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January 28, 2012   4 Sh'vat 5772
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Welcome from Rabbi Bruce D. Greenbaum  

Rabbi Bruce D. GreenbaumShalom 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

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17th Annual Confirmation Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle  

Join us for our 17th annual spaghetti dinner & raffle Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 PM. Proceeds Benefit the Confirmation Program of CBI.

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Dinner!

7:00 - 7:15 p.m. Raffle!

 Adults: $12.00 per person (Advance purchase)

 $14.00 per person (At the door)

 Children (under 13): $6.00 per person (Advanced purchase)

 $8.00per person (At the door)

 Children under 6 are free if accompanied by a parent!

Reservations: Call CBI office - 624-2015

Raffle Tickets: $1.00 each or 12 for $10.00

For advance tickets, mail check to C.B.I. Attention: Spaghetti Dinner, 5716 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA  93923 or look for ticket sellers after Sunday School or before Hebrew School on Wednesdays. 

CBI Traveling to Israel 2012!  


Rabbi Bruce and Susan Greenbaum plan to lead another group to Israel in October of 2012.  We are scheduled to arrive to Jerusalem on October 18, the same time Hadassah’s convention is ending!  We will then spend Sabbath evening in Jerusalem and celebrate Shabbat morning in one of the oldest synagogues in the world, on Masada!  

This trip will include time in Tel Aviv, a visit to the Golan Heights, and touring both modern and biblical sites throughout Israel.  The 10-day trip will include an optional 3-day add-on visit through Eilat to Petra in Jordan!  It is not too early to start planning.  A registration form will be available soon. Call Rabbi Greenbaum for more details and to add your name to the growing list of those hoping to join this adventure through Israel!

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Upcoming Events  

January 25 - 4:30 PM Hebrew School   

7:30 PM Worship Committee Meeting 

January 26 - 12:00 PM Best Years Hot Roasted Chicken Luncheon 

January 27 - 7:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service including anniversary blessings with Cantorial Soloist Alisa Fineman 

Thank you to our Oneg host Bee Epstein-Shepherd in momory of her husband, Frank Shepherd

January 27 - 29 9th Grades Confirmands in Los Angeles 

January 28 - 10:30 AM Shabbat Study   

January 29 -9:30 AM Religious School

February 8 - 6:00 PM Annual Confirmation Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle 

February 11 - 7:30 PM Adult Education Program with Zad Leavy

February 12 - Last day for Barton's Candy orders 

For more information on our worship schedule, upcoming programs and events; visit our calendar and events page.

Worship Schedule  
January 2012
01/28 -  Morning Shabbat Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
February 2012
02/04 -  Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
02/10 -  Tot Shabbat (4:30 PM to 5:00 PM) New Item
02/10 -  Erev Shabbat Service (7:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
02/11 -  Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
02/17 -  Erev Shabbat Service (7:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
02/18 -  Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
02/25 -  Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
March 2012
03/03 -  Morning Shabbat Service and Study (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
Visit Our New Online Gift Shop  

Located in the lobby of the synagogue, the Judaica Gift Shop is the pride of the Congregation Beth Israel. The Judaica Gift Shop provides a wide selection of quality Judaica gift items for your convenience.  Beautiful and distinctive gifts for any Judiaica occasion.  Including, music from our Cantorial Soloist, Alisa Fineman. Every purchase made, supports our Religious School program.

GiftboxCongregation Beth Israel is also proud of our brand new Judaica gift shop website! Through our virtual site, we offer shoppers an unparalleled selection of often hard to find items from a wide range of the finest artists, designers, and suppliers. You will find Judaica appropriate for all lifecycles, holidays, events and just for fun...all in one convenient, easy to navigate website. Our products include American, globally crafted and Israeli handmade items, personalized and custom-created gift ideas, and the leading names in Judaic design.   

CBI Judaica Gift Shop hours are Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Our online gift shop is always open and available. We have many unique and beautiful Judaica gift ideas ready to ship to your door. Each purchase supports our Religious School programs.


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