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KoleinuJuly August 2019 Sivan Tammuz Av 5779Vol. 17, Issue 6Rabbi Alfi’s Sabbatical“Havdalah in the ‘Hood”Returns for Summer 2019!By Laurel Hollis, CBI Membership Committee“Havdalah in the ‘Hood” (HITH) is returning this summerto help us stay connected with old temple friends andintroduce us to new ones. Over 20 congregants are welcomingyou into their homes.The Saturday evenings include a potluck meal, with themain dish provided by the hosts, and a Havdalah ceremony tobring a close to the peace of Shabbat and transition to thehectic secular week.Some dinners include children or teens; these are noted inparentheses. The HITH list can be viewed on page 11 and will beupdated in the Wednesday evening email, the Chadashot.If you have questions, please contact Eileen Jacobowitz atejacobowitz@comcast.net or 916-601-1595.RSVP for HITH online atww.cbisacramento.org/form/hith19 Rabbi Alfi is currently out of theoffice through August 2. This includesthe annual installment of hersabbatical, as well as two weeks atCamp Newman. She will not beresponding to any calls or emails fromnow through July 14. When Rabbi Alfiis working at Camp Newman from July15 to August 1, she will have verylimited phone and internet access.This is a time for well-deservedand needed rest and renewal. Pleaserespect her time away from her usualduties by not calling, emailing, ortexting. If there is an emergency orother urgent matter, please contactthe CBI office during office hours at916-446-4861, or Cantor Steinberg,after hours, at 916-849-6023. If necessary, staff will contact Rabbi Alfi foryou. Thank you for your consideration.Save the Dates!
WorshipSHABBAT SERVICES AND TORAH STUDYFRIDAY, JULY 57:30 pmShabbat ServiceFRIDAY, AUGUST 97:30 pmShabbat ServiceSATURDAY, JULY 69:00 amTorah Study10:30 amShabbat Morning ServiceSATURDAY, AUGUST 109:00 amTorah Study10:30 amShabbat Morning ServiceFRIDAY, JULY 127:30 pmShabbat ServiceFRIDAY, AUGUST 167:30 pmCollege Shabbat Shabbat & S’moresSATURDAY, JULY 139:00 amTorah Study10:30 amShabbat Morning ServiceSATURDAY, AUGUST 179:00 amTorah Study10:30 amShabbat Morning ServiceBat Mitzvah of Samantha MeredithFRIDAY, AUGUST 237:30 pmShabbat & S’moresFRIDAY, JULY 197:30 pmShabbat ServiceSATURDAY, JULY 209:00 amTorah Study10:30 amShabbat Morning ServiceSATURDAY, AUGUST 249:00 amTorah Study10:30 amShabbat Morning ServiceBar Mitzvah of Jet SteeleFRIDAY, JULY 267:30 pmShabbat ServiceFRIDAY, AUGUST 307:30 pmShabbat & S’moresSATURDAY, JULY 279:00 amTorah StudyFRIDAY, AUGUST 27:30 pmShabbat ServiceSATURDAY, AUGUST 319:00 amTorah Study10:30 amShabbat Morning ServiceBat Mitzvah of Eliana RobinsonSATURDAY, AUGUST 39:00 amTorah Study10:30 amShabbat Morning ServiceALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND OUR SERVICES: Friday Night Services are held in the Sanctuary. Torah Study takes place in the Sosnick Library. Saturday Morning Services are held in the Chapel.If there is a bar or bat mitzvah, services are held in the Sanctuary.In This Issue of the Koleinu.Brotherhood . . 5Calendars .18-19CBI Bulletin Board .8,11-14Community Bulletin Board .17Donations .15-16Education . . 7-9Mourning Our Losses . .14President’s Message .4Social Action . .10Women of B’nai Israel .6Worship .2-32
Our B’nai MitzvahMAZEL TOV TO OUR B’NAI MITZVAH STUDENTSAll are invited to attend Shabbat Morning Services.Samantha Meredith, August 17Hi, my name is Samantha Meredith. I am an 8th grader at Elizabeth Pinkerton MiddleSchool. I love playing soccer and softball, watching the San Francisco Giants, and hangingout with my friends.I have been attending CBI since I was a baby and love my Jewish community. For mymitzvah project, I have been helping organize some rooms around the temple for later use.I have also helped out with whatever was needed in the office, such as setting up the newChromebooks and making the Yom HaShoah slide show. I love helping out behind thescenes, and this was a great way for me to give back to the temple.I hope you will join me for my bat mitzvah on August 17.Jet Steele, August 24Hi, my name is Jet Steele. I just finished 7th grade at Folsom Middle School, and I’m thesecond of three boys in my family. In my free time I swim for the Broadstone Barracudasand have been ranked as one of the top swimmers in the league for my age group. I alsoenjoy boxing and lacrosse. I am a fan of ‘90s hip hop music, horror movies, and hanging outwith my friends.My mitzvah project is to work with residents of an Alzheimer's Special Care Center,where the focus is on providing those with memory loss the ability to live a comfortable lifefree of expectations that typically surround them. I spend time talking with the residents and helping themparticipate in activities. I enjoy getting to know them because they have had very interesting lives.I’m looking forward to seeing all my friends and family at my bar mitzvah on August 24.Eliana Robinson, August 31Shalom! My name is Eliana Robinson. I’m going into the 8th grade at SacramentoCountry Day Middle School. I was previously at Shalom School from age 3 through 6thgrade. I enjoy playing the piano, which I began at the age of 6. I also practice karate. I amcurrently an advanced brown belt and will soon be earning my black belt. I love to read allthe time and spend time with my friends.For my mitzvah project, I am volunteering with PJ Library. I help younger kids learnabout Jewish holidays and traditions, while they are having fun. My mitzvah projectinvolves my love of books and nurturing young children.I am so excited for my bat mitzvah on August 31, and I hope that you will join me in celebrating this special day.You and Your Family Are Invited for a Camp Shabbat at Camp Newman!Join your congregational community at URJ Camp Newman on Friday, July 26, for a Camp Shabbat.Festivities are from 4:30 to 9:00 pm at Camp Newman’s summer 2019 location, Cal Maritime Academy inVallejo. Please note: Camp Shabbats are ideal for prospective camper families, synagogue members,Board/lay leaders, and synagogue staff. However, if you have a child or grandchild at camp during thisShabbat, please refrain from attending Camp Shabbat as it can cause homesickness. Thank you!Registration is required. For more info or to register: campnewman.org/summer-camp/visitors.3
President’s MessagePassing of the GavelReflections andAppreciationAs I write this first article asyour new president, I feelBeing president these pasttwo years has enriched my life in extremely honored to be chosenfor this position. I reflect aboutseveral ways. First, after 100Friday night services, 48 rabbi-led how B’nai Israel has come to meanso much to my family and me. ItBoard meeting drashes, and 100started when my girlfriend, Wendy (to whom I havelunches with the rabbi, I feel smarter about Jewishnow been married for 40 years), talked to Helenritual, customs, and teachings. Second, I feel moreMerritt (of blessed memory), who figured out howconnected to B’nai Israel, because I know so manyto have me attend High Holiday services in the fall ofmore members than I did when I started. Third, I1978 for free. I continue to support ourfeel more committed to B’nai Israel, having beeninspired by our members’ willingness to give of their congregation’s vital policy of turning no one awayfrom our synagogue because of cost!! I was atime, talent, and resources, and impressed by thesubstitute teacher at the time. By the way, I am oncequality and talent of our clergy and senior staff.Finally, being a lifelong learner, I am appreciative of again a substitute teacher after spending 37 years asthe chance to hone my own leadership skills. Thank a teacher, an assistant principal, and (for 25 years) amiddle school principal.you for the opportunity to serve. I hope I have contributed to strengthening the temple so that we willSince that time in 1978, we have been welcomedbe around for another 170 years.into this wonderful family at the temple. All three ofmy children – Eric, Brian, and Marissa – had their bar/Bina Lefkovitz, Past President (2017 - 2019)bat mitzvahs here and traveled to Israel with theirConfirmation classes. We have had many years ofwonderful involvement at B’nai Israel.I have served on the Board of Trustees for thepast six years and have had the pleasure of workingwith the past three incredible presidents – BinaLefkovitz, Alan Steinberg, and Barbara Allen-Brecher.Together they, with incredible support from all ofour members, have done a wonderful job of helpingus build a pretty solid financial foundation. Thesecurity of our congregational home has been a toppriority for the past several years, and even moreso now. I will also work hard at supporting theincredible work we do here. Simply put, “Love thyneighbor as thyself,” which is prominently displayedon the outside of our building. And, of course, thatwork includes tikkun olam – repairing ourcommunity, our country, and the world. I think wehave the most superb staff anywhere. Mycommitment is to support them 100%. I am very fortunate to be a member here as well as your incomingpresident.Pictured (left to right): JoAnn Solov, Bina Lefkovitz, MartySolov, and Terri Gaines. Bina presented the Nancy and DickBernheimer Distinguished Service Award to JoAnn andMarty at the CBI Annual Meeting on June 2.Greg Hubbs, President4
BrotherhoodFROM THE BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENTJosh MastronardeBrotherhood NewsFar be it from me to accuse anyone of praying too hard, but I think we may all havegotten carried away a bit asking for rain after years of drought! With full-on winterreappearing in late May, complete with heavy rain and thunderstorms, we unfortunately had topostpone our Scotch and Cigars event at the last minute, but we are looking at rescheduling as soon aswe can.Over the last couple of months, we’ve catered a couple of b’nai mitzvot, gathered in the kitchen forshots, and will have had a fun and tasty Boyz’ Night Out at The Bank. We have several great eventscoming up: In case you’re reading this before the end of June, our Annual Meeting – including a scrumptiousbrunch, schmoozing, and an update on all things Brotherhood – is on Sunday, June 30. Visit theBrotherhood page at https://www.cbisacramento.org/brotherhood for signup information. Play ball! We have a party deck reserved for a Night at the River Cats on Tuesday, August 13. Seebelow for details and the ticket purchase link. We have several b’nai mitzvah luncheon catering events lined up in August. This is a fun andvaluable way to contribute, and we are always in need of new volunteers! And of course, our recurring events – First Friday shots in the kitchen, the Achim men’s discussiongroup, and more local restaurant discovery at Boyz’ Night Out!B ’na i I srael Ni gh t at th e Ri ver Cat s!Tuesday, August 13, River Cats vs. Nashville SoundsFi r e wo r k s a f t er t h e g a me !5
Women of B’nai IsraelFROM THE WOMEN OF B’NAI ISRAEL PRESIDENTEve PanushCircle of GivingWomen of B’nai Israel was one of the charter (first) members of the Women of ReformJudaism (WRJ), which is the North American organization of sisterhoods and women’sgroups, and we continue to lead the way! We recently served as one of the pilotsisterhoods for WRJ’s newest program of Tzedakah Collectives, which is a group of women who pool theirdonations and decide together where to allocate their money. It combines women’s philanthropy, Jewishlearning, and sisterhood.Lindie Henderson facilitated our Tzedakah Collective pilot program. The response was amazing. More than 20women agreed on a commitment of 100 per member. Over the course of five meetings, a mission and visionstatement was created: “To learn, share and collaborate in order to provide funds to an organization(s) that is a501(c)(3), with a desire for an outcome that would help affect the ability of the recipient(s) to fulfill a specificneed.” Members of our Collective then proposed several possible organizations as recipients of the donation. Todetermine the selection, a form was developed for proposers to complete and an evaluation scorecard wascreated (thank you, Jen Zoffel).After an extensive process, the following programs were selected: 916 Ink (www.916ink.org), a Sacramento-based creative writing group providing workshops for studentsin grades 3-12 to increase literacy, writing, vocabulary, communications, and social skills in many venuesand formats. Hope’s Closet, which offers shoes, backpacks, socks, school supplies, and much more to needy studentsin the Sacramento Unified School District.Our members donated a total of 2,160 and presented a check in the amount of 1,000 to each program. Wehope to continue offering women in our congregation this program as an opportunity to come together, tobecome more informed about organizations, local or otherwise, and to offer our services.The Tzedakah Collective is just one of the ways Women of B’nai Israel is making an impact. There are a varietyof other programs that benefit both our congregation and the community. It’s all part of the circle of giving.Our fiscal year starts on July 1. We hope you will join us either by renewing your membership or becoming anew member. The rewards are many! To join or renew, you now have the option of paying online. Simply go toour page on the CBI website: www.cbisacramento.org/wbi.Women of B’nai Israel EventsWRJ Pacific District 2019 Northern California AreaDay: Saturday - Sunday, July 27 – 28 (registrationdeadline July 8) – “Transforming Tradition: Buildingfor a New Tomorrow”: Join us for a weekend of restand renewal, peace, learning, and strengtheningrelationships with the women of the WRJ NorthernCalifornia sisterhood community. You can join us forthe entire weekend or just for Sunday’s program.Carpooling from Sacramento will be arranged, andWomen of B’nai Israel will pay for the cost ofregistration.Host: Beth Am Women, Congregation Beth Am,26790 Arastradero Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022For more information, emailevepanush@gmail.com.Planning day and brunch: Sunday, August 11, 10:00am – 2:00 pm at the home of Eve Panush. Pleasebring a potluck dish or snack to share. Allmembers are invited to attend. For more information, email evepanush@gmail.com.6
Youth and Family EducationDIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONDenise CrevinDoing Jewish This Summer!Jewish identity development is about much more than learning Jewish history, practicingHebrew, or studying Jewish texts. It is about experiences that connect you to beingJewish. For some, that is knowing the stories in the Torah or chanting prayers in Hebrew orsearching for meaning in an ancient text. For others, it is volunteering for a cause that demonstrates Jewish values in action or attending an event with Jewish friends or observing Shabbat on vacation.Whatever Jewish activities you choose this summer, please post photos on our “CBI Doing Jewish” Facebookpage and upload them to https://photos.app.goo.gl/3C1v9zXQ2fpmfNFQ8.I'd like to add at least one activity to your list that will definitely provide a strong Jewish foundation: pleasecomplete your online paperwork for Religious School and Kesher registration – a much shorter process now thatyou are all set up in ShulCloud! Let me know if you have any questions, and I hope to see you around campus thissummer at camp, at Shabbat services, in the Sosnick Library, and/or in the office!Check out these education highlights from 2018-2019: New “Hebrew in Harmony” curriculum for 4th-6th graders launched 14 Shabbatot and Mini Minyan get-togethers with our youngest learners 15 Chromebooks purchased and used for Hebrew, Judaica studies, and chugim (electives) learning More than 1,100 raised by our Religious School classes for tzedakah 20,000 awarded in scholarships for camp and Religious School/Kesher 58 CBI students attending Jewish overnight camp this summer 180 care packages and cards mailed to CBI college students 61 dozen hamantaschen baked for Purim by the College Care Package Committee 28 mitzvah projects completed by our b’nai mitzvah students and camp scholarship recipients 193 Religious School students enrolled from K'tonton through 7th grade 42 madrichim (8th-12th graders) assisting students in our education programs More than 100 teens hosted for the NFTY-CWR regional Spring Conclave 8 Confirmands, with 5 of them the children of other CBI Confirmands and the grandchildren of currentmembers!Mazel Tov to the New BISY Board!Todah rabah to the 2018-2019 BISY Board members for their dedication and hard work this year!And mazel tov to the newly elected 2019-2020 BISY Board:President: Gabi LaxerProgramming Vice President: Sara HadigianSocial Action Vice President: Natalie MichaelsReligious and Cultural Vice President: Ezra HammelMembership Vice President: Helen SchwartzCommunications Vice President: openFundraising/Merchandise Vice President: Noah ZerboSenior Representative: Nate WishamJunior Representative: Maeve FineSophomore Representative: Sophia OberstFreshman Representative: Ava CrevinThe Board will meet in late August to plan a year of exciting events – if you have ideas, let any of the Boardmembers know. Our first event of the year will kick off in September – keep an eye out for details! If you havequestions before then, contact Gabi Laxer, BISY President, at 916-834-7375. Hope you are having a great summer!7
Adult EducationCBI Bulletin BoardThank You and FarewellSummer Shopping at ourJudaica Gift ShopBy Terri and Jonathan Cristy, Co-chairs,Adult Education CommitteeWith the end of the 2018/19 educational year, we’dlike to thank the current members of the Adult Education Committee for all the time and effort they have contributed to make this year’s programming possible:Elaine Berghausen, Bruce and Morgan Deutsch, JonMeltzer, Steve Orkand, Patricia Porter, Rachel Reeves,Sunny Romer, Sean Ward, and Ruthann Ziegler. Yourwork is greatly appreciated!While the Religious School is on hiatusduring the summer, the Jonas Goldman JudaicaGift Shop volunteers will still be available tomeet your needs. During the summer, the shopwill be open on the following Tuesdays, from2:00 to 5:00 pm: July 9 and 23, and August 6and 20. We’d love to assist you in choosingspecial gifts for bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, orholidays.We’d also like to thank everyone who hassupported Adult Education programming over the pastfew years: by volunteering to teach, attending ourpresentations, serving on the committee, or contributingto one of the Adult Education funds. All of you are thereason our committee exists!Before schlepping all the way to the BayArea, visit the Jonas Goldman Judaica GiftShop. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised byour selection of gifts and ritual items.If you have questions or can’t visit duringour regularly scheduled hours, call JaneOrkand, 916-365-5579, for an appointment.This has been our fifth – and final – year asco-chairs of the Adult Education Committee. As of thiswriting, we don’t know who will chair the committee inthe future. But the committee is still in the process ofplanning programs for 2019/20, including our popularAleph Bet (introductory Hebrew) class, among otherofferings. More information will be available in futureissues of the Koleinu. Stay tuned.WE WELCOME OURNEW/RETURNING MEMBERS!Jean IsmailDavid LewisLifelong Jewish Learning – AugustAchim: A Discussion Group for Men Dr. GlennHammel and the BrotherhoodSunday, August 11, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, ChapelAchim is the Hebrew word for “brothers,” and thisgroup is a forum for education, facilitated discussion, contemplation, and camaraderie, led by Dr.Glenn Hammel, Ph.D. and Rebbitzen.Jewish Medical Ethics: What Judaism Says AboutMedical Care Theo Goodwin and Steve OrkandTuesdays, August 27 and September 10, noon –1:00 pm, LibraryAccess to medical care has been a hot politicaltopic, and it should not be surprising that Judaism has a lot to say about this important issue. Inthis two-part course, we will look at ancient andcontemporary sources to try to understand howour religion can guide us in the many ethical issues that arise around medical care. Thesesessions will take the place ofRabbi Alfi’s regularly scheduledsessions on Religious Ethics in the21st Century. All are invited. Feelfree to bring a sack lunch.Religious Ethics in the 21st Century Rabbi MonaAlfiTuesday, August 13, noon – 1:00 pm, LibraryRabbi Alfi tackles some of the toughest issues ofJewish ethics as applied to modern life. We discusspolitics, economics, Israel, Jewish communal relations, and many other issues. To request or suggesta topic, please e-mail Rabbi Alfi with ideas. Drop-insand newcomers are welcome! Bring a brown baglunch.8
Israel CommitteeIsraeli Elections and Changing Jewish IdentitiesBy Dan Rabovsky, Israel Committee Co-chairJust a few days before the Israeli elections in April, I attended a presentation on “Jewish Identities inIsrael: Confrontations, Crises, and Novel Conceptions,” given by Tomer Persico, Koret Visiting AssistantProfessor of Jewish and Israel Studies at UC Berkeley. Prof. Persico teaches at Tel Aviv University and is aFellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute. He spoke of how old stereotypes, such as “secular left” and“religious right,” have broken down. The recent failure of Prime Minister Netanyahu to form a rulingcoalition of the right-wing parties illustrates Prof. Persico’s point. (Another election is scheduled forSeptember 17.) Netanyahu was unable to broker an agreement between Avigdor Lieberman’s YisraelBeiteinu party (of mostly secular former Soviet Jews) and the two religious parties regarding military serviceof yeshiva students. Prof. Persico also noted a recent cover story in the most popular Israeliultra-Orthodox magazine, highlighting the role of ultra-Orthodox women in the operation of the IronDome missile defenses. Such an article would have been hard to imagine not that long ago.Save the Date: Sunday, December 8 – Presentation on Religious Pluralism in Israel: The CBI IsraelCommittee will cosponsor a TICVA event on Sunday, December 8, at 1:00 pm at Congregation BethShalom. TICVA (The Israel Civil Voice Alliance) will present “So Many Ways to Be a Jew: Religious Pluralismin Israel.” The event will feature a presentation by Yael Yechieli-Persico (married to Tomer), withparticipation by local rabbis and cantors. Yael has been part of the Israeli Jewish Renaissance for the last20 years and is a co-founder of Havaya, which facilitates alternative Jewish life ceremonies.World Zionist Congress 2020 Election: This election is a critical opportunity for Reform Jews to haveour voices heard. The outcome of this election could help implement Reform Jewish values and provideessential support, representation, and funding for our movement in Israel. The election will take placefrom January 21 to March 11, 2020. It’s crucial – and simple – for every Reform Jew to vote. Contact theCBI office or the Israel Committee about becoming a Congregational Captain, and watch for moreinformation about the election.Participate in Planning a CBI Study Tour of Israel and Visit to Holon: Are you interested in visitingIsrael on an organized study tour with Rabbi Alfi and fellow congregants? Experience Israel as it is today,learn firsthand about the opportunities and obstacles on the road to the future, and visit Rabbi GalitCohen-Kedem and CBI’s sister Reform congregation (Kehillat Kodesh v’Hol) in Holon to see and supportreligious pluralism in action in this diverse middle-class city south of Tel Aviv. We have three potentialdates for a tour: end of July to August 5, 2020; January 1 to 10, 2021; and February 21 to March 1, 2021.Watch for future announcements and help plan the trip. To indicate your interest and for questions orsuggestions about the trip, or to participate in the Israel Committee, please contact one of the co-chairs:Dan Rabovsky (beaniecat3711-bnai@yahoo.com) or Jeff Rabinovitz (jjrabinovitz@gmail.com).9
Social ActionSustainable Living CommitteeContacts: SLC co-chairs Terri Gaines (tlgaines0@gmail.com) and Judy Painter (portpaint@sbcglobal.net)15 Years of American River Parkway StewardshipUpcoming cleanup dates:Sunday, July 14, 9:00 amThursday, August 8, 9:00 amJuly marks the 15th anniversary of CBI parkway stewardship! Join with other CBI volunteers to enjoynature while nurturing a valuable community ecological resource. Please RSVP to confirm participation.Contact: Todd Mendell, ptmendell@comcast.net, 916-684-6734.The BBC: B’nai Beautification CrewThe BBC is taking a summer break, but please save the date for September! The next beautificationsession: Sunday, September 15, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noonThe B’nai Beautification Crew is a group of volunteers dedicated to helping out with landscapemaintenance and enhancements on the CBI campus. Improvements are ongoing, with workdaysscheduled throughout the year. Please RSVP to Marty Solov, solovm@yahoo.com, 916-346-6492.Gan Organic: Wanna Rent-a-Bed?Do you enjoy growing your own fresh organic veggies? Have you been wishing for extra space to starta garden? The SLC is exploring the concept of renting out garden plots starting this fall. Gan Organic isdedicated to providing CBI youth with experiential learning opportunities that promote sustainablepractices and support Jewish teachings of environmentalism and earth stewardship. Renting a bed wouldoffer the broader B’nai Israel community an opportunity to participate. Look in the next Koleinu fordetails, or contact Judy Painter (portpaint@sblcgobal.net).Habitat for Humanity’s Build for UnityBuild for Unity 2019 is well underway, with various faith groups working together to raise thenecessary funds to build two homes for two well-deserving families in the Sacramento area. Groundbreaking will be in October 2019, and at that time B'nai Israel congregants will have the chance tovolunteer at the home sites.To come together as a community and celebrate the work thus far, there will be two Unity Concertson Sunday, August 18. These concerts will be at 3:00 pm or 6:00 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church,1701 L Street, Sacramento. Watch for RSVP info in the Chadashot closer to the date.Save the Date: Alon Shalev of AJWS to Deliver Drash on Friday, September 20Alon Shalev is the Executive Director of the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) for San Franciscoand the Western Region. Alon will discuss “The Jewish Imperative to Pursue Social Justice” during ourShabbat evening service on Friday, September 20, and will be with us at the oneg for Q & A about hisorganization's work.The AJWS works to fight poverty and pursue justice in the developing world. Jewish teachings tohelp the poor, care for the stranger, and recognize the inherent dignity of every human being animatethe AJWS’s commitment to build a better world.10
CBI Bulletin BoardDateNeighborhood7/13CarmichaelCecile Kaplan/Fran LevyHosts7/13Curtis Park (children)Sara & Will Allen/Jennifer & Nick Zoffel7/13FolsomJoan Gorfain/Maryann & Dan Rabovsky/Sharon & Michael Rogoff/Katharine & Frank Severson7/13GreenhavenEve & David Panush/Sue & Alan Saunders7/13Natomas (children)Davita Levin-Robinson & Seth Robinson/Judith Milch & Rick Goldberg/Rachel & Eric Stern7/20Arden-ArcadeKate Gillespie/Laurel Hollis7/20South Land ParkMarc Koenigsberg & Robb Layne/Willie Recht & Peter Colussy7/27East Sac (Vegan Meal)Martha Moon & Judy Heiman7/27Land ParkJennifer & Todd Kaufman/Dorothy & Brian Landsberg7/27Elk GroveSusan Aguilar & Drew Mendelson/Laurel Hollis/Carol Moon Goldberg & Steve Goldberg8/3Land ParkEileen Jacobowitz & Eric Wiesenthal/Twila Morris & Dale Kasler8/3Gold RiverCheryl & Fran Bremson8/3Elk Grove (children)Amy Solkovits & Mike Phillips/Brie and Billy Bajar8/10South Land ParkMelissa McElheney8/17CarmichaelMarion & Stan Leff/Jane & Steve Orkand8/17GreenhavenAnne & Hal Eisenberg/Eileen & Howard Sarasohn8/17NatomasRenee & Mike Kress/Sandy Lee8/24Curtis ParkLisa Brodkey & Rob Wiener/Hope & Jeff Rabinovitz8/24Hollywood Park (children)Devorah Herzog & David Meyers/Vicki & Jason Weiner/Rachel & Ousseny Zerbo9/14Arden-Arcade (teens)Nicole & Richard Deutsch9/14East Sac (children)Rachel & Ryan Dunbar/Melanie & Dave PassovoyFamily events begin at 6:00 pm. Adults-only events begin at 6:30 p.m.RSVP online at www.cbisacramento.org/form/hith1911
CBI Bulletin BoardDown & Derby 2019 – Everyone’s a Winner!By Richard Deutsch, Down & Derby Committee ChairThis year’s Down & Derby was a fun evening of sweet wine, delicious morsels, and games of chance.On Saturday, May 4, nearly 200 members gathered and raised about 35,000 for our congregation’seducational programs. Driving the beat of the evening was drummer Todd Morgan and his Emblems,whose rock-a-billy style was impossible to resist. Snapping fingers and swinging dancers kept the nightlively. The star of the night was auctioneer David Sobon, who led the prize-laden silent auction tables andthe lively voice auction. All night the gaming tables were busy as rainbow stacks of chips were risked. Araffle drawing awarded an instant wine cellar, and Rabbi Alfi bested everyone in a game of “Heads orTails” to win a diamond ring! As the juleps flowed, the evening’s guests strolled from table to abundantlyfilled table, compliments of Magpie Café, Aharona Catering, Selland’s Market-Café, Riverside Grill, andBella Bru. The action-packed evening flew by.This year’s Fund-a-Need benefits improvements to the outdoor playground. Nearly everyonecontributed to raise just over 18,000! The proceeds will go toward improving the playgroundequipment, resurfacing the games blacktop, and funding youth education scholarships.Many thanks to everyone who made a donation, contributed an auction item, or attended! I wish tothank my energetic Down & Derby Committee: Michael Aran, Jonathan Groveman, Greg Hubbs, EileenJacobowitz, Jenna Morgan Lang, Amelia Lorenzo, Patricia Porter, Maryann Rabovsky, and Alex andJoanne Swedlow. The event was also made possible by the CBI staff, Board of Trustees, WBI
second of three boys in my family. In my free time I swim for the Broadstone Barracudas and have been ranked as one of the top swimmers in the league for my age group. I also enjoy boxing and lacrosse. I am a fan of '90s hip hop music, horror movies, and hanging out with my friends.
