cbi bulletin september 2009

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Volume 5770, Issue 1 September 2009 Elul 5769/Tishri 5770

St. Petersburg, Florida

Inside this issue:

Shabbat Services 2

From Rabbi 3

From the Hazzan 3

Sisterhood/Men’s

Club

9

Schools 11

Youth 12

Adult Studies 13

Buns Family Library

News

15

Mitzvah Grams 21

Special points of

interest:

High Holiday

Schedule P–7

Estrog & Lulav Order

P–13

Selihot Program P-17

Shalom Baby P-17

Musical Kabbalat

Shabbat P–20

Kever Avot P-22

Special Kabbalat Shabbat Services Friday Night 6:30 pm

PARTICIPATE IN ALIYOT The Ritual Committee of Congregation B’nai Israel

encourages worshippers to participate in services by

performing aliyot. If you would like to receive an aliyah,

please call the synagogue office at 381-4900, or kindly speak to one of the ushers

when you enter the sanctuary, and every effort will be made

to accommodate your request. Those wishing to receive an

aliyah on Shabbat morning are asked to arrive at services not

later than 9:30 am. We look forward to your

participation. Shalom,

Morry Bornstein, Ritual Chair

B’nai Israel Review

Congregation B’nai Israel

727-381-4900 Contacts

Rabbi Jacob Luski, D.D. 727-381-4900 Ext. 207

[email protected]

Hazzan Paul D. Goldstein 727-381-4900 Ext. 205 [email protected]

Executive Director, Sara A. Latham 727-381-4900 Ext. 202 [email protected]

Pauline Rivkind Preschool Director Bonnie Halprin 727-381-4900 Ext. 211

[email protected]

Pauline Rivkind Talmud Torah Education Director, Ilana Dayan

727-381-4900 Ext. 310 [email protected]

Youth Department, Youth Director Sandy Brasch 727-381-4900 Ext. 209

[email protected]

Office Manager, Pam Askin 727-381-4900 Ext. 203

[email protected]

Receptionist, Anita Helfand 727-381-4900 Ext. 201

[email protected]

Accounting, Barbara Jarvis 727-381-4900 Ext.204

[email protected]

PRTT Secretary, Patzi Gil 727-381-4900 Ext. 210 [email protected]

President, Karen Sher [email protected]

Sisterhood Presidents, Susie Berman, Gail Frye, Diana Litt. Men’s Club President, Bill Marger

USY President, Yael Reich

Bulletin Committee:

Layout Editor, Masha Ronay Coordinators, Pam Askin, Anita Helfand

and Carol Marcin

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Shabbat Services & Candlelighting

Friday, August 28, 2009 Candlelighting 7:39 pm Musical Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 pm Saturday, August 29, 2009 Sedra – Ki Tetze Shabbat Services 9:00 am Minha,Maariv & Havdala 7:40 pm Friday, September 4, 2009 Candlelighting 7:31 pm Musical Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 pm Saturday, September 5, 2009

Sedra – Ki Tavo Shabbat Services 9:00 am Minha, Maariv & Havdala 7:30 pm Friday, September 11, 2009 Candlelighting 7:23 pm Musical Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 pm Saturday, September 12, 2009

Sedra – Nitzavim-Vayelekh Shabbat Services 9:00 am Junior Congregation begins 10:00 am Minha, Maariv & Havdala 7:25 pm Selihot Program, USY Installation and Reception 9:00 pm Selihot Service 10:30 pm Friday, September 18, 2009 Candlelighting 7:15 pm See High Holiday Service Schedule Saturday, September 19, 2009

See High Holiday Service Schedule Friday, September 25, 2009 Candlelighting 7:06 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009

Sedra – Ha’azinu Shabbat Shuvah Shabbat Services 9:00 am Junior Congregation 10:00 am

MinhA, Maariv & Havdala 7:10 pm

Friday, October 3, 2009 See Sukkot Service Schedule Saturday, October 4, 2009 Sukkot Service Schedule

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat on Friday evening, a Seudah Shlishit on Shabbat afternoon

or a L’Hayim following a Morning Minyan in honor or memory of a loved one or a

special occasion, please contact Synagogue office.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

The Mitzvah Men’s Club provides a Continental

Breakfast for all worshippers on Minyan Mornings in the alcove of the Social Hall.

Please join the Minyanaires for the morning Shaharit

service and relax and schmooze over breakfast

bagels, cream cheese, coffee cake and coffee/tea.

CHILD CARE To request Shabbat

morning childcare for preschoolers, please call the Synagogue

office by Wednesday prior to Shabbat.

DAILY SERVICES Please join our twice daily

Minyan which meets weekday mornings at 7:45 am,

Sunday mornings and Monday, September 7, Labor

Day morning at 9:00 am and weekday evenings at the

following times:

August 30 – Sept 3 7:40 pm September 6 – 10 7:30 pm September 13 – 17 7:25 pm September 21 – 24 7:15 pm Sept 29 - Oct 1 7:05 pm

Due to rising costs, the

minimum donation is now $10 per

acknowledgment sent.

SHABBAT GAMES FOR THE KIDS..

Look what's new for you!

CBI will now have a Shabbat Game Cart located in the alcove of the Social Hall each Shabbat morning. The game cart will have games for children to play while their parents enjoy the Kiddush. PARENTS! Please assist your child in cleaning up before leaving.

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From the Rabbi And on what do I concentrate? Not on wealth, power or talent. These are the gifts of the few. I concentrate rather on life’s common things – friendship, family, the joy of children, community, faith in my fellow human being and usefulness in

serving people. Also on the satisfying appreciation of the pleasures of the spirit and a search for a

meaningful faith in God. All these things constitute the values of the personal life, and Rosh Hashana asks each of us to examine himself in the light

of these and other human ideals. Even after observing

these great days, I will not change the world, but I may have done something significant in that direction. I can make myself a better person and a

better Jew. Joanne and the children join me in wishing our CBI family, a Shana tova u’metuka,

a sweet and joyous New Year 5770.

Shalom,

Rabbi Jacob Luski

The celebration of the High Holy Days is the occasion for numerous

reflections touching upon many areas of concern. These festivals are universalistic in their religious meaning, so we think

about the human situation. Abroad there is the threat of war that still lingers in frustration, while at home

there are the deep problems of the economy. This Rosh Hashana we

reflect on the growing stability of Israel, but at the same time we consider the problems that must still be resolved. These and many other

questions rightfully occupy our thoughts on these “Days of Awe.” Yet, Rosh Hashana also speaks to the individual. Where do I start? I cannot transform the world. I cannot even influence my community, or synagogue.

The answer is that each person must start with himself, and even finish with herself. This is the task of Rosh Hashana, not to create a new world but to create better human beings.

Please forgive me, please forgive me, and please forgive me.

On behalf of myself, Cynthia and Jason we wish you L’Shana Tova Tikateivu v’Teichateimu, a happy and healthy and prosperous New Year. May you

all be inscribed in the Book of Life for another year. We are all in for a treat with our CBI choir this

year. These dedicated men and women have worked hard and rehearsed every Thursday night and they sound fantastic. Please let them know how much you

appreciate their efforts and their beautiful addition to our services. See you in Shul.

B’Shalom Hazzan Paul D. Goldstein

As we approach the High Holidays and my first year here at CBI comes to a close, I am pensive. Through this column, I have tried to let you get to

know me and my family. I hope I have succeeded and now its time to teach.

Though I cannot promise not to personalize and comment and try to make you laugh in the future and of

course there will be sports references.

Since it is High Holydays there is a severe shortage of space in the bulletin and I have decided to set an example and act noble. My entire message, which I really believe is worth reading, is on the website and if anyone does not have access to a

computer I will print it and give out a copy to anyone who asks, copied on purple paper of course.

In the spirit of Teshuva, if I have offended any of you or done anything which hurt you in any way, I sincerely apologize.

From the Cantor’s Keyboard

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Vacations over, school is starting and just around the corner are the High Holy Days – early this secular year beginning September 18. At this time, people from different social, economic and political persuasions happily come together as Jews

– we embrace each other, pray together and as our

ancestors have done for thousands of years, to look for introspection and renewal. I say thank goodness for our differences but doubly thank goodness our religion can again bring us together in love and spirituality.

My six children, all adults and to me all diamonds in the rough, are off making their own way in life, differently, individually, as it should be. During the High Holy Days, my family comes together and all of those differences and the

trials of life melt away as we celebrate our Jewishness, our love of family and extended Jewish family, and our chance to reflect on our spiritual life and how we can become better human beings in the New Year. Life can take its toll and may separate us, but each year, Rosh Hashanah brings us back together, to renew and strengthen us for whatever life has in store. Something else I’m reminded of during the High Holy Days is what I’ve neglected or not said nearly enough through the past year - I Love You – to my children, my family and especially my dear, dear friends. Now, as I get older, I like to count my age by the friends I’ve made and

treasure. So please join us at synagogue this year where we can become blind to our differences, celebrate our

From the Executive Director

Let’s have fun by getting to know each other better! Starting with this issue of B’nai Israel Review, I will be sharing this

space to profile other CBI leaders. So, here’s my profile to kick-off the series. Enjoy!

Introducing…Karen Sher

CBI member since…1984

Question 1: Please define yourself.

Family Girl, Confidant, Sincere, Enthusiastic Jew and Israel Advocate, and Dog Lover.

Question 2: What’s your role at CBI?

Devoted congregant who’s lucky enough to be President.

Question 3: What is your favorite book or movie or music on your ipod? Why?

Legally Blonde, the movie. Right on messages laced with humor.

Question 4: What is your favorite Jewish holiday? Why?

Rosh Hashana. I love new beginnings. Also nostalgic for seeing the streets of Brooklyn crammed with families all dressed-up taking walks together. Also, eating taiglach.

Question 5: What values do you try to emulate and pass-on?

From the President

qualities and embrace each other in our love of being Jewish and family. I’ll see you on Rosh Hashanah.

L’shana Tova, Sara

Sara Latham, Executive Director

The sweetness of making your own success AND the importance of waking up each morning with a goal.

Question 6: Who has made the biggest impact on your Jewish life?

Our children and my husband, Mandel. They inspire me to be the best me I can be and provide a context for my

spirituality.

Question 7: Which is your favorite Jewish ritual to practice?

Welcoming Shabbat. We wear kippot from family and friends’ simchas and think back to that event. My favorite time of the week - a time to feel grateful for the week past and eager for the week ahead.

Question 8: When do you most feel Jewish?

When I eat because I observe Kashrut.

Question 9: What is your most memorable moment at CBI?

My front zipper splitting on my suit jacket during our son’s Bar Mitzvah.

Question 10: What motivated you to say YES to CBI?

A sense of gratefulness and no real reason not to seize the opportunity.

Question 11: What do you do to re-energize?

Take a walk with our chocolate lab, Babka. Eat ice cream.

Best Wishes for a Shana Tova! Karen

Karen Wolchuck Sher, President


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HIGH HOLIDAYS 5770 - SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SELIHOT SERVICE – SATURDAY NIGHT, September 12, 2009 Program, USY Installation & Reception 9:00 p.m. Selihot Service 10:30 p.m. KEVER AVOT – MEMORIAL SERVICES – Sunday, September 13, 2009 Menorah Gardens, Chapel Hill 10:30 a.m. Royal Palm Cemetery 11:30 a.m. ROSH HASHANA EVE SERVICE - Friday, September 18, 2009, 7:15 p.m. We urge everyone attending to have their tickets with them and to be seated by 7:00 p.m. to allow sufficient time for parking. ROSH HASHANA - FIRST DAY – Saturday, September 19, 2009 Introductory Service and Shaharit 8:30 a.m. Torah Reading 9:15 a.m. Sermon 10:15 a.m. Musaf Service 10:45 a.m. Minha, Maariv Service 7:15 p.m. ROSH HASHANA - SECOND DAY – Sunday, September 20, 2009 Introductory service and Shaharit 8:30 a.m. Torah Reading 9:15 a.m. SHOFAR SERVICE 10:00 a.m. Sermon 10:15 a.m. Musaf Service 10:45 am. Tashlich Service at Lake Pasadena 6:15 p.m. Minha, Maariv, conclusion of Yom Tov 7:30 p.m. SHABBAT SHUVA Friday, September 25, 2009 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:00 a.m. Minha, Maariv & Havdala 7:10 p.m. EREV YOM KIPPUR MINHA – Sunday, September 27, 2009, 1:00 p.m. KOL NIDRE – 7:05 p.m. We urge everyone attending to have their tickets with them and to be seated by 6:45 p.m. to allow sufficient time for parking. YOM KIPPUR DAY – Monday, September 28, 2009 Introductory Service & Shaharit 8:30 a.m. Torah Reading 9:30 a.m. Musaf Service 10:30 a.m. Sermon & Yizkor 1:00 p.m. Minha Service 5:00 p.m. Neila 6:15 p.m. Minha-Neila Services will commence at 5:00 p.m. and all worshipers are requested to remain in their seats until the conclusion of the Maariv Service and the final sound of the Shofar at approximately 7:50 p.m. followed by break-the-fast snacks. CANDLELIGHTING ROSH HASHANA: First Day – Friday, September 18, 2009 7:15 p.m. Second Day - Saturday, September 19, 2009 8:17 p.m. SHABBAT SHUVA: Friday, September 25, 2009 7:06 p.m. YOM KIPPUR: Sunday, September 27, 2009 7:04 p.m.


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exciting summer and enjoyed all your travels wherever they may have taken you.

The Florida Region Wheels on Water adventure will set sail on Friday, January 8th, 2010 returning on Monday, January 11, 2010. Anyone interested in

getting more info on this, please see one of the presidents listed below. Upcoming events:

First Board Meeting Tuesday September 8th- 6 PM

First General Meeting Tuesday September 8th- 7:30 PM

Shalom,

Susie Berman, Gail Frye and Diana Litt, Co-Presidents

I can’t believe the High Holidays are upon us and another New Year is beginning. We want to wish all our Sisterhood members and their families a very Happy & Healthy New Year. The first Board meeting and general

meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8th. I’m sure our programming chair people will have a great program to offer us. Please join us for an always fun and inspirational meeting and especially a time to catch up with friends. Anyone that is every interested in making a donation to the flower fund in honor or memory of someone, please contact Marilyn Goldberg. We hope everyone had a fun and

SISTERHOOD

The Men’s Club is always happy to help the Synagogue anyway we can. For example, just in the last couple of months, members Howard Rothstein and Jesse Rodman oversaw the cleaning of the carpets throughout

the Synagogue. The Men’s Club also paid for the repair of one of our

magnificent entry doors. The Men’s Club, thanks to Alan Gross and the kitchen volunteers, catered a delicious brunch on August 23rd for our Adult Studies program and Hadassah. The Men’s Club also sponsored the Congregational Family Cookout on August 30th, providing hot dogs, sides, and drinks. We also furnished the musical entertainment. This coming month, the Men’s Club will be attending a Ray’s baseball game and providing tailgate food on September 6th. On September 27 at 10am, we

will be building the CBI Sukkah (frame) and also assembling the break-the-fast bags for distribution after Neilah on Yom Kippur. Breakfast will be served for all our volunteers. Please attend and help! Also mark the date October 6th for Men’s Night in the Sukkah. Beer and refreshments will be served. Please don’t miss out on being a member of the Mitzvah Men’s Club. Not only do we have fun but we accomplish a great deal for CBI, the members, and Jewish community. Dues forms have been mailed out or pick up a brochure at the Synagogue Office. On behalf of the Men’s Club we wish our

Congregational family a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year.

Shalom, Bill Marger

President, Mitzvah Men’s Club

MITZVAH MEN’S CLUB CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

MITZVAH MEN’S CLUB

DUES NOTICE 2009/2010

Annual Dues $36.00 ―Chai‖ Five Club (extra $54.00) ______** Other: _______________ ______ Total Enclosed $______ **Supports our many other programs Name: __________________________________ Address/City/State/Zip: ____________________ ________________________________________ EMAIL Address ___________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________

Send to: MMC, c/o CBI, 300 58th Street N,

St Petersburg, FL 33710

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THE PAULINE RIVKIND TALMUD TORAH

The Pauline Rivkind Talmud Torah strives to create a rich, vibrant learning environment in which we can nourish our children’s growing Jewish identities, create a community of peers that is part of the larger community at CBI and the global Jewish community.

Our opening day is Sunday, August 30th at 9:00 am.

During September class schedule is: Sunday, September 6 No class, Labor Day weekend Tuesday, September 8 Alef-Heh Sunday, September 13 All classes Tuesday, September 15 Alef-Heh Sunday, September 20 No class, Youth

Services for Rosh Hashana Tuesday, September 22 Alef-Heh Sunday, September 27 All classes

Tuesday, September 29 Alef-Heh, Decorate the Sukka in the courtyard.

Remember, it is not too late to enroll in PRTT. If anyone knows a Jewish child who is not taking advantage of the opportunity to study Judaism and

what it means to them, please let me know. Financial arrangements can be made to those who need it. Call me to arrange a special Guest Day for any anyone interested.

Please feel free to contact me at telephone: 381-4900, ext. 310; e-mail: [email protected]

Shalom,

Ilana Dayan, Education Director


JUNIOR CONGREGATION

Some of the most important components of a good Jewish background need more than just study in a classroom. It is essential that our students have regular synagogue experience on Shabbat that interests and inspires them. Here at CBI we hold special Junior Congregation services for children in grades 3-7 on Shabbat mornings in the Chapel at 10:00 am. All children from the PRTT and Pinellas County Jewish Day School have the opportunity to worship together. They will put into practice the lessons they have learned during the week. Each student will have the

opportunity to lead parts of the service, learn new melodies, and explore Shabbat teachings and stories. They will also gain the confidence they will need when it comes time to lead services for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations. Junior Congregation dates in September are: September 12th and September 26th.

CHANGE IN ACADEMIC SETTING

We welcome children who have changed their academic settings. Please contact the PRTT office for information and a registration form.

THE PAULINE RIVKIND PRESCHOOL

Rosh Hashanah is a time of asking questions: We ask:

What did I do last year? What am I proud of and what am I sorry about? What will I change in the new Year? What do I want to do better? We call this kind of thinking "self inventory" or "taking stock." It's the Jewish way of beginning the new year. It helps start us off on the right foot. This makes Rosh Hashanah a serious time and a happy time. It's a serious time because we have serious thinking to do. It's a happy time because the new year gives us all a chance to start over. To help us along, Rosh Hashanah has home

and synagogue celebrations, unusual food and its own prayerbook (the Mahzor). Rosh Hashanah even has its own sound--the shofar. The children at Pauline Rivkind Preschool will be celebrating all of the holidays in September in many fun ways. On September 16th we will have our annual Rosh Hashana Party with apples and honey, round challah and grape juice. October 1th we will help decorate the CBI sukkah, then have special snacks in the sukkah the following week. Children will learn about the Torah as we celebrate Simchat Torah and dance around the sanctuary. We would love to have synagogue members become active volunteers in the preschool this year. Spending time with

preschoolers is a great way to lift your spirits, make yourself feel young again, or just pass a morning. If you have the interest, we will find the perfect fit for you. Please contact the preschool office. Pauline Rivkind Preschool serves children from age 1 through age 5. Our school participates in the state Voluntary Pre Kindergarten program. Contact me if you are interested in more information for yourself, your grandchildren, or your friends.

Shana Tova! Bonnie P. Halprin, Preschool Director

Hebrew High School opening class and registration will take place on Wednesday, September 2nd. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and are open to all Jewish high school age students Period I 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mishna Brahot - Instructor: Rabbi Jacob Luski Jewish Artists, Jewish Themes Instructor: Ms. Rivy Chapman Period II 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Jewish Life Cycle - Instructor: Dr. Marc

Reiskind Critical Jewish Issues - Instructor: Mr. Joe Fuchs Senior Seminar - Instructor: Rabbi Jacob Luski For further information, please contact Rabbi Luski at 381-4900.

HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL

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YOUTH DEPARTMENT

The Youth Lounge is once again filled with excitement and activity. If you have not been in the Youth Lounge for a while please stop by and see the changes! An

Open House will take place Tuesday September 1 from 4:30pm – 6:45pm in the Youth Lounge and everyone is welcome to attend. .

Kadima and USY had their opening events with the traditional Jew’au! The kids had a blast and were busy sharing stories of their summer experiences. Halutzim will have their opening event September 13 from 12:00-2:30 in the Youth Lounge. Pathfinder’s outdoor educators will

lead the event.

Our College Committee is once again active and is being chaired by Carol Marger. If you have a child away at college please be sure to give me their address so Carol and the College Committee can communicate with them during the year.

CBI was honored to host Chapter Presidents Weekend for Mercaz Sub Region of USY. I am always moved to experience a Shabbat with these wonderful children. During the year we will join other USY and Kadima chapters for co events. This gives the kids a chance to form bonds of friendship across the bay!

I am committed to provide educationally rich and fun programs for your children. Lets become partners in our youth programming. My door is always open and I

encourage you to stop by or call. With your involvement we will all have a successful year!

If you have not turned in your children’s youth program application you may pick one up in the Synagogue office or at www.cbistpete.org.

A special Todah Rabah to Susan Kagan who

helped design and paint the mural on the Youth Lounge wall!!

L’Shana Tova! Sandy Brasch, Youth Director

September 2009 Calendar

Sept 1, Open House 4:30pm-6:45pm Youth Lounge Sept 9: Kadima Council 6:00 pm Youth Lounge Sept 12: USY installation 9:00 pm, Selichot Sept. 13: Halutzim Event with Pathfinders 12:00- 2:30 pm Sept 16: USY Dine and Dash and Meeting 6:00 pm Sept 23: USY Board meeting 6:00 pm Youth Lounge

Sept 25: 11-12 graders, UF Hillel visit (time TBA) Sept 27: ALL USY’ers help build Sukka 9:00 am

Susan Kagan,

“Einstein” and Sandy

Brasch in front of new mural

in Youth Lounge www.otzma.com

College Outreach Help us reach our College Students! Our College Committee sends holiday packages, travel

and study opportunities and news about special events to our college students. Monetary and goods donations for this purpose are gladly accepted. Help us keep in touch with your college/graduate/medical/law school student. Please complete the form below and return it to the synagogue office or e-mail the information to Pam Askin at [email protected]. Student Name________________________________ School attending______________________________

Current grade level_________________________ Expected graduation year___________________ Student e-mail____________________________ Student telephone_____________________________ School address for mail__________________________ School address for packages_____________________

Parent’s names______________________________ I’d like to help the College Committee: ( ) Mailings ( ) Telephone ( ) Shopping

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CBI STUDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN SHABBAT

SERVICES

Each Shabbat morning, children are invited to participate in Congregation Services by leading Ein Keloheinu and Aleinu at the conclusion of

Musaf. Please make plans to have your child present at the assigned time. We look forward

to hearing our children’s voices raised in song and prayer as they take their places along side all those who continue to make services meaningful, spiritual and successful here at CBI. This month the schedule for participation is as follows:

August 29 Grade 7

September 12 Grade 6

September 26 Grade 5

October 3 Grade 4

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ADULT STUDIES TALMUD MADE EASY Stephen Wein will continue his class covering the first tractate of the Talmud, Berachot. The class will study the actual text as well as selected commentaries. Knowledge of Hebrew, Aramaic or Jewish or American law is not required or necessary. All materials will be provided. Berachot deals with blessings and prayers that make up Judaism's fundamental rituals. The class involves both textual analysis and lively discussion and is open to all with

no necessary prerequisites. Classes will meet in the Buns Family Library at 7:00 pm on the following dates: Wednesdays, September 2nd and 23rd, October 7th and 21st, November 4th and 18th, and December 2nd and 23rd. TORAH FOR SENIORS Rabbi Jacob Luski leads a Torah Study group each month at the kosher Congregate Dining Room at Philip Benjamin Tower. Open to all by calling Anne Baber 344-2494 at Kosher Congregate Dining. Join Rabbi Luski on Tuesday morning September 15, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. LUNCH WITH RABBI This is an opportunity to enjoy a deli lunch from Jo-El’s and study Mishnah with Rabbi Jacob Luski in a casual, intimate

atmosphere. Meet at 12:00 noon in the CBI Atrium on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Please RSVP your lunch order to the synagogue no later than 4pm by the Tuesday prior at 381-4900 or e-mail to: [email protected]

Order your Etrog & Lulav NOW for the holidays! We need to receive your PAID orders by

Thursday, September 17th So that you will receive your sets in time

for Sukkot.

The Lulav and Etrog are lovely symbols of the holidays.

Reserve yours now to use at home during the Sukkot holidays and to bring to shul to participate

together with your children in the Hashanot procession.

Please reserve sets of

Lulav & Etrog for me at $44.00 per set.

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BUNS FAMILY LIBRARY

NEWS : The summer hasn’t exactly been time off for the Buns Family Library Committee. This group has been working hard throughout June, July, and August to get ready for a banner fall season. The library is open every Thursday morning and visitors are welcome to drop by to take out books, DVDs and CDs, or just sit and browse any of the reference books or periodicals. The Committee's newest project is to completely revamp the Children's Section. Spearheaded by volunteer Esta Blaxberg, the children's books are being re-classified and divided into EASY READERS, JUNIOR, and TEENAGE sections. The Committee is collaborating with Ilana Dayan, Education Director, to assure that children's books are available which supplement the Religious School's curriculum. Another exciting venture is the Committee's application to the Association of Jewish Libraries for Basic Judaica Library Accreditation. We hope to receive accreditation during this coming year. Jane Markowitz, Esta Blaxberg, and Ruth Lebowitz have attended several meetings of the Sarasota Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries, and are gaining much information as well as networking with other synagogue librarians.

Shalom, Ruth Lebowitz, Library Co-chair

CBI-HADASSAH BOOK CLUB

The CBI-Hadassah Book Club meets monthly on Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Buns Family Library to discuss current literature of Jewish content. If you are interested in leading the discussion for a meeting,

contact CBI Librarians, Dr. Ruth Lebowitz or Janet Augenbraun. Please mark your calendars for this year’s meeting dates:

2009: October 21, November 18, December 16;

and 2010: January 20, February 17, March 17 and April 21.

Our first two books are:

October 21st: Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay and November 18th: A City of Thieves by David Benioff.

MOVIE MATINEES

Last year’s Movie Matinees were so well attended and the feedback as been so positive, we will be scheduling more for this year. Please save the dates in your calendars:

Sunday, November 15, 2:00 pm and Wednesday, January 13th at 2:00 pm


You want to

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SHALOM BABY! A special time for your baby and you!

Open to all babies birth thru age two years

old and a loving care giver.

Schmooze with other parents,

make new friends,

sing songs,

have a nosh!

Share your tricks of the trade!

Our first Meet and Greet will be

Sunday, September 13th!

Shalom Baby will meet twice a month

on the following

Sunday mornings from 10 am - 11 am

in the Preschool.

October 18

November 1 & 15

December 13

January 10, 24

February 7 & 21

March 7 & 21

April 11, 25

May 2, 16

Please support our STATE OF ISRAEL

During our 28th ANNUAL HIGH HOLIDAY APPEAL

For the STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS

On the 1st DAY OF ROSH HASHANA Saturday, September 19, 2009

USHERS FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS The High Holiday Ushering Committee is schedule to meet on Tuesday, September 1

st, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

at CBI. We need new ushers and the old regulars. Many shifts are still available and no one works too hard. Make sure our congregational family is safe during services. We need your help! Please call the synagogue office at 381-4900 and let us know that you will be interested in ushering.


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WITHIN THESE WALLS

We are honored to once again have the opportunity to help CBI raise much needed funds to maintain our building and all that happens ―WITHIN THESE WALLS‖. The Kol Nidre campaign is our largest annual fund raiser. Our goal, as it was when we built the build-ing, is to have everyone participate. Each person knows what level their gift can be.

With the support of some dedicated members, who have made early and generous pledges, we are already on the way to a successful campaign. If you have made your gift already thank you; if not yet, now is the time.

Thank you to the following members of the Committee without whom we could not be successful: Karen and Mandel Sher, Mark and Louisa Benjamin, Susie and Alan Schwarz, Naomi Berg, Helen Wertel, Susan LeVine and Bob Weis-berg.

Sandy and Mike Slomka 5770 Kol Nidre Campaign Chairs


TREE OF LIFE

Looking for a special way to honor your family and friends who are celebrating a simha?

The TREE OF LIFE at CBI is just the answer. What a joy it is for someone to walk into our shul and see a Tribute of their special birthday, anniversary or wedding. Does your child/grandchild have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Graduation coming up? What a great way to honor them! Order forms are in the synagogue office and lobby. The minimum donation for leaves is $218.

A Leaf on the Tree of Life has been inscribed:

In honor of the birth of our granddaughter, Hannah Renick, January 17, 2007, by Alice and Larry Ettinger.

On the birth of Aaron Barbanel Wein, May 28, 2009 -

5 Sivan 5769, All your grandparents and Bubbi by Steve and Livia Wein and Helen Kahan.

In honor of Morris and Marilyn LeVine married 60 years,

July 2, 2009, With love from your kids and grandkids.

We share in the sorrow of the passing of:

Stanley Diamond

Brother-in-law of Audrey and Harvey Kopelman.

Ethel Greenblatt Mother of Dr. Jeff Jacobson

Grandmother of Amy Melker & Dawn Bomstein

Abe Katz Husband of Bunnie Katz

Father of Sandy Brasch and Ilene Horowitz, Grandfather of Elliot Fitzgerald, Benjamin Brasch,

Jodi Horowitz Stahl and Allison Horowitz.

LIFE CYCLE EVENTS BIRTHS:

David and Judy Carr on the birth of their

granddaughter, Arabella Renee Halfhill.

Dr. David and Arline Dresdner, Lillian Schertzer and

Lawrence and Jaimee Dresdner on the birth of their granddaughter, great granddaughter and daughter,

Abbigail Dresdner.

Jesse and Sandi Rodman on the birth of their

granddaughter, Delia Rivka Rodman.

Louis and Yollette Frey on the birth of their great-

granddaughter, Sydney Madison.

Rabbi Jacob and Joanne Luski, Abe and Rose Luski,

Vivian Neumann and Yael and Jamie Lawrence on the birth of their grandson, great-grandson and son, Jaxson James Lawrence.

Walter and Edie Loebenberg on the birth of their

great-grandson, Walter Andrew Loebenberg.

Yvette Lew on the birth of her first great-grandson,

Colson Cody Reinholt. ENGAGEMENTS:

Peter Benstock on his engagement to Tonya Sands.

Jerry and Joan Benstock on the engagement of their

son, Peter Benstock to Tonya Sands.

Lenny and Millie Gelfond on the engagement of their

granddaughter, Tova Morgan to Craig Rosenberg.

Dr. Ed and Vivian Lurie on the engagement of their

daughter, Sara Beth Lurie to Seth David Watson. WEDDINGS:

Alan and Sharon Koenig on the marriage of their

granddaughter, Anna Dotson to Todd Dham.

Lorne and Sharron Abrams on the marriage of their

daughter, Carey to Benjamin Corber. GRADUATIONS:

Gerry Werner, son of Sid and Phyllis Werner, on his

graduation from the University of Central Florida with a Masters of Business Administration degree.

Jesse Geffon, son of Fred & Ronnie Geffon, on his

graduation from the University of Oklahoma with a

Masters Degree in Human Relations.

JEWISH FEDERATION WEBSITE If you want to view the Federation website, their address is www.jewishpinellas.org


CBI Website

www.cbistpete.org

QUOTE When one performs a good deed, he should do so

with a cheerful heart. Leviticus Rabbah 34:9


In Honor of: ___________________________________

Check the names of everyone to you would like to send a Mitzvah Gram. Send this form together with your check, minimum $10 donation each, to: Congregation B’nai Israel, 300 58th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 *The minimum donation per acknowledgement is $10. Please print:

Your Name: ______________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

City, _____________________________Zip: __________________

Telephone: ______________

2 Dr. Stephen & Debbie Kobernick 3 Neal & Deborah Smalbach 3 Dr. Mitchell & Ellie LeVine 4 Julio & Rosa Russek 5 Jerry & Barbara Colen 5 Sam & Sandra Janofsky 5 Warren & Rebecca Simmons 5 Seth & Angela Weisberg 6 Dr. Bob & Ina Sheppard 8 Dennis & Moreen Lerner 10 Brian & Sherrie Carroll 11 Marvin & Kitty Jacobs 11 Dr. Joseph & Diana Rosin 15 Jerry & Thelma Gilbert 16 Michael & Gail Frye 18 Dr. Edward & Vivian Lurie

Join us in wishing Mazal Tov! to members celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries and B’nai Mitzvah. Your good

wishes can be part of their memories, while at the same time, supporting B’nai Israel’s commitment to help our

schools, youth groups and Synagogue through your donations to our Mitzvah Fund.

1 Dr. Joel Marantz 1 Janie Pincus 2 Dr. Jimmy Post 2 Stephanie Kohan 3 Janice Brasch 4 Gerald Levin 4 Barry Kanner 5 Sally Swale 5 Philip Redisch 5 Dr. Allen Marmon 6 Stuart Nast 6 Steven Harwood 7 Richard Mensh 10 Paula Dangler 10 Dr. George Hitzel 11 Marcia Youngerman 12 Doris Hochman 12 Arthur Jay 12 David Halprin 12 Dr. Craig Kunins 13 Marjorie Long 14 Joel Goetz 14 Angela Weisberg 15 Marilyn Benjamin

15 Regina Landes 16 Elizabeth Zimmer 18 Mirla Kremer 18 Faina Sakovich 20 Gail Warren 21 Lillian Rosen 21 Ben Blaxberg 21 Pam Himmel 22 Dr. Mitchell LeVine 22 Renee Lipman 24 Helen Kamoroff 25 Beverly Dikman 26 Dr. Edward Lurie 26 Dr. Joseph Rosin 27 Gail Wiseberg 27 Judy Carr 28 Lilly Salcman 28 Dr. David Dresdner 28 Dr. Richard Benator 29 Joann Bush 29 Jeremiah Wiener 29 Suzanne Berman 29 Rick Applefield 30 Carrye Dodell

Celebrate your Anniversary at September and October

Anniversary Shabbat, 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2009!

DO A MITZVAH ON YOUR BIRTHDAY

ATTEND THE DAILY MINYAN!



MINYANAIRES ARE NEEDED! Who Knows Ten?

CBI is always proud to say that we are the only shul on the West Coast of Florida that has a twice-daily minyan. We are being proactive in order to ensure the viability of the minyan. This is of utmost

importance to those who are saying kaddish which cannot be said if there is not a minyan present. It is very upsetting when someone who has made the effort to come is not able to say kaddish. In order to avoid this occurrence, we have captains who will be in charge of a particular morning or evening and will recruit congregants to come on the designated day and time. If you are willing to participate in this program either as a captain or as a “minyanaire”, please contact Irma Mayer at 392-2657.

Kever Avot Memorial Services

During the High Holiday period, it is traditional to visit the graves of our loved ones

and of those who created our Jewish community.

Kever Avot Memorial Services will be conducted by Rabbi Jacob Luski and Hazzan Paul D. Goldstein.

on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at:

10:30 a.m. at Menorah Gardens, Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Largo,

and at 11:30 a.m. at the CBI section at Royal Palm Cemetery,

St. Petersburg.

The kids are back in school, football is in the air and the high holidays are rapidly approaching. From a

fund raising perspective, that means Kol Nidre. It’s importance to the synagogue’s financial state can not be underestimated. Please give generously! If contacted by a fellow congregant, please be courteous and generous as they are volunteering their time to assist our shul. Times are tough for us all so your dollars are needed and appreciated more than ever. Allow me to thank my parents, Mike and Sandy Slomka, for stepping up and asking me if they could chair the Kol Nidre campaign. Allow me to also thank them for shaping me into the caring, passionate volunteer that I am today. It’s easy to see where I learned my sense of commitment to community and family. Under their leadership Kol Nidre will be successful with your donations and the help of the following people who have stepped up again to help with this project: Mandel Sher, Susan LeVine, Naomi Berg, Helen Wertel, Alan Schwartz, Louisa and Mark Benjamin and Bob Weisberg.

My family wishes you a L’shana tova. Laurie Reiskind, Fund Raising VP


Israeli Folk Dancing (It’s Free) (It’s Fun!)

Every Sunday evening at

Menorah Manor from

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Activities Room.

New members are welcome.

For more information, please contact

Janice LeVine at 392-3683.


Adult Studies In honor of

Jack & Linda Goldfarb Happy Birthday - Jesse Rodman

Lou Bader Birth of Sandi & Jesse Rodman's

granddaughter

Adult Studies In memory of

Lou Bader Harriet Fishman

Diana Litt Geraldine Schilling

Shirley Buns' Preschool In memory

Fred Buns & Family John Sommella

Camp Ramah In honor of

Myrna & Murray Rubin Happy Birthday - Jesse Rodman

Refuah Shlayma - Arlen Helfand

Refuah Shlayma - Gail Warren

High School & College Graduates

Replenishment of Medical Supplies

Camp Ramah In memory of

Myrna & Murray Rubin Their family and Parents

Cantor's Fund In Honor of

Minyanaires Cynthia Goldstein - Thank you for

Fathers' Day presents

Cantor's Fund In memory of

Yollette & Lou Frey Harriet Fishman

Jacobs' Beautification Fund In memory

Donna Milcich David Dannenberg, DeVera Rabinovitch

Library Fund In honor of

Don & Jane Silverberg Happy Birthday - Rhoda Bader

Library Fund In memory of

Sandi & Jesse Rodman Edward Selleck

David Schips Morris Schips

Jane & Don Silverberg Joseph Silverberg

Mitzvah Fund In honor of

Susie & Ira Berman The birth of Aaron Wein, grandson of

Steve & Livia Wein and great grandson

of Helen Kahan

Marshall & Lea Seiden The birth of Aaron Wein, grandson of

Livia & Steve Wein; Selma C. Gaby,

Sisterhood Woman of Achievement

Lillian Schertzer Happy Anniversary - Arline & David Dresdner

Sandy & Mike Slomka Speedy Recovery - Les Pearlstein

Elaine & Howard Rothstein Birth of Jesse & Sandi Rodman's granddaughter;

Birth of Lou & Yollette Frey's great granddaughter,

Sydney Madison

Mitzvah Fund In memory of

Anita & Arlen Helfand Harriet Fishman

Vivian Neumann Harriet Fishman

Ira R. Friedlander & Family Sophie Friedlander

Frank & Kathy Mendelblatt Dr. David Mendelblatt, Reba Mendelblatt

Henry Rosen Isaac Rosen

Janet & Barry Augenbraun Loved ones

Sharon & Alan Koenig Loved ones

John & Anne Dieumegarde Elias Gottfried

Dr. Sheldon Scheinert Loved ones

Miriam Tambor Sayde Gallant

Bill Dolgoff Esther Dolgoff

Mr. & Mr. Sidney Colen Rose Colen, Harry Colen, Perley Gotler

Dick Strauss & Cheryl Oxman Ben Diamond

Joe & Sally Cohen Meyer Feldbin

Shimon Bines Sara Bines, Sophie Shapiro

Jerome Rosenberg Beatrice Wolfson

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Shapiro Abe Mellitz

Dr. J. L. Azneer & Sophie Friedlander

Dr. Patricia Cottrille

Pauline Rivkind Fund In Memory of

Gail & Michael Frye Mollie Uklist

Rabbi's Fund In Honor of

Shirley Sommella Jay Kauffman & Eddie Ginsburg, in appreciation;

Adele Morris for receiving the National Hadassah

Leadership Award; Happy Birthday - Alan Gross,

Jean Kraff, Sam Cohen, Fred Buns, Dr. Pat Cottrille,

David C. Gross, Ellen Bernstein, Jack Goldberg,

Dr. Ben Ami Braun; Happy Anniversary -

Beverly & George Levine, Sally & Joe Cohen,

Jean & Harry Kraff, Millie & Leonard Gelfond,

Ruth Ann & Ralph Mizrahi

Kitty & Marvin Jacobs on their new home



Mrs. Rita Jacobs Misheberah for Joe Casey

Shirley Sommella In appreciation - Phil Redisch, Dr. Ben Ami Braun,

Joel Goetz, Jesse Rodman

Debby & Gary Bortnick In appreciation and on the marriage of Eric Lynn to

Tracy.

Margot & Michael Benstock Rabbi & Joanne Luski's new grandson; Vivian

Neumann on the birth of her new great

grandson

Shirley Sommella Helen Kahan - Birth of new great grandson,

Aaron Wein; Livia & Steve Wein on the birth

of their grandson, Aaron Wein

Happy Birthday to Jesse Rodman, Phil Redisch,

Edwin Shapiro, Sally Cohen, Joe Cohen

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Jacobs Birth of Yollette & Louis Frey's new great

granddaughter, Sydney Madison

Rabbi's Fund In memory of

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Masri John Sommella

Mrs. Ellen Fogel Sidney Richman

Mr. Bob Lachter Sam Lachter

Mrs. Elaine Lachter Stanley Marx

Carrie Heller & Family Sophie Friedlander

Ricki Lewis Dr. Israel Nemiroff

Jack Roth Loved ones

Henry Kahalas Rheta Kahalas

Sam & Sandy Janofsky Joan Aronovitz, Sadie Tobis, Charles Tobis

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Warsaw Mildred Medoff

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mensh Rebecca Mensh

Dr. & Mrs. Harvey Kopelman Herman Schwartz, Yetta Schwartz

Sam & Beulah Steel Philip Steel

Dr. Eric Weston & William K. Baccari, Sophie Friedlander

Barbara Baccari

Barry Kelmachter Cynthis Kelmachter, Philip & Rose Kelmachter,

Benmain & Ida Kelmachter, Isador & Duba Rozinsky

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Sternberg Harriet Sternberg

Lillian Grau Mildred Jolles

Shirley Sommella Stephen LeBold

Dr. & Mrs. Fred Feld Dorothy Schantz

Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Miller Lillian D. Haliczer

Mr. & Mrs. Sam Janofsky Margaret Weiss

DONATION NOTES…

Donations may be made by mailing or bringing in a note to the synagogue office detailing the name of the fund, the reason for the donation, to whom it should go and the donor’s name, along with a check made out to Congregation B’nai Israel. Please note that if the recipient is not a member, please include the address. It would be greatly appreciated if checks for donations were separate from other checks to the congregation. The CBI accountant would be most appreciative.

For Sisterhood and Men’s Club dues and donations, please make checks payable to them. This makes record keeping easier.

THE MINIMUM DONATION IS NOW $10 PER ACKNOWLEDGMENT SENT.

TO BOOK MEETING ROOMS If you are having a

meeting or event, you must reserve a room with

Pam Askin as soon as possible to schedule it on

the Synagogue calendar to make sure there is a room

available, all facilities information is known, and a custodian

knows to open and close the building at the proper time. Also, if you need to cancel a

meeting or a room reservation, please notify the synagogue office as well.

USY Pilgrimage In Memory of

Dorothy Goldblatt Sophie Friedlander

USY Fund In honor of

Linda & Steve Grau Speedy Recovery - David Robbins

USY Fund In memory of

Mirla Kremer Zlata Chapiro, Leon Chapiro, David Kremer

Aldena & Larry Lew David Stein

Judi Gordon Ann Fein

Joanne Greenberg Wolfert Becker

Charlotte & Harold Goldberg Bertha Goldberg

Susan & Brian Kagan John Sommella, Irwin Schantz

Dees Companion & Cleaning Sophie Friedlander

Company

Mitzvah Fund In honor of

Susie & Ira Berman The birth of Aaron Wein, grandson of

Steve & Livia Wein and great grandson

of Helen Kahan

Marshall & Lea Seiden The birth of Aaron Wein, grandson of

Livia & Steve Wein; Selma C. Gaby,

Sisterhood Woman of Achievement

Lillian Schertzer Happy Anniversary - Arline & David Dresdner

Sandy & Mike Slomka Speedy Recovery - Les Pearlstein

Elaine & Howard Rothstein Birth of Jesse & Sandi Rodman's granddaughter;

Birth of Lou & Yollette Frey's great granddaughter,

Sydney Madison

Mitzvah Fund In memory of

Anita & Arlen Helfand Harriet Fishman

Vivian Neumann Harriet Fishman

Ira R. Friedlander & Family Sophie Friedlander

Frank & Kathy Mendelblatt Dr. David Mendelblatt, Reba Mendelblatt

Henry Rosen Isaac Rosen

Janet & Barry Augenbraun Loved ones

Sharon & Alan Koenig Loved ones

John & Anne Dieumegarde Elias Gottfried

Dr. Sheldon Scheinert Loved ones

Miriam Tambor Sayde Gallant

Bill Dolgoff Esther Dolgoff

Mr. & Mr. Sidney Colen Rose Colen, Harry Colen, Perley Gotler

Dick Strauss & Cheryl Oxman Ben Diamond

Joe & Sally Cohen Meyer Feldbin

Shimon Bines Sara Bines, Sophie Shapiro

Jerome Rosenberg Beatrice Wolfson

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Shapiro Abe Mellitz

Dr. J. L. Azneer & Sophie Friedlander

Dr. Patricia Cottrille

Pauline Rivkind Fund In Memory of

Gail & Michael Frye Mollie Uklist


Shirley Sommella Jay Kauffman & Eddie Ginsburg, in appreciation;

Adele Morris for receiving the National Hadassah

Leadership Award; Happy Birthday - Alan Gross,

Jean Kraff, Sam Cohen, Fred Buns, Dr. Pat Cottrille,

David C. Gross, Ellen Bernstein, Jack Goldberg,

Dr. Ben Ami Braun; Happy Anniversary -

Beverly & George Levine, Sally & Joe Cohen,

Jean & Harry Kraff, Millie & Leonard Gelfond,

Ruth Ann & Ralph Mizrahi

Kitty & Marvin Jacobs on their new home


JUDAICA SHOP HOURS

Mondays: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Tuesdays: 10:00am – 11:30am; 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Wednesdays – 11:00am—2:00 pm

Thursdays: 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Fridays: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

If you need an appointment, please contact: Ellen Bernstein – 345-0237 or

Anita Helfand – 381-4900

If you do not see it in the shop, please contact us. We special order.

TALLITOT FOR WOMEN We are very fortunate to be an egalitarian

Synagogue where women and men are equal. Women count in minyan and share the same honors as our gentlemen

counterparts. Women are invited to wear a tallit. The Judaica Shop carries an entire array of

tallitot imported from Israel in various price ranges. Stop by and check us out!

OFFICE DROP BOX

As a reminder that there is a Secured Drop Box available at

the shul and at your service whenever you are in the

building. It is located outside of the Synagogue office across from the Judaica Shop. You can drop off your messages, contributions, etc.

when coming to minyan, meetings, social events, and classes or when bringing children to school. It is an easy way to communicate within the congregational

family. Drop-in sometime!

LOST AND FOUND!

Have you lost anything at

shul lately?

The Synagogue office

LOST AND FOUND

has acquired many items.

Therefore, if you are

missing an item and you

thought you lost it at CBI,

check it out in the office.

REQUEST FROM

THE RABBI

Please keep me informed of significant events in your family life. It is my desire to

be of help and service to you in times of special need. It is especially important that I know of those in the hospital, assisted living or nursing homes, so that they may be included in a prayer for recovery at Shabbat Services.

Rabbi Jacob Luski

Change Service Requested

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Deadline for October Bulletin, August 20th

cbi bulletin september 2009

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