Raise the Roof campaign
The Board of Trustees of Congregation Mishkan Israel is thrilled to share some exciting news about our Raise the Roof campaign. As many of you are aware, the time has come to replace the roof of our extraordinary mid-century model jewelbox of a building, and we are embarking on a campaign to raise funds to restore it to its former glory. To this end, we are thrilled to announce that we have received a $200K preservation grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places toward the restoration of the roof of our beautiful building.
Read More
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: 5785
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: 5785
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 More
A Message From Rabbi Daniel Schaefer
I 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 More
Welcoming Rabbi Daniel Schaefer
We 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 More
Update From the CMI Rabbinic Search Committee Co-Chairs
This 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 More
Welcome, Rabbi Daniel Schaefer
On 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 More
Chesed Team Is Here to Help
The CMI Chesed Team is a group of congregants working with Rabbi Ross to help individuals and families in our congregation.
Read More
CMI Welcomes New MINS Director
We 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 More
After Colleyville: Rabbi Immerman talks with Paul Bass
Paul 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 More
CMI Welcomes Steven Jacober as our new Executive Director
With 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.
Read More
