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From the Rabbi |
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There are so many beautiful and fascinating countries in the world, and I wish I could visit them all. So why do I go to Israel every chance I get? It’s because Judaism is not merely a religion, but a 4,000 year old civilization, and Israel is where I find that civilization vibrantly alive and striving. The children shout to each other on the playground in Hebrew. The people live by Jewish time (this week, for example, tens of thousands of sukkahs will appear on rooftops and balconies throughout the country). And the entire country is bound together by Jewish memory and a sense of common destiny.
I hope you will consider joining me next June on our CBB Congregational Trip to Israel. The first informational and organizing meeting is next Tuesday, September 24 at 6PM in the CBB sukkah. Even if you are just curious, come and learn more. And bring your own dinner!
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CBB - Did you know... |
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Over 1200 individuals attended services. Between 300 and 650 people at each service.
We welcomed over 200 guests from Santa Barbara and other communities.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our community worship experience and helped to make it warm and welcoming for all.
Our temple was full, the parking worked, transitions between early and late services went smoothly and hardly anyone asked us to change the room temperature.:)
If you were a guest or you brought a guest we would love to hear about your/their experience. How are we doing? Let us know. Please send an email or call Elizabeth 964-7869 x111.
You can read Rabbi Cohen's and Rabbi Stone's sermons from The High Holy Days here.
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In Our Lives |
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Mazel Tov:
To new parents Paul & Hallie Avolio, brother Liam and sister Sabrina, on the birth of Gryphon, born on September 10.
If you can make a meal for the family, please sign up below.
To John Dent, Dos Pueblos High School teacher, one of three teachers in the nation to receive a $1,000 Future Teacher Scholarship towards his masters degree program. John started a broadcast program at Dos Pueblos High School seven years ago and five years ago also took on the yearbook program, which earned a Gold Crown from Columbia Scholastic Press Association in 2012.
To Dr. Alex & Judi Koper on the birth of their grandson, Alex Koper IV son of Alex III and Amanda Koper.
We Mourn:
The passing of Ivor Lazarus, brother of Louise Wyner and
brother-in-law of Al. Ivor passed away on September 8 in New Zealand.
Letters of condolence may be sent to:
Louise Wyner
910 Vista De Lejos
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
The passing of Janice Larsen, mother of Laurie Constable,
mother-in-law of Mark and grandmother of Alexis and Anna. Janice passed away on September 11th.
Letters of condolence may be sent to:
Laurie Constable
1034 Palermo Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Ha’Makom yenahem etkhem betokh she’ar avelei Tziyon ’Yerushalayim.
May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Todah Rabah:
A BIG thank you to our Sukkah Raisers, who built and decorated our CBB sukkah with Rabbi Cohen this weekend for all to enjoy: Rose Cohen, Kimi and Gideon Cohn, Jillian and Mordechai Juni, Ashley and Dan Monser, Marina Schuller,
Rachel Stein and Michael Rossol, and Kate Shevitz.
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From the Office |
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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.
Meal Train for Families of Newborns
Andrew and Karen Rose recently welcomed baby Jack Stanton Rose.
If you can make a meal for the family, please sign-up on the meal train website. If you have any questions, you can email Lisa Miller or call her at
569-6023.
Paul & Hallie Avolio welcomed baby Gryphon last week. If you can make a meal for the family, please sign-up
here. If you have any questions, you can email Lisa Miller or call her at
569-6023.
Book of Recognition For Marian
Marian Grodel has been our amazing Caretaker and living here at CBB, for 25 years. We are grateful to him for all he has done for CBB. Marian will complete his time as our Caretaker at the end of this month. On Friday night, September 20th, we will honor him and his dedication to our community, along with his wife Wanda, during our Shabbat service, (begins at 6 pm) followed by a special Oneg in our Sukkah.
We are creating a Book of Recognition for Marian and we invite you to honor him with your personal message. Please send an email with your short message and if you like,
a photo, to be included in this book.
Send by 9/25.
NEW: Learn Hebrew with Rabbi Cohen
Both modern and prayerbook Hebrew
Classes weekly starting October 7th
Beginners:
Mondays 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Intermediate:
Wednesdays 8:00 – 9:15 pm
CBB members $25
Community members: $50
Questions? Contact Rabbi Cohen
Sisterhood Book Sale:
Save your books for donation to our book sale during the Hanukkah Boutique on November 17.
Sisterhood Cook Books Available Now:
Did The High Holy Days 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.
Sole 2 Soul
Walk 222 Miles
in Marian and Rabbi Cohen's Shoes
Marian and Rabbi Steve Cohen have returned home. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Emergency Medical Relief Fund.
We raised just over to $20,000.
You can still contribute to ensure we have the funds to support
members of our community.
Learn More about the Sole 2 Soul Fundraiser.
Donate Here.
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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.
Sushi, Sake & Sumo Sukkot Party
Jewish Federation's Young Adult Division (YAD) kickoff to the New Year!
Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30-10:30 pm
At the Jewish Community Center
$5 suggested donation
Roll your own sushi under the Sukkah.
Sumo wrestle your friends!
For young adults 20s and 30s.
Join us last minute. RSVP online, or contact Mike Witt, at 957-1115 x113.
JCC Teen Comedy Club Performance
Mon, Sept. 23, 6-7:30 pm, at Granada Books, 1224 State Street, SB. Free and open to all. Come support and enjoy these budding comedians!
With BHY Teacher, Justin Iroff
Get your little ones running, jumping, throwing, tumbling and having fun!
Ages 5 & under with an adult.
Mondays, 10:00-11:00 am
Cost varies, check the webpage.
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
Tuesday, Sept. 17
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sahyun Genealogy Library, 316 Castillo Street
Sept. Topic: “DNA Testing and Its Special Challenges for Jewish Ancestry.” Genealogical Society mentor Mary Hall will explain the significance and the process; those who already have results are encouraged to bring them. There will be time afterward for assisted research from experienced librarians on duty. Open to all.
Alliance for Living and Dying Well’s Third Fall Film Series
September 20 and 27, and October 4
7:00 p.m.
September 20: Quartet
September 27: The Hedgehog
October 4: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
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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Yoni Khalatnik
Tuesday, September 17
7:00 pm
It's not just about Syria: Understanding Israel’s broader interests in the ever-changing Middle East
Learn more about Yoni and see his schedule here.
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Wednesday evening 9/18 - Tuesday evening 9/24
We have many opportunities for you to spend time in our Sukkah.
See below for RSVP and the full schedule.
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Friday, September 20
6:00 pm
Shabbat Service with Special Oneg in the Sukkah
See info in From the Office
about participating in
the Book of Recognition
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Sunday, September 22
9:30 a.m Nosh
10:00 a.m Program
With Professor Charles Lynn Batten
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, by Michael Chabon
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Wednesday, September 25
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
7:00 pm
The Torah scroll is unrolled and this
past year’s B’nai Mitzvah chant the opening
lines of their Torah portions from Genesis through
Deuteronomy. Celebrate with unbridled dancing and joy.
Click here for more infomation.
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Wednesday, October 2
12 noon
Featuring Cantor Mark Childs
Our Grandparents’ Schuls:
Comparing Eastern European and
Western European Synagogue Music
RSVP by September 27 to
Bobbi Kroot 969-2397
Sisterhood Paid-up Members: No Charge
Community Members: $40 (includes Sisterhood Membership)
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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, September 16
6:00 pm Israeli Dancing at CBB
Tuesday, September 17
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 pm Israel Connections:
Conversations with CBB Israeli-in-Residence
Yoni Khalatnik
It's not just about Syria: Understanding Israel’s broader
interests in the ever-changing Middle East.
Learn more about Yoni and see his schedule here.
7:00 pm 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, September 18
8:30 am Misty Mountain Minyan
SUKKOT
Wednesday, September 18
5:30 pm Community Dinner in the Sukkah
Bring your own dinner to enjoy in the Sukkah.
Stay and learn about the luluv and etrog.
Everyone welcome!
Thursday, September 19
9:00 -10:30 am Young Family Program at BHY
All community families with pre-school
age children welcome.
10:30 am Yom Tov Sukkot Services
Light lunch will be served.
5:30 pm Havurah Night
RSVP to Elaine Rudin
Friday, September 20
5:30 pm Pre-neg
Wine & Cheese
6:00 pm Friday Night Shabbat Service
Honoring Marian Grodel
Special Oneg in our Sukkah
Saturday, September 21
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Talia Trambert Bat Mitzvah
5:00-7:00 pm Sukkah Hopping
7:30 pm End at the beach for Havdalah
More details and RSVP here.
Sunday, September 22
5:00 pm Young Family Dinner
For families with 3rd grade or younger children.
RSVP for dinner or bring your own to enjoy in the Sukkah.
Purchase a chicken & tri tip bbq dinner for $10 per person
(over 6-years-old)
or $14 for reservations made after
September 17.
Sunday, September 22
9:30 am First day of Religious School K-6th grade
School-wide Sukkot Celebration!
Parents, please join our school community for an Opening
Assembly and Sukkot Scavenger Hunt to kick-off our
year together: 9:30 am – 10:15 am.
Jewish Book Club
9:30 am Nosh
10:00 am Discussion
Facilated by UCLA Professor Charles Lynn Batten
This Month's Book:
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
by Michael Chabon
5:00 pm Hot Topics:
for 11th and 12th grade students
Join Yoni Khalatnik for a discussion on many
topics related to Israel
Monday, September 23
5:30pm New Member Dinner
RSVP to Elizabeth Gaynes
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Looking Ahead |
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Look for more info about
these events as the dates get closer:
Israel Trip Information Night
Tuesday, September 24
Bring your own dinner. Enjoy a meal in the Sukkah, learn about the congregational trip to Israel on June 17 - 29, 2014 to be led by Rabbi Cohen.
SIMCHAT TORAH
Rejoicing in the Torah
Wednesday, September 25
Dinner for Religious School & Academy . . . . 5:45 pm
A festive dinner for students and their families.
RSVP to Ben for dinner, $5 per person.
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah . . . . 7:00 pm
The Torah scroll is unrolled and this
past year’s B’nai Mitzvah chant the opening
lines of their Torah portions from Genesis through
Deuteronomy. Celebrate with unbridled dancing and joy.
Thursday, September 26
Young Family Program . . . . 9:00 -10:30 am
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Service with Yizkor . . . . 10:30 am
Healing Service with Rabbi Stone . . . . 12:45 pm
A one hour program for those who are remembering their loved ones.
Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Saturday, September 28
10:30 am
Ellen Chase, Linda Kaufman, Ashley Monser, Mahela Morrow-Jones, Michelle Harris-Padron
Fundamentals of Judaism
with Rabbi Stone
Sunday, September 29
10:30 am
Year long course for those exploring Judaism for the first time & anyone who wants to deepen their connection to and understanding of our tradition.
For more information click here.
Sisterhood Membership Lunch
Wednesday, October 2
12 noon
Featuring Cantor Mark Childs
Our Grandparents’ Schuls:
Comparing Eastern European and Western
European Synagogue Music
RSVP by September 27
to
Bobbi Kroot 969-2397
Sisterhood Paid-up Members: No Charge
Community Members: $40 (includes Sisterhood Membership)
Sunday Morning Live
Sunday, October 6th
8:45 am
Best Darn Breakfast Period!
9:45 am Laurie Rubin
Mezzo Soprano
Do You Dream In Color?
The Althea Stroum and Pat Glazer Memorial
CBB Family Camp
October 25, 26, and 27
Brandeis-Bardin in Thousand Oaks
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