Welcome to
Congregation B’nai Israel
A warm, inclusive community celebrating joyful, meaningful Jewish life together.
Where all aspects of Jewish life come together
Congregation B’nai Israel is a vibrant and welcoming Reform Jewish community in the South Side of Atlanta, serving Fayette County and nine surrounding counties. It’s a warm, inclusive space where religion, tradition, and Jewish identity are deeply connected.
We believe that meaningful worship, lifelong learning, and engaging community programs are essential to building a strong, active, and inclusive Jewish community.
CBI offers religious school and B’nai Mitzvah tutoring for children and adults, weekly Shabbat services, and special services for Jewish holidays and festivals. We celebrate weddings, baby namings, and support every step of the Jewish life cycle.
Simply put, B’nai Israel is where your friends are, and we welcome you to join us.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, November 7, 2025
- Shabbat, Please CLICK HERE to RSVP for the Pre-Neg
- 6:30pm – Pre-Neg, sponsored by the Chernak, Nemhauser, and Burden families
- 7:30pm – First Friday Veterans Shabbat service, led by Rabbi Nemhauser
Sunday, November 9, 2025 – Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival – CBI FAMILY MEET UP ACTIVITY IN DUNWOODY. (for additional info more info please e-mail hbrown@bnai-israel.net)
Saturday, November 15, 2025 – CBI Anniversary Shabbat at 10am, led by Susan Burden
Sunday, November 16, 2025
- ADULT ACTIVITY – HAVDALAH AND SOCIAL AT THE BUS BARN. 5-7pm
- A Sunday Havdalah? It is totally possible — and we are doing it! Please check out this wonderful opportunity to gather at the Bus Barn in Fayetteville. We will be singing and socializing together.
- RSVP to hbrown@bnai-israel.net
Friday, November 21, 2025
- Friday Night Shabbat
- 6:30pm – Pre-Neg, sponsored by the Feinstein and the Hudgins families
- 7:30pm – Shabbat service, led by Rabbi Nemhauser
Friday, November 28, 2025 – CBI is DARK for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your family and be thankful every day!
For more info on Shalom Sprouts, Torah Tots, or any of our religious school programs, please contact Mindi Butler rsdirector@bnai-israel.net, Thank you!
