cbi january bulletin 2013

VOLUME 5773 ISSUE 5 www.cbistpete.com

Shabbat Services 2

From Rabbi 3

Cantor’s Notes 3

Women’s League 9

Men’s Club 9

Schools 11

Youth 12

Adult Studies 13

A-Team 13

Buns Family Library 15

Family Programs 18

Life Cycle Events 19

Mitzvah Grams 21

January 2013 Tevet Shevat 5773

Haftarah Class 5

Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival 7

Glitter Girl Project 8

90th Gala Kipot Project 9

Sunday Movie Matinee 12

JTS Outreach Lectures 17

Torah Fund Dinner 18

Kol Nidre Honor Roll 22-23

Please join us in celebrating the

90th Anniversary of

Congregation B’nai Israel

Gala Dinner Dance

Sunday, February 10, 2013, 6:00 pm

Cocktail attire.

ROSH HODESH SHEVAT

Saturday, January 12, 2013


727-381-4900 Contacts

Rabbi Jacob Luski, D.D. 727-381-4900 Ext. 207

[email protected]

Cantor Jonathan Schultz

727-381-4900 Ext. 305 [email protected]

Executive Director, Michael Grossman 727-381-4900 Ext. 202 [email protected]

Pauline Rivkind Preschool Director Bonnie Halprin 727-381-4900 Ext. 211

[email protected]

Pauline Rivkind Talmud Torah Education Director, Ilana Dayan

727-381-4900 Ext. 310 [email protected]

Youth & Family Program Director Sandy Brasch 727-381-4900 Ext. 209

[email protected]

Community Engagement, Liz Sembler 727-434-0513

[email protected]

Torah Reader/Educator Deborah Marmon 727-381-4900 Ext. 205

[email protected]

Office Manager, Pam Askin 727-381-4900 Ext. 203

[email protected]

Receptionist, Anita Helfand 727-381-4900 Ext. 201

[email protected]

Accounting, 727-381-4900 Ext.204

[email protected]

PRTT Secretary, Patzi Gil 727-381-4900 Ext. 210 [email protected]

President, Laurie Reiskind [email protected]

Women’s League President, Alice Ettinger Men’s Club President, Jesse Rodman

USY President, Reva Halprin Kadima President, Rachel LeVine

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Layout Editor, Masha Ronay

Coordinators, Pam Askin, Anita Helfand

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Shabbat Services & Candlelighting

PARTICIPATE IN ALIYOT The Ritual Committee of Congregation B’nai Israel

encourages worshippers to participate in services by

performing aliyot. If you would like to receive an aliyah, please

call the synagogue office at 381-4900, or kindly speak to one of the ushers when you

enter the sanctuary, and every effort will be made to

accommodate your request. Those wishing to receive an

aliyah on Shabbat morning are asked to arrive at services no

later than 9:30 am. We look forward to your

participation. Shalom,

Morry Bornstein, Ritual Chair

Friday, January 4, 2013 Candlelighting 5:31 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 5:30 pm Saturday, January 5, 2013 Sedra – Shemot Shabbat Services 9:00 am No Junior Congregation Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:15 pm Friday, January 11, 2013 Candlelighting 5:36 pm Shabbat Service 8:00 pm Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Hannah LeVine Saturday, January 12, 2013 Sedra – Va’era, Rosh Hodesh Shevat Shabbat Services 9:00 am Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Hannah LeVine Junior Congregation 10:00 am Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:20 pm Friday, January 18, 2013 Candlelighting 5:42 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm Mitzvah Men’s Club Shabbat “Got Shabbat?” Dinner Honoring Ralph Mizrahi, MMC Man of Year Saturday, January 19, 2013 Sedra – Bo Shabbat Services 9:00 am Mitzvah Men’s Club Shabbat Kauffman Tora Honor January Simha Shabbat Joyful Prayer Chapel 9:15 am No Junior Congregation Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:30 pm Friday, January 25, 2013 Candlelighting 5:47 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm PRTT Shabbaton PRTT Shabbat Dinner

Saturday, January 26, 2013 Sedra – Beshallakh, Tu B’Shevat Shabbat Shirah Shabbat Services 9:00 am PRTT Shabbaton Tu B’Shevat Seder Kiddush led by the children of the PRTT Jewish Meditation Chapel 9:15 am Junior Congregation 10:00 am Minyan Katan Rm 9 10:45 am Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:35 pm Friday, February 1, 2013 Candlelighting 5:53 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm Saturday, February 2, 2013 Sedra – Yitro Shabbat Services 9:00 am Jewish Federation Shabbat Guest speaker: Dr. Sheldon Scheinert, Federation President Junior Congregation 10:00 am Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:35 pm

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat on Friday evening, a Seudah

Shlishit on Shabbat afternoon or a L’Hayim following a

Morning Minyan in honor or memory of a loved one or a

special occasion, please

contact Synagogue office.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

The Mitzvah Men’s Club provides a Continental

Breakfast for all worshippers on Minyan Mornings in the

alcove of the Social Hall. Please join the Minyanaires

for the morning Shaharit service and relax and

schmooze over breakfast bagels, cream cheese,

coffee cake and coffee/tea.

DAILY SERVICES

Become a Minyanaire! Please support our

Daily Minyan: Sunday morning at 9:00 am, Monday - Friday mornings at

7:45 am Sunday - Thursday evenings

at 6:30 pm in the Chapel.

Monday, January 21st Martin Luther King Day:

Morning Minyan at 9:00 a.m.

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SIMHA SHABBAT! CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS AND

ANNIVERSARIES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 19,

2013

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From the Rabbi

What resolutions will we make and keep in 2013?

Every day let’s get some Jewish exercise – we can feel better and be in better shape Jewishly a year from now. Live Jewishly by increasing a new ritual mitzvah

observance each month: January – Attend one or all four JTSA Outreach lecture series January 21 – 24. February – Hear the Megillah of Esther read on Purim or read it by yourself. March – Keep a higher level of Pesah kashrut: change dishes/get rid of your hametz/ consume no hametz. April – Help celebrate Israel’s 65th Anniversary of Independence by doing something for Israel. May – Attend the study session on Erev Shavuot on Tuesday May 14 at the Tikkun Leyl Shavuot. June – Commit to attend one more religious service at our shul per week – people who attend services more live longer.

July – Commit to recite Hamotzi before each meal and at least one paragraph of Birkat Hamazon. August – Attend Selihot late night service on August 31 to prepare to usher in the New Year! September – Build a Sukkah or plan to attend a meal in the CBI Sukkah. October – Add one Shabbat observance: candles, Kiddush, services, havdala, no shopping or errands. November – Select Shaharit or Minha, or Maariv – take a few minutes to recite one service every day. December – Light the Hanukka candles every night no matter what! Let me know on December 31, 2013 how you did!!

Shalom,

Rabbi Jacob Luski

The Haftarah for Shabbat Shirah tells the story of Deborah and Barak, who led the Israelites in battle against the Canaanite army under the command of Sisera. The story is told twice: once in prose, and then again in poetry. This is a direct parallel to the crossing of the Sea of Reeds in the Torah reading, which is also told twice, first in prose and then in poetry. The two poems – Shirat ha-Yam and the Song of Deborah and Barak - are very similar in structure and layout. Both poems are long as Biblical poetry goes, and both are arranged in a “ladder” layout, with text over space and space over text. The big difference between the two stories is that in the story of Deborah, the Israelites actively fight the Canaanites in battle; in the crossing of the Sea of Reeds, it is God and God alone who defeats the Egyptians.

Shalom, Cantor Jonathan Schultz

This month marks the annual return of Shabbat Shirah, the Sabbath of Song, on January 25-26. This year, we will be celebrating Shabbat Shirah in several ways. Shabbat Shirah happens to coincide with Tu Bishvat this year, and we have

also planned the PRTT Shabbaton for that weekend. The PRTT children will participate in the Friday night service, and they will also lead a Tu Bishvat Seder during Shabbat morning Kiddush. Shabbat Shirah also marks the return of the CBI Choir, who will participate in the Musaf service on Shabbat morning. A couple days later, The Bay Area Cantorial Association (BACA) is pleased to present our annual concert on Tuesday, January 29, at 7:00 pm at Congregation Beth Am, 2030 West Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612. On a personal note, Shabbat Shirah is also my Bar Mitzvah parashah. I invite you to join me for services on Shabbat morning, January 26, when I will chant Shirat ha-Yam and the Haftarah, in commemoration of my Bar Mitzvah.

Cantor’s Notes

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I wish I could give more money to CBI but I just don’t have any extra. If you feel this way, please read on, there are several ways you can make money for CBI without having to write an extra check. I f you have not already been to

www.goodsearch.com and signed up to support Congregation B'nai Israel of St. Petersburg every time you do a web search or shop online, please do! Please make sure your computers at home and work as well as the computers of your friends, family and neighbors. Anyone who is willing to sign up can make $$$ for Congregation B'nai Israel. It does not just need to be our members. When you go to the website, type in Congregation B'nai Israel of St. Petersburg in the box and click on the icon to add GoodSearch to your tool bar. Follow all instructions. Search and shop now and money will go to your designated cause, CBI.

From the President

There is a lot of publicity these days encouraging people to Go Green. When we at CBI first put a recycling container on our property, people were enthusiastic and were actively bringing their newspapers to be recycled. At the beginning, we were bringing in almost $100/month. Now, we are all more environmentally aware, and now when we need “found money” more than ever our collection amounts are going down. Please do you part to recycle for our environment and our shul. Mitzvah Gelt, formerly known as SCRIP is an easy way to help CBI. Hundreds of well known vendors make gift cards available and when purchased through our program, CBI makes a percentage. Many vendors offer Scrip NOW which means you can download the “card” to your computer in a matter of minutes once you sign up for an account. More information is available on the CBI website. These 3 methods are significant ways you can help CBI toward a balanced budget. Please do your part.

Laurie Reiskind President

HAFTARAH CLASS FOR HEBREW READERS

Would you like to learn how to prepare a

Haftarah reading for the congregation?

Would you like to gain a greater

appreciation for the messages and

exhortations of the Hebrew prophets?

Would you like to challenge yourself by

learning a new skill and exercising your

brain?

Join CBI’s Haftarah class! You will learn how to

navigate through the trope, the ancient musical

symbols and patterns of cantillation, and you will gain

an appreciation for how its intricacies and emphases

complement the meaning of the text. You will learn

how to prepare readings independently (with guidance

and support) and how to present confidently from the

Bimah.

Liz Sembler will teach the class every Wednesday

evening from 5:30-6:30, beginning January 2 and

concluding February 27. Please register with Liz

for planning purposes at [email protected].

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Seudah Shlishit

The Third Meal on Shabbat.

At Saturday afternoon services, we break between the Minha and Maariv services to enjoy the third meal of Shabbat, Seudah Shlishit, a light meal served in the Atrium with songs and ruach. We return to the chapel for Maariv and Havdala to conclude Shabbat. Sponsorships of Seudah are available to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, in honor of family members or special events or in memory of a loved one for a minimum donation of $80.

Todah Rabah to the following Seudah Shlishit sponsors for

December:

Jan. 5: Dr. David & Janice LeVine, in honor

of Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah Jan. 12:

Eddie Ginsberg & the Litt Family, in memory of their parents

Jan.19: Mitzvah Men’s Club, in honor of the

Mitzvah Men’s Club Jan. 26: Sam Cohen

Mitzvah Day 2013 Service to our community

Come join us on January 13, 2013 to help determine what you want to do to Pay it Forward. Each year CBI sets aside a day to help our community. In previous years groups have gone to Casa, Free Clinic, Salvation Army, Menorah Manor and even cleaning around the synagogue and neighborhood. Food and clothing can also be donated. What do you want to do? Come join us on Sunday morning at 9:45 for coffee and refreshments and tell us what YOU want to do! Pay it Forward Day aka Mitzvah Day is March 3, 2013. Remember this is a family event. Call the synagogue office to let us know that you will be there.

Helen and Jackie Wertel, Co-Chairs

K’RIAT HA-TORAH – THE TORAH SERVICE – PART 2

Now that we know the historical basis for the public reading of the Torah, it is time to review the service. Before the Torah is removed from the ark, psalms are read praising God. On Shabbat we begin with “Ein Ka’mo-cha – None compares to you” which is taken from Psalm 86.8. We then declare “Malchootcha, Malchoot—Your Sovereignty” which we remember from the Ash’rei – Psalm 145:13. Continuing with the statement that God is our ruler in the present, past and future (from Psalms and Exodus). In our melodies we sing these in major keys which remind me of a group of trumpets. Then we switch to a minor key from “Av-Ha’rachamim—Source of Compassion.” We are pleading to God to “build the walls of Jerusalem” and ask to restore and favor Zion. It is a most appropriate time to request to God what is most important for our People. As the Ark is opened, we go to the major key again and recite a passage from Numbers 10:35” “Va-y’hi binso’ha-aron—Whenever the Ark was carried forward.” We are actually describing the manner in which the Tablets were carried at the head of the column as the children of Israel marched from place to place on their way to Canaan. Archaeology of some ancient synagogues showed that the Torah was kept in an adjoining room and then carried in when it was time to read the Torah. “Ki mi-Tzion—Torah shall come from Zion” are the words of Isaiah 2:3 stating that all nations shall come to Jerusalem to worship God and learn from His Torah. “Ba-ruch Sheh’Na’tan—Blessed in the Giver” is the final blessing thanking God who granted us this gift. We do not worship at altars of statues but praise the words of Torah that was given by God to Israel. The next part is in the Aramaic language from the Zohar (Kabbalah) and begins with “Brich Sh’may---Praised be your name.” According to the Zohar the gates of heaven open when the Torah is read so it is a personal time to ask God to, “Answer my prayers, and the prayers of all your people Israel for goodness, for life, and for peace. Amen”

Debbie Marmon, Torah Reader/Educator

Torah Education

Kauffman Torah Honored Join us on Shabbat morning services,

January 19th, 9:00 am as we honor the 120th Anniversary of the

Kauffman Family Torah.

CBI WOMEN’S LEAGUE

This year, Women’s League of CBI was honored with the Emerald Jewel in the Crown Award at the International Women’s League Convention in Las Vegas. Below is a synopsis of the information that I sent in order to qualify for this award. Thanks to all of our membership for making this magic. And thank you CBI for recognizing us at the convention with a beautiful virtual advertisement shown throughout the convention. Education/Programming Each year since the inception of the Women’s League Anniversary Shabbat, our Women’s League of Congregation B’nai Israel has organized a Shabbat weekend. It is a most important event on our annual calendar. This special Shabbat begins when the coordinator arranges for the women who will participate in the Friday and Saturday services. Following the Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat Service, lead by the members of our Women’s League, we provide a family Shabbat dinner. We also prepare the Kiddush for Saturday and set up and serve it all. We engage many members to participate in having aliyot, reading Torah, cooking, reading prayers in Hebrew and English, and as our finale, all of our Past Presidents sing Adon Olom from the Bima. We are also very proud of our programming led by our extremely talented chair, Sheryl Sutton. Sheryl Sutton developed a group called “Glitter Girls.” Meetings have been both during the day for our non-night time drivers, as well as in the evening so as not to leave out anyone who wishes to participate. One of the program’s goals is to attract many members who might not ordinarily come out. Community Service/World Affairs Each year our Women’s League of Congregation B’nai Israel participates in our congregational Mitzvah Day by providing food to a local Food Bank and/or Shelter.This gives us an opportunity to get together to make the food, offering a social situation for our members, while performing a real mitzvah for the community. Our Torah Fund Campaign has been led for many years by Joanne Luski and Marilyn LeVine. Together they are responsible for not only meeting our quota and receiving an Award of Honor, but far surpassing it, enabling us to have a special plaque outside of the JTS library as well as buying many other necessary books and objects. Sales of our beautiful Torah Fund pins begins early in the year and never ends until the deadline for submission of the proceeds. It appears that nearly every woman in our congregation wears the newest Torah Fund pin during the year. Everyone is given an opportunity to purchase a pin at any level. We have a Torah Fund Dinner annually where we honor our Woman of Achievement. It is truly a very special evening attended by men and women who are honoring the Woman of Achievement and Torah Fund. We are proud to announce that this year’s Woman of Achievement is Millie Gelfond. Congratulations to Millie and to all of the very special women who work hard to make our Women’s League of CBI so special.

B’shalom, Alice G. Ettinger, President

The Mitzvah Men’s Club, in addition to many of our members

volunteering to help, served the Annual CBI Gift and Craft Show

by operating a lunch operation during the show. Orchestrated by

worldly raconteur and gourmand, Moishe Pipick, the event was

very successful. A todah rabah gadol to Lenny Gelfond, Alan

Gross, Jared Shenofsky, Bill Marger, Lou Bader for a job well

done. Moish’s Courtyard Café may be a new franchise concept.

Watch this space for details.

The usual Latke Lunacy prevailed when we cooked them for the

Hanukah candle lighting celebration. They’re much harder to

throw than a Frisbee, you know, especially when they’re hot.

By the time you read this, the 2013 MAN of the YEAR will have

been announced and in seclusion for enshrinement at the

fabulous Friday Shabbat dinner on Men’s Club weekend coming

up in just a couple of weeks on January 18th and 19th. This year,

we’ll also be privileged have the Kauffman family join us to

celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Kauffman Torah they

presented to CBI. It will also be Simha Shabbat on Saturday.

Where else could you find a parlay like this? A three-fer for

practically bupkis! There’s a coupon elsewhere in this bulletin,

you may call the CBI office or you can email Moish’ at

[email protected] to make your reservations. This is always a

hugely successful, fun and inspiring weekend.

On the non-comestible side of things, work is well under way for

the international WORLD WIDE WRAP on Super Bowl Sunday,

February 5th. Last year, participants around the globe totaled

over 10,000. Of course, there’s a super free breakfast and a

fascinating speaker (unless the Bucs are playing in the Super

Bowl), in which case we’ll all play marbles. If you’ve lost yours,

we have some extra loose ones, not to worry.

Jesse Rodman

Mitzvah Men’s Club President

MITZVAH MEN’S CLUB

As part of our 90th anniversary celebration, the Gala Commit-

tee will be collecting kippot from simchas that took place

at CBI over the years. If you would like to, please bring in a few kippot from

your home. Please note there is no guarantee that every

Kipah brought in will be used and we can’t guarantee that

they will all be returned. There will be a collection box set up.

They must be received by Jan 31. Todah Rabah


The Spring Semester will begin on Wednesday, January 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Courses are: MISHNA BRAHOT II (required for all 9th Graders & new students) - Rabbi Jacob Luski JEWISH COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE CENTURIES - Rivy Chapman DEFENDING THE FAITH: Trials and Great Debates in Jewish History - Dr. Marc Reiskind Registration forms will be e-mailed out the first week of January. Please make sure that we have your current e-mail address! USY will have a Dine and Dash dinner on opening night of classes at 6:00 pm in the Youth Lounge. RSVP to Sandy Brasch 381-4900 ext 209, or e-mail: [email protected]

HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL

THE PAULINE RIVKIND TALMUD TORAH

Midrash Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) Rabbah 7:20

Upon creating the first human beings, God guided them around

the Garden of Eden, saying; ‘Look at my creations! See how

beautiful and perfect they are! I created everything for you.

Make sure you don’t ruin or destroy My world. If you do, there

will be no one after you to fix it.’

We are inviting all of our Congregational

family to join us, as the students of the PRTT

lead us in a Tu B’Shevat Seder on Saturday

morning, January 26th. The children have

studied the history and rituals concerning this

Seder. This ritual is found in the text of “Pri Etz

Hadar” and involves eating 3 groupings of 10

kinds of fruits and nuts and drinking 4 cups of

wine. Each fruit is accompanied by an appropriate verse from

the Torah or Talmud. It is important to note that Tu B’Shevat is

viewed by tradition as having the same meaning for trees as

Rosh Ha-Shanah does for people. The Jewish nation have

various celebrations and Tu Bishvat must be celebrated to give

thanks for the capacity of human beings to grow food and be

mindful of repairing the world (tikkun olam). For as it says in

Deuteronomy 20:19, “For a human being is like the tree of the

field.” Please join this educational and joyous holiday with us!

Mazal Tov to Rachel LeVine on her Bat Mitzvah! A special

yasher koach to the family of David and Janice (our Teacher at

PRTT) for their 4th Simcha!

Ilana Dayan, Education Director

THE PAULINE RIVKIND PRESCHOOL

January is often thought of as a time for new beginnings. This is true in our preschool as well. Classes resume Monday, January 7, 2013 All of the classrooms are fresh and clean. The teachers have rejuvenated over their holidays. The parents are ready to bring their children back to us. And the children are excited to see their friends again. We will be hosting a PJ Havdalah Party on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Come in your most comfy PJ’s, join us for a musical Havdalah and story, then we will finish up with an ice cream social! Bring your children and grandchildren. SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, March 3, 2013 – Pauline Rivkind Preschool’s Annual Pasta Dinner ~ Silent Auction! 5:00 pm! See the flyer in next month’s bulletin. Pauline Rivkind Preschool is open to all children, ages one year old through five years old. We offer a warm, loving, save environment for children to explore and learn about the world. This is the perfect time to start their Jewish experiences too! We are now offering a program for ALL synagogue members! You will earn a $25. gift card to Target for every new family you refer to the preschool who enrolls. Contact me for more information.

B’shalom! Bonnie Halprin, Preschool Director

JUNIOR CONGREGATION

Here at CBI we hold special Junior Congregation services for children in grades 3-7 on Shabbat mornings in the Chapel at 10:00 am. All children will worship together. They will put into practice the lessons they have learned during the week. Each student will have the opportunity to lead parts of the service, learn new melodies, and explore Shabbat teachings and stories. They will also gain the confidence they will need when it comes time to lead services for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations. Junior Congregation will meet on Saturdays, January 12th and 26th at 10:00 a.m. We look forward to see your children there.

QUOTE

Envy, lust, and pursuit of honor will ruin a person’s life.

Rabbi Elazar Ha-Kappar


YOUTH DEPARTMENT Although half of the year is behind us we are excited about all the activities for the second half of the year. January 6 the Kadimaniks will have a scavenger hunt at Tampa International Airport and a behind the scenes tour! Thanks to Jackie Wertel and the Benjamin Family for sponsoring the January Dine and Dash. Mark your calendar now for the much anticipated USY co-event with Clearwater’s USYers. February 9th both chapters will Sleep With the Fish at the Florida Aquarium. RSVPs for this event must be received by January 18th. The USYers and Kadimaniks are joining together for a joint program at Menorah Manor Wednesday, February 13th. The kids will interview residents and record their stories about an experience from their childhood then will use the stories as part of a bulletin board display. USCJ offers a variety of summer programs for our youth. Whether the desire is to travel to Israel or tour the United States there is a program for you. The deadline for CBI scholarship applications are February 13, 2013. Applications can be picked up in the synagogue office or emailed to you. The Jewish Federation will once again offer the Covenant Scholarship which is need based. Contact the Jewish Federation for an application. Because of the continued support of this congregation, Mitzvah Men’s Club and Women’s League, the Israel Pilgrimage and Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund will continue to provide financial assistance to program participants. Shelley Lynn has chaired the Scholarship Committee for many years, and to her and her devoted Committee, we say “thank you”.

B’Shalom, Sandy Brasch

Youth and Family Program Director January Calendar Sun 1/6: Kadima @TPA 10:15 ARE Wed 1/16: USY Board meeting 4:00 pm @ Sandy’s house Fri 1/18: RSVP DUE TO SANDY FOR SLEEP WITH THE FISH Wed 1/30: USY Board meeting 5:00 pm; Dine and Dash 6:00 pm; Hebrew High second semester resumes 7:00 pm

Do you have a college student in the family? CBI wants to stay connected and we need your help.

Please email the following information to Sandy Brasch

[email protected]

Student name

Current college mailing address

Email address

Cell phone number

College attending, year in school and graduation date Parent name and email address

We will once again send mailings and “care packages” to our college students. To insure YOUR child receives his/her mail and package we must have a current address and email address.

Pam LeCompte, College Committee Chairperson

COLLEGE CONNECTION

Thank you to

the following volunteers who assisted with the

office work and special mailings over the past

months: Sally Swale, Esta Blaxberg, Marian Lustigman Rooth

and Helen Kahan. Our apologies to anyone

we have inadvertently omitted.

JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEE

JEWISH JOURNEYS THROUGH FILM

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20TH

1:00 P.M. ON THE BIG SCREEN IN THE BENJAMIN SOCIAL HALL FEATURING

"MAKING TROUBLE”

Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women.

Making Trouble tells the story of six of the greatest female

comic entertainers of the last century - hosted by four of

today's funniest women. Featured are Molly Picon, Fanny

Brice, Sophie Tucker, Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner, and Wendy

Wasserstein. The film is 85 minutes long - refreshments will

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ADULT STUDIES

Haftarah Class for Hebrew Readers: Wednesdays, January 2nd - February 27th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Instructor: Liz Sembler

Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival Select Series Saturday, January 5th, 7:00 pm Big screen in the Social Hall

Free. Refreshments will be served. Noodle is an award-winning Israeli film directed by Ayelet

Menahemi, written by Shemi Zarhin and Ayelet Menahemi, and starring Mili Avital, Chen Baoqi, and Alon Aboutboul.

When the Chinese woman working in Israel for Miri Kalderon, an Israeli flight attendant, is suddenly deported for overstaying her work visa, her lack of Hebrew-language skills makes it impossible for her to convince the Israeli authorities that she has a young child with her. Miri, twice-widowed because of the ongoing Arab-Israeli wars, has been going through the motions of living, somehow detached from a real connection to life itself. Her decision to help reunite the child—nicknamed "Noodle"—with his mother, now back in Beijing, ends up helping her, not just the boy and his mother, in ways Miri herself could not have expected.

Torah For Seniors, led by Rabbi Jacob Luski

Tuesday, January 8th at 11:00 am at Philip Benjamin Tower Activities Room.

Lunch With The Rabbi & Mishnah Study Wednesday, January 9th at 12:00 noon in the CBI Atrium. Please RSVP your deli lunch order to the synagogue office

by 1:00 pm the Tuesday prior to class.

CBI - Hadassah Book Discussion Club Wednesday, January 16th at 10:00 am In the Buns Family Library

To discuss: The Bloody Hoax by Robert Sholom Aleichem

Talmud Made Easy, led by Stephen Wein Wednesday, January 16th & January 30th at 7:00 pm In the Buns

Family Library

Sunday Movie Matinee Sunday, January 20th, 1:00 pm

“MAKING TROUBLE” 3 Generations of Funny Jewish Women On the Big Screen in the Social Hall. Free. Refreshments will be

served.

Jewish Theological Seminary Outreach Lecture Series JTS Scholar: Dr. David Roskies January 21 - 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

Monday, January 21st, Congregation Beth Shalom, Clearwater Tuesday, January 22nd, Congregation Kol Ami, Tampa

Wednesday, January 23rd, CBI hosts! Thursday, January 24th, Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Tampa

BACA Concert (Bay Area Cantorial Association)

Tuesday, January 29th, 7:00 pm, Congregation Beth Am, 2030 West Fletcher, Tampa

The following quiz , continued from last month, is adapted from one provided by MercazUSA’s Israel Advocacy Committee. A purpose of the quiz is to illustrate that many of us may not have information to refute common misconceptions. Straightforward information that doesn’t lend itself to interpretation or spin is useful for helping people come to the conclusion that some of their assumptions may be based on misinformation. The facts should be stated neutrally. Honesty, accuracy, and common sense are the keys to waging a successful campaign to improve Israel's standing in the court of public opinion. Misconception: Jerusalem was once the capital city of Palestine Q- What are the only three times in history that Jerusalem served as a capital city? A- 1) First Temple Period Jewish state, 2) Second Temple Period Jewish state, and 3) Modern state of Israel. Q- Who was the last universally recognized head of state for the region of Palestine? A- Sultan Mehmed V of the Ottoman Empire (1909-1918) Misconception: The term “Palestinian” has always referred to a unique and historically distinct Arab people. Q- Name one Israeli President or Prime Minister who is believed to have been a Palestinian. A- All had Palestinian birth certificates and passports as citizens of the Mandate of Palestine with the exception of the few who became Israeli citizens after 1948. Q- What orchestra played Hatikvah when Israel’s independence was announced? A- Palestinian Philharmonic Orchestra Q- What newspaper became the Jerusalem Post? A- Palestine Post Q- How many times is a proposed state of Palestine mentioned in any official document before the establishment of the state of Israel? A- Zero. Even the UN Partition committee suggestion referred to another proposed “Arab state” rather than a Palestinian state. Q- What does the legal basis for the formation of Syria, Jordan, Austria, Hungary, and several other Eastern Europe and Middle East nations have in common with Israel? A- They were all created by WWI victors on land of the former Ottoman or Austro-Hungarian Empires. Q- Other than being created as a Jewish homeland, in the legal documents, which created states on territory of the former Ottoman or Austro-Hungarian Empires, how is Israel different from the others? A- It is the only new country, which is identified as being “reconstituted”. Miscellaneous Questions: Q- Name two Israeli Prime Ministers who at one time lived either in Milwaukee or near Philadelphia. A- Golda Mayer and Benjamin Netanyahu Q- Of these three countries, the US, Great Britain, and Saudi Arabia, only Great Britain has what in common with Israel today? A- Both have a parliamentary form of government. Q- When is the only time in hundreds of years that it was illegal for Jews to live in what’s now commonly referred to as the “West Bank”? A- During the 19-year Jordanian occupation from 1948 to 1967. Q- What do all these countries have in common with Israel regarding specific categories of people? France/ Spain/ Germany/ India /Turkey / Denmark /Norway/ Liberia/ Poland A- They are part of a group of several dozen countries with Laws of Return, which give preferential immigration rights to specific categories of people.

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BUNS FAMILY LIBRARY

CBI-HADASSAH BOOK CLUB

Meets on Wednesday, January 16th at 10:00 am in the Buns Family Library to discuss The Bloody Hoax by Sholem Aleichem

SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEE

Sunday, January 20th, 1:00 pm “MAKING TROUBLE” 3 Generations of Funny Jewish Women

On the Big Screen in the Social Hall. Free. Refreshments will be served. Note: All films featured for the Sunday Movie Matinees are available on DVD for check out in the Buns Family Library.

BOOK REVIEW

THE LADY IN GOLD, Author: ANNE- MARIE O’CONNOR

“One dazzling painting. So many meanings………….. For Austrian modernist Gustav Klimt, his "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer" was a passionate expression of feminine beauty and desire, painted in mosaic-like patterns of flickering light. For the subject, a Viennese belle married to a Czech sugar baron, the shimmering portrait was an emblem of social status and intimate friendship with the artist, a dashing leader of the Austrian avant-garde. For Nazi looters, Klimt's 1907 painting was a trophy that depicted a Jewish woman but that could pass as an Aryan masterwork if retitled "Lady in Gold." For postwar Austrians, the fine example of Klimt's highly stylized "gold" paintings was a national treasure -- their "Mona Lisa" -- proudly displayed at the palatial Belvedere Gallery in Vienna. But for Bloch-Bauer's niece Maria Altmann, who fled the Nazis and settled in Los Angeles, the portrait was a family heirloom stolen by Hitler's henchmen that had to be returned. The story of the international legal battle over the painting, its restitution and subsequent sale to Estee Lauder heir and art collector Ronald S. Lauder for $135 million played out in the press for eight years. “ ….from a review in the Los Angeles Times This book was discussed by Dolores Diamond at CBI’s Library Shabbat on December 1st. The book is available for loan from the Buns Family Library. The actual painting, “The Lady in Gold” can be viewed at the Neue Gallerie, Ronald Lauder’s Gallery on New York City’s Upper East Side.

Ruth Lebowitz

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FAMILY PROGRAMS

As I think back on last months activities at CBI I am reminded, once again, about the amazing things we can accomplish when we work together. The month began with the annual Gift and Craft Show. The dedication of the Gift and Craft Show committee and their team of volunteers is inspiring and we thank them for a successful show.

Our Hanukka celebration this year was well attended and it was great to have so many from the Jewish community join our simcha. Thanks to the Mitzvah Men’s Club and Women’s League for providing and serving latkes and cookies and to Cantor Shultz for leading us in song. It was a delight to work with the JCC Suncoast to bring The LeeVees to CBI and was honored to have Mayor Foster light the Shamash.

Four days later we gathered on beautiful St. Pete. Beach for Havdalah and Hanukka! What a sight to see all those menorahs burning! After the event the Kadimaniks and USYers went to the Trade Wind Resort for a night of fun! The ISH group met behind the Trade

Winds and enjoyed a bonfire and schmoozed!

This month we will all take a breath and enjoy a little slower pace before another fun packed month! In February we will continue our 90th anniversary celebration with a weekend of festivities and will top of the month with Purim! We are delighted to once again join efforts with the youth group at TBE to offer a bigger and better Purim Carnival. This year it will take place at TBE, Sunday, February 24th! See you there.

B’Shalom,

Sandy Brasch

Youth and Family Program Director

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SAVE THE DATE

TORAH FUND DINNER WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013 @6:00 P.M.

HONORING “MILLIE GELFOND”

THE JACKIE JACOBS 2013 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT

”Uri`Uri Awake~Greet the New Dawn”

R.S.V.P. to Anita Helfand 347-2300 by Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

Your check made payable to CBI Sisterhood is your reservation,

covert $20.00, plus suggested donation to Torah Fund.

DONATIONS $180 – Benefactor

$300 - Guardian Level $600 - Associate Patron

$1,200 – Patron

Contact Information:

Torah Fund Chair: Joanne Luski 347-1741

Special Gifts Chair: Marilyn LeVine 343-2196 Torah Fund Cards: Jennifer Sternberg 391-9085

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We share in the

sorrow of the passing of:

RABBI ABRAHAM ISAAC FELDBIN Cousin of Sally Cohen

LIFE CYCLE EVENTS Mazal Tov To:

BIRTHS:

Dr. Sheldon & Susan Scheinert and Eli & Dr. Jocelyn Scheinert Rothstein on the birth of their granddaughter and daughter, Brianna Gabrielle Rothstein.

Dr. Morris & Marilyn LeVine, Dr. Mitchell & Ellie LeVine and Eric &

Robyn Kane on the birth of their great-granddaughter, granddaughter and daughter, Alexa Mia Kane.

Dotty Goldblatt, Ron & Jayne Weissman and Lucas & Sherrie Levine on the birth of their great-grandson, grandson and son, Drew Miles Levine.

ENGAGEMENTS:

Arthur & Diana Jay on the engagement of their son, Scott Jay to Cara

Nicole Sigmund.

Dr. Mandel & Karen Sher and Anita Sher on the engagement of their son and grandson, Michael Sher to Laura Miller.

WEDDINGS:

Barry & Jackie Kanner and Harriet Lieberman on the marriage of their

son and grandson, Brian Kanner to Kirsty Greaves.

Sam & Beulah Steel on the marriage of their son, Isaac Benjamin Steel to Carolyn Kinto.

Dr. Stanley & Nancy Rosenberg and Elinor Citrin on the marriage of their son and grandson, Matthew Rosenberg to Suchan Murray.

LIFE CYCLE EVENTS

Looking for a special way to honor your family and friends who are celebrating a simha?

The TREE OF LIFE is just the answer. What a joy it is for someone to walk into our shul and see a Tribute

of their special birthday, anniversary or wedding.

Does your child or grandchild have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or special occasion coming up? What a great way to honor them!

Also makes a great “group gift” for a special occasion. Order forms are in the synagogue office and lobby.

Minimum donation $254.

Leaves has been dedicated:

In Honor of Jerry Gilbert on is 90th Birthday with love, Dear Friends, Dec. 20th,

2012: Naomi Berg & Wes Sawyer, Ellen Bernstein, Billie & Morry Bornstein, Selma Gaby, Millie & Lenny Gelfond, Marilyn & Jack Goldberg, Charlotte & Harold Goldberg, Dotty Goldblatt, Anita & Arlen Helfand, Marilyn & Morrie LeVine, the Mahj group, Ruth & Lenny Mauer, Gerry & Dick Mensh, Ellen & Jeff Merkow, Adele Morris, Julie Morris, Sandi & Jesse Rodman, Liz & Greg Sembler, Sandy & Mike Slomka, Lois Verona and Claire & Ron Yogman.

In Honor of Susie Schwartz on her 60th Birthday, Dec. 2nd, 2012, with love from

her friends of the Gift & Craft Show Committee.

In Honor of the 20th Annniversary of Billie & Morry Bornstein, Dec. 26th, 2012,

with love from Dear Friends: Michael Barth, Sandy & Herb Brasch, Linda & Steve Grau, Anita & Arlen Helfand, Helen & John Hill, Bill Hornbeck, Byron Kolitz & Starr Silver, Gary Levine, Bonnie & Michael Walker, Mavis &Michael Wallace, Livia & Steve Wein and Claire & Ron Yogman.

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# 1 -

It's that time of year again .......

place your orders for the 2013 Mah Jongg

cards !!!

Standard card ......$ 7 Large card ............$ 8

DEADLINE TO ORDER: JANUARY 15th!

CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CBI WOMEN’S LEAGUE

(Not Susan Scheinert!)

Mail to: SUSAN SCHEINERT

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LARGO , FL. 33777

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Save the date for the 2013 Hadassah Mah Jongg

Fundraiser

……here's the scoop :

Thursday Jan 24 at 10 a.m. - 2 pm

Paradise Shores Apts. Rec Center

5230 81 st Ave North

( almost ) gourmet lunch and fabulous door

prizes

$ 20 donation to Hadassah

bring your friends , maj set and appetite ……hope

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1 Eileen & Michael Richman 13 Anita & Dr. Ben-Ami Braun 18 Dr. Starr Silver & Byron Kolitz 21 Beverly & Mort Sherman 21 Amy & Andrew Giskin 27 Livia & Stephen Wein 31 Sharon & Alan Koenig

In Honor of: ________________________________

Check the names of everyone to you would like to send a Mitzvah Gram. Send this form together with your check, minimum $10 donation each, to: Congregation B’nai Israel, 300 58th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 *The minimum donation per acknowledgement is $10. Please print:

Your Name: ______________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

City, _____________________________Zip: __________________

Telephone: ______________

Join us in wishing Mazal Tov! to members celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries and B’nai Mitzvah. Your good

wishes can be part of their memories, while at the same time, supporting B’nai Israel’s commitment to help our

schools, youth groups and Synagogue through your donations to our Mitzvah Fund.

1 Bonnie Walker 2 Dr. David LeVine 3 Dr. Michael Slomka 3 Barbara Colen 4 Phyllis Hirschfield 4 Dr. Mark Gordon 4 Dr. Larry Goldberg 4 Jackie Wertel 5 Morris LeCompte 7 Barbara Noonberg 7 Dr. Fred Feld 9 Dr. Nancy Landfish 9 Roberta DiBlasio 10 Scott Pinsker 10 Helen Wertel 11 David Hutman 11 Erika Kauffman 12 Leonard Bader 12 Alice Ettinger

14 Shirley Grossman 14 Nancy Rosenberg 14 Shevy Silverberg 15 Dr. Jeffrey Ewig 16 Marvin Jacobs 17 Dr. Stanley Rosenberg 18 Thomas Epstein 18 Dr. Michael Seltzer 19 Dr. Larry Feinman 19 Stephanie Stein 20 Tim Eldred 20 Dr. Loren Isakson 22 Dr. David Piper 23 Cantor Jonathan Schultz 24 Kathleen Smith Buns 24 Martha Terry 24 Dr. Charlene Wygodski 25 Drew Gordon 26 Dr. Greg Engelman

27 Dara Rosen 27 Leo Weinshel 28 Dr. Arthur Marlin 28 Diane Friedman 29 Sami Dayan 30 Karen Kauffman 30 Audrey Dantowitz 30 Ellen Podgor 31 Jack Eidelman

January

“NEW” ANNOUNCING SIMHA SHABBAT Simha Shabbat is a new Shabbat program being initiated to combine our former Anniversary Shabbat and Birthday Shabbat programs into monthly “Simha Shabbat” celebrations. The birthdays and anniversaries of our members will be celebrated each month and provide an opportunity for celebrants to jointly sponsor the Kiddush lunch.

The dates for these monthly Simha Shabbat Celebrations are: January 19, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11 and

June 8 (June & July observed).

CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY AT SIMHA SHABBAT

SATURDAY, January 19, 2013 9:00 AM

5772 MAHZOR LEV SHALEM

DONORS

Naomi & Warren Abel Sharron & Lorne Abrams Janet Augenbraun Rhoda & Leonard Bader Marilyn Benjamin Blaxberg Family Morry & Billie Bornstein Dr. Patricia Cottrille Benjamin A. Diamond Linda Diamond Matthew & Rachel Domber Alice & Larry Ettinger Dr. Larry & Sheryl Feinman Marvin Freeman Robert Freeman Stuart Freeman Selma Gaby Lyle & Elaine Garon Thelma and Jerry Gilbert, Candace and Kimberly Joel & Ellen Goetz Harold & Charlotte Goldberg Marilyn & Jack Goldberg Linda, Jack, David & Michael Goldfarb Steve & Linda Grau Larry & Vera Green Anita & Arlen Helfand and Lorri Helfand Hebrew High Graduation Class 5772 Alma & Michael Hirsch Sheila & David Hutman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jacobs Phyllis Jacobson Sam & Sandra Janofsky Susan, Brian Mirit & Mya Kagan Byron Kolitz & Starr Silver Audrey Kopelman

Mirla Kremer Seth and Heather Labinger Dr. David & Janice LeVine, Daniel, Naomi, Shoshana & Rachel Dr. Morris & Marilyn LeVine Patricia & Lionel Levinson Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski Arthur & Bebe Marlin Ana Masri & Family Ralph & Ruth Ann Mizrahi Adele Morris and Children Reva & Leslie Pearlstein Azneer & Pearlstein Families Laurie & Marc Reiskind David & Teddi Robbins Lillian Rosen Dr. Joseph & Diana Rosin Myrna & Murray Rubin Paul & Cookie Shapiro Shenofsky Family Warren & Rebecca Simmons Sandy & Mike Slomka Mark & Debbie Sokolov Shirley Sommella Stephanie & Bernardo Stein Sally Swale Dr. Steven Warren, Allison & Michael Cindy and Bob Weisberg Jayne & Ronnie Weissman Mary, Avi & Charline Wygodski *names listed as requested by donor Mahzorim still available for dedication for $36. Call Shul Office.

DONATIONS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2012

College Fund In Honor of

Marvin & Lee Leibson Marriage of Dr. Morris & Marilyn LeVine's

granddaughter, Jennifer Rose LeVine to

Eric Feld

Ellen Jo Glassman's In Memory of

Fund

Rita & Ben Thomas Helen Glassman

Library Fund In Honor of

Ruth Lebowitz Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Vivian Neumann Esta Blaxberg selected as WL, CBI

Woman of Achievement

Sally Swale Esta Blaxberg selected as WL, CBI

Woman of Achievement

Library Fund In Memory of

Anita Sher Pearl Azneer

Ruth Gray Yetta Pollack

Allen & Betty Tut Polon Pearl Azneer

Ruth Lebowitz Jack Lebowitz

Mitzvah Fund In Honor of

Marlene Vasquez Happy Birthday to Pam LeCompte

Zimmer Family Simhat Torah to Marilyn Benjamin

& Sheryl Sutton

Ellen Turner Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Benjamin

Beverly Dikman Happy Birthday to Adele Morris,

Rabbi Jacob Luski, Dr. Sidney Grau,

Anita Helfand, Bea Wallace, Thelma Gilbert

Happy Anniversary to Rabbi Jacob &

Joanne Luski

Surelle Carter Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Benjamin

Audrey Kopelman Speedy Recovery to Dr. Irwin Ayes

Jean & Harry Kraff Happy 75th Birthday to Roberta Florence

Dr. Patricia Cottrille Happy Birthday to Adele Morris, Rabbi

Jacob Luski, Irma Mayer, Cindy Weisberg,

Bonnie Halprin, Anita Helfand, Thelma Gilbert,

Michael Benstock

Happy Anniversary to Marilyn & Jack Goldberg,

Alice & Larry Ettinger, Anita & Arlen Helfand,

Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski

Larry & Vera Green Happy Anniversary to Jacob & Joanne Luski

Charlotte & Harold Goldberg, Mussie &

Jack Eidelman, Anita & Arlen Helfand

Happy Birthday to Selma Gaby

Bebby & Arthur Marlin Refuah Shlemah to Stephen Wein

Mitzvah Fund In Memory of

Frank & Kathy Mendelblatt Dorothy Goffman

Harold Seder Martin Seder

Jerome Rosenberg Lillian Rosenberg

Bay Area Gastrointestinal Pearl Azneer

Endoscopy & Liver Specialists

Mrs. Hilda Colick Pauline Gordon

Toni & John Rindi Pearl Azneer

Nancy K. Landfish, MD Harold Landfish

& Edward G. Bailey

William Dolgoff Alfred Dolgoff

Anita & Arlen Helfand Harry Winters

Leah Sandler & Natalie Slohn Bevalan Rafal

Lillian Rosen Bevalan Rafal

Harold Wolfson William Wolfson, Abraham M. Wolfson

Preschool Fund In Memory of

Zimmer Family David Halprin

Bonnie & Michael Walker David Halprin

Geoffrey, Lynne & David Halprin

Sam Lieberman

Mr. & Mrs. Barry Denenberg David Halprin

Prayerbook Fund In Memory of

Janice Berger Prayerbook Shabbat Shel Shalem dedicated

In Loving Memory of Bevalan Rafal

Rabbi's Fund In Honor of

Nadine & Allan Jacobs Wedding of Jennifer LeVine & Eric Feld

The Zimmer Family Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Benjamin

Alma Hirsch Speedy Recovery to Michael Richman

Sandy & Herb Brasch In appreciation

Marvin & Lee Leibson Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Benjamin

Marriage of Jennifer & Eric Feld

Rabbi's Fund In Memory of

Barbara Feinman Jeanne S. Faber

Dr. Irwin D. Feinman Fay feinman

Sheila Knapp Meyer Grusmark

Joan Benstock Herman Kline

Alma Hirsch Jeannette Hirsch

Ed Ginsberg Danny Ginsberg

Sandy & Herb Brasch Sidney Brasch

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Blanchard Armand Blanchard, Dr. Bernard Rosch,

Eleanor Blanchard, Helen Rosch

Selma & Jerome Rosenberg Louis Rosenberg

USY Fund In Memory of

Mark F. Lewis Milton Lewis

Sheryl Feinman Manuel Fiel

Drs. Leslie & Mitchell Weiss David Halprin

USY Pilgrimage In Honor of

Lillian Rosen CBI Women of Distinction:

Esta Blaxberg, Laurie Reisking, Sandra Brach

Myrna & Murray Rubin CBI Women of Distinction

USY Pilgrimage In Memory of

Dee Dinsfriend Loved ones

Claire & Ron Yogman Tillie Sakren

TU B’SHEVAT - New Year of Trees

Saturday, January 26, 2013, is Tu B’Shevat, the 15

th day of the month of

Shevat, when we celebrate the New Year of the Trees. Shevat is the Hebrew month when heavy rains in Israel mark the end of the winter and the beginning of spring. In the middle of the month, severe rainstorms taper off and signs of spring begin to sprout greens and flowers of every kind and color carpets the earth. Tradition tells us that just as the fate of human beings is decided on Rosh Hashana, the fate of trees is decreed and Rosh Hashana Liilanot, the New Year of the Trees.

It is customary to plant trees for Tu B’Shevat in

Israel through the Jewish National Fund. Israel relies on the Jewish National Fund and the Jewish National Fund depends on you!

Trees are $18 each. CBI is a JNF Partner and trees may be planted in our B’nai Israel Parkland.

Please make your check payable to: Jewish National Fund

Please note on your check: CBI Parkland, Project #002600TP

Mail to: Jewish National Fund 78 Randall Avenue Rockville Centre, New York, NY 11570-3946 For more information, you may call the JNF office 1-800-542-8733

Please join us for our Congregation Tu

B’shevat Seder on Saturday, January 26th,

morning services at 9:00 am; the Tu B’shevat

Seder will be led by our PRTT students

during the kiddush. This program

commemorates this beautiful holiday.

UPCOMING EVENTS Mitzvah Men’s Club World Wide Wrap, Breakfast & Speaker

Sunday, February 3, 8:30 am – Minyan

CBI 90th Anniversary Shabbat February 8, 2013, 8:00 pm

Saturday, February 9, 2013, 9:00 am

CBI 90th ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER DANCE

Sunday, February 10th, 6:00 pm

JCRC Israel Course

Wednesday, February 13th 7:00 pm

Speaker: Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, Hillels of Suncoast, USF & Eckerd College

PURIM CELEBRATION

Saturday, February 23, 6:15 pm, Megilla Reading, Costume Parade and More! CBI-TBE JOINT ADULT STUDIES EVENT

Mr. Chaim Shacham - Israel Briefing

Israel Consul General, Florida & Puerto Rico

Wednesday, February 27th, 7:00 pm

Mitzvah Day

Sunday, March 3, 2012 10:00 am

Women’s League Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat and “Got Shabbat? Dinner”

Friday, March 8, 6:00 pm

Simha Shabbat Services

Saturday, March 9, 9:00 am

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