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‫קולנו‬
Tishri/Cheshvan 5773
October 2012
Vol 11, Issue 17
www.bnais.com
The Voice of
Congregation
B’nai Israel
Join Rabbi Alfi and Cantor Steinberg for a Havdalah Under the Stars
By Deidra Meyers, VP Membership
The word Havdalah means to differentiate, to distinguish.
The entire ceremony is to distinguish between the Shabbat that
we have just experienced and the week that we are about to
enter, both as an existence in time and as a feeling of existence.
Three blessings are said:
♦ First on the wine, again a symbol of joy. Now we take
Rabbi Mona Alfi
pleasure in what we have accomplished, and hope that it will
continue to grow into the week.
Cantor Julie Steinberg
♦ Then on the spices, whose fragrance we inhale to comfort
our soul at the loss of Shabbat.
♦ And finally on the flame, which symbolizes light and darkness and the ability to
see the difference in a very deep way.
The greatest tool we have for appreciating anything is the ability to distinguish and differentiate. When we
see things as rare and unique, they stand out as special, and somehow have their own place in the world.
Yet, all too often, we have a hard time utilizing this tool and seeing things for their own uniqueness.
Masses of people just become ordinary beings. Beautiful sunsets start to look all the same.
Our challenge is to discern and see the differences that exist in the world in order to appreciate their
rare and unique qualities and thus take pleasure in their existence.
I have a great love for Havdalah. Maybe it is the melodies, or the awakening of the senses or because
my first Havdalah was in Israel, but the part that always moved me the most was the deepening of a
connection with the people I was with on that Saturday night.
As VP of Membership, I care deeply about the connection we foster between our congregants.
Our community grows and has a deeper affinity when we stop, even just for a few hours, and
spend time with each other. One of our goals this year is to connect members, both within the
walls of our congregation and in our community. How many of us have met someone at Shabbat or
High Holy Day Services and never knew that they live just a few miles from us!
During the next year, to help our members connect with congregants in their neighborhoods and
with each other, we will be sending each of you a personal invitation to one of four Havdalahs generously
hosted at Rabbi Mona Alfi’s home. We hope you will be able to join us for a special Havdalah lead by
Rabbi Mona Alfi and Cantor Julie Steinberg under the stars.
We will be organizing the Havdalahs by to allow you to meet members living in your area and
connect with people who live close by. Please continue to keep your eye out for upcoming
announcements and your invitation. We hope you will be able to join us.
Founded 1849
Worship
OCTOBER
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
7:30pm
Shabbat Services
S ATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
9:00am
Torah Study
10:30am
Mini Minyan
10:30am
Shabbat Morning Services
Rachel Rubin, Bat Mitzvah
Women of B’nai Israel & Rabbi Alfi
invite all women age 13 and over to
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan,
Tuesday, October 16
S UNDAY, OCTOBER 7 —S IMCHAT TORAH
Please see enclosed flyer
MONDAY, OCTOBER
Unlocking the mysteries of Judaism:
decoding Jewish symbols and
understanding the meaning of our names
8 —YIZKOR, 9:15am
9:15 am
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
6:00pm
Tot Shabbat – 2nd Grade participating
6:30pm
2nd Shabbes Dinner
7:30pm
Shabbat Services – 6th Grade participating
Join Women of B'nai Israel and Rabbi Alfi for Rosh
Chodesh Cheshvan on Tuesday, October 16. The topic
of this month is “Unlocking the Mysteries of Judaism:
decoding Jewish symbols and understanding the meanings of
our names.” Meet us in the social hall at 6:15 for a dairy
potluck and for services and study at 6:45. All women over
the age of 13 welcome. No RSVP necessary.
We hope to see you on October 16!
S ATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
9:00am
Torah Study
10:30am
Shabbat Morning Services
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
6:00pm
Sababah Shabbat Dinner
7:30pm
Shabbat Services
April 9th, Maggie Anton
returns to Rosh Chodesh!
Maggie Anton, author of
Rashi's Daughters, returns to
B'nai Israel to discuss her new
book: Rav Hisda's Daughter, Book
I: Apprentice: A Novel of Love,
the Talmud, and Sorcery.
S ATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
9:00am
Torah Study
10:30am
Shabbat Morning Services
Eli Alexander Frankel, Bar Mitzvah
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
7:30pm
Shabbat Services
S ATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
9:00am
Torah Study
10:30am
Shabbat Morning Services
Sam Cooperman-Earl, Bar Mitzvah
Congregation B’nai Israel
3600 Riverside Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95818
www.bnais.com
Phone: 916.446.4861 Fax: 916.446.2875
IN THIS ISSUE
SUBMISSION GUIDE
Anniversaries – October.................12
Birthdays – October .......................12
Brotherhood .....................................5
Calendar – October ........................19
CBI Bulletin Board ............... 11,14-15
Community Bulletin Board....... 15-18
Donations.. .....................................13
Education ..................................... 6-9
Mourning Our Losses .....................14
Social Action ............................ 10-11
Women of B’nai Israel ......................5
Worship ........................................ 1-3
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policy of CBI.
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B’nai Mitzvah
Note From the Editor
D
ear Fellow Congregants,
As you know, I often feature our wonderful CBI volunteers in this column. We
who create your Koleinu are happy to
announce the addition of Terri Cristy to
our group. Terri will be a huge help with
copy editing and proofreading. I thank her for volunteering
to share her time and talent with us.
Our
B’nai Mitzvah
Sincerely,
Bonnie
Quote of the Month
"Being good is commendable, but only when it is
combined with doing good is it useful."
~ Unknown
So Many Choices – Visit the
Jonas Goldman Judaica Shop
Rachel Rubin, October 6
We have a wide selection of ritual
items by Michel Aram, Gary Rosenthal,
Blackthorne Forge, Nambe, Silk Bijoux,
Yair Emanuel, and other Jewish artists.
Our display cases are filled with beautiful gold and silver jewelry
designed by Ayala Bar, Michal Golan,
Angie Olami, Orly, Beit Nir, and other Israeli artists. Visit
us before schlepping all the way to the Bay Area. We think
you’ll be pleasantly surprised by our selection of gifts and
ritual items.
Eli Alexander Frankel, October 20
Sam CoopermanCooperman - Earl, October 27
We’d love to assist you in choosing special gifts for b’nai
mitzvahs, weddings, birthdays, and other simchas. Please
visit the shop on Tuesdays 1:30 – 6pm or Sundays
9:30am – 1pm, when religious school
is in session.
For your
convenience, Shabbat and yahrzeit
candles are available for sale at
the temple during office hours. If
you have any questions or need an
appointment, call Carole Kovnick at 974-0875 or
Jane Orkand at 283-4325.
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Board of Trustees
Paying Off the Mortgage Progress
Almost two years ago, we started a major fundraising effort
to pay off our mortgage. At that time we owed Merchant's
Bank approximately $990,000. Since then almost 100
member families have pledged over $830,000 toward our goal
of paying off the mortgage in full by the end of 2013. As
pledge payments have been received, we paid down our principal loan balance. In September we made another lump sum
Steve Goldberg payment of $200,000 to further reduce the balance of our loan.
CBI President The new loan balance is $340,000, about one-third of the
amount we owed on the loan when we started this campaign.
This is remarkable progress and we could not have achieved this milestone
without the support and generosity of our contributors. Thank you!
Several of you have asked for more information about the impact on the
temple budget from the situation with Brookfield School. Brookfield's anticipated departure at the end of this school year will reduce our revenue by approximately $85,000 in the July 2013-June 2014 fiscal year. This is the approximate
amount of our principal and interest payments on the congregation’s loan before
we started the pay down on the mortgage project. Our progress in paying down
the loan and reducing the monthly payment to the bank has helped the congregation prepare for the loss of income from Brookfield. If we had not undertaken
this effort and made substantial progress, our budget would have been significantly affected by the loss of income.
But even with lower loan payments we will still face financial challenges.
The recession has affected many of our members and we have seen a significant
drop in income from dues. We recently “closed the books” on the last fiscal year
that ended June 30, and our dues revenue was down approximately $30,000
from where it stood two years ago. We also experienced increased costs for items
outside of our control--utilities, insurance, and health care costs. The Board’s
Finance Committee and the Facilities Task Force have been working with our
professional staff on a plan to improve our dues collections, look at alternative
sources of income from the use of our facility, and reduce costs where possible.
This, combined with our effort to eliminate our monthly payments on the congregation’s loan, will certainly help as we plan for the lost revenue from Brookfield.
We need to continue to make progress during the next year so we can pay
the entire remaining loan balance. This means continuing to pay down the
mortgage as we collect on the remaining pledges. We estimate we will need to
raise an additional $150,000 to eliminate the loan. Together, our community can get
this done. Please contact me, Jay Schenirer, or Mandy Greene if you can help.
Meet Our Featured Board Member
Erin Barney is the current BISY president. She has been
a member of CBI for 8 years. She and her twin sister Riane
were born and raised in Sacramento.
Erin had her bat mitzvah at CBI, became involved in the
madrich program, was a confirmand, and now devotes her
time to BISY. She is active in NFTY as well. She recently
attended Kutz camp where she learned leadership skills.
Erin's goal as the youth liaison to the Board is to "bring
the URJ's campaign for youth engagement to B'nai Israel in
full force."
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Old Friendships
Renewed at 12th Annual
Softball Game
By Jeff Shulman
The 12th annual end of summer softball classic game between CBI
(Congregation B'nai Israel) and MLC
(Mosaic Law Congregation) was played
again at the same location for the past 12
years: Arden Park Softball Field. What
makes this event unique is that there is no
other organized softball game between a
Reform synagogue and a Conservative synagogue played anywhere else in the United
States on an annual basis. What is also
unique about this "game" is that after the
game, win or lose, the two teams stay to
share in a post-game picnic and to swap stories and enjoy each other’s company.
Now don't think for a moment that
the two teams come out every summer,
yet not give their best effort. The CBI
team traditionally has a pre-game practice
the Sunday before to prepare for this
game. On game day almost everyone on
the CBI team shows up an hour before to
further prepare. That preparation seems
to pay off as no one on the CBI team
pulled a muscle or made a fielding error
(except for a few minor overthrows). There were few opportunities
for MLC hitters to get on base. Once
Bernie Marks threw out the first ball, the
nine inning game lasted almost two
hours. By the end of the ninth, with the
final score almost forgotten, the smell of
Kosher hot dogs and salmon burgers filled
the air. While the post-game meal did
not last as long as the game, both teams
had a chance to get to know each other
better and to renew old friendships that
date back to the first game played on this
very same field 12 years ago.
The next time CBI and MLC will
meet for another athletic competition will
be the 13th annual Latke Cup basketball
game to be played at the MLC Event
Center on December 22 at 6pm.
The Brotherhood
Women of B’nai Israel
A Busy Brotherhood at Work
Every writer for a Koleinu column has that first
experience of speaking to future events in the past
tense. Clairvoyance is a valuable skill. However, I
have no doubt the High Holy Day services were terrific as well as the Brotherhood-provided Yom Kippur break-the-fast. A thank you to our VP of Fundraising, Dave Lewis, and the volunteers for their
Paul Ortega
help. And an additional thank you to our immediBrotherhood President ate Past President, Jeff Rabinovitz, for organizing
the ushers for the High Holy Day services.
In September, Brotherhood also provided the picnic for the opening
day of Religious School, along with our
annual traditional donation to the Religious School. Again, another thank
you to Dave Lewis and the volunteers
for a very successful picnic. Supporting
education and our kids is core to the
Brotherhood mission. We will continue
to demonstrate our commitment to
education and our kids in more ways
over the coming year. An upcoming Rabbi Loving with teacher Wendy Fischer
at the religious school opening day picnic.
event related to education is our
brunch on 10/28 to welcome one
of our newest Brotherhood members, Jonathan Loving, husband of
our Educator, Rabbi Michal Loving. Further information will be
forthcoming.
These programs and donations are possible due to the financial
support from our membership dues,
our catering events, and our other Erika Meredith with daughter, Samantha,
fundraising events. Thank you to those and Dave Passovoy with daughter, Aliya
enjoying the religious school picnic.
that have joined Brotherhood, to those
who have engaged Brotherhood for a B’nai Mitzvah, and to those who have attended our events. Note that all of our profits go back to the temple.
One last note and special recognition. More critical than our financial
support through membership and fundraising are our volunteers. We are
successful due to their efforts and contributions. In appreciation of our
volunteers, our most valuable asset, we are scheduling a special event for
them. More information to come very soon.
Brotherhood cooking crew for the religious school opening day picnic
Left to right:
Dave Lewis,
Richard Ginsberg,
David Citrenbaum,
Gary Sibner,
Bernie Marks &
Jeremy Hollis
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WBI Thanks
Lindie Henderson
Henderson
Shana Tovah from
WBI. I hope that you are
rested and renewed and
ready for a wonderful year
ahead. As you read this
Dana Hirschel
article, members of the
WBI President
WBI Executive Board will
be preparing to head northward to Portland,
Oregon, for the WRJ-Pacific District convention. The Pacific District convention is something that we always look forward to as an opportunity to learn, pray, and schmooze with
women from sisterhoods across the West. I
always enjoy sharing and comparing ideas that
will make us an even stronger sisterhood.
This convention is bittersweet as our very
own Lindie Henderson’s term as President of
Pacific District comes to an end. WBI would
like to thank Lindie for her amazing leadership, commitment, and passion to the Women
of Reform Judaism and the Women of B’nai
Israel. Lindie is a mensch and a wonderful example to follow. We love you and thank you!
Lindie has also very generously created and
seeded the Lindie Henderson Leadership Fund
to ensure future leadership development for
members of WBI. This is a tremendous legacy
that WBI will be forever grateful for.
Be sure that your calendar is marked for
Sunday, Nov. 18,
for WBI’s annual
membership
luncheon to be
held at Plates.
Plates is sponsored by St. John’s
Women’s Shelter
and we have a
wonderful afternoon planned.
The event is
from 1:00-3:00
and is free to
paid-up members. It should be a lovely time.
If you haven’t already, please like our page
(Women of B’nai Israel) on Facebook!
Education
Find Your Joy in the New Educational Resource Room
the place to find your answer. We have a rack full of Purim
and dress-up costumes, a wide range of Jewish music on CDs,
and educational DVDs waiting to be played either at home or in
the classroom. In the center of the room will be a small table with
chairs, along with an internet-accessible computer and a printer.
Judah ben Saul ibn Tibbon, a 12th century Spanish physician and translator of holy texts, wrote in his ethical will
that he wanted his children to value education above all else:
As of the first week of September,
Congregation B’nai Israel has a new
place to help answer all of your questions about Judaism: the Educational
Resource Room! The entire temple
owes a huge debt of gratitude to
Jodie Rubenstein, who has tirelessly
spent her summer sorting, organizing, and creating a room that is
Rabbi Michal Loving welcoming, useful, and user-friendly.
Director of
Located in Cantor Carl Naluai Jr.’s
Congregational
former
office (next to Cantor Julie
Learning
Steinberg’s), the Resource Room is filled
with shelves organized by theme and age group. There are sections
for Prayer, Hebrew, Holidays, Values and Ethics, as well as concerns
specific to Early Childhood, Teen, and Adult learners. The room is
different from the library in that while it contains a small amount
of novels, the majority of the books revolve around the art of
teaching itself.
The room’s primary purpose is to serve as a resource
center for religious school and adult education teachers, but
it is truly here for everyone in the congregation. There is a
full array of prayer books for reference, and books such as
Introduction to Talmud and Midrash for those who want to
know. If, on the other hand, you’re seeking the best way to
impart tolerance to preschoolers, or wanting to find ideas
for arts and crafts relating to a Jewish holiday, then this is
Make your books your companions; let
your cases and shelves be your pleasuregrounds and orchards. Bask in their paradise, gather their fruit, pluck their roses,
take their spices. If your soul be satiate and
weary, change from garden to garden, from
furrow to furrow, from prospect to prospect. Then will your desire be renewed,
and your soul be filled with delight.
It is my hope that every adult in this congregation,
teachers and learners alike, will feel inspired to visit the Educational Resource Room. May we all find joy in the paradise of the shelves that await us.
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Judah Ibn Tibbon, “A Father’s Admonition,” written 1190. Found in
Hebrew Ethical Wills by Israel Abrahams, Jewish Publication Society,
1976, page 63.
CBI Is Having a “Fun Run/Walk/Wheel for Torah,” Sunday, October 21!
At B’nai Israel we have a wonderful religious school program based on Torah, Avodah, and Gemilut Hasadim. We have
phenomenal teachers with a low teacher/student ratio. Our school includes an excellent madrichim program, art, Hebrew,
and music programs. The religious school provides scholarship assistance to many families, especially in our current difficult
economy. So, of course, we need to raise funds to support Jewish learning.
On Sunday morning, October 21, we will have a 5K run/walk/wheel (wheelchair/walker/stroller) in Land Park to
support the religious school. Come join the religious school students and staff in this fun activity. All participants will bring
in donations and a signed waiver to the synagogue and start the morning with some exercise (Avodah), learn a little Torah
along the way, and participate in Gemilut Hasadim (acts of loving kindness).
Of course, there will be something special for all participants, prizes for the top
fundraisers, and a healthy snack before going to class.
Look for flyers and waivers in the Chadashot and sent home with students
in the weeks before the big event to be sure to have all the information and
be ready the morning of October 21! We need lots of volunteers the day of
the run and some to help plan. Please email me, Nanette Wong at
kent-nan.wong@comcast.net, to let me know what you would like to do to help.
Thanks so much to all of the CBI community for supporting the teaching of
Torah to our children.
Sincerely,
Nanette Wong - CBI Religious School volunteer
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October Education DatesDates- atat- a- Glance
Religious School – Sundays
9:30am - 12:30pm
October 7, 14, 21 & 28
Hebrew school – Tuesdays
4 - 6pm
October 2, 16, 23 & 30
Mini Minyan – Saturday, October 6
10:30am - noon
K’tonton – Sunday, October 7
10:15am - noon
Tot Shabbat / 2nd Shabbes October 12
Tot Shabbat - 6:00pm (2nd grade)
Dinner - 6:30pm (RSVP required)
Shabbat Service - 7:30pm (6th grade)
A view of the new, neat and functional Educational
Resource Room that volunteer Jodie Rubenstein
single-handedly transformed.
Mazal Tots (ECE Kids) – Sunday, October 21
Mazal Tots: Sukkot at the Zoo – 10:15am
(No K’tonton on campus this day-Sukkot at the Zoo)
7th – 8th
9th – 12th
26 – 28
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Adult Education
Lifelong Jewish Learning—
Learning— October Classes & Lectures
Tuesday, October 2 • Lunch and Learn
Noon - 1pm, Conference Room • Rabbi Alfi
The Rabbi introduces us to the practices of Reform Judaism. Learn about the holidays,
family life, and synagogue practices. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Israeli Dancing
7:00 - 9:30 pm, Social Hall (Multipurpose room on Oct. 16)
Evening begins with instruction for beginners, then moves on to intermediate and more advanced dances. $ 5 donation requested. For more
information, contact Jeanette Salkin, 799-7213.
Tuesdays, October 9 & 23 • Religious Ethics in the 21st Century
Noon - 1 pm, Off-site • Rabbi Alfi
Rabbi Alfi tackles some of the toughest issues of Jewish ethics as applied to modern life. We discuss politics, economics, Israel, Jewish communal relations, and many other issues. Bring a brown bag lunch. Call temple for directions.
Tuesdays, October 9, 23, 30 • What Do Reform Jews Believe: Theology and Ritual – Sitting, Standing, and Bowing: A Guide to
The Choreography of Our Worship Service
7:00 - 8:30 pm, Chapel • Rabbi Shula Calmann
Have you ever wondered about the logic behind the physical actions in a service? Why do we stand in some places, sit in others, go up on
our toes, bend and bow? And what does it all mean? Enrich both your knowledge base and your spiritual practice in this 3-part class. Fee:
$15 for members, $20 for non-members. To sign up, contact Marissa at the temple office, 446-4861 or marissa@bnais.com.
Wednesday, October 10 • Master Teachers’ Series: The Humanitarian and Regional Challenges of the Syrian Civil War
7 - 8:30 pm, Chapel • Professor Keith David Watenpaugh
The ongoing civil war in Syria confronts us and the Middle East with critical questions about humanitarianism, human rights, and regional
peace and security. Watenpaugh, Director of the UC Davis Human Rights Initiative, is an expert on the modern Middle East. His talk will
update the ever-changing situation in Syria, but also try to explain the cost of what is happening to Syrian civilians. This lecture is supported
by a gift from Ken and Linda Henderson.
Wednesdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec 5, 12, and 19 • Beginning Modern Hebrew
7 - 8:30 pm, Library • Professor Galia Franco
Professor Franco is a native speaker who is currently teaching modern and Biblical Hebrew at UC Davis. This multi-session class is an outstanding introduction to the use of modern Hebrew in conversation, reading, and prayer. Fee $ 75 for members, $ 100 for non-members.
There is no text fee. To sign up for this course, contact Marissa at the temple office, 446-4861or marissa@bnais.com. PLEASE NOTE: It
is important to sign up by October 3 so the text can be ordered.
Sunday, October 14 • Achim
7:00 - 8:30 pm, Chapel • Dr. Glenn Hammel
A discussion group for men, sponsored by the Brotherhood.
Achim Facilitator
Glenn Hammel, Ph.D.
Tuesday, October 16 • Rosh Chodesh
Potluck 6:15pm, Services 6:45pm, Social Hall •
Brought to you by the Women of B’nai Israel and Rabbi Alfi
Unlocking the Mysteries of Judaism: Decoding Jewish Symbols and Understanding the Meanings of Our Names
Each month Rabbi Alfi joins the Women of B’nai Israel for lively discussion, prayer, and a potluck vegetarian meal. Discussion topics vary, but may
include history, spirituality, women’s issues, theology, and more. Any woman over the age of 13 is invited. No reservation is necessary.
Wednesday, October 17 • Fit To Be Told
7:00 - 8:30 pm, Chapel • Claire Lipschultz and Steve Marshall
For those who would like instruction - first time or refresher - on how to CREATE and TELL a fascinating 5-minute personal story, come
to this one-session class. It will be very helpful in preparing you for our storytelling extravaganza in November. To reserve a spot in the
class, contact Marissa at the temple office, 446-4861or marissa@bnais.com.
Tuesday, October 23 • An Introduction to Judaism
7:00 - 8:00 pm, Multi-purpose room • Susan Aguilar
Abraham’s Tent of Sacramento, an inter-faith group dedicated to education and joint social action, sponsors this
brief introductory lecture. Susan will explain the basics of our faith to a group with many religious backgrounds.
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Education
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Class News
Our Partners at UC Davis
By this time, many of you will have made use of the many
services B'nai Israel's 2013 Confirmation class is offering as fundraisers to help pay for their trip to Israel and Eastern Europe next
summer. As with past Confirmation classes, members of this
class will take what many will call the trip of a lifetime – as a vital
part of Reform Judaism's effort to educate young Reform Jews
about their history and identity.
In Eastern Europe they will visit places evoking memories of
Jewish life before and during the Holocaust and the reawakening
of Jewish life there today. In Israel, they will enjoy the varied
cultural and religious life, rich historical sites, and meet other
teens from Israel and the US. What are class members looking
forward to while on that trip? Jacob Mendelson says, "I went to
Israel with my family on a tour with other temple members
when I was eight and I loved it. I love the food and I can't wait
to spend five weeks with my friends." Peri Propper agrees, "I
look forward to meeting other people my age."
Understandably, the cost of the trip – $9,000 per student, which covers round-trip air fare, accommodations,
meals and tours – is the biggest hurdle for the Confirmation
families. So, traditionally each CBI Confirmation class holds
fundraisers throughout the year to defray expenses.
Perhaps you've dropped your kids off at the temple on Parents' Night Out to experience a grown-up evening. Or you enjoyed one of the wonderful home-made challahs Mark "the
Challah Baker" Paxson – father of class member Jacob Paxson –
made (with the assistance of Confirmation class members) for
the High Holy Days. Or maybe you attended a b’nai mitzvah
where confirmation class members worked as waiters and servers.
So, when you see announcements about Confirmation class
fundraisers like Parents' Night Out, the annual Hanukkah latke
dinner, the upcoming B Street Theatre evening, the annual
raffle, and CBI IMAX movie night, remember how hard the
2013 Confirmation class is working. They sincerely hope you
will take part in as many of these events as you can.
For the last 2 years the Jewish Studies Program at UC
Davis has contributed to B’nai Israel’s adult education program by providing outstanding speakers for our Master
Teachers’ Series. It’s really been quite exciting. Professor
Diane Wolf, then Chair of the Jewish Studies Program, believed strongly that “ivory tower” academics should share
their knowledge with the broader community. In 20102011 we had five outstanding speakers, with diverse topics
such as “Beyond Anne Frank: The Fate of Hidden Jewish
Children After World War II” and “Inequality Among Jews
in Israel.” The experience was mutually beneficial. We had
top-notch presentations on a variety of interesting topics.
And the professors enjoyed the opportunity to speak to more
mature adult audiences. That first year our program received financial support from the Jewish Federation.
Last year our five speakers were equally stimulating.
Our topics were varied, with titles such as “New Light on
the History of Hasidism,” “Jews in Post-World War II German Film,” and “Imagined Homelands: Blacks and Jews,
West Africa and Palestine, 1850 - 1940.” Our financial
support came from Ken and Linda Henderson, who have
been pleased to provide these academic offerings.
I’m pleased to announce that our Master Teachers’ Series begins this year on October 10. Professor Keith David
Watenpaugh, an expert on the Middle East, will speak about
“The Humanitarian and Regional Challenges of the Syrian
Civil War.” He has lived in Syria and keeps close contact
with events “on the ground.” On January 24, Professor Ela
Bauer, visiting from Haifa University, will tackle some of the
controversies surrounding the ultra-Orthodox in Israel. She
will speak on “Who Is Afraid of a Modern Israeli Jewish
Identity? Israeli Society Discovers Judaism.” And on February 28, Kierra Crago-Schneider, a PhD student, will teach
us of the complex and disturbing history of Jews in postWorld War II displaced persons camps. Thanks to Ken and
Linda Henderson for again providing financial support.
These lectures provide a wonderful, stimulating opportunity
to broaden our understanding of the Jewish world.
We continue looking for engaging charitable events for the Confirmation Class kids, to assist B’nai Israel and the larger community.
Whether it is delivering meals to home-bound individuals, or
volunteering at charity events or shelters, we’re looking for
good deeds our kids can participate in monthly.
If you’re looking for help with moving, a yard project, baby-sitting,
or tutoring younger children, we have a crop of able-bodied and
intelligent kids ready and willing to assist in exchange for a donation
to the Confirmation Class. If you need some help, contact
Mary Gevercer at 916-548-9839 or mgevercer@comcast.net.
We encourage all parents to take advantage of the opportunity to take a night off. In the Koleinu is a flyer with the
dates and info for the scheduled Parents’ Night Out evenings
through the remainder of the year.
The Master Teachers’ Series begins with
Professor Keith David Watenpaugh,
an expert on the Middle East,
Wednesday, October 10
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Sacramento, CA
T HE L ATEST
Thank You, Blood Marrow/
Stem Cell Participants
Kudos to CBI congregants who participated in the bone marrow/stem cell
drive on Yom Kippur afternoon.
Sustainable Living Committee
An organizational meeting to revive the
Sustainable Living Committee (SLC) was
held on August 23. The SLC will concentrate on activities that enhance environmental and public health related issues as
they relate to congregational life. In addition to continuing ARP cleanups, blood
drives, the community garden, and support
for alternative transportation to CBI, the
committee will organize an E-Waste collection for Land Park and surrounding communities’ residents and businesses. Stay
tuned for more details. The next meeting
of SLC is scheduled for 7pm October 16 at
CBI. If you have questions, or would like
to be put on an email notification list,
please contact Chuck Rosenberg at chuckrosehill@gmail.com, or Todd Mendell at
ptmen@alum.rpi.edu.
E-W ASTE R ECYCLING
Please save your recyclable
electronics, as there will be an
event at CBI on December 30.
Tell friends, relatives, employers
that this is a free event.
Free pick up will be available
for organizations. More info
next month!
IN
S ERVICE A CTIVITIES & E VENTS
October, 2012: priceless
Neighborhood Stabilization Committee
The NSC continues to work with ACT to
find help for homeowners whose loans are
in default or under water and to keep
neighborhoods free from foreclosure
blight. Recently we held meetings with
Neighborworks Sacramento, a local nonprofit organization that turns around foreclosed homes, and with David Sharples, a
Bay Area organizer whose group works on
getting cities to crack down on banks that
do not take care of their foreclosed properties and properties that are in default but
not yet owned by the banks. The objectives are to participate in programs that
will help keep affected Sacramento
neighborhoods from suffering blight that
often goes along with foreclosure.
PB & J Sandwiches
Reminder to CBI organizations & chavurot:
please contact Jonathan or Alison Stein at
jonathan@jonathangstein.com to reserve
your organization’s date to make
sandwiches once a month for the Central
Downtown Food Basket. This is an
important contribution.
EDUCATION EFFORTS
School is back in session.
Please consider giving some time
to help kids become more
successful. See Social Action
Projects Activities List,
“Educational Efforts.”
T IKKUN OLAM O PPORTUNITIES
O CTOBER & N OVEMBER
Oct. 17 @ 7pm, B’nai Israel:
Sustainable Living Committee
meeting. Contact Chuck Rosenberg:
chuckrosehill@gmail.com or
Todd Mendell: ptmen@alum.rpi.edu
Oct. 21 @ 2pm/Nov. 16:
American River Parkway (ARP)
CleanClean -Up.
Up Contact Paula & Todd
Mendell: ptmendell@comcast.net
Oct. 15/Nov. 19:
Jewish Community Day at Loaves &
Fishes. Contact Chuck Adelman:
chuckadelman@earthlink.net
Oct. 26/Nov. 30:
Touch of Shabbat.
Shabbat Contact
Betty Reuben: bjreuben@comcast.net
OPEN CBI VOLUNTEER
POSITIONS
♦ Contact for Federation
community-wide December
mitzvah project
♦ Lead for Caring Committee/
contacting the ill or homebound
♦ Someone to weed regularly in
the CBI Gan Organic garden
CONTACT LYNN BELZER:
LBelzer@sbcglobal.net
to help out!
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Social Action Projects Activities List
C B I B u l l e t i n B o a rd
SOCIAL ACTION PROJECTS AS OF 9-1-12. (Lynn Belzer & Gary Leiserowitz, leads)
ACTIVITY
CONTACT
E-MAIL
ONGOING PROJECTS
AMERICAN RIVER PARKWAY: STEWARDSHIP OF MILE17
TOUCH OF SHABBAT (MONTHLY, LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH)
W ELLSPRING W OMEN’S CENTER, OAK PARK: DROP OFF TRAVEL-SIZE
TOILETRIES TO FOYER BETWEEN CBI OFFICE & GIFT SHOPM
ST. JOHN’S SHELTER
“GAN ORGANIC” CBI’S GARDEN
CBI YOUTH PROJECTS
SUSTAINABLE LIVING COMMITTEE
Paula/Todd Mendell
Betty Reuben
ptmendell@comcast.net
bjreuben@comcast.net
Radyne Citrenbaum
radyne@comcast.net
Lisa Miller
Megan Florida
Dana Schneider Penn
Chuck Rosenberg &
Todd Mendell
millerlisa11@gmail.com
mflorida2004@comcast.net
danaspenn@bnais.com
chuckrosehill@gmail.com
ptmen@alum.rpi.edu
HELP FEED THE HUNGRY
YEAR ROUND FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT CENTRAL DOWNTOWN FOOD
BASKET: DELIVER FOOD TO FOYER BETWEEN CBI OFFICE & GIFT SHOP
Jodie Rubenstein
Jodie.Rubenst@gmail.com
MONTHLY JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY @ LOAVES & FISHES
(3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH)
Chuck Adelman
chuckadelman@earthlink.net
MONTHLY FOOD BASKET SANDWICHES
Jonathan & Alison Stein
jonathan@jonathangstein.com
alison@jonathangstein.com
EDUCATION EFFORTS WHICH REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN STUDENTS’ LIVES & THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCEED
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS
SACRAMENTO CITY SCHOOLS READING PARTNERS
SAN JUAN SCHOOL DISTRICT READING PARTNERS
Richard Cohen
Barbara Berg
Terri Cristy
rjcohen@sbcglobal.net
bberg1023@gmail.com
cristyjt@comcast.net
HELP THE HOMELESS & TO HELP SAVE HOMES (ESTABLISHED AT 2012 SHABBATON)
SACRAMENTO NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION COMMITTEE
Steven Tincher
Stincher@beta-techconsulting.com
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Jason Weiner
Sarah Zimmerman
Jason.weiner@gmail.com
szmodotti@gmail.com
ANNUAL & BIANNUAL EVENTS
BI-ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE
Todd Mendell
ptmendell@comcast.net
GAY RIGHTS COMMITTEE/GAY PRIDE W EEKEND & PARADE
Diana Gibson
dlgibson555@yahoo.com
MITZVAH DAY, MARCH 17, 2013
Gary Leiserowitz
gsleiserowitz@ucdavis.edu
HH DAYS FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT CENTRAL DOWNTOWN FOOD BASKET
FAMILY PROMISE (ANNUAL EVENT IN JUNE)
Eileen Jacobowitz
Sandy Kaufman
ejacobowitz@comcast.net
kaufman.sandy@gmail.com
CARING COMMITTEE: REACHING OUT TO THOSE IN NEED
BEREAVEMENT
Lynn Terleski-Katz
lrtk@sbcglobal.net
CONTACTING/VISITING THE ILL OR HOMEBOUND
Need Lead
Contact Lbelzer@sbcglobal.net
CBI Exhibit at Sacramento Archives Crawl on October 6
This year, B’nai Israel will once again take part in the Sacramento Region’s Annual
Archives Crawl, to be held October 6th from 10am to 4 pm. At the Crawl, the public will
be able to visit four different venues to take “backstage tours” and see material from the
archival collections of twenty public agencies and nonprofit institutions. The theme for
2012 is “Building Sacramento, Building Communities.”
The B’nai Israel exhibit will be at the Center for Sacramento History (551 Sequoia
Pacific Blvd.), where we will display images of the many buildings the congregation has
occupied as well as material about six women who have helped to build both B’nai Israel
and the Sacramento community. For more information, please visit Leah Ezray and Deborah Gordon (not
http://sacarchivescrawl.blogspot.com/.
pictured) are the archivists for CBI.
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Anniversaries
Jeffrey Clair, Laurie Earl, Louise Mueller, Bob Travis,
Jake Wallin, Sandi Wasserman
Zachary Brody, Megan Florida, Michael Panush,
Rachel Schoenfeld
Susan Geiger, Beth Katz, Jill Morales-Ratner,
Rebecca Shragge, Cindy Swartz, Joel Tochterman
Benjamin Agron, Bob Harris, Julie Steinberg
Ava Crevin, Emily Vasquez
Julia Bluth, Eric Rosenberg, Myrna Rudman,
Harriette Schwartz, Emma Townsend
Lynne Galin, Xander Loving, Sophia Oberst,
David Supkoff, Joanne Swedlow, Hannah Wood
Mark Merin, Adira Orit Weiner
Irv Kagan, Sara Mizzi, Alyssa Simon, Ashley Slovak,
Joan St. Martin, Rachel Zerbo
Kiley Schwartz
Tim Brandabur, Benjamin Gevercer, Mike Kalamaras,
Russell Kronick, Len Marowitz, John Mizzi, Jordan Younger
Lucy Beckett, Richard Ginsburg, Clara Shader-Seave,
Gina Whitfield
Alice Hammel, Leslie Korengold, Zalia Lipson,
Greg Pearson, Howard Sarasohn
Debbie Lewis, Wendi Shulman, Roxanne Stanger
Abby Archibald, Ann Bancroft, Ralph Lightstone,
Shelli Pruger, Darrell Steinberg
Zander Cornelius, Alicia Gaj, Claire Lipschultz, Anne Simon
Adam Block
Carol Moon Goldberg, Gail Hart, Wendy Hubbs,
Nadine Muench
Amber Anapolsky, Bruce Berg, Stephen Ginsberg,
Jeremy Hollis, Buzz Rosenblum, David Schenirer
Bob Smith, Peggy Blincoe, Eli Frankel,
Damon Hirschensohn, Helen Nusbaum, Ben Stewart
Ariel Waithaka, Aldo Aran, Eric Gorfain,
Liane Ofenham Hall, Sofi Hersher, Mindy Richardson,
Muriel Simons, Mychal Stecher Weitzman
Mandy Greene, Elise Huggins
Steve Belzer, Barbara Berg, Art Choate, Laura Mahoney,
Jonathan Mendick
Justine Dowden, Rachel Orkand, Stan Wallin
Jackie Fields, Jacob Halseth, Lizzy McElheney,
Andee Press-Dawson
Adam Cohn, Judy Hersher, Reed Walker
Brian K. Landsberg, Mark Paxson
28 Steve Felderstein, Ed Klinenberg, Rebecca Merksamer,
Bryan Shragge, Asher Stewart
29 Jack Goldberg, Marcia Greene, Dick Riemer,
Rachel Rosenbloom
30 Tami Crawford, Paul Feldstein, Peri Zeff Propper,
Emmett Weiner
31 Naomi Spitze
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Sarah & Scott Lipton
Peggy & David Goldstein
Leslie & Seth Oberst
Jan & Bob Smith, Lisa & John Yarbrough
Joy & Herb Cohen, Judy & Steve Lewis,
Melanie Mages-Canale & Ed Canale
Judy Painter & David Porter
Janet Gordon-Boyer & Carl Boyer,
Jacki Cottingim-Dias & Joe Dias,
Stella Levy & Richard Jaffee Cohen,
Jason Lindo & Michael Maslowski
Marilyn & Ezra Amir, Kelley Taber & Gary Jakobs
Jana & Ben Stewart
Ashley & Jeff Slovak
Alice & Matania Ginosar
Jody Cooperman & Laurie Earl
Cathleen Williams & Mark Merin
Rita & Len Marowitz
Marcia Steinberg & Michael Schoenleber,
Tami & Bob Travis
Loril & Bruce Tochterman
We build a sukkah to commemorate
the 40-year period of the children of
Israel wandering in the desert, living in
temporary "booths."
The Jewish holiday of Sukkot was a model for the Pilgrim
Thanksgiving.
Simchat
Torah
means
"Rejoicing in the Torah." It
marks the completion of
the annual Torah reading
cycle (Deuteronomy) and
beginning the new (Genesis).
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Our Contributors
Rabbi Alfi’s Discretionary Fund
General Fund
• Gayle Merksamer wishing a speedy recovery to
Nancy and Dick Bernheimer
• Marilyn & Bert Gelder in memory of Norman Glenn
• Nancy & Dick Bernheimer thank you to Rabbi Alfi for the
valuable time she spent with them during her healing visit
• Illene Carroll for the yahrzeits of Edward Samoville,
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Rose Neustadt, Dylan Carroll, Moritz Samoville,
Mary Cohn, & Sy Opper
Carrie & Scott Claremon in appreciation to Rabbi Alfi for
the special and meaningful baby-naming service for Haley
Mitzi & Norman Davis in honor of Joe Schwartz’ 85th birthday
Rita & Len Marowitz thank you to Rabbi Alfi for
recognizing the yahrzeit of Eunice Marowitz
The Phero Family in gratitude to Rabbi Alfi during Andy’s
extended illness and for his recent passing
Maxine Spitzer in memory of Melvin Greenberg
Kelley Taber & Gary Jakobs thank you to Rabbi Alfi for
her care, attention and efforts in making Zane’s Bar Mitzvah
a magical experience
Barbara & Michael Ullman thank you to Rabbi Alfi for
leading a wonderful event for the baby-naming of their
granddaughter Haley
The Hans Willis family thank you to Rabbi Alfi for
officiating at the dedication of Hans’ headstone and for her
meaningful words
Jonathan Willis in gratitude to Rabbi Alfi for all that she
does, for playing a critical role in his family’s lives, and for
bringing her substantive vision of Jewish life to a community
Playground Fund
• Carol Moon Goldberg & Steve Goldberg Mazel Tov to
Jennifer and Todd Kaufman on their new grandson, Oliver, and
to Barbara & Michael Ullman on their new granddaughter, Haley
Religious School Scholarship Fund
• Valerie Feldman & Jay Wisham in honor of Rabbi Loving
• Carol Moon Goldberg & Steve Goldberg in memory of
Andy Phero, husband of Gennifer and father of Casey
• Alisa Chatham Sakowitz & Rob Sakowitz in honor of
Rabbi Loving
• Nanette & Kent Wong in honor of Rabbi Loving
The following people have donated to the Religious
School Scholarship Fund in memory of Shirley Everitt,
mother of Jacki CottingimCottingim-Dias
Dia s :
• Jennifer & Todd Kaufman
Social Action Fund
• Joan Goldberg thank you to Cecile Kaplan & Myrna Rudman
for being caring angels
Sosnick Library Fund
• Carole Kovnick in honor of Bonnie Penix’ new grandson,
Educator’s Discretionary Fund
Milo Benjamin Penix, and Fran Levy’s new granddaughter,
• The Brotherhood in support of Religious School
Shoshana Jade Samuels, and in memory of Andy Phero,
• Carol Moon Goldberg & Steve Goldberg welcome to
husband of Gennifer and father of Casey
Rabbi Loving, Jonathan, Xander, and Ari
• Margi ParkPark-Landau Mazel Tov to Bonnie Penix on the
birth
of
her new grandson, Milo
Carl Naluai, Jr. Music Fund
•
Bonnie
Penix for the yahrzeit of Bill Penix, husband
• Vida & Gordon Adelman in honor of Cantor Steinberg’s new role
• Nancy & Dick Bernheimer in honor of Cantor Julie Steinberg W B I F u n d s –
• Illene Carroll in honor of Julie becoming Cantor of CBI
Women Feed the Hungry
• The Phero Family in gratitude to Cantor Steinberg during • Saturday Night Bridge Club
Andy’s extended illness and for his recent passing
• Jo Ann & Marty Solov in honor of Betty Reuben’s 90th birthday
• Joy & Herb Cohen in honor of Betty Reuben’s 90th birthday
BISY (B’nai Israel Senior Youth) Fund
• Joyce Weinberg in support of the BISY group
The Brotherhood Funds–
Eleanor J. Marks Holocaust Essay Contest Fund
• Dolores Allen thank you to Bernie Marks for his help with
her genealogy project
Price Campership
• Vida & Gordon Adelman
Women of B’nai Israel (WBI) Funds
Price Campership Fund
Help our kids go to camp! Women of B’nai Israel (WBI) has been awarding
camperships to CBI children every year for over 40 years.
Educational Opportunities Fund for Joseph
Bonnheim Students in Memory of Susan Dresser
• Jennifer & Todd Kaufman
• Stella Levy
• State of California Unemployment Insurance Appeals
Board Support Staff
Women Feed the Hungry Fund
Help feed the hungry in Sacramento. Did you know that Women of
B’nai Israel provide financial support to Loaves and Fishes and to the Central
Downtown Food Basket every month? Help us continue this important
work – relieving hunger in our community.
Donations to Price Campership and Women Feed the Hungry
funds should be made out to WBI and sent to:
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Celine Sankary•
Sankary•2817 Robinson Creek Lane, Elk Grove 95758
We Mourn Our Losses
CBI Bulletin Board
Last CBI Leisure League!
Thursday, November 1, noon
Ida Eisenbraun
Beloved aunt of Judy Emick-Leatherwood
and Blair Leatherwood
Let's give thanks for all the wonderful years we've spent
together making friends, eating, and enjoying a variety of
entertainment.
Gloria Fraser
Beloved mother of Ze’ev Fraser,
David Fraser, and Linda Van Doren
Beloved sister of Agatha Singer
Beloved niece of Sarah Rosenthal
Beloved grandmother of 8
Beloved great grandmother of 4
Come reminisce and celebrate! Enjoy
Bob Gregory's ballads, Big Band era love
songs, and sing-alongs.
Thank yous and awards! Delicious lunch!
Hear what the Jewish Federation is planning
Bob Gregory
for us for the future.
Vernon Fugit
Beloved grandfather of Blair Leatherwood
and Judy Emick-Leatherwood
Your check for $5 per person is your reservation.
Please mail your check, payable to CBI Leisure League, to
Ronna Dienstfrey, 1619 Dreamy Way, Sacramento, 95835
by October 29.
Jeanette Johnson
Beloved grandmother of Alison and Jonathan Stein
Beloved great grandmother of Tyler, Kyle, Miles,
and Brooklyn Stein
If you need a ride or have questions, please call Bonnie Penix
at 916-391-1987.
Any Interest in an
InterestInterest- Free Loan?
Andy Phero
Beloved husband of Gennifer Phero
Beloved father of Casey Phero
Beloved son of Elaine Phero
Beloved uncle of Amber Phero and Ashley Phero
The Hebrew Free Loan Association has been providing interest
-free loans to Jewish residents of Northern California since
1897. Types of available loans include: Student, Emergency,
Adoption, Business, First-time Home Buyer, Health Care, Recently Unemployed, Life Cycle, Debt Consolidation, Institutional (for Jewish communal agencies and synagogues), and
Special Needs (for emotionally and physically challenged people).
Bonia Shur
Director of Liturgical Arts at HUC-JIR
Jean Zerebecki
Beloved mother of Stacia Levy and Steven Zerebecki
Beloved mother-in-law of Mark Levy
Beloved grandmother of Shoshana Levy
Since 1897, the Hebrew Free Loan of San Francisco has
offered vital financial assistance to more than 100,000 people. Each year, we help more than 400 people to reach their
goals and move in the direction of financial security and
future success.
We help people to help themselves. Whether we’re providing people a way out of their financial distress, or helping them
to realize a life-long dream, our recipients maintain dignity
and self-sufficiency as they repay their interest-free loans.
EXPERT TRANSLATIONS
Old family letters, postcards, documents
Yiddish, Polish, French, Russian,
and many more languages
If you or someone you know needs financial assistance
and would like to apply for an interest-free loan, please contact us by phone (415-546-9902) or email (info@hflasf.org).
Check out our website for more information:
www.hflasf.org.
Contact Bernie Marks 916.363.0122
(All proceeds go to the Eleanor J. Marks
Holocaust Essay Fund)
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Community Bulletin Board
...to Bonnie Penix, for her dedicated and outstanding work with the
Leisure League luncheons at CBI, enjoyed by so many seniors.
…to Dave Brubaker, who received the newly created Charlotte
Ames Award in July at the annual Sutter's Fort Docent Recognition Dinner that recognized docents who do so much behind
the scenes or outside of the more visible events at Sutter’s Fort. Dave, who has been an active participant both behind-thescenes and in front of the public, is the first recipient of this award.
…to Terri and Jonathan Cristy on the marriage of their daughter Sarah to Schuyler von Oeyen on August 25.
…to Michael Neumann,
Neumann conductor of the Sacramento Youth Symphony, nominated as one of the Lifetime Achievement
Award finalists to be honored October 12 by the Arts & Business Council of Sacramento. This annual awards celebration
honors those making an impact on arts and culture in the California Capital Region.
...to Hannah Wood,
Wood on receiving her Master of Arts degree, September 12, from New York University, daughter of proud
parents Laurie & Robert Wood.
Wood
...to Carol GoodmanGoodman -Gane and the Women of B’nai Israel for hosting a fabulous Selichot on September 8 and to
Rachel Weinreb and the WBI for hosting an enjoyable Rosh Hashanah reception after services on September 17.
...to Judy Mansfield for, once again, doing a royal job as our ticket coordinator extraordinaire for the High Holy Days with
her husband, Darryl,
Darryl as her dedicated assistant.
...to Jodie Rubenstein,
Rubenstein for transforming the vision of the Educational Resource room from a dream into reality.
The Sacramento Chapter of Hadassah invites you to its annual
Sima Spector Healthy Women, Healthy Lives Conference
“Taking Charge of Your Healthcare,” Thursday, October 18, 55-8pm
The Sacramento Chapter of Hadassah invites you to its annual Sima Spector Healthy Women, Healthy Lives
Conference on Thursday, October 18, from 5-8 pm at the Rancho Cordova City Hall (2729 Prospect Park
Drive • Rancho Cordova). Hadassah is proud to sponsor this free event with the generous help of Assemblywoman Alyson
Huber, Kaiser Permanente, and the Gordon-Goldstein Foundation.
Taking Charge of Your Healthcare is this year’s conference theme. Various experts will discuss how patients can best
work with their medical team and navigate the overall healthcare system from both a patient’s and doctor's perspective to
receive optimal results. We are excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Thomas Balsbaugh, UC Davis Medical Center,
Department of Family and Community Medicine. Dr. Balsbaugh was recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as a
“Health Care Hero” and was featured on the PBS News Hour. We will also have a panel discussion consisting of a hospital
social worker, and representatives from an HMO, the State Office of the Patient Advocate, and the Center for Healthcare
Decisions.
A dynamic group yoga session is part of the conference, as well as a health fair that includes over 25 exhibitors. There is
no charge to attend and a light dinner snack will be served. And, even though the conference’s name has “women” in its title,
this program is open to everyone! To reserve your seat, please call Assembly Member Huber’s office at (916) 464464-1910.
Our conference is named after the local humanitarian and advocate for women’s health, Sima Spector, who founded the
conference and was tragically killed by a drunken driver six years ago.
Hadassah is an international, humanitarian service organization, the largest Jewish women's volunteer organization in the United
States. A non-profit organization, we are dedicated to educating women about their health and rights. We support medical research
and health services in Israel through our extensive network of chapters and groups in the US and abroad. Hadassah Hospitals and
Clinics in Israel and in other parts of the world open their doors to everyone regardless of race, national origin, or religion.
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PJ Breakfast
Religious School
WBI Board Mtg.
Choosing Judaism
RHIAGT (9+ gr.)
Achim
9:30am
10:15am
10:30am
10:30am
12:30pm
1pm
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Religious School
Aleph-Bet
Brotherhood Brunch
B’nai Mitzvah Orientation
Madrichim Mtg.
Boyz 2 Menschen (off-site)
Noon Rabbi’s Lunch & Learn
4pm Hebrew School
6pm Kesher LimudOpening Day
6:45pm Confirmation
7pm Israeli Dancing
2
Tue
22
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4pm Hebrew School
6:45pm Confirmation
7pm Choreography of our
Worship Service with
Rabbi Shula Calmann
7pm Israeli Dancing
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Noon Rel. Ethics (off-site)
4pm Hebrew School
6:45pm Confirmation
7pm Choreography of our
Worship Service with
Rabbi Shula Calmann
7pm Israeli Dancing
7pm An Intro. to Judaism
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15
Jewish Community Day 4pm Hebrew School
at Loaves & Fishes
6:15pm Rosh Chodesh
6:45pm Confirmation
7pm Israeli Dancing
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7pm Adult B’nai
Mitzvah Class
7pm Beg. Modern Hebrew
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7pm Adult B’nai
Mitzvah Class
7pm Beg. Modern Hebrew
6:30pm City Council
Candidates Forum
7pm Adult B’nai
Mitzvah Class
7pm Beg. Modern Hebrew
7pm Fit To Be Told
7pm Sustainable Living
Committee Meeting
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7pm Adult B’nai
Mitzvah Class
7pm Beginning
Modern Hebrew
7pm Humanitarian &
Regional Challenges
of the Syrian Civil
War
3
7pm Adult B’nai
Mitzvah Class
Wed
Tishri/Cheshvan 5773
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Noon Rel. Ethics (off-site)
Office opens at noon
No Hebrew School
9:15am Yizkor Services 6:45pm Confirmation
Simchat Torah 7pm Choreography of our
Worship Service with
1:30pm Mah Jongg
Rabbi Shula Calmann
7pm Israeli Dancing
Sukkot
Office closed
8 Sukkot Yizkor
1
Mon
9:30am Religious School
1:30pm Mah Jongg
10:15am Mazal Tots Sukkot at the Zoo
(Zoo includes K’tonton kids)
1pm Kesher Limud Service Learning
2pm
Amer. River Pkwy. Cleanup
3pm
Capitol Chamber Players
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8:30am
9:30am
10:15am
10:15am
1pm
7pm
Religious School
Dance-a-Thon
Aleph-Bet
K’tonton
RHIAGT (7-8 gr.)
Confirmation Class
sponsored dinner
6:30pm Simchat Torah Service
& Consecration
Simchat Torah
9:30am
10:15am
10:15am
10:15am
1pm
5pm
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Sun
CBI Calendar
Fri
12 2nd Shabbes
6pm Tot Shabbat
6:30pm 2nd Shabbes
Dinner
7:30pm Shabbat
Services
NFTY Shabbaton
through the
28th
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7:30pm Shabbat
Services
Nov. 1
Nov. 2
Noon Leisure
7:30pm Shabbat
League Luncheon
Services
6:15pm Board of
Trustees
Meeting
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19
6:15pm Executive 6pm Sababah
Shabbat
Committee
Dinner
Meeting
7:30pm Shabbat
Services
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4
5
6:15pm Board of 7:30pm Shabbat
Trustees
Services
Meeting
Thu
Nov. 3
9am Torah Study
10:30am Mini Minyan
10:30am Shabbat Morning
Services
7pm SIR Lecture
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9am Torah Study
10:30am Sam CoopermanEarl Bar Mitzvah
9am
Torah Study
10:30am Eli Frankel
Bar Mitzvah
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9am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat Morning
Services
6pm Parents’ Night
Out
6
9am
Torah Study
10:30am Mini Minyan
10:30am Rachel Rubin
Bat Mitzvah
Sat
October 2012
Koleinu Our Voice
Phone . . . 916.446.4861
Fax . . . 916.446.2875
www.bnais.com
Rabbi Mona Alfi, Senior Rabbi, RabbiAlfi@bnais.com
Rabbi Lester A. Frazin, Rabbi Emeritus
Rabbi Michal Loving, Director of Congregational Learning,
RabbiLoving@bnais.com
Julie Steinberg, Cantor, jsteinberg50@gmail.com
Mandy Greene, Administrator, mgreene@bnais.com
Steve Belzer, General Counsel, steve@belzercarrlaw.com
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Sacramento, CA 95818
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President-elect, Barbara Allen-Brecher,
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VP Finance, Gordon Spector, gspector@swinerton.com
VP Administration, Marc Koenigsberg,
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VP Facilities, Alan Steinberg, asteinberg@gfsacto.com
VP Membership, Deidra Meyers, deidra.meyers@gmail.com
CFO, Alex Swedlow, aswedlow@appliedoutcomes.com
Secretary, Rachel Resnick, rachelresnick@yahoo.com
Past-President, Jay Schenirer, jayschenirer@sbcglobal.net
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S
econd Shabbes, October 12, at Congregation B’nai Israel
6:00 pm Tot Shabbat • 6:30 pm 2 nd Shabbes Dinner • 7:30 pm Shabbat Service
Asian marinated chicken, garden greens with
celery and apples, rice with corn and basil
and roasted vegetables
We always have “kid friendly” meals!
Adults $12, if reserved by the
Wednesday before 2nd Shabbes;
$14 after Wednesday. Meals are
complimentary for children 12 &
under. RSVP to the office at
916-446-4861, ext. 31 or
Marissa@bnais.com.
Please mail your payment to:
to
Congregation B’nai Israel
3600 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818.
Thank you!
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