Where Arts, Culture, and Community Meet
Celebrate Together All Year Long
From film screenings to lecture series, our cultural gatherings bring the entire community together. Engage with Jewish arts, history, and modern perspectives, fostering dialogue and friendship at CBSRZ.
Engaging with the Author and Their Work
Enjoy stimulating book discussions paired with fresh bagels and great company. Books & Bagels gatherings spotlight a range of Jewish-themed titles, Jewish authors, or local authors and foster lively, warm conversations.
Books & Bagels
Looking for a relaxed, welcoming environment to discuss Jewish literature or works by Jewish authors? Books & Bagels offers exactly that: casual Sunday morning gatherings where participants enjoy bagels, coffee, and spirited conversation about a selected book. Often featuring contemporary novels, memoirs, or historical studies, each session invites thoughtful discussion on themes like identity, morality, and community. While the topics can be substantial, the atmosphere remains friendly and low-key. Readers of all backgrounds and perspectives are welcome, ensuring that every conversation offers fresh viewpoints.
Whether you’re eager to share an opinion or simply listen, Books & Bagels provides a comfortable space to broaden your literary horizons while connecting with fellow book enthusiasts.
Inspiring Exhibits for All to Enjoy
Explore rotating exhibits featuring local and global Jewish artists. Our gallery showcases diverse mediums and perspectives, inviting reflection, conversation, and a deeper appreciation of visual storytelling.
Art Gallery
Step into our CBSRZ Art Gallery and discover how creativity and faith intersect. This dedicated space hosts rotating exhibits that celebrate Jewish heritage, cultural diversity, and artistic exploration. From painting and sculpture to photography and mixed media, each exhibit offers a unique lens on Jewish identity, social issues, or personal expression.
Artists may hail from our own community or from across the globe, reflecting a wide range of styles and influences. Public receptions often include the chance to meet the artists, fostering conversation and deeper understanding of their work. The Art Gallery embodies our belief that art can expand perspectives, build bridges, and illuminate shared values in visually compelling ways.
Where Creativity and Community Meet
The Arts Cafe at CBSRZ is a coffeehouse-style series featuring poetry readings and other literary and musical performances to entertain and engage, showcasing regional talent, and fostering community and dialogue on the pressing issues of our time through the unique power of the arts.
Arts Café
The Arts Cafe at CBSRZ brings together poets, writers, and playwrights, as well as live musical performances. By drawing on the diverse talents within our own congregation and the broader literary and artistic community, the series creates a welcoming platform for the unique ways the arts can not only entertain but also promote new perspectives on pressing issues of our time.
Set in the inviting atmosphere of our Main Street art gallery, each event offers a relaxed, coffeehouse-style experience. The atmosphere encourages personal connection, inviting attendees to engage with the work and with one another, and enriches our communal life through the transformative power of the arts.
