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We are together today to celebrate both Yom Kippur and Shabbat …a double mitzvah. It is a pleasure to see so many faces, old and new, all joined in celebration, and to know that we are providing livestream access for those unable to come to our sacred home.
Read MoreI am thrilled to return home to Connecticut and become the rabbi at Mishkan Israel this summer. Over the last few months, I’ve been spending more time in Greater New Haven, searching for a house and preparing for the move. With each visit, different memories return - of meals enjoyed with friends, basketball games played, and trips into nature.
Read MoreWe are delighted and excited to welcome Rabbi Daniel Schaefer to CMI. Throughout the summer and into the fall, there will be many opportunities for each and every one of you to get to know Rabbi Schaefer and to welcome him into our congregational family.
Read MoreThis past Sunday, March 3, over 100 congregants welcomed Rabbi Daniel Schaefer home to CMI! Rabbi Schaefer addressed the Special Congregational Meeting before they voted to affirm the Board's decision to hire him - and the vote was unanimous!
Read MoreOn behalf of the Board of Trustees of Congregation Mishkan IsraeI, I am delighted to share with you that Rabbi Daniel Schaefer has accepted our offer to be the next spiritual leader of CMI starting July 1.
Read MoreThe CMI Chesed Team is a group of congregants working with Rabbi Ross to help individuals and families in our congregation.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that CMI has hired a wonderful new director for the Mishkan Israel Nursery School and Daycare. Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Verrier to lead the MINS team
Read MorePaul Bass of the New Haven Independent spoke with Rabbi Immerman about the events in Colleyville, Tex. and what synagogues need to be thinking about in today’s climate.
Read MoreWith over 15 years of experience as an effective leader, mentor and partner to the board, clergy, staff, and congregation, Steve will be an outstanding addition to our CMI professional team.
We are grateful that yesterday's horrific incident at Congregation Beth Israel concluded with no physical harm to those involved and we continue to pray for r'fuah shleima, complete healing of mind, body and spirit, for everyone affected. Please know that Rabbi Immerman is always available for pastoral counseling.
These situations invite us to reflect on our own safety and security. At CMI, we are fortunate to have established strong working relationships with our local and national law enforcement leaders. The security of our synagogue building is a priority and both the Hamden Police and FBI regularly evaluate our procedures and building. In December, CMI was the first local Jewish congregation to invite the new Secure Community Network’s regional security advisor to the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Michael Shanbrom, to visit our facilities.
