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From the Rabbi |
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 How can I describe the magic that happens at Family Camp? We are actually only away for a day and a half, but that short weekend becomes an “island in time” during which marvelous transformations occur. Strangers become friends. Away from the pressures and worries of everyday life, we learn again how to relax, together with other members of our community. The Brandeis-Bardin setting is gorgeous; the food is good; and the company is unbeatable. And this year we will be joined by the brilliant Jewish story-teller Joel ben Izzy. Our 2013-2014 CBB Family Camp is coming up in less than two weeks and thanks to a generous grant from the Glazer Family Foundation it is completely affordable for EVERYONE. Click here for more information. Register here.
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CBB - Did you know... |
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This Friday's service is "3rd Friday Ruach!"
It is a family friendly service (a little shorter with a story from the Rabbi instead of a full sermon) that is accompanied by our dynamic Temple Band. Join together for great music, fun story-telling, meditative prayer, warm community, and a Shabbat filled with shalom.
B'shira uv'shalom!
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In Our Lives |
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We Mourn:
The passing of Lee Weinberg, husband of Rita Weinberg.
Lee passed away early Friday morning.
A memorial service at Maravilla will take place on October 27th at 3:00 p.m.
Letters of condolence may be sent to:
Rita Weinberg
5500 Calle Real #B306
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Ha’makom yenahem etkhem betokh she’ar avelei Tziyon ’Yerushalayim.
May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Mazel Tov:
To Josh & Elke Kane who welcomed baby girl Ellie Shayne Kane on September 20th.
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From the Office |
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Help needed at Pershing Park
There is a greater need for food at our monthly dinner for the homeless in Pershing Park. Recent budget problems at Casa Esperanza have resulted in the termination of a free lunch program. Consequently, more people are showing up for dinner and they are hungrier. CBB members serve dinner the 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:15 PM. Please contact Audrie Krause for more information. If you are not able to bring prepared food to serve with our group, non-perishables single serving food items can be dropped off any Wednesday evening.
Be a Shabbat Driver
Shabbat Drivers perform a very simple, yet very meaningful mitzvah!
You make it possible for our senior members to attend Friday night Shabbat services.
Sign up to drive seniors to Friday night services here:
For more information, contact Marcy Oswald, our Shabbat Driver Coordinator.
Call for vendors!
CBB Hanukkah Boutique to be held Sunday, November 17th.
See information and application here.
Past President of CBB and uber-loved community member, Aaron Ettenberg, was recently diagnosed with lymphoma and will be undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Aaron and Ina have set up a Caring Bridge site to make it easy to communicate directly about Aaron’s progress. There are so many in our community who know Aaron and want to reach out - please feel free to use this site to send messages of love and support.
Go to: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaronettenberg
Help a Member
Our fellow congregant and beloved teacher Alisse Block is undergoing chemotherapy treatment from now through the end of the year. If you are able to help by preparing a family meal or volunteering to drive or help in other ways, please contact Mahela Morrow-Jones.
Donate used books
Sisterhood Book Sale:
November 17th we will be holding a Used Book Sale at the Hanukkah Boutique at CBB. Donate your pre-loved books to our sale and purchase
some new ones at wonderfully low prices. We appreciate you bringing donations to temple during office hours. You may also bring them to the Social Hall on Sunday, November 17th at the start of the sale. If you would like a tax statement for your donations, please include your name and address with the books and a donation receipt will be mailed to you. Your help in this project is deeply appreciated.
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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.
Shalom Baby Baskets
Expecting a baby or know someone who is? Contact Holly Chadwin 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.
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Community Announcements |
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Jewish Genealogy Interest Group
Thursday, October 17
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sahyun Genealogy Library, 316 Castillo Street
Oct. Topic: “The Great Leap: When Traditional Jews Became Secular.” Through the lens of historical documents, literature and family history, Rabbi Stephen Cohen will lead us in seeking a deeper understanding of the breakdown of traditional Jewish belief and the emergence of new Jewish pathways in the 19th and 20th centuries. Free and open to all. No RSVP needed. Please carpool if possible.
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Monday, October 21
7:00 PM
At CBB
Scott Miller, Director of Curatorial Affairs and coauthor of the book Refuge Denied: The St. Louis Passengers and the Holocaust, will discuss the Museum’s ten-year project to uncover the fate of every refugee aboard the St. Louis. In 1939 the 937 people on this ship, mostly Jews fleeing Nazi Germany, were refused safe haven in Cuba and the US, and the ship returned to Europe.
Friday, October 25 - Sunday, October 27
The Althea Stroum and Pat Glazer Memorial
Family Camp Weekend.
Brandeis-Bardin Institue, Simi Valley CA
Spend a fun Shabbat with other families and our clergy.
Individual rooms & all meals. Very affordable.
Click here for more information.
Register here.
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A presentation by Alzheimer's Association
Santa Barbara Chapter.
Sponsored by The Mental Health Initiative,
a collaboration of Jewish Family Service and
Congregation B'nai B'rith.
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with Reza AslanAuthor of #1 New York Times best seller:
Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth
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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, October 14
6:00 p.m. Israeli Dancing
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Hebrew for Beginners
with Rabbi Cohen.
Last day to start the semester!
Sign up here
Tuesday, October 15
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. to 9:00 p.m. Studio Toby presents:
Creative Knitting Workshop
Guest Artist, Brecia Karlovic-Logan
For beginners to advanced knitters
Bring:circular needles -size 7-9, Scissors, Tapestry needle
5 or more balls of yarn in colors and textures that you love.
RSVP here
Wednesday, October 16
3:45 p.m. Religious School
5:45 p.m. Religious School/Academy Dinner. $5/person RSVP to Ben
6:45 p.m. Academy/Confirmation/Dinner
8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Intermediate Hebrew with Rabbi Cohen.
Last day to start for this semester! Sign up here.
Thursday, October 17
12:00 p.m. Short Story with Mashey Bernstein
For a copy of the story email Audrey.
Friday, October 18
5:30 p.m. Pre-neg
6:00 p.m. 3rd Friday Ruach! with the Temple Band
3rd Grade Shabbat
Saturday, October 19
9:00 a.m. Torah Study with Rabbi Cohen
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
12:00 p.m. Kiddush Lunch
Sunday, October 20
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SBORTY Carwash Fundraiser at CBB Parking Lot. Suggested donation $10 per car, drivers will also be provided with coffee and light refreshments.
9:30 a.m. Religious School
10:45 a.m. Fundamentals of Judaism with Rabbi Stone
3:00 p.m. Taubman Event at UCSB.
Ambassador Dan Kurtzer.
Pathways to Peace: America and the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
For more information click here.
Monday, October 21
7:00 a.m. Cottage Hospital Minyan
7:00 p.m. Holocaust Memorial Museum Event - see above
7:30 p.m. Beginning Hebrew with Rabbi Cohen
(Class enrolment closed)
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Looking Ahead |
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Look for more info about
these events as the dates get closer:
Thursday, October 24
5:15 p.m. Monthly Dinner for the Homeless at Pershing Park.
Please contact Audrie Krause for more information.
The Althea Stroum and Pat Glazer Memorial/ Family Camp
Friday, October 25, 26, and 27
Brandeis-Bardin in Simi Valey
Click Here for more information.
Mental Health Initiative Alzheimer’s Disease
Sunday, October 27
1:30 p.m.
The Basics, Memory Loss, and Dementia
Learn the facts: detection, causes, and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and more.
Sunday Morning Live
Sunday,
November 3
8:45 a.m.
Best Darn Breakfast, Period!
9:45 a.m. Speaker Reza Aslan
Meet the dynamic author of #1 NY Times best seller!
Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth
Jewish Book Club
Sunday, November 10
9:30 a.m. Nosh
10:00 a.m. Discussion
Facilated by UCLA Professor Charles Lynn Batten
This Month's Book: Mr. Mani by A.B. Yehoshua
Read a book review here.
Silk Painting Workshop with Hillary Miller
Sunday, November 10
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Artist-in-Residence returns by popular demand.
This time we get to "Design & Paint a Challah Cover to take home or make as a Hannukah gift!" RSVP here. Spaces are limited.
Hanukkah Boutique & Sisterhood Used Book Sale
Sunday, November 17
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ron Wolfson
Rieger Scholar-in-Residence
Friday, November 22 - Sunday, November 24
Visionary Jewish Educator, inspirational speaker and author.
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