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I had the pleasure of dining with Rabbi Suzy Stone a few nights before her first sermon at CBB. Warm and passionate, our new Assistant Rabbi balked at the idea of being nervous. Her eyes lit up when we began to talk about her role at CBB. As we learned

from her first sermon on Friday, August 4th, Rabbi Stone believes deeply in Tikkun Olam (healing the world) combined with Tikkun HaNefesh (healing the self or soul.) “Our (Jewish) tradition teaches us that they must go hand in hand.” Here at CBB, Rabbi Stone looks forward to helping us achieve that balance as we continue to grow stronger and reach further into helping our community.

Her path to becoming a rabbi was unexpected to her as well as to her family, but a journey they quickly embraced and encouraged. Experience as a community organizer, non-profit director and teacher led her to discover she could have the best of all these worlds by joining the rabbinate. Rabbi Stone is able to combine her passion for social justice and be an inspiration in spirituality. Her mission stands on three key

elements “that speak to our modern age:” Torah, Hesed, and Tikkun Olam. What we learn from Torah has the power to change our lives, and when taught with enthusiasm “has the ability to light our souls on fire.” Hesed, “an ethic of care or act of loving-kindness,” coupled with action and Tikkun Olam is a worthy goal for our people. I couldn’t help to think how lucky we are to have CBB, our already engaged members and leaders, and now some fresh blood with Rabbi Stone to keep the fire of our social spirit stoked.

I asked Rabbi Stone for some advice for our congregation’s young people, specifically the upcoming Bar and Bat Mitzvah group of 2012-2013, as our own daughter Ava will be called to the Torah soon. She offered the empowering advice to speak from the heart! The process shouldn’t feel like a chore because kids have the ability to make it fun for themselves. They should talk about something they feel is important and use their moment to teach the world; take on a project about which they are truly passionate.

I couldn’t wait to impart this perspective to my child, but what of the sometimes-doldrums of coming to religious school? (It’s not normal to like being pried out of bed for Sunday school, right?) Rabbi Stone spoke of her own upbringing where Sundays were for Judaism and she did not regularly practice Shabbat. But, one of her goals here with us at CBB is to encourage families and young people to engage in their Jewish community; to make it their own. She feels the Reform movement of yesteryear underplayed the intelligence of kids. Her own wish is to promote a Judaism that is a balance of

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VOICESby Kelly Samuels

Meet our New Assistant Rabbiby Kelly Samuels

November 18

Join us for these excit ing programs

8:45 Best Darn Breakfast, PERIOD!9:45 Presentation

LiveOctober 7A Morning of Dialogue Between Santa Barbara’s Muslim and Jewish Communities

•Opening comments by Imam (spiritual leader) Yama Niazi and Rabbi Steve Cohen

•Moderated by Steve Jacobsen, Executive Director Hospice of Santa Barbara

Jordan Fruchtman David Cygielman

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3rd Friday RuachOctober 19

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Sunday Morning

Rabbi Uri Regev

•Prominent lawyer and rabbi of the Reform movement in Israel, and an active civil rights and religious pluralism advocate.

•Rabbi Regev’s visit is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara.

David Cygielman & Jordan Fruchtman Former CBB staff, founders of the wildly successful Moishe House

•Moishe House creates vibrant, peer-based Jewish communities and learning opportunities for Jewish young adults in their twenties, with 48 houses worldwide.

All are Welcome

Sunday, October 21

9:30 am Nosh

10:00 am Program

The Adventures of Augie Marchby Saul Bellow

Augie March interacts with a series of colorful characters on his way to adulthood in this picaresque novel.

Jewish Book Club

Sunday, January 6The Assistantby Bernard Malamud

facilitated by:UCLA Professor Charles Lynn Batten

A master teacher. Immensely popular and thought-provoking. More info: www.cbbsb.org

Sunday, April 14Catch-22

by Joseph Heller

2013 ScheduleSunday, June 16

The Emigrantsby W.G. Sebald

Sunday, September 307:00 pm

Community First NightJoin us for a service with an Oneg in our sukkah.

Monday, October 19:00 am

Young Family Program At BHY

10:30 am

Sukkot Service Followed by a light lunch

Wednesday, October 35:45 pm

Festive Dinner for Religious School Religious School and Academy students and their families. Meet Rabbi Stone and Ben Mazur, our new Youth and Education Manager.RSVP to Ben at [email protected] for dinner ($5) or bring your own.

Thursday, October 45:30 pm

Young Family Dinner Bring your dinner to enjoy in the Sukkah. Stay and learn about the lulav and etrog.

Friday, October 56:00 pm

Shabbat Service Followed by a special Oneg in our Sukkah.

Sunday, October 7

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Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah Service The Torah scroll is unrolled. This past year’s B’nai Mitzvah chant the opening lines of their Torah portions from Genesis through Deuteronomy.

Monday, October 89:00 am

Young Family Program Email Kara at [email protected] for more info

10:30 am

Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor Followed by a light lunch

SIMCHAT TORAH:Rejoicing in the Torah

CELEBRATE WITH UNBRIDLED DANCING AND JOY!

For more than 80 years, Sisterhood has been committed to facilitating relationships between

women and supporting the synagogue.

RSVP for the Luncheon by Monday, October 8 to:

Rhoda Colman 967-5114 or Natalie Gaynes 967-5803

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Sisterhood Paid-Up LuncheonOctober 10 - Wednesday at 12:00 noon

Rabbi Suzy Stone Play Ball! From the 1st Girl in Little League to becoming a Female Rabbi in the 21st Century

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Ask the RabbiQuestion: What is Kabbalah and where can I learn more about it?

Answer: The word “Kabbalah” means “received tradition,” and it refers to the Jewish mystical tradition. The Kabbalah is vast and includes many different types of teaching, among them:

• speculation about the hidden inner workings of the universe;

• meditative techniques for achieving higher states of consciousness;

• folk tales about mystic sages, angels, and demons;

• a huge body of mystical interpretation of the verses of the Torah;

• meditations to accompany the performance of holy acts ranging from lighting Shabbat candles to sexual intercourse;

• deep reflection on the nature and origin of evil, and much much more.

I have personally found much that is beautiful and inspiring in the reading I have done in Kabbalah, but I consider myself very much a beginner in this aspect of Jewish study. To be very honest, many of the books and individuals currently purporting to teach Kabbalah are not reliable. And because the mystical tradition is esoteric, it is important to find a teacher who is wise---by which I mean both knowledgeable and deeply ethical.

The following is a short list of books that I would recommend:

The Essential Kabbalah: The Heart of Jewish Mysticism by Daniel Matt

Seek My Face: A Jewish Mystical Theology by Arthur Green

A Guide to the Zohar by Arthur Green

9 ½ Mystics by Herbert Weiner

Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism by Gershom Scholem

A River Flows From Eden: The Language of Mystical Experience in the Zohar, by Melila Hellner-Eshed.

One additional note on this subject: I am very pleased to announce that our 2012-2013 Rieger Scholar-in-Residence will be Professor Daniel Chanan Matt, one of the leading contemporary scholars and teachers about the Jewish mystical tradition. Mark your calendar, March 1-3, 2013….watch for further details!

June 17 - June 30Exploring our people’s long history, our beginnings in the Land of Israel

Learn more about current dynamic individuals and groups who are driving forces of spiritual, social, economic, artistic and political growth at the center of the Jewish world.

The trip will include:

• 2-3 day stay in Haifa with our partner community at the Leo Baeck Educational Center, and our friends Rabbi Ofek Meir, Ben Ben Ami, Yoni Khalatnik and Batel Mankovsky.

• A Shabbat in Jerusalem,

• And a Shabbat in Tel Aviv

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Israeli Students Visit Santa Barbara . . 12 by Sarice & Mark Silverberg, Yoni Khalatnik and Batel Mankovsky

Skofield Park Campout . . . . . . . . . . 15 by Dan Habecker

The Highlight of My Year . . . . . . . . . 16 by Lori Goodman

Camp: No Other Experience Like it on Earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 by Ben Mazur

Create Jewish Identity . . . . . . . . . . . 17 by Rabbi Suzy Stone

It’s a MitzvahUbumwe Preschool Update . . . . . . . . 8 by Ellen Hunter and Pam Gunther

CBB Kitchen Remodel: Thank You Sisterhood! . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Sisterhood Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Art Connections at CBB . . . . . . . . . . 11 by Jana Brody

Other Features2013 Israel Trip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Solar Panel System Update . . . . . . . . 11 by Benjie Baker

CBB Annual Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Children of the Covenant Campaign. 23 by Deborah Naish

CoLUMnSCBB Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Ask the Rabbi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CBB Resource Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6New CBB Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7CBB Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Todah Rabah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Mazel Tov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22May Their Lives Be For A Blessing . . . 23Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Julie Ehrnstein Director of Early Childhood Education [email protected] or ext 36

Terry Grimes Bookkeeper [email protected] or ext 19

Kara Hochner Young Families Coordinator [email protected] or ext 37

Marina Manheimer-Taylor Development Associate [email protected] or ext 26

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From the Presidentby Hallie Avolio

Ben MazurYouth and Education Manager

Ben grew up outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, where he was active in his temple youth group and served on the NFTY-SAR regional board his senior year of high school. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Religious Studies where he also co-founded a campus Jewish student organization. Ben spent 2 years living and working in Boston while learning to hate cold weather and snow, eventually driving him to seek out a warmer climate. He landed here at CBB in August 2012. Ben brings with him 8 years of experience working with Jewish youth in congregational and camp settings.

It had been a long, but meaningful day. Learning, listening, discussing, processing. Then it was time to get ready for Shabbat. I put on my nice clothes and began to relax as I thought about the evening activities—services, Shabbat dinner and listening to music. It seemed like a fairly simple evening ahead… and then I walked into the ballroom. 5,000 Jews welcomed me into services. A huge choir stood on the stage. A Jumbo-tron was set up so everyone could see the Rabbi and Cantor leading the service. This was like the “Mega-Temple” experience and I was in awe. But the best part was yet to come. When we got to Mi Chamocha, the band started playing, the Rabbi and Cantor started chanting, the congregants joined in and we danced! 5,000 Jews stood up, clapping, dancing, rejoicing, praying. 5,000 people who didn’t know each other united as one. This was my experience at the URJ Biennial convention last December and it reinforced how lucky I feel to be part of such a strong, vibrant community and why it is so meaningful for me to be a Jew.

Becoming President of the Board of Trustees of CBB feels as much a part of who I am as singing the blessings on Friday night. Growing up, my family was never particularly religious, although I attended Hebrew school from kindergarten through my Bat Mitzvah. We celebrated the holidays together and I considered myself a “cultural Jew”. When I entered high school, I was recruited into my local BBG (B’nai B’rith Girls) chapter and quickly got involved. I started off as treasurer, became chapter president twice, planned our regional convention twice and held almost every other position on the board. My experiences in BBG helped shape my Jewish identity and made me feel proud of my heritage, my culture and my religion.

Being Jewish is at the core of my being. Taking leadership roles is a passion of mine because it allows me to intimately work with others to create vision and implement ideas. I am so honored to have been given the opportunity at CBB to bring these two integral parts of who I am together and lead our congregation for the next two years. We are in a great position

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Marina Manheimer-Taylor Development Associate

Marina joined the staff at Congregation B’nai B’rith in August 2012, where she is responsible for establishing and managing a system to support the Temple’s development efforts. Raised in New York City, Marina graduated from New York University cum laude with a major in Religious Studies and Jewish History and Civilization. Prior to CBB, Marina spent 4 years in religious and cultural non-profit organizations specializing in grant writing, research, and strategic communication. In her spare time, Marina enjoys being walked by her beagle, planting terrariums, reading The New Yorker, and cooking.

by Ellen Hunter and Pam Gunther

What a difference a summer makes! While many of us were relaxing in the warm Santa Barbara sun or on vacation somewhere, our friends in Rwanda were busy building the Ubumwe Preschool.

You can really see how things are taking shape with the beautiful blue roof and the solid concrete walls. The openings for the doors and windows should be installed by the time you read this article. They are part of Phase V, the final phase of the Ubumwe Preschool Project.

No doubt you are as thrilled as we are about Frederick’s third visit to CBB October 10-15. Be sure to check the CBB weekly e-mail blast for specifics on his visit. Frederick’s presence here at CBB always creates meaningful interactions and lasting impressions.

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Thanks to the generosity of our members and the Santa Barbara community, we have raised over $100,000 for the Ubumwe preschool.

We are so grateful to CBB members Pam Gunther and Ellen Hunter for their tenacious commitment to this project. Without them none of this would have been possible.

It only takes a few to change the world! This is truly a supreme example of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.

The recovery from genocide is a labor of love. You have moved a country from hate to hope.

You are giving each child in Gisenyi a safe place to learn and to thrive! Thank you.

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Only $20,000 needed to complete the preschool!

Go to www.cbbsb.org and click on Ubumwe Preschool Project at the bottom of the page.

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An enormous thank you to Sisterhood President Bobbi Kroot, Sisterhood Board Trustee Ruelene Hochman and the entire Sisterhood Board for their leadership and continued commitment to raise the funds to upgrade the kitchen. They have been maintaining the kitchen for more years than anyone can count. It is with deep gratitude that we acknowledge their contribution which made this project possible this summer.

Some might say that the sanctuary is the heart of the synagogue. We know of a few who would say it is the kitchen. Maybe it is a combination of both. There is always an opportunity to pray and we never let anyone go away hungry. We provide a quiet place for meditation and another for laughter, conversation and companionship. Every day our synagogue breathes new life.

Stop by and check out the renovated kitchen with its new floor, stove, convection ovens and refrigerator. Don’t miss the freshly painted walls and cabinets. Another example of our Temple renewal.

Thank you to the kitchen team who managed the project: Sally Simms, Kenny Gaynes, Mike & Lani Wolff and Ashley Monser. Special thanks to Sam Book, Gary Siegel, and Shari Childs for their consultation and design input.

The new stove and convection ovens replace the haggard appliances purchased more than 40 years ago. The wonderful group of volunteers who cleaned out all the cupboards, the good, the bad and the 40 year old ugly!

Sisterhood Cooks L’Dor V’Dor: From Generation to Generation is a compilation of recipes from “My Mother’s Recipes” cooking classes and many new ones contributed by current members of our Sisterhood.

Jewish recipes have been handed down for countless generations from grandmother to mother to daughter. The recipes are similar, but each family has its own variations depending on the country of origin.

The cookbook is dedicated to our grandmothers, our mothers, our aunts and our friends who have shared these recipes with us.

The cookbook will be for sale at the Sisterhood paid up luncheon on Oct. 10 for $20.00, or contact Marti Schwartz to order at 967-3271.

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CBB Kitchen Remodel: THANK YOU SISTERHOOD!

In November 2011 Wiser Solar installed 234 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on CBB’s roof in an effort for CBB to become more environmentally conscious and save money in the long term. We are closing in on the first anniversary and the results have surpassed expectations!

The year prior to installing the panels, CBB used 110,000kWh of energy and spent $21,000 on energy. The panels on our roof have produced almost 70,000kWh of energy. The payments for the solar energy and the remaining costs from Southern California Edison were structured so that CBB will save approximately $1,000 in the first year over what it would otherwise pay to SCE. While SCE prices will continue to rise with time, the cost of the solar energy will remain flat. This means that CBB’s savings will increase over time.

In approximately ten years, depending on a few variables, CBB will receive the energy the system produces more or less cost free (outside of small operations and maintenance costs), allowing us to save approximately $20,000 per year. The system is expected to last at least 25 years and could last significantly longer. CBB’s environmentally conscious decision to install solar panels will help both the environment and our community for years to come.

Thank you to the Girsh-Hochman families for financing this project.

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by Jana Brody

Since the inception of the Toby Parisse Art Education Fund, Tuesday nights have been social, creative and productive. Things you might have overheard if you joined this artistic group:

“I finally finished the afghan that was in my closet for a year!”

“This cross stitch project of 12 mini cats was lost at number 11 and thanks to my time here my redo is just about done.”

“I love the combinations of colors of those socks you’re knitting”… “Then enjoy them, they are yours!”

Participants of Studio Toby are of all ages; including children and the granddaughters of Rich Parisse (founder of the fund). Studio Toby is welcoming new attendees every week, 7-9pm on Tuesdays in the small chapel.

The Tallit Decorating Workshop was enjoyed by a creative group and was the first in the series of art workshops at CBB. One congregant was able to create a Tallit just in time to wear when she is called to the Torah at Rosh Hashanah for an aliyah.

Art Workshops are an integral part of the Art Education Fund’s mission and we want our programs to satisfy your artistic cravings and encourage congregational participation. Please take a moment to email me your responses to these open questions...

• Do you have ideas for possible future workshops?

• Do you have an artistic medium you love to work in?

• Do you want the skills to engage your children in art projects with a Jewish theme?

• Do you want to make decorations for your favorite Jewish holidays?

• Do you want a project to do with your kids?

• Do you just want to explore something new?

• Are you an artist with the skills to teach and share your talents?

I would love to hear your ideas!

Please contact me at [email protected] with any suggestions and feedback.

a program sponsored by the Toby Parisse Art Education fund

by Benjie Baker

Israeli Students visit Santa Barbara: what a special “kesher” connection!

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This summer two students from the Leo Baeck Education Center in Haifa, Israel, visited CBB. We are grateful to Mark & Sarice Silverberg, Liza & Richard Belkin, Dani & Bret Stone, and Sharon & Bryan Goldberg for hosting these young adults. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to learn more about our sister partner community and forYoni and Batel to experience Jewish life in Santa Barbara, with a lot of play and fun thrown in.

by Mark and Sarice Silverberg

While many of us feel a strong connection to Israel, four Santa Barbara families had the unique opportunity to enhance that bond as hosts to two incredible Israeli teenagers, Yoni Khalatnik and Batel Mankovsky.

Yoni spent one week with the Belkins (Richard, Liza, Danya & Ryan), and one week with the Goldbergs (Bryan, Sharon, Ben, Gaby and Daniel). Batel spent one week with us and one week with the Stones (Danielle, Bret, Quinn & Simone).

When Batel first showed up at our home, our children were enraptured as she performed magic tricks using a deck of cards. We then took her to the French Festival where she enjoyed a delicious Nutella crepe and all the festivities at Oak Park.

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It's Erev Shabbat at CBB. The sun is on its way to shine over my home at the other end of the world, and people of all ages come to shake my hand, and to greet me with "Shabbat Shalom", just because I'm Israeli.

“I’m lucky” I was thinking to myself at that moment- lucky to be part of this new, promising connection between Leo Baeck Education Center in Haifa and Congregation B’nai B’rith in Santa Barbara.

During my two weeks here, I found a warm community, full of inspiring people, eager to strengthen the connection between them and Israel through Leo Baeck Education Center (LBEC), which tries to educate its students to make a positive impact on the current and future Israeli society.

For me, being sent to Santa Barbara by LBEC was an opportunity to share my knowledge about Israel and Judaism, to tell the story of my family and many others who made aliya to Israel, and to represent LBEC, which gave me values, experiences and tools that made me who I am today.

Special thanks to Ellen Raede (AKA: my first Santa Barbara mom) and her husband Rob, who made this great idea a reality, to Rabbi Steve Cohen who made us feel like long time friends with CBB since our first meeting, to Itzik Ben Sasson, the director and soul of Camp Haverim, who gave us the freedom and the resources to reach the campers and make a difference, and to my two amazing host families, the Belkins and the Goldbergs, who made me feel right at home from the first day, and who gave me numerous great experiences.

With much gratitude and hopes to see you all again soon,


by Batel Mankovsky

They say you need time to process new experiences. Although it’s been only a week since my two weeks as a volunteer counselor in Camp Haverim ended, I can already tell that for me it was a

unique experience, and that the things I learned will stay with me my whole life.

At camp, thanks to Itzik Ben-Sasson, the director, and the wonderful staff, we got the opportunity to present Israel to the campers as we know it. The warm relationship with the campers and the counselors that was built in a very few hours, made us feel comfortable and filled the days with fun and self-satisfaction.

At the end of the camp day, each week a different family waited for me at the bus stop - the Silverberg and the Stone families. I want to thank these wonderful families for making me feel at home and caring for every little thing. Thank you!

My “Jewish experience” was also special. Living with Jewish families, visiting the Temple and being a counselor in a Jewish camp taught me how many prayers and traditions are similar yet different from what we know, and made me eager to learn more.

Thanks again to Ellen and Rob Raede, Rabbi Steve Cohen and all the people who took part in our visit here!

I'm sure this is only the beginning of the connection between LBEC and CBB. Can’t wait for my next visit, and of course, we hope to see you in Israel!

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The beautiful sights of children running, jumping, climbing, and playing. The beautiful sounds of the guitar, mandolin, and campfire voices ("da da da da" echoing back and forth). And the beautiful taste of sticky, chocolatey smores!

There were some old faces, campout veterans, and lots of new faces, including Ben Mazur and Rabbi Stone. Old friends caught up on summer happenings, while new friendships formed all around us. I can't think of a better way to begin the Temple year!

The Skofield Park Family Campout has become a wonderful CBB tradition. Mark your calendar now for Labor Day weekend 2013. The only way to make it better is if everyone comes back next year and more friends join us.

A special thank you to Dan and Laura Habecker for organizing the campout again this year.

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by Dan Habecker

As anyone who has ever been to Jewish camp can attest, Shabbat is the highlight of the week. It was a Friday afternoon in 1980 and everyone at Camp Komaroff was working hard to get clean and dressed in white for Shabbat. Getting clean was particularly challenging at my camp, because there was just one big shower room for all the girl campers and one for all the boy campers. By mid Friday afternoon, there would be no hot water and a lake on the floor of the shower. I was in my seventh of eight weeks at camp and was dying for a warm, clean shower. It was against the rules, but my best friend, Annette and I decided to hike up to the pool, climb the fence and take a semi-private, clean, warm shower. At age 15, I was not much of a rule breaker and scaling the fence to take a shower was a big risk. However, to be clean and presentable, both physically and spiritually, would be a great reward for a joyous Shabbat. Unfortunately, we got caught. I was washing my filthy feet, when two clean feet in sandals appeared. I slowly looked up into the face of Emily, the camp’s Program Director. “Camper” she called with an unsmiling face, “Come with me.” I was terrified. Annette and I quickly dried off and scrambled to follow Emily down the hill toward our fate. Would we be kicked out of camp for trying to get clean for Shabbat? The truth is, I don’t remember what our punishment (if any) was. What I am left with, 32 years later, is that camp was the place where I learned to love celebrating Shabbat, where I felt brave enough to risk breaking a rule, and where I felt safe enough to be myself – even a rule breaking, shower taking self.

Like many active and engaged Jewish adults, attending Jewish camp was the highlight of my year. I learned to love being Jewish, to create deep, meaningful and intense friendships, and to take risks in discovering who my adult self would be. I lived the Jewish values of Kehillah Kedosha (being a holy community) and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world.)

I recently asked several CBB campers to share a few words with me about their camp experiences. Here is what they said:

Camp is great because you get to make really good friends and have fun counselors. Emmett Ehrnstein, 9, Camp Ramah

The way camp brings together the best people and the best friends I've ever had is amazing because everyone is so kind and enthusiastic. Zac Towbes, 13, Camp JCA Shalom

Not only am I my best self when I'm at camp, but I get to spend time with amazing people that will be my friends forever. Arinn Polinsky, 15, URJ Camp Newman

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Camp: No Other Experience Like it on Earthby Ben Mazur

The reason why I continue to return to camp summer after summer is because there is no other experience like it on Earth. Nowhere else can you feel so welcomed and accepted for who you are. Camp is the place where kids learn how to respect their peers, learn to share space and possessions, gain skills in social interactions and leadership, discover who they truly are on the inside and become comfortable enough to let it show on the outside. Camp wasn't completely responsible for making me who I am, but it played a huge role in making sure that I know who I am.

Ben is our new Youth Advisor for Jew Crew, Jr. SBORTY and SBORTY and a leader in our Youth Engagement Initiative.

Create Jewish Identityby Rabbi Suzy Stone

It is undeniable that Jewish camp is one of the most important factors in creating a strong Jewish identity for our kids. For example, a study completed in 2011 by the Foundation for Jewish Camp reports that kids who attend Jewish camps are 25% more likely than their peers to maintain a strong Jewish identity into adulthood. This means that they are more likely to have Jewish friends and affiliate with a synagogue in their college years and beyond.

But most importantly, for those of you who have attended camp or sent your kids to a Jewish camp, you know that the friendships that are created at camp tend to last a lifetime. Furthermore, Jewish campers are introduced to students from all over California as well as many Israeli teens known as shlichim or emissaries. For many students, this is the first opportunity that they have to interact with Israelis in a real and meaningful way. For all these reasons and more, this is why the staff and lay leaders here at CBB are dedicated to increasing awareness of, and interest in, Jewish camps for the upcoming years.

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The last three weeks have probably been the best three weeks of my life. I have grown in so many different ways and learned things I will never forget. I have

kayaked and hiked like never before. I found a love for rock climbing and river rafting, two things I probably would have never tried if it weren’t for this journey. I sang my heart out to a guitar, an amazing car sound system, and even a cappella. I laughed and cried, sweat and bled. I ended each day covered in bug bites, sand, bruises, dirt, scratches, and salt water, and I treasured every bit of it. I shopped the grocery stores and street markets of northern California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. I slept in a tent, a car, and out under the stars. I became an infinitely better camper and cook. And, perhaps the most important of all, I met 11 wonderful people I will never forget. Talia Cohen, 14, Camp Tawonga


Talia Cohen and friends

Chief Rabbi Jonathan SacksChief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth (England)

Rabbi Sacks books available for purchase and signing:

The Great Partnership: God, Science and the Search For Meaning

Future Tense: Jews, Judaism, and Israel in the Twenty-first Century

8:00 p.m. | Tuesday, November 27

UCSB Campbell Hall

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Cantors in Concertwith special guest Tenor Benjamin Brecher NYC Opera/UCSB Music Department

November 11Sunday | 4:00 pm

At the magnificent and historic George Washington Smith Montecito home of

Roger and Robin Himovitz

Featuring Cantor Mark Childs Cantor Jonathan Grant Newport Beach, CA

A Fundraiser for CBB’s Music ProgramHonorary Concert Chairs: Ruelene, Daniel and Mandy Hochman

an afternoon of fine wines, scrumptious appetizers, desserts, and Fabulous Music!$150 per person | Limited seating

RSVP: Temple office 805/964-7869 by October 21

a program of arias, show tunes, jazz, and Jewish songs

Shabbat ServiceNovember 2

Friday | 6:00 p.m.

D’var Torah given by Rabbi Elka Abrahamsen

President of The Wexner Foundation and Rabbi Stone’s rabbinic mentor

The Wexner Foundation focuses on strengthening leadership skills of young Jewish leaders

Seudah ShliShitNovember 3

Saturday | 5:00-7:00 pm

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Light Refreshments

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of strength, but I know we can do even more to engage our members across generations, service our community and unite together as a Jewish community in Santa Barbara.

In this New Year, I know I will have the chance to meet many more of you and I am excited to form these new relationships. I hope to join with you and your families in some of the many programs CBB has to offer and that we will have a chance to get to know one another. I have many dreams and goals for CBB as I take on this role as President, but mainly I strive to make CBB the best it can be. L’shana Tova, may this year be happy and sweet for us all.

This course is designed both for those who are exploring Judaism for the first time, and also for anyone feeling the need for a fresh look at the fundamental wisdoms and practices of our religion.

Fundamentals of JudaismA Year-Long exploration

iNStallatioN WeekeNd

Rabbi Suzy Stone

Sundays12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

First class: September 23 CBB Small Chapel

with special guest Tenor Benjamin Brecher NYC Opera/UCSB Music Department

Topics include:

Festivals and Ritual

God and Soul

Tsedakah: Caring for the Vulnerable

Reading Torah

Zionism and Israel

Conversion/Choosing Judaism

Regular attendance at this class fulfills a basic requirement for conversion to Judaism

Free for CBB members $200 for non-members of CBB Enrollment remains open throughout the year

Childcare will be provided upon request

DECEMBER 9

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3rd Friday Ruach & Noah ShabbatSoul Aviv & The Temple Band

Come in an animal costume and listen to great music

NOVEMBER 9

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Caring Community ShabbatJoin us when we honor the many members

who support our Jewish families in their time of need

NOVEMBER 16

6:00 pm

3rd Friday RuachThe Temple Band

Hanukkah at CBBDECEMBER 14

Friday | 7:30 pm

Hanukkah Shabbat with Soul Aviv

A Rockin’ Shabbat with The Temple Band Bring a menorah and

let your festival lights shine!

FREE in the Temple office: a Hanukkah packet with blessings to recite, songs to sing and games to play.

And if you are introducing your child’s class to Hanukkah, we’ll add dreidels too!

For gelt, candles, menorahs, dreidels or hanukkah decorations, contact the Temple Gift Shop:

Jessica Glick 696-6289 or the Gift Shop online at www.cbbsb.org

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We thank each and every one of you for all of the ways you contribute to CBB, both financially and of your time. Some of our members donate at a level which ensures we have the funds for many of our programs. We are extremely grateful and acknowledge below those donors whose total tax-deductible contributions, including their membership commitment as well as donations to any of our funds, were at the Chai level and above during our July 2011 - June 2012 year.

Pillar of StrengthAnonymous (2)Girsh & Hochman FamiliesHoward & Randy GrossSara Miller McCuneRichard ParisseFredric & Lundy Reynolds

SustainerAnonymous (3)Ellen & Robert RaedeNancy & Michael Sheldon

Rabbi’s CircleAnonymous (2)Marlyn BernsteinMarian & Rabbi Stephen CohenRoberta & Allen GershoMarina Stephens & Len HomeniukIrma & Morris JurkowitzBobbi & Arthur KrootEvelyn LyonsNatalie MyersonBeverly & Maxwell SandersDoris SteinLeah & Bob TemkinAnne & Michael TowbesBernice & Louis Weider

BenefactorAnonymous Lauren & Stephen KatzKelly & Jonathan SamuelsEvely Laser Shlensky & Ira Youdovin

PatronAnonymousSheryl & Winton BerciOded & Anat GottesmanNikki & Ronald GrossoMandy & Daniel HochmanCindy & Steven Lyons Suzi & Glen SerbinEllen & Harvey SilverbergRichard SilverSissy TaranCarrie Towbes & John LewisMarcy & Jon WimbishJana & Jeffrey Young

ChaiAnonymous (3) Janice & Ralph BaxterIna & Aaron EttenbergCindy & Michael FeinbergBernice & Harris GelbergNina Gelman-Gans & Ron GansMarsha & Jay GlazerRuth & Gerald HarterDeborah & Steven HartzmanJanice & Robert IngrumMarcy & Jason JacobsMasha & Kevin KeatingJudi & Alex KoperNancy & Jeffrey KuppermanFran & Michael LewbelBarbara & David MizesMyra & Spencer NadlerMike & Dale NissensonElaine & David SaffanKathleen & Mark ShevitzAmy & Lee SilvermanStephanie & James SokoloveGail & David Teton-LandisMaureen & Bernard WhiteMeryl & Marc WinnikoffBetsy & Stuart WinthropCrystal & Cliff WyattLaura & Geof WyattNancy & Scott Zacky

CBB Annual Giving: Thank You To Our Major Donors

Tu B’Av Program

Allan Morton

Summer Music

Daniel E. Hochman Oded Gottesman Leah Shafritz Kalinka Soul Aviv Flor de Canela

Skofield Summer Campout

Dan & Laura Habecker

Volunteer Recognition Team

Bernice Gelberg Martie Levy Marlyn Bernstein Dan Rothschild

Jewish Community Picnic

To everyone who worked to make the picnic happen

CBB is blessed with incredible members who give their time and talents. For June through Labor Day we want to thank the following members:

Todah Rabah to All


WE SAY FAREWELL TO BENJIE BAKER

For the last year Benjie has worked as CBB’s Community Connections Coordinator. We have appreciated Benjie’s kind nature, engaging spirit

and commitment to helping our members feel at home. We wish

Benjie the best of luck in all his future endeavors. Right now Benjie plans to stay in Santa Barbara, so hopefully,

you will see him around.

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Lana Smith and Daniel Hale, daughter of Howard & Julia Smith, on the occasion of their marriage.

Allan and Taylor Paskin on the

birth of their son Asher Benjamin

on the morning of June 11, 2012.

Tamar Cohen for winning CBB’s Gordon Prize for

excellence in Hebrew studies.

Ken and Daria Boxer on the birth of their daughter Dagny, granddaughter of

Pearl and Rube Boxer.

David Childs on graduating from San Marcos High School and receiving the following awards: Elks Club Most Valuable Student of San Marcos High School, Scottish Rite Award, and Santa Barbara Music Club Scholarship.

Candy Hedrick on the creation of her children's protective eyewear line funK Shades.

Noah Goodman for being awarded the Harry Kirsch Scholarship! An edited version of Noah’s award-winning essay was published in the spring issue of Voices, before he won this award.

Joel Block, one of the coaches of the Dos Pueblos Mock Trial Team, on the team being selected to compete in the prestigious Empire Mock Trial World Championship Invitational.

Riva Brody, Macy Broesamle, Adam Childs, Tamar Cohen, Dylan Morrow-Jones, Keri Parsons, Hadley Polinsky, Emma Semonsen, and Sarina Wasserman, on their performances in Stage Left Productions' presentation of "Footloose” in July.

Fran and Craig Granet on the birth of their grandaughter Sienna Juliet Kirshman. Sienna is the daughter of Jenni (Granet) and Dan Kirshman.

Our Commitment to Each Other ?????by Deborah Naish

by Deborah Naish

When we were launching our Children of the Covenant Campaign for planned giving, we wanted to find a special way to acknowledge those who let us know that they were leaving a legacy gift to CBB. We talked about many possibilities and at one point we started to talk about how “B'nai B'rith” translates as “Children of the Covenant.” We discussed the fact that a “covenant” is a commitment, a contract. So is a ketubah, which reflects the commitment two people make in marriage.

It was an “Aha!” moment!

We decided to create a ketubah reflecting the covenant between our members and CBB. Rabbi Cohen wrote the heartfelt beautiful text of the ketubah, which you can find on our website under “Our Community.” We commissioned artist Ruth Levi, who is married to Rabbi Peter Levi, Senior Rabbi at Temple Beth El, South Orange County. Both Ruth and Peter were students at UCSB and participated in Hillel with Rabbi Cohen, and Rabbi Cohen officiated at their wedding.

Ruth designed a spectacular paper cut ketubah for us. Hallie Avolio's father-in-law Glenn, who owns

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June - August 2012

Ernie Goer, father of Elissa Ross, father-in-law of Jeff, grandfather of Max and Hannah

Eleanor Coggan, wife of Yale Coggan

B. Herbert Shapiro, father of William Shapiro, father-in-law of Willa and grandfather of Beau

Jerome Abel, father of Cindy Klempner, father-in-law of Art, grandfather of Noah and Seth

Jerry Harwin

George Fox, father of Wendy Fox, grandfather of Sara

Albert Anolick, husband of Ronit Anolick, father of Sharon Bates, father-in-law of Tom, grandfather of Mollie and Sarah

Ben Lipson

Isabel Nagle, mother of Ilene Nagel, mother-in-law of Aris Demetrios

Marion Abrams, wife of Marshall Abrams

Sheila Mittleman, mother of Linda Kaufman, mother-in-law of Michael, grandmother of Howard and Patty

Joan Carol Gallant, mother of Andrea Katz, grandmother of Jordan Altshuler

Doris Beverly Palmer, mother of Robert Palmer, mother-in-law of Maia, grandmother of Felicia and Justin

Al Mintzer, husband of Barbara Mintzer

Milton Book, father of Sam Book, father-in-law of Jacque, grandfather of Spencer and Sydney

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She’ar avelei Tziyon v’Yerushalayim.

May God console you among the other

mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

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The Frame-Up in Goleta, is handling the framing for us.

We are pleased to offer this hand-cut, original ketubah to anyone who lets us know they are leaving a gift of any size to CBB in their will or estate. You do not have to disclose the amount of your gift though, if you do, it will help us know how close we are getting to our goal of establishing a $20 million endowment.

This beautiful ketubah is personalized with your name(s), and is signed by you, Rabbi Cohen and the President of the Board. You have your choice of a few frames or you can frame it yourself. We are presenting these gifts to congregants at Friday night Shabbat Services, currently scheduled every few months with the next presentations on October 5th and December 7th.

If you wish, we will be happy to privately present you with your personal ketubah. Our hope is that you will display it in your home and share with others your commitment to supporting CBB.

This is a full community effort and, if successful, it will provide for the Temple’s needs far in to the future.

For more information or to let us know you have remembered CBB in your future financial plans, please contact Deborah Naish, Executive Director at 964-7869 x12 or [email protected] or Marina Manheimer-Taylor, Development Associate at [email protected] or x 26.

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social, fun and learning. In addition, she will focus on teen engagement, community support, and projects that enhance the many existing projects already in the works, tying it all together to create a cohesive and socially responsible culture.

Rabbi Stone mentioned a term that has stuck with me: K’lal Israel. The literal translation is ‘all Israel’ and the meaning clearly supports her vision of community. K’lal Israel is a melting place for all different types of Jews. I believe Rabbi Suzy Stone will thoroughly enjoy being a part of CBB, our little oasis and melting pot in the foothills of Santa Barbara. In searching for a ‘home’ to provide balance, she has found a good one.


Cate School in Carpenteria. Everyone enjoyed swimming, arts and sports, but, of course, the highlight of the week was Israel Day because Yoni and Batel were there!

Zoe Silverberg, age 10, recounted an amusing episode that happened at Cate. “I was with Yoni and a really funny thing happened! Yoni saw two Japanese girls, who were just learning English, and invited them to learn a song in HEBREW! It was hilarious! Then they were taking pictures of us all together!”

Caleb Silverberg, age 6, also had a warm experience that he wanted to share. He was losing one of his baby-teeth, and Yoni told him a funny story about how his grandma lost all of her teeth, then she had to get “fake teeth”. Caleb laughed when Yoni said that she could take them out!

Perhaps one of the most magical times was when the Goldbergs and Silverbergs took Yoni and Batel to the local beach. Both teens had never surfed before. Displaying that true Israeli grit and determination, they spent hours in the water taking waves. Finally as the sun started setting, they were both standing on their boards! Brilliant smiles were glued on their faces for the rest of the day!

The Belkins had a terrific time when they took Yoni to Solvang with them. As Liza described “this whole week was a real privilege for us, we had a blast!”. Richard, a prominent pulmonary/critical care specialist, found out that Yoni was interested in medicine, so he took him on rounds at Cottage Hospital.

Sharing meals, stories, (and surfing!) with our Israeli guests, all the children learned about life in Israel in a meaningful way. Now we are excited to go to Haifa and visit our new friends!

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In Honor Of:Ruth Hartzman by Richard Parisse

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Erika KahnJonathan and Mahela Morrow-JonesFang and Joel MintonAllan Paskin and Taylor Perkins

In Honor Of:Fang and Joel’s wedding by Allen and Simha MintonLana and Daniel’s wedding by Julia and Howard SmithAllyse Birken by David and Lena BirkenLouise Blumberg Wyner, Mahela Morrow Jones, Richard Silver and Martie Levy by Eve SennLylah Ehrnstein by Scott and Julie EhrnsteinSylvia Glass by Louis ZandalasiniRuth Hartzman by Joan and Bernie RomeThe CBB Choir by Ronit AnolickJessica and Howard Simpson’s wedding by Janet and Harvey Wolf

In Memory Of:Al Anolick by: Ronit Anolick Herbert Goldman Deborah, Brian and Leah ShafritzEsther Kronich by Charlene Zucherman and Sally GertzLillian Mongite by Amy LockeDoris Beverly Palmer by Deborah, Brian and Leah ShafritzGitl Royzman by Dora and Misha ZilbermanLisa Rozsa by Eve Senn, Julia Smith and Johnny

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RELIEF FUND

In Memory Of:Srul Foygel by Dora and Misha Zilberman

GENERAL FUND

Arnold SpechlerRoberta TomlinsonDavid Wiener

In Honor Of:Ruth Hartzman by: Steve and Debbie Hartzman Hewitt and Pamela Lang

Bobbi Kroot by: Rachelle and Sydney Geiger Dorie Kirtman Lynda Kurtzer Amy Locke Josie Martin Bruce and Diane Phillips Arnold Spechler Devora Sprecher Ronit and Al z”l Anolick Murray and Cheryll Welkowsky

In Memory Of:Marion Abrams by: Jeri Eigner Ken and Natalie Gaynes Lorraine Cohen Nelson Carol Lee SkinnerAl Anolick by Ken and Natalie GaynesRenee Barrish by the Barrish familySeymour Blutstein by Marlene BurkeAnna Brier by Sanford BrierMarvin Canter by Courtney and Alix SeepleEleanor Coggan by Jeri EignerFlorence Cole by Marilyn GilbertPaul and Esther Dubin by Ruth and Carl SteinbergGina Engler by Blanca PresserEtelka Feketa by Erika KahnGeorge Fox by Ken and Natalie GaynesViola Girsh by: Carol Andreasen Marlyn Bernstein Anna Marie Brodsky and Susan Schneider Ken and Natalie Gaynes Lynne and Tuli Glasman Sylvia Glass Jerry and Ruth Harter Dolores Hirson Jeri Eigner David and Barbara Mizes Richard SilverChava Glasman by Naftaly GlasmanYitzchak Glasman by Naftaly GlasmanJean Handman by Bert and May KarinJerry Harwin by Norman EpsteinFaye Harris by Jerome HarrisIsidore Hodes by Elizabeth HodesLowry Ingrum by Janice and Robert IngrumEmma Jonas by Helga CardenGilbert Kaplan by Lois KaplanRichard Katz by Lauren and Steve KatzSarah Klempner by Arthur and Cindy KlempnerCharles Krengel by Bernice KrengelMartin Kurtzer by Stephen and Lynda KurtzerMiriam Levine by Susan LeVineBen Lipson by Judy KarinStuart Lotwin by Nicole LevineShoshanna Lowenschuss by Oscar LowenschussJack Marcus by Diane BaskinIrving Perellis by Martin PerellisHerbert Perlin by Darryl PerlinBertha Prum by Abe and Molly PresserLynn Rabinowitz by: Jeri Eigner Cindy and Arthur Klempner Dana and Jeffrey SagerLisa Rozsa by Ruth KaplanPaul Salter by Mrs. Raymond King MyersonMinnie Schwartz by Ken and Marti SchwartzSarah Seidler by Jim SeidlerDanna Smith by Robert IngrumAlex Stein by Doris SteinBernard Svedlow by Gerald SvedlowStanley Taub by Myra TaubRhea Tauber by Alison Brysk

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In Memory Of:Esther Welkowsky by Murray and Cheryll WelkowskyGilbert Wetter by Regine Pringle

JANET LAICHAS LEARNING FUND

In Honor Of:Amy Locke by Mahela Morrow-Jones

In Memory Of:Marion Abrams by Darryl and Linda PerlinAl Anolick by Linda and Darryl PerlinJanet Laichas by: Ces Carvalho Celia Laichas Amy Locke

JUDY MEISEL PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Honor Of:Lana Smith and Daniel Hale’s wedding by Linda and Darryl PerlinSienna Juliet Kirshman, granddaughter of Fran and Craig Granet by Darryl and Linda PerlinTaryn Zoe, granddaughter of Sissy Taran, by Linda and Darryl Perlin

In Memory Of:Marion Abrams by: George and Mabel Bobolia Grant, Melodie and Fallyn LeeAl Anolick by: Grant, Melodie and Fallyn Lee The Shor FamilySheila Mittleman by: Alisse Block Ellen Chase Mark Constable Paula Goldman Traci Lewis Ashley Monser Michele Nelson Margaret Singer Julie Solomon

LIBRARY FUND

In Honor Of:Sylvia Glass by Linda and Darryl PerlinRuth Hartzman by Lee and Amy Silverman

In Memory Of:Eleanor Coggan by: Rubin and Pearl Boxer Darryl and Linda Perlin

ORESKES MUSIC FUND

In Honor Of:Louise Blumberg Wyner, Mahela Morrow Jones, Richard Silver and Martie Levy by Eve SennRuth Hartzman by: Harris and Bernice Gelberg Devora Sprecher and Ronit Anolick

In Memory Of:Al Anolick by: Harris and Bernice Gelberg Devora SprecherGeorge Fox by Judy KarinViola Girsh by Rubin and Pearl BoxerEleanor Coggan by Devora Sprecher and Ronit AnolickSylvia Oreskes by: Tina, Robert, Charlotte and Harrison Berman Marlyn Bernstein Tina Fritsch and Neil Commerford Linda and Darryl Perlin Mr. and Mrs. Larry Roth The Sosin Family Marc Tabolsky

RABBI COHEN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Ronit AnolickErika KahnJonathan and Mahela Morrow-JonesBruce and Diane PhillipsArnold SpechlerRuth Waldfogel

In Honor Of:Allyse Birken by David and Lena BirkenLouise Blumberg Wyner, Mahela Morrow Jones, Richard Silver and Martie Levy by Eve SennDagny Boxer, daughter of Ken and Daria Boxer by Rubin and Pearl BoxerLylah Ehrnstein by Scott and Julie EhrnsteinRuth Hartzman by Bob and Joan RothenbergHannah Ross by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest GoerJessica and Howard Simpson’s wedding by Janet and Harvey Wolf

In Memory Of:Marion Abrams by Morris SquireAl Anolick by: Barbara and David Mizes The Morrow-Jones FamilyDavid Deitch by Carol DeitchHaika Foygel by Dora and Misha ZilbermanViola Girsh by: Robert and Esther Baum Alan and Louise WynerYaakov Livshin by Dora and Misha Zilberman

In Memory Of:Lisa Rozsa by Eve Senn, Julia Smith and JohnnyLouis Temkin by Bob and Leah Temkin

RABBI STONE’S DISCETIONARY FUND Ronit Anolick

SOCIAL ACTION FUNDDeborah Brown

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Mitzvah Day

Sunday, October 14Check-in and Continental Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am

Welcome from Rabbi Cohen and Opening Ceremonies . . . 9:30 am

Mitzvah Day Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 amBring a picnic lunch and stay for free ice cream bar . . . . . . 12 noon

No RSVP required. Just show up ready to join your Temple family for a day of good deeds. Details coming soon on our website at www.cbbsb.org

Project Highlights:Blood Bank

Cooking for Sarah House

Hadassah Toiletry Collection

Temple Landscaping

Shalom Baby Welcome Baskets

Singing for the Ages

Sisterhood Pillowcase Project

It is a good dayby Julie Fishman Mitvah Day Co-Coodrinator

I can honestly say that Mitzvah Day is one our finest moments each year at CBB.

It is a day filled with hundreds of selfless acts of kindness performed by all, from toddlers in preschool to the most respected seniors in our community.

I encourage everyone at some moment during Mitzvah Day to stop and take a look around. You will find the CBB Lodge serving breakfast and managing the parking lot, dozens of tables filled with worthy opportunities for your time and efforts.

Everyone working in groups to do good and be Jews from the heart. It is a good day. We look forward to everyone attending and giving what they can, big or small.

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honors

Marian & Rabbi Stephen CohenRichard Silver

David Cygielman

Mark Your Calendar March 10, 2013

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