Welcome to the Congregation Beth Shalom website. Congregation Beth Shalom, or CBS , is comprised of approximately 145 member families from all over mid-Missouri. Located in Columbia, MO, we are one of the few Jewish congregations in the entire region. Although we are associated with the Union of Reform Judaism, we strive to meet the needs of the entire Jewish community. Rabbi Yossi Feintuch leads our spiritual endeavors and serves as a liaison to other religious communities of mid-Missouri. We have active educational programs for both adults and youth, with religious school begining at the pre-school age and extending through high school. Our efforts at Tikkun Olam remain an important part of our congregational efforts.
Please view our calendar for dates of specific events. In general, Friday evening services begin at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning services at 10:30 a.m.
Yamim Nora'im (Days of Awe) 5771
Slichot Saturday, September 4 - 8:00 pm - Penitence
Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 8 - Erev Rosh Hashanah 5:45-6:30 pm -- an early evening service* (ideal for young children or those preferring a brief service. Led by the Rabbi and the Cantor and using Gates of Heaven) 7:30 pm – evening service
Thursday, September 9 - Rosh Hashanah first day 9:00 am - morning service 4:00 pm - Tashlikh service 7:30 pm – Second day evening service
Friday, September 10 9:00 am – morning service
Yom Kippur Friday, September 17 - Kol Nidrei: Erev Yom Kippur 5:45-6:30 pm -- an early evening service* (ideal for younger children or those preferring a brief service. Led by the Rabbi and the Cantor and using Gates of Heaven) 7:30 pm – evening service
Sunday, September 18 9:00 am – morning service 4:45 pm – Minchah (afternoon) service 5:45 pm – Yizkor (Memorial Service) followed immediately by Neilah, the concluding service
*If you are thinking of attending any of the early services, please let the office know so that we can be prepared.
CBS Book Club News
Our book club will meet every other month on the third Sunday of each month at 3:00 pm in the Farmhouse. Upcoming books and dates are: ~ Songs for the Butcher's Daughter by Peter Manseau - August 15 - led by Joan Luterman
~ Tomato Rhapsody by Adam Schell - will be re-scheduled
Join old friends and new for thought-provoking discussions and interesting conversations!
Commission on Outreach and Synagogue Community. The purpose of clickonJudaism is to provide doorways into Judaism for Jews in their 20's and 30's, as well as those considering Judaism.
The Jewish Student Organization (JSO) and Hillel, the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, serve the University of Missouri-Columbia, Stephens College, Columbia College and other Mid-Missouri area institutes of higher education. Together the two groups seek to provide an on-campus center for students to express and further explore their Jewishness in meaningful ways. To link to their web page, simply click HERE.
CBS Capital Campaign
The first wing of our permanent home is finished, but we still have more work to do to make our dream a reality. Click on Capital Campaign for more information about how to help.
Sharing Opinions
Please consider sharing your thoughts and opinions on subjects relevant to us as Jews. To read the opinions of your fellow congregants, simply go to the "connections" site on the webpage, or click on opinions.
Additions to Shabbat Services
Shabbat Services - Additions
Beginning with Shabbat June 11/12, Rabbi Feintuch will offer additional services just before the regularly-scheduled times. For Erev Shhabbat (Friday night), at 7:00 pm we will begin with Mincha, the afternoon service that includes the full weekday Amidah and Ashrei (Psalm 145). Regular Erev Shabbat services will not change and will begin at 7:30 pm as usual.
For Shabbat (Saturday) morning, we will begin at 10:00 am with the Morning Blessings and the Verses of Praise. Regular Shabbat morning services will begin at 10:30 am with the Barechu (Call to Worship) that opens the Shacharit service. Thus, if you wish to offer the preliminary Brachot (Blessings) that precede the Barechu, come at 10:00 a.m. and if you wish to begin with Shacharit, join us by 10:30 a.m.
We'll try out this new arrangement for a while and decide whether to continue based on the wishes of the majority of attendees. Please contact Rabbi Feintuch to contribute your input.
For both security purposes and to ensure adequate seating for congregants, everyone will need a ticket to attend High Holy day services. Tickets will be checked at the door to gain entry to the synagogue.
Each congregant in good financial standing will be issued tickets for this year's services. Tickets are for adult congregants - children and students through college age may accompany their parents without a ticket. Tickets will be distributed electronically to most members. Extended family of congregants are welcome but must also have tickets; please let us know they will be coming.
Students and members of the military, with IDs, and those who are new to the Columbia area, will receive complimentary tickets. Guests who are members of another Reform synagogue can receive complimentary tickets under our reciprocal ticket policy. Tickets for nonmembers that live in our community and are not included in the above categories will cost $100 per ticket, or $250 for family tickets. These tickets will provide access to all of our services. The cost of tickets is applied to your membership at Beth Shalom if you join later in the year. If you are not a member but would like a ticket, please call our office at 499-4855.
Childcare: For some services (morning service for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur), Congregation Beth Shalom will provide babysitting for children age 1-7. Parents may drop off their children in the farmhouse, where sign-in/sign-out sheets will be provided. Youngsters will not be able to leave the room without their parent. A suggested donation of $5 per child for each service where babysitting is used would be greatly appreciated to partially allay the costs to our congregation of this service. Please mail in your donation or drop it off at Beth Shalom.
Goodman Memorial Garden
In Memory of Bob and Phoebe Goodman The CBS Board has approved the creation of a memorial garden to honor Bob and Phoebe Goodman, beginning with the area on the right of the front door of the new building. Hanna Klachko and Deborah Zemke have agreed to spearhead this project. Because it is a shaded area, proposed plants include hostas, green ferns, Japanese ferns, astilbe and impatiens. A placque will be included in the garden to remind us all of this wonderful couple and all they did to establish our Jewish community. For this project to be successful, Hanna and Deborah request donations of labor, plants, mulch, compost, fertilizer and even money - all are appreciated. Please contact either Hanna or Deb with your contributions.
CBS holds services each Friday evening and Saturday morning. In general, Friday evening services start at 7:30 while Saturday morning services start at 10:30. There are frequent exceptions to the rule for special events, however. Please consult the calendar for the exceptions, or feel free to call the office at 573-449-4855.
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