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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  • What I Learned on My Summer Vacation

    23 Sep 2012

    Rabbi Julie Hilton Danan, Rosh Hashanah Eve, 5773 (2012) Spouses should be there for one another in the good times and the bad, in sickness and in health. This reminds me of a Jewish couple who had been together for 40 years, Sadie and Jake. Jake had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet his faithful wife stayed by his bedside day and night.  One night, Jake finally came to and motioned for her to come closer.  He said, “My dear Sadie, you have been with me through all the bad times.  When I got [...]

CBI News

  • Bagel Brunch May 5

    24 Apr 2013

    Join us for a delightful and delicious taste of tradition: the annual CBI Sisterhood Bagel Brunch, Sunday, May 5, 10am-1pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 1336 Hemlock Street in Chico.  Brunch includes authentic bagels, cream cheese, lox, eggs, pickled herring, fruit, homemade baked treats, coffee, and more! Enjoy good company in a relaxing atmosphere filled with [...]

  • Yom Hashoah: Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration April 7

    24 Mar 2013

    Congregation Beth Israel hosts our annual community commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom Hashoah) on Sunday, April 7, 7:00pm at the synagogue on 14th Street and Hemlock. Special musical guests will be Synergism, a beautiful and energetic women’s community chorus co-directed by Mary Lou Lim and Daun Weiss. They will perform some traditional Jewish songs as [...]

  • Reserve Now for Community Passover Seder

    8 Mar 2013

    Please join us for Congregation Beth Israel’s Community Passover Seder led by Rabbi Julie Danan, co-sponsored by NJOP (National Jewish Outreach Program) “Passover Across America.” Location: Congregation Beth Israel Tuesday, March 26th at 6 p.m. (second night of Passover). Our Seder is friendly, participatory and fun! Dinner by Blush Catering incudes your choice of Kosher [...]

  • Yuval Ron Brings World Music Magic to Chico and CBI March 8-9

    1 Mar 2013

    Yuval Ron is a Grammy and Oscar-winning musician, international composer, record producer, and oud player. Yuval’s Ensemble includes Jewish, Arabic, and Christian artists who create world music by uniting the music and dance of the myriad peoples of the Middle East into a unique, mystical, spiritual, and inspiring musical celebration.  A multicultural feast for both [...]

  • Celebrate Purim at CBI

    18 Feb 2013

    This year Purim day falls on a Sunday, February 24, and that gives us an opportunity to gather the whole community, young and old, for a festive holiday celebration! Everyone come in costume for an afternoon of fun and merriment! We’ll begin at 3:00pm with a Purim Carnival for the children and their families, at [...]

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The members of the Yoseftal Senior Center in Kfar Saba, Israel hold the greeting cards prepared by the CBI religious school students which included a photo of our CBI Sages. The cards were presented to the Yoseftal women on Tu Bishvat by the Center director, Ile Schiffman. Ile writes that the women were very happy to receive the cards and hope that the connection between the Center and CBI will continue.
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The members of the Yoseftal Senior Center in Kfar Saba, Israel hold the greeting cards prepared by the CBI religious school students which included a photo of our CBI Sages. The cards were presented to the Yoseftal women on Tu Bishvat by the Center director, Ile Schiffman. Ile writes that the women were very happy to receive the cards and hope that the connection between the Center and CBI will continue.
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