The sun is shining bright in Santa Barbara as we are all enjoying a beautiful summer!  Whether you and your family are traveling on vacation or just taking in all that Santa Barbara has to offer, these long nights go by quickly and before you know it, the High Holy Days will be upon us.  What a great close to summer to enjoy time with your CBB friends and look forward to all this New Year has to offer. 

As you think about the New Year approaching, consider what being a member of Congregation B’nai B’rith means to you.  Do you dream of making new connections?  Do you aspire to attend more stimulating programs or classes?  Perhaps you want to give of your time and volunteer with one of the many wonderful projects that go on everyday at our temple. 

Soon you will be receiving your Membership Renewal information at home.  Please consider what your membership at CBB means to you and if you can give more or do more in this coming year.  I wish everyone a wonderful rest of summer and look forward to seeing you soon!

Thanks to the 70 plus families who have donated to the Sole 2 Soul Fundraiser so far, we have raised nearly $10,000.00 for community members in need of emergency medical relief (see info in yellow box). If you have yet to donate, click here to contribute to this important cause.  

Todah Rabah:
Thank you to Sofia Pasternack, Richard Silver, Ellen Hunter, Lynne Glasman, Diane Phillips, Mimi Dent, Dan Rothschild and Amy Locke for delivering New Member Welcome Bags.

Mazel Tov:
To Fred Nadis for the release of his book Man from Mars: Ray Palmer's Amazing Pulp Journey, published last month by Tarcher/Penguin. Please consider posting a review on Amazon.com, "liking" the positive reviews already there, asking your library to buy a copy, or recommending it to friends.

The Jewish Community Center offers a wide variety of activities. Some are listed below. Please contact the JCC at (805)957-1115 or info@sbjf.org, or view the JCC website for more information

Young Adults (YAD) Community Coffee Talk
Sunday, July 28
1:00-3:00 p.m.
At the BFJCC.
YAD extends an invitation to the young adult community to have coffee, light appetizers, a discussion and fun prize drawing! Click Here for more information.

New class! Just 4 Fun Fitness

With BHY Teacher, Justin Iroff
Get your little ones running, jumping, throwing, tumbling and having fun!
Mondays, 10:00-11:00 am
Cost varies, check the webpage.

Shalom Baby Baskets 
Expecting a baby or know someone who is? Contact Barbara Kuhn at BKuhn@sbjf.org, or sign up here.

Please email Bulletin Board submissions to Samantha Silverman at samantha@cbbsb.org by Wednesday for inclusion in the following Monday email. Ads will run for three weeks, at which point they must be re-submitted for continued inclusion. Click Here for more information.

Help Wanted:
As Nina Gelman-Gans continues to recover from her recent horseback riding accident, she is in particular need of assistance with grocery shopping and meal preparation. The Gelman-Gans have set up a website allowing us to offer help, which requires a simple two-step process. Step one: register as a community member -- you will then receive a confirmation email allowing you to proceed to -- Step two: sign up to help. To view the website to assist click here. The Gelman-Gans are in the San Roque (upper State st.) area.

Live In Caregiver Wanted:
We are looking for a caregiver to live with our son Adam in mid August. He had a stroke in January and continues to recover, but we need someone to live with him in his 2 bdrm duplex near La Cumbre. This can be rent free plus compensation, depending on availability. The person needs to be able to cook and speak English well to help with speech therapy. Please contact Karen at (805) 689-2717 or karenspechler@gmail.com.

A temple member, single woman, is looking for a room to rent for her and her dog. Will help with cooking and cleaning. Please contact (805) 866-0375 or KarenHP@cox.net.

Room For Services Wanted:
Long time local, responsible middle aged woman seeking housing in exchange for services by August 1.  Experienced in elder care, companionship, personal assisting and administration and property management.  Resume available on request, happy to provide references from CBB members and others.  Please contact Deb at (805) 966-3615 or dubness@cox.net. 

Instruction wanted:
Seeking assistance with learning Excel. Flexible Hours. $9 per hour. Near La Cumbre Shopping Center. Call Leonard Kirtman at
(805) 569-5402.

Camp Haverim is back for its 9th season!
Once again, Camp Haverim will meet at the spectacular scenic Cate School for a vibrant summer of camp activities infused with Jewish culture and celebration!
July 29 - August 9.
For more information, contact Itzik Ben-Sasson or click here.

50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus
An HBO Documentary Film
Wednesday, July 24 from 7-9 p.m. in Lompoc and
Thursday, August 22 at the Bacara - 5:30 p.m. reception followed by 6:30 p.m. screening
This documentary features childhood footage of our CBB member, Edie Ostern, from her early years in Vienna. It is a unique story of an American couple who, in 1939, traveled into the heart of the Nazi empire to rescue fifty children from Nazi-controlled Vienna. Watch the film. Meet Steven Pressman, the producer, writer and director. Click Here to learn more about the film. Admission is free.
Allan Hancock College, Lompoc Valley Center, Room 3114
Please RSVP for the Lompoc showing to 805-717-3085 or Click Here.
More info on the Bacara screening to follow.

Alliance for Living and Dying Well’s Third Fall Film Series
September 20 and 27, and October 4
1:30 p.m.
The Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara Street
End-of-life as a time of personal growth for everyone involved is the theme of the Alliance for Living and Dying Well’s fall film series. Three entertaining and absorbing films will be shown, small group discussions to follow. Free admission. For information call 845-5314.