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e-mail: [email protected] website: http://www.cbi18.org RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CALENDAR & SYNAGOGUE EVENTS LISTED : Saturday, Sept. 24 : Friday, Oct. 7 Service, Main Sanctuary: 8:00 PM Service, Main Sanctuary: 6:00 PM Vol. XX, No. 1 Additional Service with Dan Kaiman, ~ Erev : Wednesday, Sept. 28 Family Life Center: 6:00 PM September~October 2011 Service, Main Sanctuary: 8:00 PM : Saturday, October 8 Rosh Hashanah, Day 1: Thursday, Sept. 29 Service, Main Sanctuary: 8:00 AM Service, Main Sanctuary: 8:15 AM Family Service, Family Life Center: 9:00-11:00 AM Family Service, Family Life Center: 9:00 – 11:00 AM Parallel Service with Dan Kaiman, Aldersgate: 9:00 AM Jr. Congregation, Grades 4-7: Rm. 201-202: 10:15 AM Jr. Congregation, Grades 4-7, Rm. 201-202: 10:15 AM Jr. Congregation, Grades K-3, Rm. 201-202: 11:30 AM Jr. Congregation, Grades K-3, Rm. 201-202: 11:30 AM Prayer & Text Study with Dan Kaiman, Family Life Center: After Sermon Yizkor, Main Sanctuary: 11:30 AM Tashlich Walk from CBI: 4:00 PM , Main Sanctuary: 4:00 PM Tashlich Service, Tustin Ranch Golf Course: 4:45 PM Family Mincha, Family Life Center: 4:00-5:00 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv Service, Main Sanctuary: 6:00 PM Neila/Ma’ariv/Havdalah/Final Blast, Main Sanctuary: 5:30-7:30 PM Rosh Hashanah, Day 2: Friday, Sept. 30 Service, Main Sanctuary: 8:15 AM A HUGE WELCOME TO OUR NEW RABBINIC INTERN Teen Service with Dan Kaiman & Barbara Sherman, Family Life Center: 10:00 AM Dan Kaiman Jr. Congregation, Grades K – 7, Rms. 201-202: 10:30 AM Get to Know Dan by Studying and Praying with him during the High Holy Days! : Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011: Service: 9:10 AM More Details inside this Edition!

Sukkot Service Schedule Thursday, Oct. 13: 9:30 AM • Lunch in Wednesday, Oct. 19: 7:30 AM Hoshanah Rabbah Service Friday, Oct. 14: 9:30 AM Kiddush Lunch in Sukkah Thursday, Oct. 20: 9:30 AM Service: 6:00 PM • Shabbat Dinner in Sukkah; Shimini Atzeret (Yizkor) Service: $15/adult, $5 Children, 2-11 Kiddush Lunch Immediately Following RSVP to CBI Offiice

SIMCHAT Selichot Weekend Scholar-In-Residence Thursday, Oct. 20: 7:15 PM Ma’ariv and Big Celebration September 23-24 Singing and Dancing with the Torah! Friday, Oct. 21: 9:30 AM Rabbi Daniel Mehlman Services Friends of the Torah Lunch See Inside this Edition for immediately following More Information! The Shofar page 1 other L’shanah tovah, May it be a good new year. The Hebrew root for Rabbi’s Message the word “year” is also found in the Cantor’s Notes word for “change.” We are therefore Rabbi Elie Spitz Cantor Marcia Tilchin also wishing each other, May it be a  good change. With the sound of the Shofar, we are called to awake, to see new possibilities. In the of first day Rosh Hashanah, Hagar is desperate for water in the desert. The text says, “Her eyes were opened and she saw a well” (Genesis 21:19). The miracle was not the well, but her ability to suddenly see what was already Renewal before her. BEE PART OF THE HIVE Kurt Vonnegut in A Man Without learned a new word today, a Country (p.132) describes an uncle hy do we dip apples into I “febrile.” It was in a headline whose chief complaint about people W honey as our symbolic describing the financial markets. was that they did not appreciate gesture of hope for a sweet new Febrile means feverish: a description what they already had. The uncle year? Why not dip orange slices into of the wide swings in the Dow. As would regularly pause and exclaim, chocolate syrup – the perfect sabra we move toward High Holydays, our “If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what treat – or pears into maple syrup? Before reading on, try to answer this economy is unsteady and some of our is.” Vonnegut writes that he has question yourself. I will give you one congregants are challenged with job continued to do the same and so hint – no matter what reason you come have his sons. searches. Know that our synagogue up with, you are correct. In Jewish is committed to never letting finances As we reflect during these Days discourse, every opinion has a place be a barrier to synagogue belonging. of Awe, may we remind ourselves of at the table. I tell prospective congregants who are our blessings, and find the courage Let’s return to preindustrial Europe in need of special consideration in to make changes that renew and – say Polish farmland in the1840s. meeting membership dues that there strengthen our bonds with our Apples become obvious – they are a is a time to accept support and G-d family, friends, our community, and hearty fall fruit with multiple varieties willing a time later to offer that support the Divine. May our economy gain that grow well and in abundance in for others. Among our High Holyday traction, for finances do weigh heavily Western, Central and Eastern Europe. prayers is the request for parnassah upon us. May we reach out to friends While the luscious pear may also find tovah - a good living. In the words and let them know of their personal a seasonal in cold climates, of Rabbi Elazar ben Azaryah (Pirkei worth to us. And may we know that perhaps pears were not as plentiful Avot: 4:21) - Em ein kemech ein pausing to appreciate what we have is or robust and, yes, they had no bananas. Why honey? It is ready- Torah - “If there is no flour [no dough], the underpinning of a life well lived. made by the bees. Tapping trees On behalf of my family and myself, let there is no Torah.” And yet, there is a for maple syrup requires time and A second half to the quote: “If there is me wish you a Shanah Tovah. several stages of preparation before it no Torah, there is no flour.” can be consumed. Hersheys did not High Holydays is a time for Please Join us in Observing the have wide distribution in the markets Torah, a time to gain perspective. Fast of Gedalia! outside of Warsaw or Bialastok. The Perspective does not solve all of great thing about unprocessed honey our problems, but it does allow us Sunday, October 2, 2011 is that bees do the lion’s share of to appreciate what we have and to Shacharit Service at 9:10 AM the work and these hard-working look forward with renewed strength. in the Bet Midrash manufacturers are very efficient and During this time of year, we wish each This is a Daylight Only Fast flexible about where they set up shop. The hive and honeycomb are one of THE SHOFAR is published bi-monthly by Congregation Come learn with us about Gedalia creation’s stunning achievements. B’nai , 2111 Bryan Ave., Tustin, CA 92782. Deadline ben Achikam, the Do have for articles is the 8th of the month. wisdom of Jeremiah, anything to teach us about self- Editor: scrutiny and forgiveness? Again, try Jean Kravitz e-mail: [email protected] and why fleeing to answer this question on your own Egypt at this time Call the B’nai Israel In-The-Family Hotline (714) 730-9693 before reading on… A lovely image - whenever there’s a major event in your life. was such a bad idea! cont. on next page page 2 The Shofar CANTOR, cont. from previous page other ritual items are ready for each once shared with me by a colleague of these services. So, when you is that the honey produced in any The President 's Corner next see one of our Ritual Committee members, please thank them for all given hive is made by scores of Joel Kuperberg bees drawing nectar from countless of their hard work. flowers. It is a communal effort if ever Two special committees have there was one. When gather to started work this summer. The worship and reflect on the Days of Nominating Committee, chaired by Awe, our prayers and petitions are Phyllis Abrams and composed of all written in first person plural: Annie Shugarman, Terry Ginsburg, AvinNU MalkeiNU, kawtveiNU Heather Katz and Scott Cross, b’sefer geualah vishuah – OUR parent is already busy evaluating and OUR sovereign, inscribe US in the recruiting prospective officers and book of deliverance… Board members to serve in 2012. AshamNU, BagadNU, GazalNU And a Bylaws Committee, with –WE abuse, WE betray, WE are Wendy Kottmeier as chair and cruel… New Year’s Resolutions members Uri Elzur, Neila Bernstein, Marissa Waldman and Michael Al chate shechataNU l’fanekha (and other shul business) b’owness u’v’ratzone, v’al chate Vishny, is redrafting the CBI bylaws shechataNU l’fanekha bivli da’at s you read this, summer to modernize our basic governance –WE have sinned against You A vacation is ending, kids (and instrument. Both the Nominating unwillingly and willingly, and WE have some adults) are returning to school, Committee’s slate of candidates sinned against You by misusing our and we are all preparing for High Holy for the 2012 term, and a “new minds… Days. While things may appear to and improved” set of bylaws, will praises daily a God slow down at CBI over the summer, be presented for approval at the who listens to and hears the prayers the synagogue is surprisingly busy. November 2011 congregational of all individuals every moment of The CBI Board of Directors meeting. every day. The focus of our Yamim recently appointed Susan Don as the Finally, as we approach the High Noraim (Days of Awe) is something new co-Vice President of Education, Holy Day season, Lydia, our children much more far-reaching, richer and to replace Dan Koblin, who had and I extend to all of our CBI family essentially communal. Jews world to resign to attend to personal Shanah Tova and best wishes for the over become bees. When each of and business affairs. Dan worked New Year! A us visits all of our flowers - doing our tirelessly for a number of years on part to repair damage we have done Religious School matters, and we Touch the life of a child . . . in the past year(s) to others in our own accepted his resignation with regret. . . . Give Blood families, our own communities and Susan, who most recently chaired to ourselves - and if we do our best the search committee for our new to recognize the ways that we have religious school director, Robin dismissed the holy aspects of our Hoffman, brings extensive education lives in exchange for selfish pursuits, experience to the Board, and we then, when we come together at this welcome her onto the Board. most awesome time, our communal As High Holy Days approach, our contrition is the “honey” that allows Ritual Committee shifts into high gear. us to realize the deep happiness that Led by co-Chairs Phyllis Abrams comes with true cleansing. and Bonnie Widerman, the Ritual The hardest working bee cannot Committee includes Bertil Askelid, make anything without his or her It's Easy to be a Hero! Eric Dangott, Mark Cohen, Viviana posse. In kind, the potential goodness Donate Blood on we as a Jewish community have the Schulman, Gail Murray, Sandy Klein, power to create through communal Helene Coulter, Howard Mirowitz, Monday, October 17 prayer and worship at this special Norm Baron, Terry Ginsburg and 1:00 – 7:00 PM time of year defies description if we Jack Eisen. They work with Rabbi CBI Social Hall are all willing to bring our “nectar” to and Cantor in reviewing the services, Register online at the synagogue. and then select daveners, Torah www.givelife.org and use Scott, Avi, Sheindl and Yaira join and Haftorah readers, and all of the Sponsor code, bnai OR me in wishing all of you a blessed, other ritual roles for the many, varied contact Marla Nathan at healthy 5772 in which the sweetness services that our synagogue offers [email protected] of honey on your apple tastes like during Rosh Hashanah and Yom and she can set the never before. L’shanah tovah Kippur. The committee also ensures appointment for you tikateivu v’teikhateimu. A that prayer books, Torah scrolls and

The Shofar page 3 learn how and why we pray, how and prepared to do whatever is necessary Religious School why we celebrate holidays, and the to fulfill this important responsibility. foundations of . I had a similar experience last week Robin Hoffman, To accomplish this, I have been when I attended a meeting with some Education Director working with our faculty and planning of our CBI teens at an Interfaith Youth Francine Wenhardt and Susan Don, with our Rabbi and Cantor an exciting Forum event. Teens of all religions VPs year ahead. The faculty, new and gathered for a meal, played some returning, are excited about the ping-pong, and began their planning curriculum materials and are already process for the next year’s activities. working on their lesson plans. We will I was very proud of the way the be including art, drama, storytelling, teens interacted and participated. and music in all of our classrooms. It They are doing such important work is my goal that every child will enjoy and breaking ground in interfaith coming to religious school to learn, relationships. to be with their friends, and to grow As it happens, I was dismissed in appreciation of how special it is to from jury duty without being called to be Jewish. serve on a jury. But the experience To truly make all of this happen, reaffirms for me that the system is we need not only great teachers and working and that people will rise to Called to Serve lesson plans, but involved parents the occasion when they are called. who are equally excited about your So, having completed my civic You are not obliged to finish the task, children’s . We will responsibility, I am back to work neither are you free to neglect it. be having a variety of family class planning for our school year. I believe (Pirkei Avot 11:21) experiences and events throughout this is my true calling and I am proud s I write this, I am sitting at the year that I hope you will all attend. to serve the Jewish community at CBI! A the courthouse in Santa Ana, We are especially excited about the I am looking forward to meeting all wondering if I’ll be called to perform Shul-In event on November 18-19. of the children and creating a solid my civic duty as a juror. While many This musical Shabbaton event will be Judaica and Hebrew program that of us loathe receiving that summons in great fun for the whole family and I we can all be proud of. A the mail, I am reminded how fortunate promise it will be spiritually uplifting we are as Americans to be able to as well! MARK YOUR CALENDAR! participate in our judicial system. While I sit here in the jury waiting Hebrew School begins It feels like a huge inconvenience, room, I notice that the room is full of but yet, imagine how you would feel people of all races and religions, all Sunday, September 11!! if we did not have this system. Or worse, imagine how you would feel if we were excluded because we CBI Welcomes Our New Rabbinic Intern are Jews. Throughout history, Jews were often excluded from various professions and civic duties. We are Dan Kaiman truly blessed to live in America at this Here is a chance to get to know Dan during the High Holy Days time in history! I believe very strongly that Jewish Rosh Hashanah Day 1: Thursday, Sept. 29 children should learn and understand post-sermon: Experiential Prayer & Text Study our Jewish history. It will be an in the Family Life Ctr. important part of our curriculum this coming year. They will learn about the Rosh Hashanah Day 2: Friday, Sept. 30 significant events that formulated our 10:00 AM: Teen Service in the Family Life Ctr. theology, gave us reason to celebrate, Kol Nidre: Friday, Oct. 7 and determined where we would live 6:00 PM: Additional Kol Nidre Service in the world. They will get to know the in the Family Life Ctr. names of Jewish heroes who saved our people, wrote our great books, Yom Kippur: Saturday, Oct. 8, 9:00 AM stood up for what they believed in, Intimate Parallel Yom Kippur Service at Aldersgate Methodist Church: and taught us how to be good Jews 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, 92780 and good citizens. Our children will page 4 The Shofar things for children to do. While at home with your children during the Child Development High Holiday Celebration, pull out Membership Moments old family photos and look at how Lisa Heller - Director, Certified Mike Mymon and the people have changed, point out Parent Coach Daveen Meyers,VPs Michael Adler and to your child their baby pictures, how Scott Cross, VPs they have changed and grown. Tell e always remember that the stories about how you celebrated W most important part of any the holidays when you were a child, synagogue is its members. We thank how your grandparents celebrated. you for being a member and a part of Explain to your child how we send the CBI Family. In respect of your time good wishes for the New Year. Call and in order to simplify the process, or send cards to your family and we streamlined the Membership friends. Forms for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Celebrating Tashlich is another The forms were due at the office on great way of talking to children July 30th. If you did not turn them in about apologizing to all the people yet, please take a moment to contact the CBI office. Tickets will only be you may have hurt in the past year. sent to people that have completed ewish holidays are upon us. Of course, don’t forget, as a parent, this form. Celebrating Rosh Hashana to apologize to your child as well. J On August 28th, 5-8 PM, Mem- with the children is a perfect holiday L’Shana Tovah! A bership is hosting the 3rd Annual for the beginning of the school year. Membership Event. The theme for Jewish framework, in which to study, this year is Ranch CBI – A Country begins with how we have grown, to Western theme celebration. Dust off reflect on where we’ve been and your Stetson and boots and ride on where we’ll be going together this over to share the celebration with us. year. We will have the Fixin’s, entertain- The preschool teachers at the ment, games and much more. CDC use reflection as a way of As we near the High Holidays, creating an enhanced atmosphere for we wish you and yours a happy, the children in their classrooms. As healthy and joyous new year. May Sonya Shoptaugh states, “Reflective you be inscribed once again in the teaching is based on questioning Book of Life. A what we’re doing and why, on listening to children, on thinking about how Check our website at theory is translated into practice and how practice informs theory, is http://www.cbi18.org to enter into a way of working where Sounding the Shofar. professional development takes place day after day in the classroom.” We have met several times this past Little Shul is Back! year and will continue to meet as a group, focusing on study in ourselves For Children from Birth ~ Pre - K and in the classrooms. As we learn to work together, we have learned to Please Join us in the September 11, 2011 trust each other as partners, which Social Hall from December 4, 2011 helps us work as a team and create a school for active learners 11:30 AM ~ 12:30 PM January 8, 2012 We are taught that the sounds February 5, 2012 of the shofar are to wake us up, to on the these Sundays s direct us to pay attention to the kind of March 11, 2012 person we are and to help us become $10/Family for each class ( Carnival Fun Only) better teachers, people, parents and (for materials and snack) friends. April 1, 2012 Although Rosh Hashana is a Contact the CBI Office serious holiday, you can provide fun if interested May 6, 2012

The Shofar page 5 the best counselors we can. Then all of you. My dad always reminded we have the impromptu, unexpected me to step out of the house on the Youth News mentor like the 8-year-old helping right foot, then all would go right for in the 5-year-old or the CIT helping the your day. I urge you to carry on "the Barbara Sherman - Youth Director Annie Shugarman and Youth Director. It is safe to say I am Herb-ism" by doing the same when Marcy Shapiro, VPs the oldest camper at our camp, but you leave your home each day. It is my inspiration and strength come also my hope that many of your days from those younger in very special include the CBI Youth Department. and unexpected ways. Our groups include: Machar (grades Running Camp B’nai was K-3) Kadima (grades 4-6) and USY a bigger challenge for me this year. (grades 7-12). All events include life- I honestly was not sure how I was changing "moments" and memories going to face each day for I had to be cherished. a life-changing "moment" that was On behalf of my mom Phyllis difficult to recover from. On June Silverman, my brother Gary Silver- 9, I unexpectedly lost my dad. The man and Allen, Stacy, , Logan, shock and the loss were immense. Reagan, Jill and Randy we express One step on the road to recovery our deepest gratitude to our wonder- ife changing moments is what was turning to the CBI community for ful CBI family for all of the love and L the Youth Department is all the strength. I arrived for my dad’s support given to us during this time about. We are constantly striving funeral and the crowd was huge. I of the loss of Herb (Popi) Silverman. to provide events and opportunities was grateful I was surrounded by so that will create "moments" for our many caring people and I was even children, thus bringing them closer more grateful that so many of those Look Ahead~ to the Jewish community. This then people in the crowd were the kids. It’s not as far off as you think! creates a solid future for us. I took so much strength from them Just a few days ago Camp Bnai trying to make me feel better. They Mitzvah Day Ruach 2011 came to a close. It was did for me what I have tried to do for October 23, 2011 5 weeks of "moments". Hundreds them for the past 20 years at CBI. of kids from Kindergarten - High They loved and supported me and at 12:15 PM School from all around Orange were at my side for a life-changing County were enrolled in our camp. "moment". There’s a Mitzvah for Everyone! Our counselors were the best! Every Not a minute in the day goes by Do your Part to day brought a new adventure and that I don't miss my dad or think about many smiles. Friendships blossomed. him. I don't really know exactly how I Repair the World! We rollerskated - some for the first go on without his love, guidance and time - and were helped by our hero encouragement, other than to try and counselors. We bowled, swam, live my life the way he taught me to. Comfort enjoyed bus rides and discovered Stay close to G-d, work hard at your that the sweetest organic corn comes job and for the Jewish community, love Committee from right here in Irvine. You can eat your family, face your challenges and it right from the field. Roller coaster be a good person. I have no choice We want to be fears were faced and conquered, but to move forward without my dad bandaids were applied, life issues but he is always with me through his there for you. confronted and it would not be lessons and love. If you or a CBI friend have camp without the blue Icee tongues It is through CBI that I am getting experienced a recent loss, and Gaga. It was an exhausting, stronger. Camp and those little faces are preparing for surgery, are but successful summer with record- did help in the healing process by homebound, recovering from breaking attendance. keeping me busy and active. The an illness, or expecting a baby, Once again, some of the most hugs and smiles help the most. I we seek to offer care. Please beautiful, special and powerful am looking forward to another busy, contact our office (714) 730- "moments" were when mentors were fun and successful program year. I 9693 or the Cantor and our created. Of course this relationship am looking forward to the arrival of comfort committee will contact comes quickly with our counselors another grandchild and enjoying you. Our comfort committee is and campers. Kids look to the all 3 of them. I am looking forward expanding. Please consider counselors for care, guidance, and to keeping my dad’s memory alive letting us know if you would like confidence. This is an expected by sharing the lessons and the to participate. relationship and that is why we choose superstitions he taught to me with page 6 The Shofar CBI It 's all about Ritual My Story Social Action By Sandy Stein Phyllis Abrams and Joyce Walter & Judith Lipshutz, Bonnie Widerman, VPs BI is the place we call home as VPs TGI C this is where we can find our IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN ~ immediate family members and ex- n the evening of Wednesday, tended CBI family. However, it wasn't TIME FOR SCHOOL, MITZVAH DAY, O October 12, we will begin to always this way. Our parents were & SUNDAY SUPPER! celebrate the festival of Sukkot. both long-time members of Temple Sukkot is a harvest festival, during eptember is almost here and Beth Emet and when we got married there are many boys and girls which every Jew is commanded to we joined there as well. Our children S live in a temporary structure (sukkah). “anxious” to go back to school, but attended the preschool at Beth Emet lack the tools to do so. So, when you "You shall live in booths seven days and we had many friends there, but in order that future generations may outfit your youngster for their school as our friends began leaving Beth know that I made the Israelite people days won’t you please buy one or Emet for CBI and it was time for our live in booths when I brought them two extra items for a child not quite out of the land of Egypt" (Leviticus son, Matthew to start kindergarten at as fortunate? We will have a box in 23:42-43). Although most people Tarbut V'Torah, we knew it was time the office to collect paper, pencils, today don't live in their sukkah, many to make the switch to CBI. paste, crayons, markers, notebooks, fulfill this mitzvah by eating meals, From the beginning we felt etc. for all youngsters. studying, and camping out in the welcome. Earl brought Matthew Yes, October 23 is Mitzvah Day! sukkah. and Meghan to Tot Shabbat every Join us for a fun day of helping others. This year, CBI invites everyone to Saturday morning even when I was We have many great projects and of have a meaningful festival experience, working. They all felt that it was the course, it is always fun to work with whether you build your own sukkah or place to be on Shabbat morning! our fellow congregants. not. In the tradition of TGI Shabbat, As they got older they continued Calling all future b’nai mitzvah CBI members who build a sukkah will attending services to hang out with have the opportunity to host Havdalah students! Sunday Supper is a great their friends. Matthew and Meghan mitzvah project. Come and help serve and dessert in their dwelling on both attended daveners’ clinic, had Saturday night, October 15, at supper to those less fortunate on the their Bar and Bat Mitzvah's at CBI, at- 2nd Sunday of each month. It is great 7:30 pm. This will offer others the tended Hebrew High, USY and were opportunity to experience Havdalah fun and a worthwhile experience. campers and counselors at Camp in an intimate setting, while fulfilling Mom/dad can be our great cooks and B'nai Ruach. They even helped wait the mitzvah of eating in the sukkah. enjoy the comradeship of working If you plan to build a sukkah and tables for several of the CBI galas together. Our suppers will be on would like to host some CBI members and enjoyed socializing with every- September 11 and October 9, located for dessert, please contact Mary one as they worked! They are both at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: 1221 Ann Olson-Geiger at chirodoc639@ away at college now but have never Wass Avenue in Tustin. hotmail.com. Do not worry if leading found a shul that they enjoy being at We would also appreciate your havdalah is not your specialty. The as much as CBI; they know that CBI leaving some goodies (dry food, CBI office will send you a copy of the is their extended community! canned food, paper goods, etc.) in TGI Shabbat CD to learn, or will pair Earl and I both became board our Sunday Supper Box outside the you with a guest who already knows members early on and active partici- Sisterhood Gift Shop. how. Or, if you’d like to be hosted at pants in synagogue life. We attended Thanks for all you help! A a CBI member’s sukkah, please let services and helped with social and Mary Ann know. educational programs. Earl served Also, don't forget to join us for our as Ways and Means VP and I served A TIME OF annual community Shabbat dinner as Membership VP, Social Action VP, in the synagogue sukkah on Friday Secretary and as a General Board MITZVOT night, October 14, following the 6 PM Member. By volunteering our time service. Please make reservations to CBI we both feel that we can give with the CBI office; $15/adults;$5/ child; free for new members. Please back to the place that gives us so they immediately joined CBI; Ralph join us for Sukkot services at 9:30 AM much. and Luanne joined shortly thereafter. on Thursday, October 13, and Friday, We were the trail blazers and My parents were the last ones to join, October 14, followed by kiddush eventually got the rest of our family but they too have made CBI their lunch in the sukkah. to join CBI. When Tony and Jean home! We feel blessed to be part Hag Sameach! A moved from San Diego 5 years ago of such a wonderful community. A

The Shofar page 7 CBI Presents: Selichot Weekend Scholar-in-Residence: Der Yidishe Vinkle Rabbi Daniel Mehlman~ September 23-24 Club Carl Bendroff Friday, Sept. 23, 6:00 PM: Saturday, Sept. 24: y baleepteh (beloved) Shabbat Service, Dinner & Lecture: 6:30 PM Con el Rabino – in Spanish readers, last time I explained “Jews from Spanish Speaking Lands: (Seudat Shlishit with Rabbi Mehlman) howM my geeky, sports-phobic P.E. Yesterday and Today” 8:00 PM: Ma’ariv and Havdallah team tried weaseling out of playing Saturday, Sept. 24, 9:30 AM 8:30 PM: Lecture Followed by Dessert: basketball by saying it’s against Shabbat Service, Lunch & Lecture: “Redemption in California’s Prisons: (Jewish dietary laws) to touch a (meat) ball right after “Anusim and B’nai Anusim: Crypto A Chaplain’s Perspective” fleishig eating a milkhig (dairy) lunch. Jews in the New World” 10:00 PM: Selichot Service with Choir “That’s meh•shi•gaas (non- sense),” I said. “Ir vet demkoyshbol- Rabbi Daniel Mehlman was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He currently nishtesn (You’re not gonna eat the is rabbi of Congregation Beth Meier in Studio City. He teaches Introduction to Judaism basketball), ir vet esopshprungen classes at the AJU for Spanish-speaking individuals and also is a chaplain at the North (you’re gonna bounce it). And if you’d Kern State Prison. just listen…” “Carl, du farshteystnisht (you $15/Adults for dinner; $7.50 for children 2-12 yrs. (No charge to 5772 Endowment don’t get it),” interrupted Nicky. “Mir Benefactors). Lunch, Lectures and Selichot Dessert are Free of Charge velnnishttsushpeeln (We don’t want to play). We’re not athletes. And it’s Please RSVP by Sept. 15 to the CBI Office derniderikt (degrading) to always lose.” “Ikh hob eynehgutehideyeh Support Your Fellow (I have a good idea),” shouted INTRODUCTION TO Stan. “Hey Coach. How about we JUDAISM CLASSES Congregants in Need each get our own basketball? Then by Donating to the we won’t look like meshugeners begin Sunday (lunatics) chasing one ball that we’re October 23, 2011 CBI Membership gonnavarfn (throw) the oygnblik Support Fund (moment) we get it.” 18 Sundays “You nerds’ll never get the from 1:00-4:00 PM Hard economic times have gelegnheyt (chance) to shoot a at CBI made it difficult for hoop,” said Bob Bigalo, one of (holiday weekends off) many congregants to pay the other team captains, who also for membership. Our happened to be my school’s biggest, Please register through the Membership Support Fund brainless bully. synagogue office helps with that. “Shoot a ‘who’? Ikhshisehnisht- keynepes (I’m not shooting anything). $360 for single attendees Donations can be made by I’m a sholemmackher (pacifist),” $540 for couples contacting the CBI Office. said Stan. $250 for CBI members Perform the mitzvah of “You know, I hate to agree giving to others in with Bob,” I said, “but a nar ken a Taught by Rabbi Spitz, their time of need. molzoygn a klugvort (sometimes Cantor Tilchin and even a fool can say a smart word). Rabbinic Intern, It’s an investment that will We never will get the chance to pay off again and again! shoot the hoop, or bounce the ball, Dan Kaiman or even touch it. But ikhgarantireh (I Final class will be guarantee) we’ll win every game.” “?eeV (woH),” asked Les. He April 1, 2012 Join the meant to ask Vee (How), but he spoke This intense course is ideal Sunday oyftsurik (backwards) whenever he for anyone looking to embrace any Sunday was nervous. the Jewish faith and for those Next time: So what’s this winning strat- wanting to reinforce and at 9:10 am in the egy that Carl guarantees will work? I expand on what they know. Bet Midrash promise you’ll find out next time. Until then, zeigezunt (be well)! A page 8 The Shofar HAPPENINGS AND POINTS OF INTEREST @ CBI CONTINUE TO LEARN ON SHABBAT MORNINGS: Parashat approximately a 500 ft. elevation gain. Please come 10 – 15 minutes Hashavuah ~ Study the week’s Torah portion from 8:30 AM – early to allow for parking and to stretch your muscles. Address: 26981 9:20 AM every Saturday before services. Then join us for How to Peters Canyon Rd., Tustin, 92782. Please note: the occurrence of Read Hebrew Scripture with a Modern Lens after services from rain would cancel this hike. Further details provided in the flyers in the 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM in the Bet Midrash. Come join us! synagogue kiosks.

DON’T FORGET SUNDAY MORNING MINYAN: 9:10 AM – SELIHOT - Service with the Choir: Saturday, September 24 at 10:00 AM in the Bet Midrash. 8:00 PM in the Main Sanctuary.

TOT SHABBAT: Every Saturday Morning, 11:50 AM – 12:15 PM ROSH HASHANAH: Please see front cover of this edition for the in the Family Life Center. For young children and young families: an schedule of services. interactive, fun service and perfect way to express the joy of Shabbat as a community! Followed by kiddush and motzi. FAST OF GEDALIA, SHACHARIT SERVICE: Sunday, October 2 at 9:10 AM in the Bet Midrash: This day has been compared to ISRAELI DANCING AT CBI: Israeli dancing continues on every the destruction of the Temple itself, as it brought the end of Jewish Tuesday, 6:30 – 9:00 PM for all levels. We will meet in the Social settlement in Israel for many years. Join us as we learn about Gedalia Hall~ wear comfortable shoes! Children 7 – 12 years old must ben Achikam, the wisdom of Jeremiah, and why fleeing to Egypt was be accompanied by a dancing parent. Cost is free. No Dancing such a bad idea! This is a daylight only fast. September 20, 27 or October 4. KOL NIDRE AND YOM KIPPUR: Please see front cover of this edition SISTERHOOD’S ONGOING MAH JONGG is every Wednesday for the schedule of services. night at 7:00 PM. A $5 donation is optional and payable to Sisterhood. Please bring your own mah jongg set. RSVP to the CBI office so we SISTERHOOD’S BOOK CLUB: Thursday, September 8 and October know how many to set up for. No Mah Jongg September 28. 27 at 7:30 PM. We are discussing."Room", by Emma Donoghue for the September meeting and we are discussing "Secret Book of Grazia FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE AND DINNER: Friday, September 2 dei Rossi", by Jacqueline Park. Come and lend your insights to our at 5:30 PM. For families with children ages 10 and under. Services discussion! FYI: MEN ARE INVITED TO JOIN BOOKCLUB, TOO! begin at 5:30 PM and are immediately followed by dinner. RSVP to CBI by Wednesday, August 31. $10 per member/$15 per non- ADDITIONAL MUSICAL SHABBAT SERVICE: Friday, September 16 member, 12 years of age and over; $5 per child member/$7 per child at 8:00 PM with Dale Schatz: Come join and celebrate an additional non-member 2-11 years old. Children under 2 are free. Come join us Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv Service the third Friday of every month! in prayer, song, and stories led by Cantor Tilchin! Note: There will A dessert follows the service. be no October Family Shabbat Service and Dinner due to Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre. SUKKOT: Please see the front cover of this edition for the schedule of services. EXPERIENTIAL PRAYER AND TEXT STUDY:Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 AM in the Bet Midrash. Come study with our new Rabbinic BLOOD DRIVE: Monday, October 17, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the Social Intern, Dan Kaiman! Hall. You may register online at www.givelife.org and use sponsor code, bnai. Or you can contact Marla Nathan at [email protected] and LITTLE SHUL: Sunday, September 11, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM in she can set up an appointment for you. It’s easy to be a hero! the Social Hall. $10/child for materials and snack. Infants thru Pre-K welcome! Contact the CBI Office if interested. SIMCHAT TORAH: Please see front cover of this edition for the schedule of services. SUNDAY SUPPER, AN INTERFAITH EFFORT (and perfect Mitzvah Project too!): Sunday, September 11 and October 9 at 4:00 PM. MITZVAH DAY: Sunday, October 23, 12:15 PM – 4:00 PM: See We will need people to prepare, serve and clean up dinner for needy registration form in this edition for more details. Also please note schedule individuals and families at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1221 Wass of items for donation of goods from now thru noon on October 18. St., Tustin. Two hour time slots available. RSVP to CBI office by September 7 and/or October 5, respectively. SAVE THE DATE! THE HIKING GROUP IS HIKING PETERS CANYON (BACK CBI’s Mercaz Limmud presents a Shul-In with special musical guest ENTRANCE), Sunday, September 18 and October 16 at 9:30 AM. Sam Glaser on November 18th and 19th. Sam will be entertaining us This is approximately two hours in duration. There is a 4-mile beginners’ and teaching us; we are in for a unique Shabbat experience! Don’t it trail with an extremely slight elevation gain while the moderate trail has ~ more details to follow!

The Shofar page 9 INVITE PEOPLE INTO YOUR SUKKAH ~ BE A GUEST IN SOMEONE'S SUKKAH

TGI Sukkot Havdalah & Dessert Program

"You shall live in booths seven days in order that future generations may know that I made the Israelite people live in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt." -Leviticus 23:42-43

Enjoy Havdalah and dessert and fulfill the mitzvah of “living in booths” with other CBI community members in a CBI member’s sukkah.

Saturday Night, October 15, 2011 7:30 pm

How does it work? If you’re building a sukkah at your home, consider hosting CBI members for Havdalah and dessert. Want to learn how to lead Havdalah? Ask for a TGI Shabbat CD or request a guest who knows it.

If you want to be a guest in a sukkah, just RSVP and you’ll be matched with a CBI member who has a sukkah. Be sure to let us know if you can lead Havdalah.

Hosts and Guests: Contact Mary Ann Olson-Geiger at [email protected] to be matched up.

Celebrate your wedding an- Life Cycle Events Shabbat niversary at Shabbat services. Greeters The second Friday of the in the Shofar - Wanted month we will give a special engagements, weddings, "All Call" for honor to those celebrating an births Shabbat Greeters. anniversary at the 6:00 PM e-mail the details to Contact Joyce Walter, through the CBI office. service. We hope to see you there. [email protected]

September Perek Yomi readings OctoberPerek Yomi readings PSALMS PSALMS PSALMS PROVERBS PROVERBS Sept. Chapter Sept. Chapter Sept. Chapter Oct. Chapter Oct. Chapter Oct. Chapter 21 139 1 119 11 129 1 149 11 9 22 20 22 140 2 120 12 130 2 150 12 10 23 21 23 141 3 121 13 131 PROVERBS 13 11 24 22 24 142 4 122 14 132 3 1 14 12 25 23 25 143 5 123 15 133 4 2 15 13 26 24 26 144 6 124 16 134 5 3 16 14 27 25 27 145 7 125 17 135 6 4 17 15 28 26 28 146 8 126 18 136 7 5 18 16 29 27 29 147 9 127 19 137 8 6 19 17 30 28 30 148 10 128 20 138 9 7 20 18 31 29 10 8 21 19 page 10 The Shofar In the B’nai Israel Family . . . Bar Mitzvah of Noah Poremba September 3, 2011 (4 Elul)

Noah Poremba has attended Hebrew Day School at Tarbut V' Torah for nine years where he has made the Principal’s List or Honors List every year. Noah also played Little League baseball in Laguna Niguel for three years and currently plays for the TvT flag football team.Noah is a big hockey and baseball fan and attends many Angels and Los Angeles King games. For his Mitzvah Project, Noah leads a Wii bowling class at Heritage Pointe for Jewish seniors and also spends time speaking to Holocaust survivors at the facility. Mazal Tov! A

Bat Mitzvah of Rebecca Sherman September 10, 2011 (11 Elul)

Rebecca is an honor student at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School in Irvine. She enjoys reading and drawing in her spare time. For her mitzvah project, Rebecca volunteered at Heritage Pointe for Seniors living in the Jewish tradition. Rebecca has been in school at CBI since she was two years old and is looking forward to celebrating this wonderful simcha and milestone with friends and family who will be coming in from Las Vegas and Minneapolis. Mazal Tov! A

Bar Mitzvah of Kotin September 17, 2011 (18 Elul)

David is a 7th grader at Sierra Vista Middle School in Irvine where he excels in math and science. David loves sports, especially baseball, football and hockey. David plays travel baseball with the Irvine Pythons and enjoys being on the pitcher’s mound in critical situations. For his Mitzvah project, David worked as a volunteer with the Northwood Little League Challenger Division, teaching and playing baseball with boys and girls with physical and mental challenges. He plans on continuing his work with the Challengers when they begin their fall soccer season. David looks forward to sharing his simcha with his brother Andrew, his mom and dad, his grandparents and with many friends and family who will be traveling across the country to share in his Bar Mitzvah celebration. Mazal Tov! A

CBI MITZVAH DAY 2011 - Sunday, October 23 CBI MITZVAH DAY 2011 PLEASE DONATE ITEMS is a congregation-wide day of Schedules Now Through Noon community service, where CBI 12:15 PM Check in Begins on October 18th volunteers of all ages will go out 12:45 PM Depart for into the greater community to make assignments • Canned food for Sunday a difference. Together incredible Suppers and Families Forward things happen! • Ronald McDonald House • Used Cell Phones for Victims If you are not able to attend you can • Trails 4 All of Domestic Violence still participate in the congregation’s • Families Forward • Used Eyeglasses for use in efforts. We are collecting canned • Beach Clean Up Developing Countries food, used cell phones and • CBI Preschool eyeglasses, toiletries, and donations or Care Packages • Toiletries and small canned to offset the cost of supplies. food items for Marines

The Shofar page 11 Mazal Tov and Todah Rabbah to the following families for co-sponsoring CBI Kiddushes: Ofra Willner in honor of David’s birthday Susan Hodes and Rachel Busch in honor Samuel Mahgerefteh in honor of Hana’s birthday of Susan’s birthday Rhonda and Hal Hurwitz in honor of their anniversary Susan Hodes and Rachel Busch in honor Lydia Levin, Joel, Ben, Sabrina and Rebecca Kuperberg of Ann Bendroff’s birthday in honor of Jeremy’s birthday Susan Hodes and Rachel Busch in honor Robyn and Brian Pittluck in honor of Brian’s birthday of Pearl and Zane Gerber’s Mike and Sheila Lefkowitz in honor of their anniversary anniversary Larry Wayne in honor of Mimi Goldstein’s birthday Cecily and Wolfe Yudelman in honor of Erika Soussan in honor of Joe’s birthday their anniversary Daryl, Natasha and Jack Spector in honor of Sydney The Palmer family in honor of Linda’s and Chloe’s birthday birthday Doreen and Norman Kingston in honor of their anniversary Joe and Erika Soussan in honor of their John and Sandy Goodman in honor of Sandy’s birthday anniversary Audrey and Bruce Comings in honor of their anniversary Mary Ann Olson-Geiger in honor of Patricia Lusby’s Michael and Linda Palmer in honor of Phillip’s birthday birthday Jared and Sima Baer in honor of their anniversary Jerry and Gabrielle Yablonka in honor of their Hermene Baer in honor of Jared and Sima’s 1st anniversary anniversary Francince and Colin Wenhardt in honor of Joel’s birthday Sheila and Jay Witzling in honor of their anniversary Joel Gallin in honor of Ingrid’s birthday Aliza and Jay Masserman in honor of the upcoming The Danzig family in honor of Valerie’s birthday wedding of their son Tal to Danielle Goldstein Neddy and Seymour Vigman in honor of their anniversary Ellen and Howard Mirowitz in honor of Ellen’s birthday Hannah and Jeffrey Wachs in honor of Hannah’s birthday Robyn and Brian Pittluck in honor of Abigail’s birthday Hannah and Jeffrey Wachs in honor of Jeffrey’s birthday Sydney, Jack and Chloe Spector in honor of Natasha Flori and Mike Rosenthal in honor of their anniversary and Daryl’s anniversary Flori and Mike Rosenthal in honor of Bianca and Jeffrey’s Samuel and Hana Mahgerefteh in honor of all Shabbat birthday Luncheons

Schedule of Services for October Sunday, October 2 Friday, October 14 Friday, October 21 Fast of Gedalia Sukkot Simchat Torah 9:10 AM Service 9:30 AM Service 9:30 AM Service Torah: Exodus 32:11-14 Torah: Leviticus 22:26-23:44 Torah: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12 Maftir: Numbers 29:12-16 Genesis 1:1-2:3 Friday, October 7 : I Kings 8:2-21 Maftir: Numbers 29: 12-16 Kol Nidre 6:00 PM Anniversary Service Haftarah: Joshuah 1:1-18 6:00 PM Service Saturday, October 15 6:00 PM Service Saturday, October 8 Shabbat Hol Hamoed Sukkot 8:00 PM Service Yom Kippur - 8:00 AM 9:30 AM Service Saturday, October 22 Yizkor - 11:30 AM Torah: Exodus 33: 12-34:26 Birkat Hahodesh Torah: Leviticus 16:1-34 Maftir: Numbers 29: 17-25 9:30 AM Service: PARASHAT: BERESHIT Maftir: Numbers 29:7-11 Haftarah: Ezekiel 38: 18-39:16 Torah: Genesis 2:4-4:26 Haftarah: Isaiah 57:14:-58:14 Haftarah: Isaiah: 42: 5-43:10 Minha: Wednesday, October 19 Torah: Leviticus 18:1-30 7:30 AM Service Friday, October 28 Haftarah: Yona 1:1-4:11 Rosh Hodesh Heshvan Micah 7:18-20 Thursday, October 20 /Yizkor 6:00 PM Service Thursday, October 13 9:30 AM Service Saturday, October 29 Sukkot Torah: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17 Rosh Hodesh Heshvan 9:30 AM Service Maftir: Numbers 29: 35-30:1 9:30 AM Service: PARASHAT: NOAH Torah: Leviticus 22:26-23:44 Haftarah: I Kings 8: 54-66 Torah: Genesis 8:15-10:32 Maftir: Numbers 19: 12-16 Simchat Torah Maftir: Numbers 28:9-15 Haftarah: Zeharta 14: 1- 21 7:15 PM Service Haftarah: Isaiah 66: 1-24, 66:23 page 12 The Shofar Congregation B 'nai Israel gratefully acknowledges the following donations ~ September/October 2011 GENERAL FUND - Colin and Francine Wenhardt IN HONOR OF - Jan and Jim Riles Her first Alyiah - Sol and Silvia Vidor - Nancy Patchen - Ruben and Karen Vogel Rose and Hal Kravitz’s grandson’s Bar Mitzvah - Ruth Abers - Ofra and David Willner - George and Kelly Eckhardt Ofra Willner’s birthday - Flori and Michael Rosenthal - Ofra and David Willner - Carolyn Crystal The birth of Hal and Rhonda Hurwitz’s grandson Nathan Esther Broner, Sister of Jay Masserman Ilan - Neila and Andy Bernstein - Rhonda and Hal Hurwitz - Rhonda and Hal Hurwitz - Phyllis Abrams and Steven Littman - Sarah and Matt Brenner The wedding of John and Sandy Goodman’s son - Mindy Lauerlevin and Ed Levin - Mimi Goldstein and Larry Wayne - Ruth Abers The wedding of Howard and Ellen Mirowitz’s daughter Eli Melzer father of Ellen Korn - Mimi Goldstein and Larry Wayne - Carole Miller - Mindy Lauerlevin and Ed Levin Miriam Messe, daughter of Robert and Edythe Messe Cantor Tilchin: Torah teacher and friend - Bruce and Gail Dunner - Michelle Ginsburg - Mindy Lauerlevin and Ed Levin Terry Ginsburg: wonderful, loving husband of 16 years May Bodzin, mother of Diane Gale - Michelle Ginsburg - Sue Ann and Mark Cross Tyler Berman becoming a Bar Mitzvah - Mindy Lauerlevin and Ed Levin - Laura Doane - Francine and Ron Morrison SPEEDY RECOVERY - Colin and Francine Wenhardt Sandy Klein - Ruben and Karen Vogel - Rhonda and Hal Hurwitz - Ruth Abers Lydia Levin - Mark and Sharon Berman - Rhonda and Hal Hurwitz Amnon Davidi, father of Sima Baer Harry Krebs - Hermene Baer and Albert Adams - Elaine and Jack Finkelstein - Lester and Jan Baer Sheindle Vita Bat Maher Hirsch ha Cohen Morton Wolk, husband of Margaret Wolk - Joy and Harry Blank - Ruth Abers Dr. Melvin Present - Larry Wayne and Mimi Goldstein - Joy and Harry Blank Carolyn Lieberman, mother of Nancy Neudorf IN MEMORY OF - Michael and Flori Rosenthal “Milton” Cedar, father of Carl Cedar - Batia Swed - Rhonda and Hal Hurwitz Trudy Umles Alice Cedar, Mother of Carl Cedar - Larry Wayne and Mimi Goldstein - Rhonda and Hal Hurwitz Gabriel Senor, father of Flori Rosenthal RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND - Rhonda and Hal Hurwitz IN HONOR OF Beatrice Senor, mother of Flori Rosenthal Joey Spitz’s graduation - Rhonda and Hal Hurwitz - Blossom Siegel Rhoda Klein, Mother of Robert Klein, Mother in Law of Our Alyiah Sandy Klein, Grandmother of Rachel and Adam Klein - Ingrid and Joel Gallin - Debbie, Ofer and Ravid Hebron Thank you Rabbi for your comfort during my recovery - Lisa and Jonathan Heller - Harry Krebs - Sue and Roger Hochman DONATION - Sue Ann and Mark Cross - Margaret Wolk - Althea and Dr. Eugene Mensah IN MEMORY OF - Bob and Marsha Sklar Cheryl Lieberman, mother of Nancy Neudorf - Mindy Lauerlevin and Ed Levin - Nancy and Steve Neudorf - Francine and Ron Morrison - Susan and Michael Rubin cont. on next page

The Shofar page 13 DONATIONS, cont. from previous page CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Ben and Shai Sklar-Parnes IN HONOR OF - Bob and Marsha Sklar Avi Spitzer-Tilchin becoming a Bar Mitzvah IN MEMORY OF - Melvin and Carol Beitcher Milt Cedar, father of Carl Cedar - Sharon and Doron Refael - Ruth Kahn - Phyllis Chassin Alice Cedar, mother of Carl Cedar - Rob and Sue Kaplan - Ruth Kahn - Sheldon and Susan Stern Lou Miller, brother of Ruth Kahn - Rabbi Lilly Kaufman - Ruth Kahn - Sharon and Jerry Knappo Herb Silverman, husband of Phyllis, father of Barbara - Mark and Sue Ann Cross grandfather of Stacy and Jill and great-grandfather of - Nancy, Mitch, Hillary, Shannon and Tyler Moss Logan and Reagan - Brian & Fran Kaye - Ruth Kahn Happy 50th Birthday to Cantor Tilchin - Phyllis Abrams and Steven Littman - David and Ofra Willner - Elaine and Joe Fasima - Sharon and Jerry Knappo - Rhonda and Hal Hurwitz Thank you Cantor for your comfort during my recovery - Lydia Levine and Joel Kuperberg - Harry Krebs - Bob and Marsha Sklar - Batia Swed CINDI ROSEN EDUCATION FUND - Michael and Flori Rosenthal IN HONOR OF - Phyllis Abrams and Steven Littman Avi Spitzer-Tilchin becoming a Bar Mitzvah - Mindy Lauerlevin and Ed Levin - David and Gloria Friedman - Sylvia and Len Garber In honor of Benjamin Don becoming a Bar Mitzvah - Ronni and Fred Zinn - Francine and Colin Wenhardt - Nancy, Mitch, Hillary, Shannon and Tyler Moss IN MEMORY OF Rhoda Klein, Mother of Robert Klein, Mother in Law of GENESIS FUND Sandy Klein, Grandmother of Rachel and Adam Klein IN MEMORY OF - Alyssa and Marc Goldin May Bodzin, mother of Diane Gale Gabriel Senor, father of Flori Rosenthal - Marc Friedman - Alyssa and Marc Goldin Beatrice Senor, mother of Flori Rosenthal YAHRZEIT CONTRIBUTION - Alyssa and Marc Goldin Father, Ely Alkobi - Gila Alfi SOCIAL ACTION Mother, Dora Grossman IN MEMORY OF - Sylvia Lenhoff Cheryl Lieberman, mother of Nancy Neudorf Mother, Esther Witzling - Judy Fenton - Jay Witzling Mother, Sara Cowan SOCIAL ACTION - Robert Cowan IN HONOR OF Grandmother, Eshrat Sehati Thanking the comfort committee and all our CBI - Sirus Farivar Family for all their help during my recovery Mother, Constance Grant - Lydia Levine - Sharon and Alex Gerstenzang Michelle Madick Mother, June Lauer - Joanne and Samuel Osofsky - Mindy Lauerlevin Father, Lester Fox CHOIR FUND - Michael Fox IN HONOR OF Uncle, Jack Trainoff Cantor Tilchin’s 50th birthday - Phyllis and David Iser - Judy Fenton Brother, David Bussison - Ruthie Bernstein PAUL KAHN YOUTH FUND Mother, Harriet Punim IN HONOR OF - Jeff and Donna Punim Avi Spitzer-Tilchin becoming a Bar Mitzvah Brother, Mel Tonkon - Ruth Kahn - Jeff and Donna Punim In appreciation for a wonderful camp experience for cont. on next page page 14 The Shofar DONATIONS, cont. from previous page Mother, Margit Klauber Mother, Ann Shamansky Mother, Anna-Greta Ruben - Aviva Goelman - Rosalyn Sher - Bertil and Anja Askelid Mother, Bella Neudorf Mother in law,Ira Axelrod Husband, Father, Joel Lewis - Steven and Nancy Neudorf - Seymour Lampert - Michelle, Erica and Sabrina Lewis Father, Simson Wife, Shirley Ruth Lampert Mother, Dorothy White - Cecily Yudelman - Seymour Lampert - Leslie and Bruce White Father, Raymond Lubing Brother, Gary Witzling Mother, Kitty Jacobs - Andy and Esther Dosick - Jay Witzling - Hetty Nihom Father, Leo Abramson Mother, Dora Grad - George Abramson - Naomi Bell Mother, Ruth Goldstein Brother, Robert Kroll Yiddish Club - Ingrid and Joel Gallin - Dennis Kroll Mother, Rose Eisenberg Father, David Fallman Meet with us on: - The Palmer Family - Jane Kaye Sunday, Father, Emanuel Sokoloff Father, Irving Reader September 4 & 18 - Sylvia and Leonard Garber -Sandy and John Goodman and Sunday, Brother, Gerald Sokoloff Father, Jack Beitscher - Sylvia and Leonard Garber - Melvin Beitscher October 16 & 30 Husband, Lawrence Miller Father, David Gabai 10:30 AM - Carole Miller - Joyce and Ralph Gabai IN THE BET MIDRASH Father, Kalman Flicker Stepfather, Morris Glatt - Sharon Refael - Phyllis Abrams Grandmother, Elizabeth Goodwin Son, Aaron Littman - Valerie Danzig - Steven Littman Sisterhood’s Mother, Rose Jonas Uncle, Nathan Markenson Book Club - Gavin and Anne Jonas and Family - Steven Littman Mother, Goldie Abers Father, William Littman "Room" - Ruth Abers - Steven Littman by Emma Donaghue Father, Harold Wachman Mother, Virginia Kahrs - Erline Krebs - Hank Kahrs Thursday, September 8 Mother, Rachel Snoyman Mother, Bella Raskin at 7:30 PM - Samson Snoyman - Jerome Raskin Sister, Gertie Preston Mother, Rachel Rapoport - Samson Snoyman - Batia Swed Brother, Reuben Snoyman Father, Jacques Gindi - Samson Snoyman - Joe and Yolande Bati Mother, Sarah Brody Husband, Bernie Shlachter - Arlene Kaplan - Shirley Shlacter Mother, Fannie Sokoloff Lampert - Sylvia Garber - Seymour Lampert Father, Amrame Aflalo Uncle, Leonard Rosenblum "Secret Book of - Paulette Green - Fredda Sussman Grazia dei Rossi" Mother, Ruth Natelson Father, Irvin Rosenblum by Jacqueline Park - Michael Natelson - Fredda Sussman Thursday, October 27 Father, Shmuel Aron Grandfather, Louis Rosenblum - Ofra Willner - Fredda Sussman at 7:30 PM Brother, Ilan Shani Grandmother, Anna Libava - David Willner - Fredda Sussman Father, Shaul Rahavi Mother, Leah Golub When you hear of a lifecycle event - Burt Rahavi - Vicki Weiner in our CBI community (whether Great Grandfather, Herman Berzosky Father, Abraham Isaac Zygielbaum simcha, illness or a death), or if you - Susan Hodes - Rose and Hal Kravitz have something which you wish Daughter, Andrea Wayne Father, David Stein - Larry Wayne - Sybil Miller the Cantor to be aware of, please Mother, Zelda Weiss Mother, Jennie Stein notify the CBI office. - Weiss Family - Sybil Miller Call (714) 730-9693 or Father, Leo Mirowitz Brother, Javid Soleiman e-mail [email protected]. - Howard Mirowitz - Jaleh Farivar

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TREE OF LIFE Commemorate a life-cycle event with an everlasting leaf on B’nai Israel’s Tree of Life. Each leaf is a $180 donation and is personally engraved with your own words of recognition. To order, please phone the office. BONNIE CURKIN YAHRZEIT PLAQUES Owner / Administrator The loss of a loved one is a difficult time for us. Memorializing these family members, however, is an important and honored tradition. Each Yahrzeit plaque A Bubbe & Zayde's Place is a $250 donation and is personally engraved with Quality Living for Jewish Seniors proper dates and Hebrew/English names; it is secured to our memorial wall to be lit annually on the appropriate date of remembrance. To order, please call the office Tel 714-928-5030 2220 N. Concord Fax 714-543-3838 Santa Ana, CA 92705 at (714) 730-9693. Business Licence No. 306000827 / 306001252 / 306001360 / 306001844 page 16 The Shofar September 2 SUPPORT THE at 5:30 PM TORAH FUND Women’s League for Conservative Judaism CBI’s Family invites you to receive the 5771 pin Shabbat Service as a gift to you, for a donation of $180 Contact Sisterhood about and Dinner a convenient payment plan~ (for families with children 10 years and under) Other donations are welcomed in any amount. $10 member • $15 non-member Torah Fund strengthens and perpetuates (includes children 12 years and over) Conservative/Masorti Judaism worldwide. $5 per child member $7 child non-member (2-11yrs) Children 2 years and under are free No Family Service in October

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Schedule of Services for September Friday, September 2 Friday, September 23 5:30 PM Family Service & Dinner 6:00 PM Service 6:00 PM Service Saturday, September 24 Saturdays Saturday, September 3 9:30 AM Service: Bar Mitzvah of Noah Poremba PARASHAT: NITZAVIM- only 9:30 AM Service PARASHAT: SHOFTIM VAYELEKH Torah: Deuteronomy 16: 18 – 18:5 Torah: Deuteronomy 29: 9 – 30:14 • Child Care is avail- Haftarah: Isaiah 51: 12 – 52:12 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10 – 63:9 able from 10:00 AM Friday, September 9 Wednesday, September 28 until the conclusion of 6:00 PM Anniversary Service Erev Rosh Hashana services every week. Saturday, September 10 8:00 AM Service Bat Mitzvah of Rebecca Sherman Thursday, September 29 9:30 AM Service Rosh Hashanah • Junior Congregation PARASHAT: KI TETZE 8:00 AM Service Torah: Deuteronomy 21: 10-23:7 Torah: Genesis 21: 1 – 34 for Grades K through Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1 - 10 Maftir: Numbers 29: 1 – 6 6 begins at 10:30 AM Haftarah: I Samuel 1: 1 – 2:10 upstairs in the Family Friday, September 16 6:00 PM Service 4:45 PM Service Life Center. 8:00 PM Service - Musical 6:00 PM Ma'ariv Service with Dale Schatz Friday, September 30 Saturday, September 17 Rosh Hashanah • Tot Shabbat for Pre- Bar Mitzvah of David Kotin 8:15 AM Service schoolers and parents 9:30 AM Service Torah: Genesis 22: 1 – 24 begins at 11:50 AM in PARASHAT: Maftir: Numbers 29: 1 – 6 Torah: Deuteronomy 26: 1 – 27:10 Haftarah: Jeremiah 31: 1 – 19 the Family Life Center Haftarah: Isaiah 60: 1-22 6:00 PM Service

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