This Week at CBB 8/8/2011

Monday, September 30, 2013

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Click here for the Torah Portion For Week of September 29-October 5, Genesis 6:9−11:32

From the Rabbi

Rabbi Cohen One of the most important teachers in my life was Shulamit Lieberman, my Hebrew teacher in 4th, 5th and 6th grade.
G’veret Lieberman taught us to read the fiery letters of the alef-bet and to combine those letters into words, prayers and into living language. I have loved the ancient sound, the poetry and the mystery of Hebrew ever since.

I will be sharing the gift of Hebrew with anyone ready to step through the doorway to our Holy Language.

A Beginner’s Class, on Mondays at 7:30 pm (beginning Oct 7th) is for those who do not yet know the Hebrew letters.

And the Intermediate Class on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm (beginning Oct 9th) is for those who can read but without understanding. If you have been waiting for the right moment to learn Hebrew, or to take it to the next level, now is the time. Please click here to sign up….or just come to class next week.

CBB - Did you know...

AXXESS BOOKS ARE HERE
We have Axxess books for sale in the CBB Office.
Axxess books offer discounts to local merchants such as
Restaurants, wineries, health & beauty salons, sporting venues,
Golf courses and more.
Books cost $30 and, for every book sold, Beit HaYeladim will get $10.
Please support our preschool and pick up an Axxess Book in the CBB or Preschool office.

In Our Lives

We Mourn:
The passing of Ruth Ross, mother of Jeff Ross, mother-in-law of Elissa Ross and grandmother of Max & Hannah.

Ha’Makom yenahem etkhem betokh she’ar avelei Tziyon ’Yerushalayim.
May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

From the Office

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

NEW: An extraordinary opportunity to learn Hebrew with CBB's Senior Rabbi, Steve Cohen
Enter the garden of our sacred language, the heart of Judaism.
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
First semester: October to mid January
Registration closes October 18th
Sign up here

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 recently welcomed baby Gryphon. 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.

Sisterhood Book Sale:
Save your books for donation to our book sale during the Hanukkah Boutique on November 17.

Sisterhood Cook Books Available Now:
A masterful collection of recipes by CBB's Sisterhood titled L'Dor V'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.

Jewish Community Center Announcements

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.

Art at the JCC: Santa Barbara Art Association
September 8-November 20.
1st Thursday Reception:
Oct. 3, 5-7:30 pm
With guitarist Mike Holland.
For more information click here.

Creativity Workshop with Dr. Lita Singer
Eight Fridays, Oct 4-Nov. 22, 10 am-noon
Learn to be more creative in your personal and professional life. Sponsored By Jewish Family Service.
Click here for more details

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.

The CBB Bulletin Board

Congregant Elaine Jacobs, psychotherapist, licensed as a Marriage, Family, Child Therapist, will present a SBCC CLL course for parents of teens (12-17) at the Wake Center. The course is "Raising Resilient Teens: Love, Guidance, & Values" beginning Tuesday October 8 for 3 Tuesday nights, at the Wake Center, 6:30-8:30pm. Register here. Positive parenting, guidance, conflict resolution, and developmental information will be part of the course.
Questions, please contact Elaine at 805 687 6711.

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.
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Community Announcements

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.

Jewish Genealogy Interest Group
Thursday, October 17
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 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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CBB Family Camp 2013