Congregation Beth Israel to Hold Open House for Prospective Members

Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in Scotch Plains will hold an open house for prospective members on Sunday, May 21, at 10:30 am. Prospective congregants will have the opportunity to tour the synagogue and to meet CBI’s clergy, professional staff, lay leaders, and teachers.

The open house will take place during the synagogue’s end-of-year celebration, which will feature a DJ, photo booth, food and the ice cream Scream truck. The event, which is suitable for children of all ages, is free and open to the community.

“After an amazing school and programming year, we are excited to celebrate everything that we as a community accomplished and to just enjoy spending time with one another,” said Aviva Tilles, CBI’s Director of Congregational Learning & Programming. “We’re also excited to welcome potential new members and to introduce them to the students, families, teachers, and volunteers that make up our close-knit synagogue community.”

CBI has been recognized as an ABLE Awarded Congregation by the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest for its commitment to inclusion and accommodation for all its members and guests.

“We are committed to inclusion at CBI. If you or your child have a challenge that makes Religious School and/or synagogue participation difficult, please contact us so that we can work with you to make the necessary accommodations," said Aviva.

Registration for the 2023-2024 Religious School year is scheduled to open in the second week of May. Congregation Beth Israel educates students from pre-K through twelfth grade through experiential grade-specific programs that encompass the family in its curriculum.

Congregation Beth Israel does not require synagogue membership for children to attend its Religious School for programs through second grade. However, families with children below third grade have the option of joining the synagogue at a reduced rate and enjoying full benefits of synagogue membership, including High Holiday tickets.

Congregation Beth Israel is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue, serving the religious, cultural, educational and social needs of congregants from Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield and surrounding towns. It has an active Sisterhood, Men’s Club and youth group, plus a wide array of programs, ranging from adult education courses to social action opportunities.

The open house is free to attend, but registration is encouraged at www.cbinj.org/event/yearendparty23.

For more information, contact the synagogue office at (908) 889-1830 or [email protected]. Congregation Beth Israel is located at 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains, NJ (corner of Martine Avenue).