Shalom CBT Community,

As I sat at home Sunday evening and reflected on the past week, several highlights came to mind:
  • Numerous meetings via virtual technology. I realized that while these technologies allowed me to stay in touch with our CBT Community, there was the personal “touch” missing. A hand on my shoulder, a hug, eye-to-eye looks of support, chatting in the parking lot after the meeting, and other in-person connections were missing. Using ZOOM technology allowed me to see others which helped.
  • More time spent on phone calls, emails, and text messages than usual. My typing skills have improved and my headset is getting used again.
  • Friday night was spent at home with Jeff participating in Rabbi Zelony’s Facebook pre-Shabbat service. The Zelony home looked beautiful with furniture covered in white, surrounded by candles and flowers. It was a different way to start Shabbat. I realized how peaceful Shabbat truly can be. The on-line chat kept me engaged with fellow congregants. How wonderful to see so many join us!
  • Saturday morning, with Sim Shalom in hand and kippah on head, Jeff and I logged onto CBT’s streaming Shabbat service. Rabbi Zelony led us in an inspiring service filled with prayers, new tunes, thoughts, and teachings. It was comforting knowing that Rabbi Zelony, Adiv, Nesya, and Magen were together as a family in the sanctuary.

Be assured your Executive Team, Board of Directors, Staff, and numerous volunteers are still busy working for our CBT Community.
  • If you haven’t visited our website recently, check out the new home page. Click “More Information” to be directed to our CBT & COVID-19 Information Hub for updates and resources. Check back frequently.
  • CBT Cares has plans to keep our community connected. Stay tuned! If you are interested in helping make calls to our congregants, please let the team know. Email
  • Staff will be working limited hours at the synagogue and additional hours from home. They will be checking voicemails and emails regularly. Please be patient if return calls are delayed. For emergencies, reach out to Rabbi Zelony or Lynda Markowitz.
CLASSES / EDUCATION
Learning Center and Adult Education have gone high-tech with virtual classes. Join us in learning with Beri while still in your pajamas! Check website for class details.

Join in one or both of Rabbi Zelony's weekly classes...
Spirituality / Theology
8AM Sunday mornings
For class text, < click here > and go under Walking with God .
Talmud Study
7:45 AM Monday mornings
Class text is Relics for the Present by Rabbi Levi Cooper Berakhot Volume II.
SHABBAT SERVICES
Rabbi Zelony will be offering prayers and words of Torah from her home via Facebook Live at 6PM Friday, March 27 from the Congregation Beth Torah Group page. NOTE: you must join the group in order to watch.
Rabbi Zelony will be streaming Saturday Morning services at 9:30 AM Saturday, March 28 . To view the live stream, go to our StreamSpot channel. NOTE: If you log in before the stream begins, you may need to refresh your browser.
Password:
SHABBAT_MAR_2020
Rabbi Zelony and Ritual Committee are working on additional future virtual services . Watch for updates on CBT's website and in the weekly eNews.
COMMUNICATIONS
  • The Spring Issue of the Family Record (April-June) will go out soon.
  • The monthly M3 will go out on schedule in April.
  • The weekly e-News will continue.
FOR FUN
To add some fun and keep us connected, here’s a challenge for each of you: How many creative descriptions can you come up with using initials “CBT”? Here are two to get you started:
  • Connected By Technology
  • Continually Being Together
Send your submissions to president@congregationbethtorah.org . We’ll publish the responses on our CBT & COVID-19 Information Hub under “Songs, Thoughts & Pick-Me-Ups.”
Stay healthy, stay at peace, stay connected!
L’Shalom