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Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge

Learn how to save water and energy and money in the home with the 
 
You can find accessible steps you can take to fight climate change, all while hanging out at home. 
 
Did you know that by making small changes to your habits and resource use in your home, you can save money AND help fight climate change? Join your neighbors, friends, and local businesses by logging your actions through the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge. Together, we have saved over 700 TONS of carbon dioxide! Will you join us to meet our goal of 1,000 tons?
 
Visit CleanerContraCosta.org to set up your profile, calculate your carbon footprint, find local resources, and track your individual and community’s progress.

From the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

 
This week, the Supreme Court released several landmark decisions related to the Reform Movement’s racial justice priorities. On Tuesday, we celebrated the decision in Moore v. Harper, rejecting the independent state legislature theory that would have dismantled critical checks and balances in our democratic system. Today, we condemn the decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College striking down affirmative action, which will have real and devastating impacts on racial diversity in higher education.
 
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An Update From RAC-CA

SB 233 Actions: For the coming week, we will continue to call on the Assembly Appropriations Committee to approve Sen. Nancy Skinner’s bill to mandate that all electric vehicles sold in CA have the capability for bidirectional charging by 2030. More info is included in these action alerts – you will see it as soon as you click the links. 

  • Most powerful: Click here to use our 1-minute script to call Asm. Holden’s office. NOTE: Do NOT do this from a phone or device that will place the call for you. In order to reach Asm. Holden’s office, click the phone icon (even though it says it will call your legislator, it will take you to the next screen with the number to call Asm. Holden’s office.) 
  • Add to our power: Please ALSO click here to send a letter \Our last- minute monetary collection for the MCC backpack drive resulted in a whopping $1440 total!

Youth and Family Programs

Family First Shabbat Services First Friday of every month in the Summer

First Fridays at CBT are tailored to our children and families. At 5:30 we have a sweet Tot Shabbat service for the littlest members of our community, which is held on the floor of the sanctuary with songs, guitar and short prayers and stories. This 20-25 minute service is followed by kiddush, motzi, and a delicious community dinner in the social hall. At 6:30 we return to the sanctuary for a Family Service geared towards school-aged kids with lots of singing and familiar prayers. Bring your families and join us for a joyful beginning to the month! 

During summer months, Family First Shabbat becomes Shabbat in the Park. Join us with a blanket and picnic dinner to enjoy a beatiful, family-friendly, and casual service at the park.

See upcoming Family First services on our calendar

Mesibaba Bringing 2nd—7th graders together to have FUN!

This awesome youth program is sure to deliver a fun social afternoon to all attendees leaving your kids waiting for more. Mesibaba offers five uniquely themed programs on Thursday afternoons throughout the year from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Walnut Creek. Mesibaba is open to all 2nd – 7th graders in the Jewish community and is always focused on building friendships while having a blast. Each Mesibaba is dedicated to a different theme combining a backdrop of Jewish content with sheer fun.

Learn more about Mesibaba

K'tan Tan FREE Monthly Parent & Child Program (Ages 0-5)

K’tan Tan is our FREE Parent & Child program for families with children ages 0-5 and features Jewish learning through music, stories, crafts, and fun. Each session meets on Sundays from 10:00 – 11:30 am and has a different theme with related activities. 
 
Learn more about K'tan Tan

Weekly Services

Our Friday night and Saturday morning services offer an array of experiences all rooted in music, spirit, and love. Services vary in style and timing to suit all different tastes, and we encourage everyone, members and guests alike, to join us for all.

Our Friday night Shabbat services include Family First Shabbat, Kabbalat Shabbat, Shir Joy Music Shabbat, and Shabbat in the Park.

Our Saturday morning Shabbat services include our special Nishma service led by Rabbi Chabon, our B’nai Mitzvahs, and our Religious School class services. 

Read more about our services

Clubs & Committees

A shul is not about bricks and mortar but about the community that thrives within. See what’s going on at CBT and get involved!

Sisterhood, Keshet, & Men of CBT

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Activities & Committees

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Why CBT?

With gratitude--B'nai Tikvah offers me an open minded spiritual home filled with music, friendship, classes that promote love of Judaism, warm, welcoming, thoughtful and musically beautiful Shabbat and holiday services and a place to continue my commitment to social justice. Cookie Svingos member since 2005

Social Justice

With gratitude–B’nai Tikvah offers me an open minded spiritual home filled with music, friendship, classes that promote love of Judaism, warm, welcoming, thoughtful and musically beautiful Shabbat and holiday services and a place to continue my commitment to social justice.
Cookie Svingos
member since 2005
We joined B’nai Tikvah to find a community in which my children could establish their Jewish identities and go through their B’nai Mitzvah experience. Little did I anticipate, that many years later, I would have an adult B’nai Mitzvah service of my own that strengthened my own bond to Judaism. I am grateful to have found this community in which my family has been able to learn and grow. Alison Trules member since 2006

Jewish Identity

We joined B’nai Tikvah to find a community in which my children could establish their Jewish identities and go through their B’nai Mitzvah experience. Little did I anticipate, that many years later, I would have an adult B’nai Mitzvah service of my own that strengthened my own bond to Judaism. I am grateful to have found this community in which my family has been able to learn and grow.
Alison Trules
member since 2006
We joined B’nai Tikvah to find a community in which my children could establish their Jewish identities and go through their B’nai Mitzvah experience. Little did I anticipate, that many years later, I would have an adult B’nai Mitzvah service of my own that strengthened my own bond to Judaism. I am grateful to have found this community in which my family has been able to learn and grow. Alison Trules member since 2006

Jewish Identity

We joined B’nai Tikvah to find a community in which my children could establish their Jewish identities and go through their B’nai Mitzvah experience. Little did I anticipate, that many years later, I would have an adult B’nai Mitzvah service of my own that strengthened my own bond to Judaism. I am grateful to have found this community in which my family has been able to learn and grow.
Alison Trules
member since 2006
Our family loves CBT because it is a warm and welcoming community with which we can share the Jewish year and our family's Jewish journey. We also have found the mix of Conservative and Reform Judaism to be a wonderful blend of the new and old in Judaism. This is our local Jewish home! The Bauer Kahan Family members since 2015

Community

Our family loves CBT because it is a warm and welcoming community with which we can share the Jewish year and our family’s Jewish journey. We also have found the mix of Conservative and Reform Judaism to be a wonderful blend of the new and old in Judaism. This is our local Jewish home!
The Bauer Kahan Family
members since 2015
We found our “Jewish home” in 1992, and have been “singing” about it ever since. B'nai Tikvah is a most caring temple, with prayer and music, filling our hearts and souls! Wilk Family members since 1992

Music

We found our “Jewish home” in 1992, and have been “singing” about it ever since. B’nai Tikvah is a most caring temple, with prayer and music, filling our hearts and souls!
Wilk Family
members since 1992
Our family has felt very welcomed by CBT and our kids really enjoy the religious school program. Kim Smith members since 2017

Education

Our family has felt very welcomed by CBT and our kids really enjoy the religious school program.
Kim Smith
members since 2017
We came, we saw, we were conquered by the welcoming, warmth of everyone we encountered at B'nai Tikvah, by Rabbi Gutterman's words and Cantor Chabon's voice. We felt at home. Bernadette and Nat Bitton members since 2015

Warmth

We came, we saw, we were conquered by the welcoming, warmth of everyone we encountered at B’nai Tikvah, by Rabbi Gutterman’s words and Cantor Chabon’s voice. We felt at home.
Bernadette and Nat Bitton
members since 2015
We started our temple search at CBT and never made it anywhere else. We have found a diverse, warm community that is allowing our family to strengthen and deepen our Jewish identity. The Kimmel-Krell Family members since 2016

Welcoming

We started our temple search at CBT and never made it anywhere else. We have found a diverse, warm community that is allowing our family to strengthen and deepen our Jewish identity.
The Kimmel-Krell Family
members since 2016
I never thought I’d be the president of a synagogue, but something about B’nai Tikvah got me involved - and keeps me involved. Our warm and welcoming community can inspire... come take a look!! Dan Lapporte, Past President member since 2004

Inspiration

I never thought I’d be the president of a synagogue, but something about B’nai Tikvah got me involved – and keeps me involved. Our warm and welcoming community can inspire… come take a look!!
Dan Lapporte, Past President
member since 2004
Our family loves CBT because it is a warm and welcoming community with which we can share the Jewish year and our family's Jewish journey. We also have found the mix of Conservative and Reform Judaism to be a wonderful blend of the new and old in Judaism. This is our local Jewish home! The Bauer Kahan Family members since 2015

Community

Our family loves CBT because it is a warm and welcoming community with which we can share the Jewish year and our family’s Jewish journey. We also have found the mix of Conservative and Reform Judaism to be a wonderful blend of the new and old in Judaism. This is our local Jewish home!
The Bauer Kahan Family
members since 2015
We found our “Jewish home” in 1992, and have been “singing” about it ever since. B'nai Tikvah is a most caring temple, with prayer and music, filling our hearts and souls! Wilk Family members since 1992

Music

We found our “Jewish home” in 1992, and have been “singing” about it ever since. B’nai Tikvah is a most caring temple, with prayer and music, filling our hearts and souls!
Wilk Family
members since 1992
Our family has felt very welcomed by CBT and our kids really enjoy the religious school program. Kim Smith members since 2017

Education

Our family has felt very welcomed by CBT and our kids really enjoy the religious school program.
Kim Smith
members since 2017
We came, we saw, we were conquered by the welcoming, warmth of everyone we encountered at B'nai Tikvah, by Rabbi Gutterman's words and Cantor Chabon's voice. We felt at home. Bernadette and Nat Bitton members since 2015

Warmth

We came, we saw, we were conquered by the welcoming, warmth of everyone we encountered at B’nai Tikvah, by Rabbi Gutterman’s words and Cantor Chabon’s voice. We felt at home.
Bernadette and Nat Bitton
members since 2015
We started our temple search at CBT and never made it anywhere else. We have found a diverse, warm community that is allowing our family to strengthen and deepen our Jewish identity. The Kimmel-Krell Family members since 2016

Welcoming

We started our temple search at CBT and never made it anywhere else. We have found a diverse, warm community that is allowing our family to strengthen and deepen our Jewish identity.
The Kimmel-Krell Family
members since 2016
I never thought I’d be the president of a synagogue, but something about B’nai Tikvah got me involved - and keeps me involved. Our warm and welcoming community can inspire... come take a look!! Dan Lapporte, Past President member since 2004

Inspiration

I never thought I’d be the president of a synagogue, but something about B’nai Tikvah got me involved – and keeps me involved. Our warm and welcoming community can inspire… come take a look!!
Dan Lapporte, Past President
member since 2004

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Under One Tent

Curious about upcoming community events and programs in the Contra Costa and Tri-Valley area? Our partner Under One Tent is an excellent resource.