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Welcome to  Congregation Beth Shalom!  It is our sincere hope everyone can find ways to be involved in our warm and welcoming Jewish community.  Look at our calendar, explore our Shabbat, holiday, cultural, and educational programs, and choose the activities that will be the best for you and your family.  We are a diverse community and take great pride in being The Center for Jewish Life in Greater Modesto and Stanislaus County.  We have programs for seniors, families, young children, adult education, youth activities, conversion classes, and concerts. Whether you're secular, part of an interfaith family, more traditional in your practice, or whatever your Jewish identity, we welcome you to experience our congregation.  We are here year-round with meaningful opportunities for Jewish growth and celebration.

 L'Shalom,
Rabbi Shalom Bochner, the Board of Directors and Staff of Congregation Beth Shalom
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Important COVID-19 Update from the Board of Directors
Effective 01/02/2022

 In Judaism, there is nothing more sacred than saving a life by protecting one's health and the health of others. 

 In the light of the surge in hospitalizations and deaths caused by COVID-19 and its many variants including the new Omicron variant and the impending flu season, the Board of Directors at its December 28, 2021, meeting made the following decision: 
                                                                                 
                                                                                   All Congregation Beth Shalom activities and gatherings, including Shabbat Services,
                                                                                   shall be held remotely via Zoom and Facebook only with no In-Person CBS activities,
                                                                                   for the month of January 2022.
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The Board of Directors makes this change from in-person to online events only, in an abundance of caution to protect the health and life of our most vulnerable members and participants including children, the elderly, and those with health conditions. The Board of Directors hopes to resume In-Person activities and services in February 2022 or as soon as prudently possible, thereafter.

​During the month of January 2022, the Board of Directors strongly encourages all members to get fully vaccinated against COVID, including booster shots, if you are eligible. The CDC data has proved that these vaccines are safe for all persons age 5 years and older. While the COVID vaccine will not prevent one from contracting COVID, the CDC data has proved that the vaccines largely prevent against hospitalization and death from COVID and its variants. However, all members are advised to consult their primary care physician before taking any immunizations, therapeutics, or medications. 
                                                                       
                                                                               When Congregation Beth Shalom resumes In-Person activities, gatherings and services,

                                                                               All members who desire to participate In-Person will be required to (1) provide proof of
                                                                               updated vaccinations including boosters; (2) wear a mask, and; (3) maintain social distancing.  

For members, unable to prove current vaccinations, Congregation Beth Shalom will continue to provide live-streaming remote options for all classes, meetings, and services. 
 
The Board of Directors will continue to seek prudent medical advice from our physician members, the Stanislaus County Public Health Department, the State of California, and the CDC when the Board of Directors reviews our COVID policies at its monthly meetings.

May we soon see a decrease in the threat that this pandemic and its variants represents and may we all do our part in preventing its spread. As we are physically distancing in this challenging time, we know that our spiritual connections are more important than ever. We look forward to connecting and seeing you soon, online in the next month, and hopefully in-person in the very near future as well!

Congregation Beth Shalom Board of Directors, December 28, 2021


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What's Happening this Week at CBS
​click here for upcoming events

UPDATED January 26,  2022
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If you are a guest (non-member), please contact our office to get the Zoom password for our Services and classes:
phone 209-571-6060 or email cbsmodesto@sbcglobal.net

Tuesday Talmud Teaching 
Tuesday - JANUARY 25, 6: 00 p.m.
Live streamed on Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8426523610

Torah Study with Rabbi Shalom
Wednesday - JANUARY 26, 12:00 p.m.
(co-sponsored by Chadeish Yameinu in Santa Cruz)
Live streamed on Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8426523610

Haftarah (Prophets) Study
Thursday - JANUARY 27, 12:00 p.m.
Live streamed on Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8426523610

Shabbat Songs and Candle-lighting
Friday - JANUARY 28,  4:55 p.m. 
 live streamed on Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/cbsmodesto

Shabbat Services
Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv
Friday - JANUARY 28,  7:00 p.m. 
Live streamed on Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8426523610
Featuring: "On This Date in Jewish History"
Drash:  The Three Sacred Paths of Rabbinical Judaism

Torah Study and Discussion 
Parshat Mishpathim (Civil Judgments)
Saturday- JANUARY 29 , 9:15 a.m.
Live streamed on Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8426523610

Shabbat Services
Saturday - JANUARY 29, 10:00 a.m. 
Live streamed on Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8426523610

Adult Hebrew Class 
Sunday, JANUARY 30, 10:00 a.m.
Live streamed on Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8426523610
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Teen & Adult Torah Trope Class 
Sunday, JANUARY 30, 11:00 a.m.
Live streamed on Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8426523610

YOGA with MIRIAM  
Monday - JANUARY 31,  4:00 p.m. 
Live streamed on Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8426523610
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​Announcements 

Please make a special effort
to ensure a Minyan for Mourner's Kaddish
by attending at least the last 10 minutes
of Friday night and Saturday morning Services.

When we resume in-person activities,
vaccinations and boosters will be required.
Visit: MyTurn.ca.gov to book an appointment

Free covid rapid tests can be ordered and sent  to your home.
Go to: https://www.covidtests.gov
or go to: https://special.usps.com/testkits
We encourage everyone to do so,
and also have and wear a high-quality N-95 or KN-95 face covering.

Office Hours
Monday - Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 1: 00 p.m.
Appointments are strongly encouraged

​To pay for Special Events or to make a Donation please contact our Main Office 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 209.571.6060 or mail a check to
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Congregation Beth Shalom
P.O. Box 85
​Modesto, CA  95353
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or click below to
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