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CBE Small Groups
 

In these member-led groups, participants come together on a regular basis to find deeper meaning and joy in shared interests, identities, and life stages. Please use the form below to let us know which small group or groups you would like to join, lead, or learn more about.

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Small Groups Seeking New Members

Please check the boxes below to let us know which small group or groups are of interest to you.

Wise Aging Small Group

Join member Rabbi Lisa Grant and community peers to explore how to live your later years with spirit, resilience and wisdom.  Activities will include brief text studies and contemplative practices to explore the life questions that arise as we confront the challenges, opportunities, and wonder of aging.

Season of Teshuvah Groups

Engage together with community members in the reflection and accounting that helps us prepare for  the High Holy Days.This year, groups explore the meaning of Repentance, Prayer, and Righteousness (Teshuvah, Tefillah u-Tzedakah) with CBE materials and guidance to help you unlock their significance and deepen your holiday experiences. Meets September 11, 18, 25 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.

City Outings

Join member Joy London for Jewish-themed cultural events throughout NYC—art, plays, music, dance, lectures, walking tours, etc. Venture beyond Garfield Place and enjoy our city’s best offerings as a group!

Tech for Good

Make connections with other CBE tech pros and enthusiasts as we find ways to apply our combined talents, experiences, and interests for a social good.

Parents of Children with Special Needs

Find support, camaraderie, and a safe space to reflect with other CBE Parents of Children with Special Needs.

Neighborhood Group: Ditmas Park

Enhance your circle of CBE members who live in Ditmas Park. We’ll informally connect with one another and look to arrange opportunities to meet up for things like Sunday bagels, Shabbat dinners, or neighborhood activities.

Entrepreneurs

Engage with other community Entrepreneurs to share insights, experiences, challenges and strategies that can help you and your business thrive.

French Speakers

Connect with other members who are from France, Québec, other French-speaking countries, or just fluent in French.

Silent Reading Small Group

Gather with other CBE members to read together and then chat about our latest finds. Everyone brings their own book. There are no assigned selections.

Shabbat Tables

Get connected to occasionally share Shabbat dinners with members who live in your neighborhood or share your life stage, such as younger members, grandparents, or families with young kids. (Group leader Katherine Redlus)

Writers Circle

Connect with others interested in creative writing (whether in the form of essay, short story, memoir of novel) in order to share and critique our own work in a safe and supportive environment.

Board Gamers

Play and socialize with others who love a good game. Our Board Gamers Group is for you if you are in your twenties or older, single or a couple, a casual player or gaming geek.

Yachad Parent Groups

Bagels, coffee, and reflective conversations with other Yachad parents on select Shabbat mornings following family services.

Stretch and Yoga Group
Nicole Colbert, a long time yoga practitioner and dance educator, will guide the group through asanas (yoga postures) and stretching to connect body, mind and spirit.

Navigating Professional and Personal Spaces in the Wake of the Israel-Hamas War
Many Jews who are active in progressive spaces, including some CBE members, have shared feeling shaken, challenged, or isolated by friends, colleagues, and classmates during this difficult time. Others have articulated a feeling of alienation in conservative spaces. Join this safe, supportive and intimate setting to talk about how to navigate the complexity of these relationship.

Sacred Art Small Group
Whether you craft–or would like to craft–traditional ritual items (e.g. kiddush cups, seder plates, mezuzot, spice boxes, kippot, challah covers, etc.) or incorporate Jewish themes into your art, come together with other creatives who work in a variety of media,  to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration (along with your work!).