Embracing Judaism in Chico

We are a warm and friendly Jewish community in Chico, California

Congregation Beth Israel is an open and welcoming Jewish community dedicated to the principle of Klal Yisrael, the unity of the Jewish people. True to that spirit, our historically rooted congregation embraces a diverse membership of Jews from all backgrounds as well as interfaith couples and those exploring Judaism. The ideal to which we strive is Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan’s concept of the “synagogue center,” in which a congregation serves as both a house of worship and a community center for Jewish life. We seek to engage the “head, heart, and hand”: the head through learning, the heart through meaningful spiritual and cultural experiences, and the hand through service. CBI is a place to find community, raise kids to love Judaism, and call your spiritual home. With inspirational leadership from Rabbi Julie Hilton Danan, we are shaping a dynamic and vital future for Judaism in the Northstate.

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Adult Study on Jewish Ethics

Rabbi Danan’s Shabbat morning study this year will be on Jewish ethics. The class begins on Saturday, October 19, at 9:00am. The class is free, but participants should purchase the book, Jewish Ethics, Vol. I: You Shall Be Holy, by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin.

For more information, including a schedule, contact CBI at (530) 342-6146.

Tribute to honor Rabbi Danan and CBI’s anniversary

On the weekend of February 21, 2014, the members of Congregation Beth Israel are happy and proud to celebrate Rabbi Danan’s Tenth Anniversary with CBI.

On that February weekend we will also commemorate CBI’s 45th year as a renewed and vital part of the Jewish community.

As part of the celebration CBI will publish a Tribute Book containing messages from present and past members, friends of the congregation and the many people whose lives have been touched by Rabbi Danan and/or by their relationship with Congregation Beth Israel.

Click here for more information on placing a message ad in the CBI Tribute Book, or contact CBI at (530) 342-6146.

CBI News

  • CBI’s Silent Auction, Saturday, December 7, 6:30pm

    21 Nov 2013

    CBI’s Silent Auction! The annual CBI Silent Auction is set for Saturday evening, December 7, at 6:30pm. Come sip wines, sample hot soups, chat with friends, and bid on valuable collectibles and other wonderful items… Just in time for the holidays! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to this special evening to support our CBI Shul School. Members: [...]

  • Hanukkah Party at CBI, Sunday, December 1, at 5 p.m.

    21 Nov 2013

    We will light our menorahs, the CBI band will play and we will sing and dance as well as enjoy a traditional dinner with all the trimmings: latkes, homemade salads, and sufganiyot. Member Adults $10, Children $ 6, Non-Members $ 15, Children $10. Please contact wendymarsters@yahoo.com to help with the preparations.

  • Bernard Marks 11-07-2013

    4 Nov 2013

    An Evening with “Bernie”  Join us for Bernie’s inspiring personal story of survival and resilience in the concentration camps during the Holocaust. Thursday, November 7th at 6:30pm Chico C.A.R.D Center 545 Vallombrosa Avenue, Chico The event is free.