan 3rd 7:30p to 9:00p
SPECIAL INVITATION TO YOUNG FAMILIES (and everyone else) to join Rabbi Orden, Andy Kaplan and the CBH Singers for a service filled with music, spirit and friendship.
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Saturday
Jan 4

Ten Words of Belonging
Shabbat, Jan 4th 10:00a to 11:00a
Ten Commandments, Ten Words, Ten Sayings, or just The Ten—The Aseret. What they really are is a covenant to which all who accept them belong. In this monthly series, Rabbi Orden will guide us to a deeper understanding of these words that bind us in a special way to one another.
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Wednesday
Jan 8

Tantalizing Torah
Wednesday, Jan 8th 1:00p to 2:30p
Explore the parts of the Bible they didn't teach you in Hebrew School! There is enough intrigue, adultery, and betrayal in these stories to rival any Greek tragedy or Shakespearean history play! Join us for a tantalizing discussion with the Rabbi.
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Saturday
Jan 11

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jan 11th 9:30a to 11:30a
Enjoy the togetherness and spirituality of the morning service, including Torah study, with Rabbi Orden and Steve Wetter. Stay for the Kiddush afterwards.
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Sunday
Jan 12

Seder Plate Workshop
Sunday, Jan 12th 1:00p to 3:00p
Make your own ceramic seder plate. We'll learn how to use slabs and pinch pot techniques to make our own unique creations at the Madison Mud Clay Studio, 6 Main Street in Madison. $45/person. BYOB to enjoy and share. Space is limited; register by and pay in advance at https://tinyurl.com/MudStudio [If cost is an issue, please email margie.cbh@gmail.com in confidence.]
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Sunday
Jan 19

Cafe Q
Sunday, Jan 19th 3:00p to 5:00p
LGBTQ teens from our area are invited to drop in to meet new people, listen to music, enjoy some snacks, and just hang out in a safe environment. Non-denominational; no charge.
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Saturday
Jan 25

CBH 25th Birthday Bash
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 25th 7:30p to 11:00p
CELEBRATE US! 25 years together, building a special community where we can all find a way to belong and aspiring to make it even better for the next 25. Join us for a great time with dancing and live music from The Motor City Revue, open bar, and delicious desserts.
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Friday
Jan 31

Sephardic Shabbat
Friday, Jan 31st 6:30p to 8:00p
Sephardic food pot luck at 6:30 followed by a short Shabbat service and stories from our Sephardic members.
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Saturday
Feb 1

Community Breakfast
Shabbat, Feb 1st 9:00a to 9:45a
Start your Saturday easy--let our volunteer chefs serve you a delicious breakfast and chat with other lovely people. Then go run your errands OR stick around for the 10:00 program and/or the family service at 11:30.
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Saturday
Feb 1

Ten Words of Belonging
Shabbat, Feb 1st 10:00a to 11:00a
Ten Commandments, Ten Words, Ten Sayings, or just The Ten—The Aseret. What they really are is a covenant to which all who accept them belong. In this monthly series, Rabbi Orden will guide us to a deeper understanding of these words that bind us in a special way to one another.
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