Congregation Beth Israel - Austin, TX

05/05/2026

Rabbi Leiken and I are going to Israel in February 2027 and we want you to join us! Those who pre-registered have from now to May 14th to fully register. On May 15th, registration for all will be open. For more details, check out the website:

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04/27/2026

Our synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel, was the victim of hate on Thursday, when someone used spray paint to write antisemitic jargon on the retaining wall outside of our parking lot. We reminded our community of our resilience, our steadfast dedication to security and our ongoing hope for a world where such hate no longer exists in this video from our Senior Rabbi, Brian Leiken & Executive Director, Jake Cohen.

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04/13/2026

Thank you to the 230+ of our closest friends who came to celebrate another wonderful year of CBI!
CHAI-FI@CBI 2026 was a blast! Photos from the evening will be shared later this week!

03/11/2026

Thank you to The Dialogue Institute for a remarkable Iftar dinner. It was an honor to get to host you, learn from you, and get to know you.

03/06/2026

We are so thrilled to be welcoming this talented human to our bimah tonight. Services at 6:30 and a song session to follow!! 🎶❤️🎶

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02/13/2026

For additional information and to RSVP for the February 21st luncheon with Rabbi Dubowe, please visit our website.

02/06/2026

Review this week’s bulletin for information regarding our upcoming Scholar-In-Residence, Rabbi Rebecca Dubowe, the first deaf female ordained rabbi, as well as details about Purim!

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01/30/2026

We hope you can join us to welcome our new members this evening!

12/20/2025

Shabbanukah at CBI starts in 30! Love and light to all!

12/19/2025

Check out this week’s newsletter! Please note- admin offices will be closed much of the next couple of weeks. Chag Sameach!

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