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We warmly welcome you to join us for worship services, education and tikkun-olam activities.

Our building’s office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm and Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm. For more information about any events please call the CMI office at 203-288-3877.

Religious School 2026/27 Calendar

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Podcast Club
Nov
2
6:30 PM18:30

Podcast Club

  • Monday, November 2, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 18:30 19:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come check out the Life Long Learning Committee's new "Podcast Club"!

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Letters, Legacies, and Ethical Wills
Nov
3
1:00 PM13:00

Letters, Legacies, and Ethical Wills

  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:15 PM 13:00 14:15
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This four-session workshop is built upon the old Jewish custom of writing ethical wills- to pass on our values, ideas, hopes, even stories to family and friends -as even more valuable than our possessions.

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Brews & Schmooze
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00

Brews & Schmooze

  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Twelve Percent Beer Project (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come together for community building and nail biting!

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The Brotherhood of Men & Women (BMW) Movies Return!
Nov
4
7:00 PM19:00

The Brotherhood of Men & Women (BMW) Movies Return!

  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The BMW would like to announce the first film of the 2026-2027 season, Tiger Within!

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Shabbat Friday Night Service
Nov
6
6:00 PM18:00
Worship

Shabbat Friday Night Service

  • Friday, November 6, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in person or online for Friday night Shabbat service.

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Torah Study
Nov
7
9:00 AM09:00
Adult Education

Torah Study

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rabbi Rabbi Schaefer and/or Cantor Fox in person or on Zoom for Torah study at 9 AM Shabbat morning-— no experience is necessary. Please note Torah study is not live-streamed.  

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Bar Mitzvah of Henry Groffman
Nov
7
10:30 AM10:30
Worship

Bar Mitzvah of Henry Groffman

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 10:30 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mazel Tov to Henry and his family as we celebrate him becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

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Religious School
Nov
8
9:30 AM09:30
Religious School

Religious School

  • Sunday, November 8, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 09:30 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Religious school for Pre-K - 7th graders

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Book Talk with Author Judy Birke
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00

Book Talk with Author Judy Birke

  • Sunday, November 8, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

As the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht approaches, we welcome author and art critic, Judy Birke to CMI to share her and her family’s story

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Liturgical Hebrew
Nov
8
10:30 AM10:30

Liturgical Hebrew

  • Sunday, November 8, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 11:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class teaching the sacred form of the Hebrew language

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Modern Judaism
Nov
8
11:00 AM11:00

Modern Judaism

  • Sunday, November 8, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class.

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Letters, Legacies, and Ethical Wills
Nov
10
1:00 PM13:00

Letters, Legacies, and Ethical Wills

  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:15 PM 13:00 14:15
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This four-session workshop is built upon the old Jewish custom of writing ethical wills- to pass on our values, ideas, hopes, even stories to family and friends -as even more valuable than our possessions.

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Hebrew School
Nov
10
4:00 PM16:00
Religious School

Hebrew School

  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Hebrew school for 3-7th graders

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Rosh Chodesh - Kislev
Nov
11
7:00 PM19:00

Rosh Chodesh - Kislev

  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our session will begin with a brief tour of the CMI Library from member/librarian Martha Simpson, and then we will talk books

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Tot Shabbat
Nov
13
5:00 PM17:00
Worship

Tot Shabbat

  • Friday, November 13, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 17:00 17:30
  • Congreagation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring your little ones on the for lots of fun singing and praying!

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Shabbat Community Dinner and Family Services
Nov
13
5:30 PM17:30
Worship

Shabbat Community Dinner and Family Services

  • Friday, November 13, 2026
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 17:30 18:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us as we celebrate Shabbat together! We will begin the evening with a community dinner, followed by our Shabbat Service which will be led by CMI’s 3rd & 4th grade students. 

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Torah Study
Nov
14
9:00 AM09:00
Adult Education

Torah Study

  • Saturday, November 14, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rabbi Rabbi Schaefer and/or Cantor Fox in person or on Zoom for Torah study at 9 AM Shabbat morning-— no experience is necessary. Please note Torah study is not live-streamed.  

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Religious School
Nov
15
9:30 AM09:30
Religious School

Religious School

  • Sunday, November 15, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 09:30 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Religious school for Pre-K - 7th graders

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Life is Delicious
Nov
15
10:30 AM10:30

Life is Delicious

  • Sunday, November 15, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Life is Delicious will be in action again, cooking at CMI and serving at Columbus House.

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Liturgical Hebrew
Nov
15
10:30 AM10:30

Liturgical Hebrew

  • Sunday, November 15, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 11:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class teaching the sacred form of the Hebrew language

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Modern Judaism
Nov
15
11:00 AM11:00

Modern Judaism

  • Sunday, November 15, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class.

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Podcast Club
Nov
16
6:30 PM18:30

Podcast Club

  • Monday, November 16, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 18:30 19:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come check out the Life Long Learning Committee's new "Podcast Club"!

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Hebrew School
Nov
17
4:00 PM16:00
Religious School

Hebrew School

  • Tuesday, November 17, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Hebrew school for 3-7th graders

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CMI Book Club
Nov
18
12:00 PM12:00

CMI Book Club

  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The CMI Book Club will discuss “The Last Watchman of Old Cairo” by Michael David Lukas.

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Shabbat Friday Night Service
Nov
20
6:00 PM18:00
Worship

Shabbat Friday Night Service

  • Friday, November 20, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in person or online for Friday night Shabbat service.

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Torah Study
Nov
21
9:00 AM09:00
Adult Education

Torah Study

  • Saturday, November 21, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rabbi Rabbi Schaefer and/or Cantor Fox in person or on Zoom for Torah study at 9 AM Shabbat morning-— no experience is necessary. Please note Torah study is not live-streamed.  

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Kabbalah Study Group
Nov
21
10:15 AM10:15
Adult Education

Kabbalah Study Group

  • Saturday, November 21, 2026
  • 10:15 AM 11:30 AM 10:15 11:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Led by Stanley Friedman. Kabbalah and Judaism

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Religious School
Nov
22
9:30 AM09:30
Religious School

Religious School

  • Sunday, November 22, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 09:30 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Religious school for Pre-K - 7th graders

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Liturgical Hebrew
Nov
22
10:30 AM10:30

Liturgical Hebrew

  • Sunday, November 22, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 11:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class teaching the sacred form of the Hebrew language

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Modern Judaism
Nov
22
11:00 AM11:00

Modern Judaism

  • Sunday, November 22, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class.

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Jewish Identities & Alliances in the Post October 7 World
Nov
22
3:00 PM15:00

Jewish Identities & Alliances in the Post October 7 World

  • Sunday, November 22, 2026
  • 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 15:00 16:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

CMI’s Confronting Antisemitism committee invites you to a special program led by Corinne E. Blackmer, Ph.D

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Shabbat Friday Night Service
Nov
27
6:00 PM18:00
Worship

Shabbat Friday Night Service

  • Friday, November 27, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in person or online for Friday night Shabbat service.

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Hebrew School
Dec
1
4:00 PM16:00
Religious School

Hebrew School

  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Hebrew school for 3-7th graders

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Chanukah Family Dinner & Service
Dec
4
5:30 PM17:30

Chanukah Family Dinner & Service

  • Friday, December 4, 2026
  • 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rabbi Schaefer, Cantor Fox, the Oy Street Band and the Jr. Choir for our beautiful Chanukah Service

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Torah Study
Dec
5
9:00 AM09:00
Adult Education

Torah Study

  • Saturday, December 5, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rabbi Rabbi Schaefer and/or Cantor Fox in person or on Zoom for Torah study at 9 AM Shabbat morning-— no experience is necessary. Please note Torah study is not live-streamed.  

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CMI Annual Chanukah  Torch Run & Chanukah Celebration
Dec
6
8:15 AM08:15

CMI Annual Chanukah Torch Run & Chanukah Celebration

  • Sunday, December 6, 2026
  • 8:15 AM 12:00 PM 08:15 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on Sunday morning for the Chanukah Torch Run from East Rock to CMI at 8:15 a.m.

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Religious School
Dec
6
9:30 AM09:30
Religious School

Religious School

  • Sunday, December 6, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 09:30 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Religious school for Pre-K - 7th graders

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Liturgical Hebrew
Dec
6
10:30 AM10:30

Liturgical Hebrew

  • Sunday, December 6, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 11:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class teaching the sacred form of the Hebrew language

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CMI's Annual Mitzvah Mall
Dec
6
10:30 AM10:30

CMI's Annual Mitzvah Mall

  • Sunday, December 6, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 11:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mitzvah Mall is an opportunity for students to bring their Tzdekah, dollars or coins to make donations to different nonprofit organizations

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Modern Judaism
Dec
6
11:00 AM11:00

Modern Judaism

  • Sunday, December 6, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class.

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Hebrew School
Dec
8
4:00 PM16:00
Religious School

Hebrew School

  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Hebrew school for 3-7th graders

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Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Dec
9
7:00 PM19:00

Rosh Chodesh Tevet

  • Wednesday, December 9, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us to kindle the menorah on the 6th night of Chanukah and the start of the month of Tevet.

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Tot Shabbat
Dec
11
5:00 PM17:00
Worship

Tot Shabbat

  • Friday, December 11, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 17:00 17:30
  • Congreagation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring your little ones on the for lots of fun singing and praying!

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Shabbat Friday Night Service
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00
Worship

Shabbat Friday Night Service

  • Friday, December 11, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in person or online for Friday night Shabbat service.

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Torah Study
Dec
12
9:00 AM09:00
Adult Education

Torah Study

  • Saturday, December 12, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rabbi Rabbi Schaefer and/or Cantor Fox in person or on Zoom for Torah study at 9 AM Shabbat morning-— no experience is necessary. Please note Torah study is not live-streamed.  

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Kabbalah Study Group
Dec
12
10:15 AM10:15
Adult Education

Kabbalah Study Group

  • Saturday, December 12, 2026
  • 10:15 AM 11:30 AM 10:15 11:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Led by Stanley Friedman. Kabbalah and Judaism

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Meeting the Moment: What the Jewish Past Teaches About the Future
Dec
13
9:00 AM09:00

Meeting the Moment: What the Jewish Past Teaches About the Future

  • Sunday, December 13, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 12:00
  • Temple Beth Sholom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Meeting the Moment Series returns for 2026-2027.

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Religious School
Dec
13
9:30 AM09:30
Religious School

Religious School

  • Sunday, December 13, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 09:30 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Religious school for Pre-K - 7th graders

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Liturgical Hebrew
Dec
13
10:30 AM10:30

Liturgical Hebrew

  • Sunday, December 13, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 11:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class teaching the sacred form of the Hebrew language

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Life is Delicious
Dec
13
10:30 AM10:30

Life is Delicious

  • Sunday, December 13, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Life is Delicious will be in action again, cooking at CMI and serving at Columbus House.

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Modern Judaism
Dec
13
11:00 AM11:00

Modern Judaism

  • Sunday, December 13, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class.

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Hebrew School
Dec
15
4:00 PM16:00
Religious School

Hebrew School

  • Tuesday, December 15, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Hebrew school for 3-7th graders

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Live-capture film screening of GIANT
Dec
17
7:00 PM19:00

Live-capture film screening of GIANT

  • Thursday, December 17, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • Elm City's Cabaret at The Shubert (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The CMI Brotherhood of Men and Women (BMW) is organizing a group to attend the live-capture film screening of the movie Giant on December 17th at the Elm City Cabaret in the Schubert Theater in New Haven.

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Shabbat Friday Night Service
Dec
18
6:00 PM18:00
Worship

Shabbat Friday Night Service

  • Friday, December 18, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in person or online for Friday night Shabbat service.

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Torah Study
Dec
19
9:00 AM09:00
Adult Education

Torah Study

  • Saturday, December 19, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rabbi Rabbi Schaefer and/or Cantor Fox in person or on Zoom for Torah study at 9 AM Shabbat morning-— no experience is necessary. Please note Torah study is not live-streamed.  

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Religious School
Dec
20
9:30 AM09:30
Religious School

Religious School

  • Sunday, December 20, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 09:30 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Religious school for Pre-K - 7th graders

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Liturgical Hebrew
Dec
20
10:30 AM10:30

Liturgical Hebrew

  • Sunday, December 20, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 11:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class teaching the sacred form of the Hebrew language

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Modern Judaism
Dec
20
11:00 AM11:00

Modern Judaism

  • Sunday, December 20, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Dec
21
10:00 AM10:00

American Red Cross Blood Drive

  • Monday, December 21, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 10:00 15:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to partner with the the Hamden Lions Club and American Red Cross

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Nu Haven Kapelye Annual December 25th Concert
Dec
25
1:00 PM13:00

Nu Haven Kapelye Annual December 25th Concert

  • Friday, December 25, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Nu Haven Kapelye for our annual December 25th concert!

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Shabbat Friday Night Service
Dec
25
6:00 PM18:00
Worship

Shabbat Friday Night Service

  • Friday, December 25, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in person or online for Friday night Shabbat service.

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Modern Judaism
Nov
1
11:00 AM11:00

Modern Judaism

  • Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class.

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Liturgical Hebrew
Nov
1
10:30 AM10:30

Liturgical Hebrew

  • Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 11:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class teaching the sacred form of the Hebrew language

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Chevra Hands
Nov
1
10:00 AM10:00

Chevra Hands

  • Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Calling all quilters, knitters & crocheters!

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Religious School
Nov
1
9:30 AM09:30
Religious School

Religious School

  • Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 09:30 12:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly Religious school for Pre-K - 7th graders

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Kabbalah Study Group
Oct
31
10:15 AM10:15
Adult Education

Kabbalah Study Group

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • 10:15 AM 11:30 AM 10:15 11:30
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Led by Stanley Friedman. Kabbalah and Judaism

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Torah Study
Oct
31
9:00 AM09:00
Adult Education

Torah Study

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rabbi Rabbi Schaefer and/or Cantor Fox in person or on Zoom for Torah study at 9 AM Shabbat morning-— no experience is necessary. Please note Torah study is not live-streamed.  

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Shabbat Friday Night Service
Oct
30
6:00 PM18:00
Worship

Shabbat Friday Night Service

  • Friday, October 30, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Congregation Mishkan Israel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in person or online for Friday night Shabbat service.

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Special Report: Israeli Parliamentary Elections
Oct
27
7:15 PM19:15

Special Report: Israeli Parliamentary Elections

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  • 7:15 PM 8:15 PM 19:15 20:15
  • United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Zoom Only Event - The Adult Ed Committee of Temple Beth Sholom will host two special events: reporting and analysis on the upcoming parliamentary elections in Israel – the most consequential electoral event in recent history.

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Hebrew School
Oct
27
4:00 PM16:00
Religious School

Hebrew School

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
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Weekly Hebrew school for 3-7th graders

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Letters, Legacies, and Ethical Wills
Oct
27
1:00 PM13:00

Letters, Legacies, and Ethical Wills

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:15 PM 13:00 14:15
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This four-session workshop is built upon the old Jewish custom of writing ethical wills- to pass on our values, ideas, hopes, even stories to family and friends -as even more valuable than our possessions.

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Modern Judaism
Oct
25
11:00 AM11:00

Modern Judaism

  • Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
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Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class.

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Liturgical Hebrew
Oct
25
10:30 AM10:30

Liturgical Hebrew

  • Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 11:00
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Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class teaching the sacred form of the Hebrew language

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Adult Education Opportunity with Dr. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Oct
25
10:15 AM10:15

Adult Education Opportunity with Dr. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

  • Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • 10:15 AM 11:15 AM 10:15 11:15
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Congregant Dr. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld will discuss his book, Trump’s Ten Commandments: Strategic Lessons from the Trump Leadership Toolbox.

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Religious School
Oct
25
9:30 AM09:30
Religious School

Religious School

  • Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 09:30 12:00
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Weekly Religious school for Pre-K - 7th graders

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Torah Study
Oct
24
9:00 AM09:00
Adult Education

Torah Study

  • Saturday, October 24, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
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Join Rabbi Rabbi Schaefer and/or Cantor Fox in person or on Zoom for Torah study at 9 AM Shabbat morning-— no experience is necessary. Please note Torah study is not live-streamed.  

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Shabbat Friday Night Service
Oct
23
6:00 PM18:00
Worship

Shabbat Friday Night Service

  • Friday, October 23, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Join us in person or online for Friday night Shabbat service.

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Israeli Symphony Orchestra Concert
Oct
21
7:30 PM19:30

Israeli Symphony Orchestra Concert

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 19:30 22:00
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Join us for a special evening with the Israel Symphony Orchestra Opus 5 Woodwind Quintet!

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Hebrew School
Oct
20
4:00 PM16:00
Religious School

Hebrew School

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
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Weekly Hebrew school for 3-7th graders

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Letters, Legacies, and Ethical Wills
Oct
20
1:00 PM13:00

Letters, Legacies, and Ethical Wills

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:15 PM 13:00 14:15
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This four-session workshop is built upon the old Jewish custom of writing ethical wills- to pass on our values, ideas, hopes, even stories to family and friends -as even more valuable than our possessions.

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Podcast Club
Oct
19
6:30 PM18:30

Podcast Club

  • Monday, October 19, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 18:30 19:30
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Come check out the Life Long Learning Committee's new "Podcast Club"!

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CONECT's 15th Anniversary Assembly
Oct
18
4:00 PM16:00

CONECT's 15th Anniversary Assembly

  • Sunday, October 18, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
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Join CMI and congregations from across Connecticut for CONECT's 15th Anniversary Assembly.

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Modern Judaism
Oct
18
11:00 AM11:00

Modern Judaism

  • Sunday, October 18, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
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Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class.

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Liturgical Hebrew
Oct
18
10:30 AM10:30

Liturgical Hebrew

  • Sunday, October 18, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 11:00
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Rabbi Steve Steinberg will lead this class teaching the sacred form of the Hebrew language

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Chevra Hands
Oct
18
10:00 AM10:00

Chevra Hands

  • Sunday, October 18, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
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Calling all quilters, knitters & crocheters!

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Religious School
Oct
18
9:30 AM09:30
Religious School

Religious School

  • Sunday, October 18, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 09:30 12:00
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Weekly Religious school for Pre-K - 7th graders

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Bat Mitzvah of Sylvie Frahm
Oct
17
10:30 AM10:30
Worship

Bat Mitzvah of Sylvie Frahm

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 10:30 12:00
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Mazel Tov to Sylvie and her family as we celebrate her becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

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Torah Study
Oct
17
9:00 AM09:00
Adult Education

Torah Study

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
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Join Rabbi Rabbi Schaefer and/or Cantor Fox in person or on Zoom for Torah study at 9 AM Shabbat morning-— no experience is necessary. Please note Torah study is not live-streamed.  

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Shabbat Friday Night Service
Oct
16
6:00 PM18:00
Worship

Shabbat Friday Night Service

  • Friday, October 16, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Join us in person or online for Friday night Shabbat service with a special Stuffed Animal Parade!

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Jewish Burial Practices through Three Rabbinic Lenses – A Panel Discussion
Oct
15
7:00 PM19:00

Jewish Burial Practices through Three Rabbinic Lenses – A Panel Discussion

  • Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
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Join Rabbi Schaefer along with Rabbi Barak Bader (Westville Synagogue) and Rabbi Eric Woodward (Beth El-Keser Israel for this informative discussion.

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Hebrew School
Oct
13
4:00 PM16:00
Religious School

Hebrew School

  • Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
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Weekly Hebrew school for 3-7th graders

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Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Road,
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