About CBI
Congregation Brothers of Israel, located in Long Branch, NJ, is a warm and welcoming community dedicated to building a vibrant, engaging community where members feel truly connected and valued. Our synagogue is more than a place of worship; it’s a welcoming family that fosters a deep sense of belonging and support. We offer diverse programming, including Torah study, podcasts, Friday Night dinners, in-person and virtual events, galas, pro-Israel initiatives that reflect our commitment to meaningful Jewish life, and more.
Through social gatherings, educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and spiritual events, we provide members with opportunities to grow and connect on a personal level.
Whether you’re joining us in the sanctuary, attending a virtual class, or participating in community-wide activities, there’s a place for you in our family at Congregation Brothers of Israel.
For more information on how to become a member at CBI please email us at: Office@brothersisrael.org
History Of CBI
Congregation Brothers of Israel was founded in 1898, and was the only Orthodox temple in Long Branch. The Shul began in the home of Benjamin Feinberg, but quickly outgrew those tight quarters. After bouncing around for about 20 years from location to location in the downtown Long Branch area, the congregation eventually, on Aug. 4, 1918, laid the cornerstone of what would become the Second Avenue sanctuary, a space it occupied until 1977.
The architecture of the synagogue is significant as a vernacular/eclectic interpretation of the Romanesque Revival style. The synagogue was significant in the religious development of Long Branch.
Brothers of Israel then moved to a new site, 250 Park Ave in Elberon, which has been its home for the past 48 years. We still host daily prayer & Yom Tov services and events.
In 2002 the congregation grew larger in the West End section of Long Branch, hence we felt the need to open our satellite location in a small apartment, eventually grew larger into two apartments, then three. It was then we knew we needed a permanent structure to be built. 38 Sternberger Ave opened in 2022. It is a modern building which seats over 250 congregants, mostly in the summer months.
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