History
History
Temple Beth Israel, built in 1895 by German-Jewish immigrants in downtown Boise, merged with Ahavath Israel in 1986 to form Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel. It is the oldest continuously used synagogue west of the Mississippi River and is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.
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History
Temple Beth Israel, built in 1895 by German-Jewish immigrants in downtown Boise, merged with Ahavath Israel in 1986 to form Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel. It is the oldest continuously used synagogue west of the Mississippi River and is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.
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Mission, Vision, Values & Policies
Mission, Vision, Values & Policies
Empowering people to lead meaningful Jewish Lives.
With roots in tradition and passion for innovation, Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel aspires to be an inclusive Jewish community, boldly advancing learning, spiritual growth, Jewish practices, kindness, and social justice.
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Mission, Vision, Values & Policies
Empowering people to lead meaningful Jewish Lives.
With roots in tradition and passion for innovation, Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel aspires to be an inclusive Jewish community, boldly advancing learning, spiritual growth, Jewish practices, kindness, and social justice.
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New To CABI
New To CABI
Welcome to CABI! We are excited to get to know you. Please let us know how best to engage with you and what you're looking for in our community.
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New To CABI
Welcome to CABI! We are excited to get to know you. Please let us know how best to engage with you and what you're looking for in our community.
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Shabbat Service Schedule
Shabbat Service Schedule
Fridays 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.
In-person (mask only area available) or Livestream available below.
For services times and schedule please contact our Security Manager at execdirector@cabi-boise.org.
LIVE STREAM
Shabbat Service Schedule
Fridays 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.
In-person (mask only area available) or Livestream available below.
For services times and schedule please contact our Security Manager at execdirector@cabi-boise.org.
LIVE STREAM
Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Phone:
208-343-6601
General E-mail:
Contact Kali at kali@cabi-boise.org
Address:
Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel
11 North Latah Street
Boise, Idaho 83706
Our CABI campus is ADA accessible. To use the elevator to access the sanctuary for services, please either call ahead (before 12:00 p.m. on Friday) or ask the greeter at the door.

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Interim Executive Director
Mark Travis
Communications Director
& Financials
Kali Cusimano
Director of Youth Education
Marci Pick
Assistant Director of Youth Education & PJ Library Program Manager
Lena August
Board President
Betsy Russell
Mon, December 1 2025 11 Kislev 5786