Congregation Beth Israel 
September 18, 2017 ~ 27 Elul 5777  
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Monthly Parshiot 

September 2, Ki Tetze
    T:  Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19
    H:  Isaiah 54:1-10

September 9, Ki Tavo
    T:  Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8
    H: Isaiah 60:1-22

September 16, Nitzavim-Vayelech
    T:  Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30
    H:  Isaiah 61:10-63:9

September 23, Ha'azinu
    T:  Deuteronomy 32:1-52
    H: II Samuel 22:1-51

September 30, Yom Kippur
    T:  Deuteronomy 29:9-30:30
    H:  Book of Jonah 
Mark Your Calendars!

September 18 - HHD Food Drive Begins

 
2017/18 FY Religious School Late Registration Continues
 
September 20 -
Erev Rosh HaShanah

No Hebrew School
 
7:00 PM Service
 
September 21 -
Rosh HaShanah
     
9:30 AM Children's Service

10:30 AM Morning Service

4:00 PM Tashlich on Carmel Beach
 
September 22 - Rosh HaShanah 2nd Day
   
10:30 AM Second Day Service at CBI with our friends from Temple Beth El

A vegetarian/dairy potluck lunch will follow our second day service.

7:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service with Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum and Cantorial Soloist Alisa Fineman

Thank you to our Oneg Hosts: CBI Office Staff in celebration of the New Year

September 23 - 9:30 AM Shabbat Study, Grades 6 - 8th Only

10:30 AM Shabbat Service & Study

September 24 - 9:30 AM Religious School, K - 5th Grades Only

10:00 AM My Munchkins & Me Program

12:00 PM Sababa BBQ & Planning Meeting

3:00 PM High Holy Days Memorial Service at Mission Memorial Park, Seaside
       
September 25 - Temple Office Closed

Save The Date: Carmel Jewish Film Festival: March 3 - 24, 2018

For more information about our weekly activities and other CBI events, visit our website:
                            
In This Issue
Welcome Rosh HaShanah!
Rosh HaShanah 2nd Day Potluck
High Holy Days 5778 Schedule
Contribute to our Annual Food Drive
Rock n' Roll Celebration @ CBI
Save the Date: Voices of Israel Presentation
 
On Behalf of the Board of Trustees,
Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum, Cantorial Soloist Alisa Fineman and the Staff of CBI, we wish you and your loved ones
Lshanah tova
 
Honey and Apples
Join us for Rosh HaShanah!

On Wednesday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m., we invite you and your family to join us in celebrating 5778! Erev Rosh HaShanah Services will begin at 7:00 PM.  The next morning, we start with a children's service in the main sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. followed by our Morning Service at 10:30 a.m.  That afternoon we gather at 4:00 p.m. on Carmel Beach below 13th for our Tashlich observance.  NO TICKETS are needed!  All are welcome to attend! 
 
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh HaShanah Second Day Potluck
Friday, September 22 
    
Congregation Beth Israel is thrilled to once again invite Temple Beth El's spiritual leaders and their members to join us both for Tashlich on Carmel Beach on the first day of Rosh HaShanah and for our second-day services beginning at 10:30 on Friday, September 22.  Following the service, we will join in our social hall for a dairy potluck lunch.  Please bring an item to share (no meat!) for our meal that will follow our second day Rosh HaShanah services.  CBI will provide beverages, plates, and utensils.   
 
High Holiday Star Come and Celebrate High Holy Days 5778 at CBI!

No tickets needed to attend.   All are welcome!


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Annual High Holy Days Food Drive
 
Beginning September 15 through October 9, in support of the Monterey County Food Bank; please bring bags filled with canned and non-perishable foods back to CBI so we may add the mitzvah of Tzedakah to our High Holy observance.
 
Collection bins and grocery bags to make your donation with, will be in the foyer at CBI. 
   
Rock n Roll
CBI Rock N' Roll Celebration
Saturday, October 14, 7:00 PM  
 
Join us for this rescheduled fundraising event. at CBI with Lydia Lyons, Daniel Simpson and  the rest of their rock 'n' roll band will perform hits from the 50's and 60's. Come prepared to dance or just enjoy the entertainment.  

This casual evening will start with a taco bar and cocktails, featuring the  signature "Green-Bomb".  Invite your friends and neighbors.  This is an event that no one should miss.  To make your reservations today, contact the Temple office. Cost is $54. per person. 
 
Thank you to our sponsors by Bob Fenton, Debra Givner, Malina Breaux, Gadi & Marlene Maier
 
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Between the Lines
Voices of Israel: Stories Untold 
Thursday, October 26, 7:00 PM  
 
Save  October 26 for a special evening, when we welcome two Israeli Soldiers to speak at CBI.  Come hear the stories of these individuals, discussing their struggles, successes, military service, hopes and dreams and learn what it is actually like to live in a country that is the subject of so much discussion in the media and on campuses.  This event free, all are welcome to attend.    
A special thank you to Stand with Us and our Israeli Action team for bringing this informative event to our community.  
   
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Questions? Concerns? Comments? 
Email: [email protected]
Telephone - Direct: 831.624.2015
Address: 5716 Carmel Valley  Road
Carmel, CA 93923
URL: www.carmelbethisrael.org