Congregation Beth Israel, Austin, TX

CBI is a Sacred Community . . .

Here at Congregation Beth Israel, we strive to bring individuals together to create a sacred community. Our goal is to help our members be there for each other in good times and bad, sharing what life brings us.

We also participate in activities to help heal ourselves, either through prayer or through learning. In addition to the Healing Services offered on Yom Kippur and through the year, we do this through participating in our "Hineynu"/Caring Community. Additionally, Rabbi Olshein will be leading a Jewish Cancer Support Group this fall with the Director of Austin's Jewish Family Services, starting on Tuesday, October 13th. Please contact Rabbi Olshein for more information regarding this program.

Additionally, as a sacred community, we come together to do mitzvot (good deeds) for others in order to do our part to do tikkun olam (repairing the world). Please see the other tabs under "Caring" for more information regarding Social Action and Mitzvah Projects we have undertaken here at CBI ... and let us know how you are interested in contributing to our sacred community!

Please click here for more information regarding Social Action at CBI.

Please click here for more information regarding Mitzvah Projects at CBI.

Praying With Our Feet

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Get Out the Vote!

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