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 We’ve just entered the Hebrew month of Elul. This entire month is a reminder that the approaching Days of Awe should be ones that we prepare ourselves to enter in advance. Walking into services on Rosh Hashanah without doing the work needed beforehand is like trying to bake a honey cake without pre-heating the oven. Let’s not let that happen.
One perfect opportunity to prepare comes with the observance of “Selichot”, a traditional evening of study, song, meditation and prayer on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. We will gather Saturday night, August 31st, at 8:00 pm. Rabbi Stone will begin the evening with a High Holy Day preparation class, engaging all levels of Jewish knowledge. Following the learning session will be a service of song and meditation led by myself and my good friend Yochanan Sebastian Winston. Yochanan is a master flutist and woodwind player who weaves Jewish folk song, klezmer, and original composition into his improvisational playing. His music and his “neshama” will elevate our souls to a higher level of introspection and contrition that will literally turn our hearts to the Holy Days and our Torah covers to the pure white of the season.
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CBB - Did you know... |
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The ReformJudaism.org website is chock full of neat information on Jewish Holidays, life cycles and daily life. Most recently out staff stumbled upon a comprehensive glossary of Jewish terms ranging from the ritualistic to the everyday. Check out this fun resource Here.
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In Our Lives |
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Mazel Tov:
To Susan Epstein, who was selected as a finalist for the Cox 2013 Environmental Hero award for her leadership role as a Goleta School Board Member on environmental initiatives such as the elimination of pesticides in all ten district schools, transitioning school meals from processed food to locally-sourced fresh produce and advocacy for fiscally-responsible renewable energy.
You can vote for her online Here.
Should she win, Cox will contribute funds to the School Gardens Program at SBCC.
We Mourn:
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of Ruelene Hochman, mother of Stephen, Karen and Neil, Daniel and Mandy, grandmother of Heather, Sean and Caress, great-grandmother of Sean Lucian. Ruelene was a founding family member of CBB and has been a long time CBB Board member.
Funeral services will take place at Congregation B’nai B’rith on Thursday, August 15th at 12:00 p.m. Interment to immediately follow at Santa Barbara Cemetery.
Shiva services will take place Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. at Ruelene’s home, located at 2428 Anacapa Street, 93105.
Letters of condolence may be sent to:
Daniel and Mandy Hochman
3053 Samarkand Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Ha’Makom yenahem etkhem betokh she’ar avelei Tziyon v’Yerushalayim.
May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
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High Holy Days at CBB
Check out a complete listing of our High Holy Day Programs
Register for one of our High Holy Day Childcare & Religious School Programs
Add your loved one’s names to our Book of Remembrance
Community Yom Kippur Break-Fast
Saturday, September 14
Approx 7:15 p.m.
You are warmly invited to CBB's Community Break-Fast. Long-time members Barbara & David Mizes welcome you into their home. Bring your friends and family. Call us at 805-964-7869 or RSVP to Elizabeth.
Tequila G'dolah TRIBE Break Fast
Saturday, September 14
7:30 p.m.
Join fellow 20 and 30 somethings for a festive break fast. Visit our Facebook page to sign up and receive up to date information Here.
HAVURAH NIGHT in our CBB Sukkah!
Thursday, September 19th
5:30 p.m.
If you would like to reserve a table for your havurah’s potluck dinner, please contact our Havurah Coordinators Ina Ettenberg or Elaine Rudin.
The Sukkah Hop
Saturday, September 21st
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hopping From Sukkah to Sukkah of fellow CBB members. Enjoy delicious and dainty delectables
while schmoozing in the Sukkah. Kids will enjoy cool and creative Sukkah-Themed crafts. Click Here to Register.
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From the Office |
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CBB Staff updates:
Marina Manheimer Schuller, who has been a valued member of our team for the past year as our first Development Manager, will be leaving us this coming Wednesday.
Last week we said thank you and goodbye to Samantha Silverman, who had been our Communications Coordinator and provided support for the BHY office. Please join us in wishing all of the best to both Marina and Samantha in their future endeavors.
We welcome Michelle J. Wong to our team as Receptionist & Communications Assistant. Michelle is originally from Costa Rica, and he is a photojournalist and international correspondent who has travelled and published around the world.
Todah rabah to Burt Chortkoff & Barbara Mizes for delivering welcome bags to our new members.
Sisterhood Book Sale:
Save your books for donation to our book sale during the Hanukkah Boutique on November 17.
Sisterhood Cook Books Available Now:
The High Holy Days are almost here. Do these words conjure up memories for you? Of the aromas of your bubbe's kitchen? Your mother's? Your own? Sisterhood has just the cook book that will help you to recreate some of the wonderful traditional foods that may take you back in time. It is the masterful collection of recipes by CBB's Sisterhood titled L'Dor L'Dor, from generation to generation. Contact Marti Schwartz to purchase one, 805-967-3271.
Our High Holy Day guide has been sent out to members and is now available online.
Sukkot Lulavim and Etrogim: With the holidays so early this year, we are now taking prepaid orders.
This year’s prices are:
$34.20 for the regular set
$38.20 for the prime set
$42.20 for the deluxe set
Please email Audrey@cbbsb.org to place your order by August 28th.
Looking to do a simple, yet very meaningful mitzvah? Bring a friend to Friday night services through our Shabbat Driver Program. CBB volunteers provide a ride to a local Senior member who would not otherwise be able to participate. Please contact our new Shabbat Driver Coordinator, Marcy Oswald for more information: myemaler@gmail.com or (805) 969-6455.
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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
YAD (Young Adult) Havdalah Hike
Saturday, Aug. 17, 6:00-9:00 pm, Inspiration Point
Be sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp, water and dress accordingly. Meet at the Bronfman Family JCC by 5:30 pm to carpool, or meet at Mission Canyon Trailhead. Inspiration Point is a moderate 4 mile hike. Havdalah ceremony and schmooze at the summit. Ages 20s and 30s.
For more information click Here.
THE KNITZVAH PROJECT: Calling all knitters and crafters! Please help us welcome Jewish babies into our community by donating special hand-made items! Shalom Baby Baskets are delivered throughout the year and include local resources, books, gifts, and toys to help welcome babies and their families into the Santa Barbara Jewish community family! Any little bit you can give will go a long way in giving these welcome baskets a warm, personal touch. You’ll be doing a knitting-mitzvah! Please deliver items to the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara: 524 Chapala Street. For more information please contact Chantel Braley.
Share the Pride in Your Jewish Community,
Sponsor a State Street Flag!
125 Jewish Federation Flags will fly on State St., Aug. 30-Sept. 6!
Sponsor one or more flags at a one-time cost of $80 per flag, in
honor or in memory of a loved one, or for a special occasion. They make great (and unique) gifts! Call 957-1115 or sponsor online here.
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.
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The CBB Bulletin Board |
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Please email Bulletin Board submissions 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 on our website. Click Here for more information and to view past ads.
Room for Rent Wanted:
My name is Steff, I'm a 24 year-old female. I will be working at Hillel at UCSB and SBCC and I am looking to live with young professionals or grad students in the downtown area. Please contact me at 267-934-1430.
Room for Rent Wanted:
A new SB Hillel employee is moving to town and is looking for a place to live. She would prefer a female roommate. If you have any leads, please e-mail her Here.
House for Rent Wanted:
Robert Greene has recently been employed by a computer company in Goleta, CA. He needs to relocate from Tucson by the end of August. He is willing to commute up to 20 minutes. He is looking for a two bedroom home with a fenced yard that allows pets. Around $1,200 a month + utilities. Please contact his wife Edith Greene at 520-797-5637.
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Community Announcements |
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Alliance for Living and Dying Well’s Third Fall Film Series
September 20 and 27, and October 4
1:30 p.m. and 7:00 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.
19th Maccabiah Games in Israel took place this summer. Two of our congregants, Hannah Koper and Laura Wyatt, participated in the games. Click here to see recaps of the games, and footage of the moving closing ceremonies. |
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The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus
Screening and special Q & A with Director Steven Pressman
Thursday, August 22
5:30 p.m. reception followed by 6:30 p.m. screening
at the Bacara Resort & Spa
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.
Learn More about this event. RSVP Here.
Free Admission, popcorn, softdrinks and a no-host bar. Special 20% off coupon for dinner at one of the Bacara Restaurants. Free Valet Parking.
This event is generously sponsored by
The Bacara Resort & Spa
Annual Jewish Community Picnic
At Tucker’s Grove
Sunday, August 25th
11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
$10 for Adults. $5 for children 6-12. Free for children 5 and younger.
Plenty of food, games, a bouncy house and fun for the whole family! RSVP to Sissy Taran: 969-2761 or Email her Here
Skofield Park Family Campout
Sleep under the stars with
CBB friends and family
Overnight
Sunday, September 1
Through Breakfast
Monday, September 2
Register Here
Sole 2 Soul Walk 222 Miles
in Marian and Rabbi Cohen's Shoes
Marian and Rabbi Steve Cohen
have set out on a 222 mile hike on
the John Muir Trail.
Every step they take will help us raise funds for the Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) Fund, supported by a community-wide collaboration.
Learn More about the Sole 2 Soul Fundraiser.
Donate Here.
Summer Services Are In
Abrahams Outdoor Chapel
For Just 3 More Weeks
Come join us for Sangria and Snacks
5:30 p.m.
Shabbat Evening Service
6:00 p.m.
Parents, bring your children.
Complementary childcare is available in BHY!
Please RSVP for childcare Here.
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This Week at Congregation B'nai
B'rith |
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To get more information on any of the events or minyanim listed, please click on the name or visit www.cbbsb.org
Monday, August 12
6:00 p.m. Israeli Dancing back at CBB
Click Here for an online schedule for Israeli Dancing
Tonight’s dancing is HERE at CBB.
Tuesday, August 13
12:00 p.m. Lunch & Learn
At Sylvia Glass' home, 862 La Milpita. Please contact Sylvia with any questions at (805) 687-5654.
7:00 p.m. Studio Toby
Calling all crafters! Meet other creatives in a warm and friendly environment – and make some progress on your current projects. Newcomers are welcome! Questions? Contact Jana Brody at (805) 968-8281, or click here.
Wednesday, August 14
Misty Mountain Minyan will resume September 4.
Friday, August 16
Summer Services in Abrahams Outdoor Chapel
5:30 p.m. Pre-Neg Sangria and Snacks
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service
Saturday, August 17
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service- Max Raphael Bar Mitzvah
Monday, August 19
The Cottage Hospital Minyan is on hiatus the month of August. It will resume September 9th.
6:00-8:30 p.m. Israeli Dancing at CBB
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Looking Ahead |
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Look for more info about
these events as the dates get closer:
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus
Screening and special Q & A with Director Steven Pressman
Thursday, August 22
5:30 p.m. reception followed by 6:30 p.m. screening
The Bacara Resort & Spa
See details at the top of this page.
Annual Jewish Community Picnic in Tucker’s Grove
Sunday, August 25th
11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
See details at the top of this page.
Selichot (High Holy Day preparation):
An evening of learning and prayer with the Clergy
Saturday, August 31
8:00 p.m.
Service of song, prayer and meditation with the Rabbi, Cantor Childs and klezmer musician Yochanan Sebastian Winston.
Skofield Park Family Campout
Sleep under the stars with CBB friends and family
Overnight
Sunday, September 1
Through Breakfast
Monday, September 2
Click Here to register.
HAVURAH NIGHT in our CBB Sukkah!
Thursday, September 19th
5:30 p.m.
If you would like to reserve a table for your havurah’s potluck dinner, please contact our Havurah Coordinators Ina Ettenberg or Elaine Rudin.
Jewish Book Club
Sunday, September 22
9:30 a.m. Nosh
10:00 a.m.
Discussion with UCLA Professor Charles Lynn Batten
This Month's Book:
Mysteries of Pittsburg
by Michael Chabon
The Althea Stroum and Pat Glazer Memorial
CBB Family Camp
October 25, 26, and 27
Brandeis-Bardin in Thousand Oaks
Click Here for more information.
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