Congregation b’nai Israel

April 19 – April 25

 

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

No School through Thursday, May 1

School resumes Sunday, May 4

No School Wednesday, May 7

Wednesday, May 7 – Hebrew High join to CBI Yom Hazikaron Celebration

Combined session, Thursday May 8 – Yom Ha’atzmaut Concert

USY

Friday, May 2 – Shabbat Club

Sunday, May 18 – Elections 

COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER – SUN., APRIL 20

Seder begins at 6:15 pm - Mincha/Ma’ariv service at 5:45 pm

$45/adult; $30/child 6-12 yrs; $15/child 3-5 yrs; children 2 and under free

This event is strictly kosher for Passover.

For additional information call the synagogue office at (714) 730-9693

PASSOVER SERVICES

Saturday, April 26 – 9:30am • 6:00 pm Minha/Ma’ariv – Day 7

Sunday, Aprii 27 – 9:30 am – Day 8 (Yizkor)

YOUNG FAMILY SERVICE AND DINNER

May 2 - 5:30 pm – Members: $10 Adult/$5 Child – Non-members: $12 Adult/$7 Child

ONGOING SUNDAY MORNING ADULT LEARNING - Free

Taught in cooperation with the National Jewish Outreach Program

9:00 am – Jewish History (May 4) • 9:10-10:00 am - Morning Minyan

10:30 am - Bet Midrash Learning  

MEN’S CLUB

Next meeting, Sunday, May 18 - 9:45 am

SISTERHOOD

Mah Jongg – Sun., May 18 – 10:30 am – RSVP Caroline Cohn (909) 268-2500 

CAMP B’NAI RUACH

July 14 – August 15 — Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm with extended care available

Campers entering Grades K-6 — CIT’s entering Grades 7-9

For more information call Barbara Sherman at (714) 777-7155

Early Bird Discount Before May 23 

MITZVAH DAY – Sun., May 4 – 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

12:15 pm Check in begins w 1:00 pm Depart from CBI for Mitzvah Day Project

4:30 pm Complete project and head homewFor information call Beth Elster (949) 509-6711.

NEW MEMBER SHABBAT CELEBRATION – May 16 – 6:00 pm

Shabbat evening created especially for our new members.  Service begins at 6:00 pm followed by dinner (FREE for new members).  RSVP to CBI office. 
 
 

SUNDAY – MAY 18 – 5:00 pm - CBI FUNDRAISER

CBI's Shining Stars Annual Gala

A special night honoring Blossom Siegel

in celebration of the 18th anniversary of the CBI/Sharon union.

Entertainment by The Rat Pack Revue featuring The Dry Martini Orchestra.

Cocktails – 5:00 pm, Dinner and Program – 6:00 pm, includes an auction to benefit the educational, religious, cultural and social programming of our synagogue. Tribute Book Opportunities - email beth@elsternet.com by May 1. RSVP for dinner to cbi18@cbi18.org.

Tickets $118/person. For more information contact

Marissa Waldman (949) 533-9258 or Sheila Stopnitzky (949) 768-7116. 

TOWEL/BLANKET/PEANUT BUTTER DRIVE:  Mitzvah Project for Ellie Young

Collecting old towels, blankets and creamy peanut butter for the Irvine Animal Shelter through Sat. May 31.

FOOD DRIVE FOR FAMILIES FORWARD – Bin in lobby

Bring canned goods, rice and pasta mixes, crackers, juices…Items do not need a hekhsher. 
 

THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - Call (714) 730-0860

Applications are currently being accepted for children ages 3 months to 5 years.  
 

SHABBAT YESODI DINNER & SERVICE – Fri., May 16 – 6:00 pm

For elementary aged children and their families – 6:00 pm services followed by dinner

$15/Adults - $5/Child (2-11) • Call the office to RSVP 

YOM HAZIKARON (INDEPENDENCE DAY) & YOM HA’ATZMAUT

Wed. May 7 – Beginning at 7:00 pm -Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) Service w Ma’ariv

Wed. May 7 – 7:30 pm - Yom Ha’atzmaut Party - FREE w Israeli Dancing

Thurs. May 8 – 7:30 am - Yom Ha’atzmaut Service followed by breakfast 

Yahrzeits – NISAN 14 – Nisan 20

We remember with love relatives and friends whose Yahrzeits we observe this week.