Congregation b’nai Israel


August 23 – August 29


Condolences to Pearl Gerber on the passing of her sister, Claire Mass

Speedy recovery to Melanie Hansen, CDC teacher

Thank you to the Sunday Minyan for purchasing a leaf for our Tree of Life in honor of Bruce Shapiro

Speedy recovery to Frances Hersch, Michelle Snyder's mother

Mazel Tov to Marla and Todd Northcutt on the birth of their daughter, Cora Belle


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: Return your 2008/2009 registration forms

New Members: no charge for Religious School in first year of membership.

Call Estee for more information at (714) 730-5161.

First day of Religious School – Sunday, September 7


USY

Sunday, August 24 – Polynesian Spectacular – 10:30 am

Sunday, September 14 – Joey and Maria’s 25th Anniversary Party (Dinner Show)

Sunday, September 21 – Opening Kadima

Sunday, September 21 – Youth Committee Meeting


ONGOING SUNDAY MORNING ADULT LEARNING – Free

Taught in cooperation with the National Jewish Outreach Program

9:00-10:15 am – Adult Hebrew (Sept. 14, 21, Oct. 5, 12, 19)

9:10 –10:00 am – Morning Minyan

10:30 – 11:45 am – Synagogue Literacy (Sept. 14, 21, Oct. 5, 12, 19)

10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Bet Midrash Learning (Sept. 14, 21, Oct. 5, 12, 19)


YOUNG FAMILY SERVICE AND DINNER - September 5 - 5:30 pm

Members: $10 Adult/$5 Child Non-members: $12 Adult/$7 Child


DALE SCHATZ AT CBI

Saturday, September 6 at 9:30 am and Friday, September 19 at 6:00 pm


LUNCH AND LEARN WITH EYAL ARONOFF

Thursday, September 11 - Lunch at noon - $10 – Reserve by September 8

Discussion 12:15 pm – no cost – RSVP to CBI office (714) 730-9693


MEN’S CLUB

Next meeting, Sunday, September 14 - 9:45 am


SISTERHOOD ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Tuesday, September 16 – 7:30 pm

RSVP to Ingrid Gallin (949) 830-4835 or Joyce Walter (714) 771-2753


MEMBERSHIP FORMS DUE IN OFFICE NOW

Please send back your membership dues sheet and family record.

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


MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES: Pick up times - Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

One directory per family – sign off sheet in CBI office.


ROLLING STEINS DINNER AND CONCERT

Sunday, September 7 – 5:45 pm dinner, 7:00 pm concert

Please RSVP to CBI office (714) 730-9693 or cbi18@cbi18.org by August 22.

CBI ANNEX - September 13 – 9:45 am

Sign up with Mark Berman at berman@broadcom.com


KAY WARREN: Dangerous Surrender: What Happens When You Say Yes To God

Saturday, September 20 – 8:00 pm Lecture followed by 9:30 pm Dessert

Selichot Services will begin at 10:00 pm with the CBI choir.

RSVP to CBI office at cbi18@cbi18.org or (714) 730-9693


MITZVAH DAY AT CBI - Sunday, September 21 – 12:30 – 4:00 pm


CBI PRESENTS: OBSESSION – Radical Islam’s War Against The West

Sunday, September 21 – 10:00 am (after morning Minyan) in the Family Life Center

Half hour documentary and discussion – cost: FREE


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? Choir might be for you! Contact Hal Hurwitz at hal.hurwitz@cox.net


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.


Thanks to the following for contributions towards the Oneg and Kiddush Fund:

Leslie and Scott Dunkleman in honor of Rachel’s birthday

Leslie and Scott Dunkleman in honor of Scott’s birthday

Daryl and Natasha Spector in honor of their anniversary

The Elster family in honor of Beth and Andy’s anniversary

Erline and Harry Krebs in honor of their anniversary

The Palmer family in honor of Linda’s birthday

Sharon and Doron Refael in honor of Ben’s birthday

Sharon and Doron Refael in honor of Shron’s birthday

Tim, Debra and David Fletcher in honor of Sara’s birthday

The Morrison family in honor of Francine’s birthday

Yahrzeits – Av 22 – Av 29

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

Jaime Bordsky Sylvia Liner Lipa Berez

Ronald Michael Leavitt Kate Lowenstein Alan J. Schwalbe

Marion Schlesinger Leonard Rosenblum Elias Feldman

Mina Frankel Ronald Goldstein Henry Gallin

Joel Lewis Aba Lefkowitz Marcia Bardenstein

Ralph Samuel Goldsmith Ronald Fern Hyman Greene

Al Molter