Congregation b’nai Israel

July 19 – July 25

Speedy recovery to Naomi Bell

Speedy recovery to Fred Greenberg

HIGH HOLIDAY GREETINGS – YEAR 5769

Send your personal Shanah Tovah greeting to your CBI friends and family.  See form in kiosk for details.  Please return form no later than September 1 or email your greeting to marissa.waldman@cox.net. 

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

School is out for summer. Please return your 2008/2009 registration forms to the CBI office to enroll for next year.  Call Estee for more information at (714) 730-5161.

USY

Sunday, August 24 – End of Summer Event 

MEN’S CLUB

Next meeting, Sunday, August 17 - 9:45 am

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP

Summer Sale – 20% discount on all items including books.  If you want to purchase any items, Tallit, Kippot or other gifts, call Roberta at (949) 461-0966. 

CAMP B’NAI RUACH – 4 weeks left

July 21 – August 15 — Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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

Field trips include Orange County Fair, California Adventure, Disneyland

and Wild Rivers

Please contact Barbara Sherman for more information at (714) 777-7155

YOUNG FAMILY SERVICE AND DINNER

August 1 - 5:30 pm – Members: $10 Adult/$5 Child – Non-members: $12 Adult/$7 Child

CBI CHOIR REHEARSALS – Every Tuesday – 7:15 pm

Can you carry a tune?  Do you get fidgety during Rosh Hashana?  Do you get hungry during Yom Kippur?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Choir might be for you!  Contact Hal Hurwitz at Hal.Hurwitz@cox.net 

COMFORT (HESED) COMMITTEE

The Hesed Committee is expanding based on the growing needs of our congregation.  Please contact Nancy Neudorf to find out how you can help at nneudorf@aol.com

ONLINE MEMBERSHIP SURVEY – Respond by July 25

Fill in the10-12 minute on-line survey as part of our strategic planning process. 

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

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

MEMBERSHIP FORMS DUE IN OFFICE BY JULY 31

Please send back your membership dues sheet and family record.

High Holiday tickets will only be sent to those who have returned forms.

FAST OF THE 17TH OF TAMMUZ

Please come for a special service on Sunday, July 20th at 9:10 am in the Bet Midrash as we mark the beginning of the three weeks prior to Tisha B’Av (August 9 – 10)

TISHA B’AV SERVICES

On Saturday night, August 9 at 8:00 pm, hear chanting by candlelight of the Book of Lamentations, and readings commemorating the destruction of the Temples.  Join us on Sunday, August 10 at 9:10 am without t’fillin and 6:00 pm for Mincha service with t’fillin.

MITZVAH DAY

Save the date: Sunday, September 21 – 12:30 – 4:00 pm ­ More details to come 

4th Annual Summer Bar-B-Que!

Sunday, August 17 – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm - $5/person

Prospective members – No Charge

Snocones - Kosher Hot Dogs - Brownie Bar

Fun and Games!! – Gaga Court, Preschool Gym Activities,

Adult Sing-A-Long…Great For All Ages!!

Make new friends and check out our programs!

Call CBI office (714) 730-9693 or cbi18@cbi18.org for

reservations no later than August 14

Joel Gallin in honor of Ingrid’s birthday

The Sassounian family in honor of Joseph’s birthday

Ofer and Debbie Hebron in honor of Ravid’s birthday

Andy and Bruce Comings in honor of their anniversary

Michael Capsuto in honor of his birthday

Sandy and John Goodman in honor of Sandy’s birthday

Robin, Evan and Nathaniel Kalminov in honor of Sivon’s birthday

Daryl, Natasha, Jack and Sydney in honor of Chloe’s birthday

Daryl, Natasha, Jack and Chloe in honor of Sydney’s birthday 

Yahrzeits – TAMMUZ 16 – TAMMUZ 22

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