February 8 - 7:30 PM Israeli International Folk Dancing
February 10 - 4:30 PM Hebrew School
6:00 PM 15th Annual Confirmation Spaghetti Dinner
February 11 - 12:00 PM Lunch with the Rabbi - Discussion: Latest Developments in Israel
February 12 - 6:00 PM Erev Shabbat Service with Rabbi Greenbaum and Cantorial Soloist Alisa Fineman
February 13 - 10:30 AM Shabbat Service and Studies with Cantorial Soloist Alisa Fineman
4:00 PM Seudah Shlisheet with Dan Nussbaum
8:00 PM Norma & Richard Mayer Concert
February 13 - 15 9th Grade Confirmation Trip to Los Angeles
February 14 - No Religious School
February 15 - President's Day Holiday Observance, Temple Office Closed
February 19 - 6:00 PM Social Action Shabbat Potluck Dinner Presentation and Discussion
February 22 - Last day to place your order for Barton's Candy
March 30 - 6:00 PM CBI Annual Community Seder at Rancho Canada
May 8 - Light Unto The Nation Tribute Dinner
For more information on our worship schedule, upcoming programs and events; visit our calendar and events page.
Message from Rabbi Bruce D. Greenbaum
Shalom and welcome to Congregation Beth Israel. We are the largest and oldest Synagogue on the Monterey Peninsula. There is a strong sense of community here. We want all our members and visitors to feel comfortable at CBI.
We are a Reform Congregation, a member of the Union For Reform Judaism, in the mainstream of liberal Judaism. As liberal Jews we look to our heritage as a repository of wisdom, insight and numerous possibilities for religious expression.
We welcome you to join us at one of our Friday evening or Saturday morning Shabbat services. To learn more about the Temple through personal contact, please contact our Temple office at (831) 624-2015 or E-mail shalomcbi@aol.com. We would be delighted to go over membership possibilities for you and to answer any questions you might have.
Peace and blessings,
Rabbi Bruce D. Greenbaum
A Rare Treat: The Mayer's in Concert
On Saturday February 13, we will be treated to a unique concert. Norma and Richard Mayer will perform an encore of a program first performed for audiences in Augsburg Germany on European Jewish Culture Day. The duo is a rare combination of flute (Richard) and soprano (Norma).
A review of the concert from the Augsburger Allgemeine states: In their program "A Sentimental Journey," the perfectly synchronized duo presented works by Jewish composers that they had arranged themselves. ...The combination of the two "sopranos" was indeed unusual,...That the short hour was so impressive was due to both of the musicians' great mastery, and especially the expressive performance of Norma Mayer. The lyric soprano fascinated with a powerful voice that more than filled the hall, astonishing intonation, an enormous vocal range, and unrestrained expressiveness.
The Mayer's will be performing at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday evening February 13, 2010 at Congregation Beth Israel. Tickets are $18 for members, $23 for non-members. Prior to the concert for the general public, Richard will talk about his experience exploring his Jewish roots in Germany and the development of this special program at a reception for sponsors. Sponsor tickets are $36 for members, $45 for non-members. Call 624-2015 for tickets.
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Shalom and welcome to Congregation Beth Israel. We are the largest and oldest Synagogue on the Monterey Peninsula. There is a strong sense of community here. We want all our members and visitors to feel comfortable at CBI.
