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Last week Cantor Childs wrote about the month of Elul being a time to prepare for the coming Days of Awe. It is great timing for me personally to be preparing, as I’m one month away from the arrival of my baby boy! Though it is commonly called “nesting” when referring to getting ready for a baby, it is great timing for me to reflect on the coming year ahead and what that means for me personally and as President of CBB. I always look forward to this time of year in the Jewish calendar because it means reconnecting with friends and family I haven’t seen in some time. I look forward to eating the traditional foods that my family has eaten since I can remember (especially my mom’s Apple Noodle Kugel for Rosh Hashana and her Pecan Kugal for Break-the-Fast!). I look forward to my renewed energy, spirituality and reflections on the year ahead when attending services for the High Holy Days and throwing our “sins” into the ocean during Tashlich.
The Board also has a lot to prepare for in the coming months. There are so many interesting and diverse programs taking place at CBB this year. I am particularly looking forward to some special guest speakers in November (Dr. Ron Wolfson) and December (Rabbi Sam Joseph) and seeing how the Board progresses in working toward our goals in the areas of Membership, Youth Engagement, Social Action and Caring Community. The Board continues to discuss ways to make our community even stronger than it already is and I look forward to these invigorating discussions at our upcoming meetings. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy new year, and I look forward to seeing you and hearing of your New Year preparations and/or reflections.
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CBB - Did you know... |
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On Wednesday Rabbi & Marian Cohen should be completing their 222 mile adventure. Rabbi will be back mid-next week and we are sure he will have wonderful stories to share. Thank you to the 165 donors who have contributed to our Emergency Medical Relief Fund so far.
We have raised over $19,000! Please consider a contribution today and move that amount to more than $20,000.
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In Our Lives |
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Todah Rabah:
To the following families for hosting the Israeli teens from the Leo Baeck Education Center in their homes this summer: Levinson, Hunter, Brier/Feldman, Ross, Storr, Goldberg, Rabinowitz, Pieramici, Cohen/Karin and Pomerantz. If you are interested in hosting teens next summer, please contact Ellen Raede.
To Ellen Chase and Elaine Rudin for delivering welcome bags to our new members! |
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High Holy Days at CBB
We are looking for High Holy Day Ushers!
This is a great way to meet new people and be of service. If you would like to volunteer to be a High Holy Day usher, please Click Here.
For additional information please email Elizabeth.
Check out a complete listing of our High Holy Day Programs
Register for one of our High Holy Day Childcare & Religious School Programs
Not a member of CBB and interested in attending High Holy Day services as a guest?
Call 805-964-7869 for infomation.
Add your loved one’s names to our Book of Remembrance.
Send in forms by August 23
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 Rabbis, Cantor Childs and klezmer musician Yochanan Sebastian Winston.
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 to RSVP or email 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.
Havdalah at the Beach
Saturday, September 21st
7:30 p.m.
End the evening in the Rakov/Semonson Sukkah on Hendry's Beach with S'mores, music and more. RSVP for both events online or email Jana Brody
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From the Office |
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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 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 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
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 No-host Happy Hour on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 5-6:30 pm, at Casa Blanca Restaurant, 330 State St. We'll toast to our Jewish Community with an ideal view of the flags! For more information Click 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.
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.
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
October 10
10:00 a.m.
Rabbi Suzy Stone will be leading at an interfaith discussion group on the role of compassion in the Jewish tradition at the First Presbyterian Church. She is one clergy among many in town who are participating in lecture series based on a book by Karen Armstrong, entitled Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. If you would like to attend the lecture on October 10th or sign up for the entire series, please RSVP by contacting the Word and Life coordinator Bob Doering at 805-450-3424 or by email. For more information Click Here. |
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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
will finish their 222 mile hike on
the John Muir Trail this week.
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 2 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 19
6:00 p.m. Israeli Dancing back at CBB
Click Here for an online schedule for Israeli Dancing
Tuesday, August 20
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 Email.
Wednesday, August 21
Misty Mountain Minyan will resume September 4.
Thursday, August 22
5:30 p.m. reception followed by 6:30 p.m. screening
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus
Screening and special Q & A with Director Steven Pressman
The Bacara Resort & Spa
See details at the top of this page.
Thursday, August 22nd
6:30 p.m.
New Member Event: Jewish Music of CBB with Cantor Mark Childs
RSVP to Elizabeth
Friday, August 23
Summer Services in Abrahams Outdoor Chapel
5:30 p.m. Pre-Neg Sangria and Snacks
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service
Services will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat performance of Kalinka, "a foot stomping mix of Klezmer, Gypsy, Russian, and French Cafe" music.
Saturday, August 24
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Kyla Murphy Bat Mitzvah
Sunday, August 25th
11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Annual Jewish Community Picnic in Tucker’s Grove
See details at the top of this page.
Monday, August 26
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:
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 Rabbis, 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.
Jewish Book Club
Sunday, September 22
9:30 a.m. Nosh
10:00 a.m. Discussion
Facilated by 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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