CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL OF SAN DIEGO  ALWAYS OPEN AT WWW.CBISD.

ORG FEBRUARY 2009

THE GREENING OF CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL INSIDE:

Look at My works. See how
ntt.
beautiful they are, how excellent.
See to it that you do not spoil
or destroy My world —
for if you do, there will be no
one to repair it after you.
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(Midrash Ecclesiastes Rabbah 7:13)
By Deb DeBow
Social Action Chair
As we celebrate Tu B'Shevat, our "New Year
for Trees" on February 9, we recognize the
importance of protecting the environment,
and the need to begin right in our own
homes and on our beautiful CBI campus.
As I write this we are putting final
touches on plans for our third annual
Environmental Fair - Live Green! - to take
place February 1 at CBI. With a film and
discussion panel, farmer's market, onsite
recycling, landscape designer consultations
and many exciting exhibitors and activities,
this annual event highlights what each of us
can do to benefit the planet. In the coming
year, as we put what we learn into practice
we will also see changes taking place at CBI.
Last spring the Social Action Committee
requested an energy audit from SDG&E.
The resulting suggestions gave us a starting
point to become more energy efficient. Staff
is implementing energy efficiency changes
in several major ways. The first is changing
incandescent bulbs throughout the
synagogue to fluorescents. New fluorescents
have been installed in the conference room,
elevators, social hall and sanctuary sconces,
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EDUCATION, PROGRAMS AND
EVENTS
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lobby downlighting and
exterior wall lighting. COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY
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The second change is to
add VFD drives to the
water pumps that circulate the BOARD BRIEFING
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chilled water for our HVAC system
(air conditioning unit). The VFD
drives enable the system to work less if there PURIM FESTIVITIES
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is less work to do. Currently our drives work
on a simple on/off control. This works fine
when all rooms are in need of cooling, but if
only 1 or 2 rooms need cooling, a lot of
energy is wasted because the water is sent
throughout the whole building. The VFDs
are scheduled to be finished by the end of
January.
Both the fluorescent bulb installation and
the VFD drive installation will save on
energy usage and extend the life of the
equipment. Significant rebates from SDG&E
will help to offset the cost of the new
equipment. In addition, attractive and
descriptive receptacles to encourage
recycling have been purchased for the
common areas around CBI.
We continue to explore ways to green our
campus and reduce our carbon footprint.
As always, we welcome your ideas and
suggestions.
Environmental Fair
organizer Seekey
Catchitore offers tips
to attendees at last
year's Fair.
 Giving at Congregation Beth Israel
Needed: More
Kehillah Callers
The Kehillah Callers have been calling
our members 70 years and older at
Pesach and Rosh Hashonah for the past
BU IL DI NG C OM MUNI T Y & C ONNEC T EDNESS

four years. The calls are greatly

appreciated and really demonstrate what
CBI's Caring Community means. We
could use a few more Callers for Pesach;
LIGHT
WAY
can you make 10 calls to join in this

the
mitzvah? Please email Steve Gould at
sjgould@sbcglobal.net.

5769 A nnu al F u nd Appeal

Light the way and help
make it possible for
Congregation Beth Israel to
keep its doors open for
all who wish to enter.

GIVE TODAY

Our Synagogue Family

Contact Sonia Martinez at 858 535-1111, ext
ext. 3110, or sm
smartinez@cbisd.org with any announcements.

LIFE MEMBERS Chris Roper, Sheila Silberman, Miriam HONORABLE MENSCH'ON

We appreciate our Lifetime Endowment
members:
Deanne and Leonard Bloom, Lillie* and
Robert Breitbard, David Engel*, Alberta
and Charles Feurzeig, Rachel and
Armando Flores, Zena and Donn
Kobernick, M. Larry Lawrence*, Lisa
Massry and Alexis Massry, Ernest and
Evelyn Rady, Stephanie* and Jeremiah
Robins, Mickey Stern, Iris and Matthew
Strauss, Carol and Charles Swimmer,
Sandra Teel, Geraldine and Lt. Col. (ret.)
Hubert Wolff * (of blessed memory)
PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Sylvan Baranov, Betsy Bekken, Natalie
Black, Shayna Borevitz, Dave Davis,
Daniel Feldman, Laura Feldman, Gary
Fine, Graham Haworth, Emily Marie
Hinsley, Charlotte Horowitz, Thelma
Jasper, Paul Josefowitz, Joan Kutner, Gail
Pliner, Esther Polin, Allyson Raskin,
Small, Daniel Springer, Scott Stearn,
Selma Tennebaum, Jacob Vayser, Wilbur
Wagner, Maurye Wellner
MARRIAGES
Mazal Tov to:
Benjamin Press on his marriage to
Beverly Jean Bass
BIRTHS
Mazal Tov to:
Lianne Gordon-Beyer and Darrell Beyer
on the birth of their son Dylan Beyer
Bonnie and Barry Graff on the birth of
their twin grandsons, Miles Judah and
Elias Ruben Graff Zivin and to their
parents, Erin and Josh Graff Ziven and to
big brother Simon
ANNIVERSARY
Mazal Tov to:
Toby and Norman Rubin on their 50th
wedding anniversary
Mazal Tov to:
Scott Silverman on the publication of his
new book Tell Me No, I Dare You!
DEATHS
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the
familes of:
Norman Ginsburg, father of Phillip
(Francine) Ginsburg
Jack Koffler, brother of Doris (Irv)
Goldfarb Sylvia Robin, mother of Howard
(Carole) Robin and Barry (Arlene) Robin
Harold Marems, father of Lisa Marems
Lazar (Dale) Lazar and grandfather of
Alexandra and Brandon Lazar
Sylvia Robin, mother of Howard (Carole)
Robin and Barry (Arlene) Robin
Carol Seidenwurm, wife of Rick
Seidenwurm and mother of Amy and Rob
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 MONDAY, MARCH 9: PURIM

6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat Torah Portion: Mishpatim Exod. 21:1 – 24:18 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Purim Extravaganza
6:00 p.m. Teen Shabbat Haftarah: II Kings 12:5 – 12:16 with parade, Megillah reading and
7:30 Erev Shabbat Service with special 8:30 a.m. Torah Study (Rabbi Berk) schpiel, food and drink to follow.
guest speaker Regina Waldman See details on back cover.
10:00 a.m. Minyan Service
(see ad this page) D’var Torah: Cynthia Wexler
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service with FRIDAY, MARCH 13
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Bat Mitzvah of Emily Siegler daughter of 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service
Torah Portion: Beshalach Exod. 13:17 – 17:16 Suwanna and David Siegler
Haftarah: Judges 4:4 – 5:31
4:00 p.m. Shabbat Afternoon Service with SATURDAY, MARCH 14
8:30 a.m. Torah Study (Rabbi Bohm) Bat Mitzvah of Ellen Horowitz daughter Torah Portion: Ki Tissa Exod. 30:11 – 34:35
10:00 a.m. Minyan Service of Melinda and Steve Horowitz Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:22 - 36
Leader: Al Kohn
Reader: Abbi Hirschfeld 8:30 a.m. Torah Study
D’var Torah: Janice Alper FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 10:00 a.m. Minyan Service
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service with 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Chai Service Leader: Avi Lowe
Bar Mitzvah of Nathan Patolai, son of Reader: Jo-Anne Berelowitz
Haggit Patolai SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Torah Portion: Terumah Exod. 25:1 – 27:19
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Haftarah: I Kings 5:26 – 6:13 Regina Waldman at
7:00 Family Shabbat Service 8:30 a.m. Torah Study (Rabbi Berk) Erev Shabbat Services
10:00 a.m. Minyan Service Friday, February 6
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 D’var Torah: Jo-Anne Berelowitz
Torah Portion: Yitro Exod. 18:1 – 20:23
Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1 – 7:6; 9:5 - 6 FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Did you know
8:30 a.m. Torah Study (Rabbi Bohm) 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat that Baghdad
6:00 p.m. Teen Shabbat was 40% Jewish
10:00 a.m. Minyan Service
Leader: Avi Lowe 7:30 Erev Shabbat Service until the 1940's?
Reader: Janice Alper Few are aware that nearly
D’var: Rabbi David Katz one million Jews were
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 made refugees from Arab
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Torah Portion: Tetzavech Exod. 27:20 – 30:10
Haftarah: Esther 7:1; 8:15 - 17
countries. Come hear
Regina Waldman, chair of
7:30 p.m. Soul Food Shabbat Service 8:30 a.m. Torah Study (Rabbi Berk) JIMENA (Jews Indigenous
10:00 a.m. Minyan Service to the Middle East and
Leader: Al Kohn North Africa) tell her family
Reader: Mary Marshall story of exile from Libya.
D’var Torah: Jane Lazerow Regina Waldman has
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service testified in Congress, the
with Bat Mitzvah of Portia Krichman, UN, and lectures at
daughter of Leslie Simon and universities, human rights
Michael Krichman commissions, synagogues,
churches and community
centers.

WAS YOUR CHILD BORN IN 1998? If so, please attend the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Meeting in the David and Dorothea Garfield
Social Hall on Wed., March 18 at 7 p.m. It is a joy to contemplate the privilege of blessing your child at the milestone of Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Along with joys
come the details. You should have received a packet of information and details concerning the setting of dates. If you did not and believe your child is eligible, please
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contact Sonia Martinez immediately at 858 535-1111, ext. 3110, or smartinez@cbisd.org
Daytimers www.cbisd.org/daytimers
Afternoon Enrichment Program for Adults
Unless otherwise noted, RSVP online at www.cbisd.org/rsvp, visit www.cbisd.
org/daytimers, or contact Program Director Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org,
or co-chairs Sima Oppenheimer at simadm@sbcglobal.net, or 858 792-0406, or
Cynthia Wexler at cnwexler@cox.net, or 619 291-4355.
LIGHTS, CAMERA,FRIEDENBERG!
with Andy Friedenberg
Thursday, February 19
Learn what’s hot and what’s not in 2008-9 in
the world of film. Four days before the 81st
Annual Academy Awards, Academy
member Andy Friedenberg, Director of the
Cinema Society of San Diego, shares his
thoughts with us about this year’s Oscar
candidates. He will reveal his predictions of
the big winners and lots of film lore that will
fascinate and entertain. Don't miss the
chance to get the scoop on “Oscar” buzz. $5
per person. Register and pay by Thursday,
February 12.
Men's Club www.cbisd.org/mc
FEBRUARY DINER FORUM
Our February Dinner Forum speaker
is not yet determined. Please watch the
Web site and e-newsletter for details.
MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
for a lively and enlightening open
discussion of current topics. Men's
Club membership is not required and
there is no charge for this event.
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
All Men’s Club members are invited for
a lively discussion of Men’s Club and
CBI activities at Board meetings the
first Wednesday of each month at 6:30
p.m.. We follow with dinner at a nearby
restaurant. Call Bob Metz for
information at 858 535-1111, ext. 3800.
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THE CHAGALL WINDOWS:
A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
with Sydney Wexler
Thursday, March 19
An exciting presentation including a
slide show and discussion about the
windows created by Marc Chagall for the
synagogue in the Hadassah-Hebrew
University Medical Center in Jerusalem.
These world-renowned works of art
reflect Chagall’s visionary artistic
interpretation of subjects found in the
Hebrew Bible. Viewing and discussing
the Chagall Windows provide a lesson
and a joyful experience as we blend
contemporary art with the Bible. $5 per
person. Register and pay by Thursday,
March 12.
To join the Men’s Club, call Bob Metz at 619 286-8416.
YOM HASHOAH CANDLE PACKING
Sunday, March 15 from 8:00 a.m.
The Men’s Club distributes Yom
Hashoah candles to CBI members each
year to encourage all of us to remember
the Holocaust. Join us as we pack and
address 1400 candles for mailing. All
volunteer help is welcome. Packing will
run until early afternoon in the social
hall. FREE REFRESHMENTS. RSVP to
Mike Rose 858 535-1111, ext. 3800.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ADVENTURES:
A LIFE IN RETIREMENT
Thursday, April 16, 1:30 P.M.
Steve Gould will talk about his journey
into his new “life after life” and about
some of the trips and experiences he has
had in order to capture the images for his
artwork. He will also share some of his
beautiful finished pieces.
After he retired, Steve discovered
Photoshop and the digital photography
world, and learned that he could show
and sell his artwork. It has effectively
become a new career for him. Steve looks
for nature’s myriad colors, textures and
complex patterns, especially in those
moments that are fleeting and never to be
repeated. In addition to traditional
landscape photography, he draws his
inspiration from the “underwaterscape”
(he’s an experienced SCUBA diver) and
from compositions he finds on our local
beaches. Fee: $5 per person. RSVP by
Thursday, April 9.
THANKS TO MEN’S CLUB USHERS
Thanks to the friendly Men's Club ushers
who passed out your prayer books and
literature at Friday Shabbat Services this
past month: Don Greenberg, Walter
Hauer, Steve Laufer, Michael Heinzman,
Arthur Levy, Jim Malkus, Bob Metz,
Michael Rose, Ken Jacobs, Marty Klitzner,
Christopher DiLeo and Richard Rosenberg.
MEN’S CLUB EMBRACE-A-FAMILY
GIFT COLLECTIONS A SUCCESS
The Men’s club collected hundreds of
dollars worth of toys and gift certificates
at its December Holiday program. The
donations were collected for Jewish
Family Service's Embrace-A-Family
program which helps families to have a
joyous holiday. Thank you to all who
donated.
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CBI BOOK CLUB SUNDAY BRUNCH & LEARN:

Unless otherwise noted, RSVP
online at www.cbisd.org/rsvp,
visit www.cbisd.org/aln, or
contact Program Director
Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.
org, or 858 535-1111, ext.
3800.
Thursday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m.
New members are always welcome. In
January we will discuss Night, by Eli
Wiesel, Mar 26 (Thurs): Dancing Arabs,
by Sayed Kashua, April 23 (Thurs):
undecided, May 21 (Thurs): Moscow
Rules, by Daniel Silva. No fee. Contact
Louise Winheld at suprluba@san.rr.com,
or Nancy Abelon at nncyabelon@aol.com
You Shall Be Holy - The How and
Why of Personal Jewish Values
Two Sundays, April 19, 26 at 9:00 a.m.
Rabbi Lenore Bohm will discuss
cultivating character (middot) through
knowing ourselves, expressing gratitude,
living with good manners (derech eretz),
being truthful, and managing anger and
envy. No fee. RSVP by Monday, April 13.

JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS INTERFAITH PANEL:

HOT TOPICS AND JEWISH TEXTS:
Downtown Kallah (study) with Rabbi
Berk, February 18 and Every Third
Wednesday, Through May, 12:00 p.m.
Law Office of Hecht Solberg Robinson
Goldberg & Bagley LLP,
600 West Broadway, Suite 800,
San Diego, CA 92101
Each one-hour session will focus on
subjects of contemporary interest. We
will study from traditional rabbinic texts,
mostly the Babylonian Talmud and apply
the teachings of our sages to our lives. No
experience studying Talmud is required
and participants (CBI members) may join
us whenever they can attend. Space is
limited to CBI members and RSVPs are
required. No fee. CBI members only.
Bring your own lunch; beverages
provided. Contact Bonnie Graff
regarding lunch venues in the building.
Building parking $2 per 15 minutes.
RSVP one week ahead.
with Janine Feldman, M.D.,
Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.,
February 26; March 5, 19, 26
This class covers fundamental principles
of Jewish ethics and values that can be
used to bring clarity to controversial
issues in contemporary medicine. Fee:
$25 for CBI members; $40 for
nonmembers. Register and pay online by
Thursday, February 19.
TASTE OF JUDAISM
Tuesdays, April 14, 21, 28
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.,
This is a three-session beginners’ guide
to God, Torah and Israel, taught by
Rabbi Lenore Bohm. Taste of Judaism is
co-sponsored by the United Jewish
Federation and the Union for Reform
Judaism. Nonmembers, Jews and non-
Jews are welcome. Reservations are
required at www.jewishinsandiego.com,
or contact Rachel Kitt at 858 737-7149, or
outreach@ujfsd.org..
With Rabbi Michael Berk, Msgr.
Dennis Mikulanis, Rev. Jim Standiford
and Imam Taha Hassane
Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Jewish, Protestant, Catholic and Muslim
clergy will engage in an open and spirited
panel discussion on a topic of
contemporary interest. A Q&A session
will follow, moderated by Irv Kass. No
fee. RSVP online by Wednesday, April 15.
SAVE THE DATE:
Eisman Israel Scholar in Residence
Weekend with Rabbi Donniel Har tman
May 8-9, 2009
CBI is honored to present the inaugural
Eisman Israel Scholar-in-Residence
Weekend featuring Rabbi Donniel
Hartman, co-director of the Shalom
Hartman Institutue in Jerusalem, Israel.
Rabbi Hartman is the founder of some
of the most extensive education and
enrichment programs for educators and
rabbis in Israel and North America. He
earned a doctorate in Jewish philosophy
and Master of Arts degrees in political
philosophy and religion.

LUNCH & LEARN: Details will follow about the first in a

series of biennial learning weekends led

GOD & FREUD by Israel scholars and artists, all made

possible by the generosity of Al and
Naomi Ruth Eisman.
with Amy Hirschberg Lederman and Ray Lederman
Saturday, April 18 at 12:00 p.m.
Is Jewish observance an obsession or the key to spirituality?
This presentation will offer insights about Jewish observance
from both spiritual and psychological perspectives and will
help you better understand the needs, longings and drives
that underlie our desire to experience Judaism and God.
Amy Hirschberg Lederman is an award-winning, nationally
syndicated columnist, author, Jewish educator and public
speaker. $15 for CBI members; $25 for nonmembers. RSVP
and pay online by Monday, April 13 www.cbisd.org 5
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Bouquets
Are you new to Judaism, raising Jewish children,
for Bonnie!
Surprise, Bonnie! For over 25 years,
or just interested in learning more? CBI welcomes
you have brought your energy and
you and has designed these classes to give you an
dedication to the many facets of our
introduction to the warm celebration of Jewish life. temple. Your heartfelt service has
brightened our lives and enhanced our
synagogue community in more ways
SYNAGOGUE GEOGRAPHY: than we can count.
EXPLORING OUR SACRED SPACE In deep appreciation for your many
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AT 7:00 P.M. years of service and friendship, CBI is
Rabbi Michael Berk takes you on a fascinating behind-the scenes honoring you on Friday, April 17, 2009
tour that reveals little-known facts about our campus and takes
the mystery out of the ritual items found in the sanctuary. at a special Shabbat celebration. A Save
Afterwards you’ll enjoy refreshments as you connect with others the Date announcement will appear
exploring Judaism and have a chance to “shmooze” (socialize) here in the final version of this issue.
with Rabbi Berk.
No fee but please register for planning purposes by -- Joanne Gimbel, Barbara Goldman,
Tuesday, February 10. Register online at www.cbisd.org/rsvp or Gail Malkus, Lesley Mills, Sima Oppenheimer,
contact Program Director Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org or Ruthe Rogow, Mary Ann Scher,
858 535-1111 ext. 3800.
Karen Shein and Cynthia Wexler

PASSOVER STEP BY STEP

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 AT 7:00 P.M.
After this fun evening of instruction, ideas, music, recipies and
hands-on practice lead by Director of Education Emeritus
Helene Schlafman, you will be able to comfortably design and
lead your own Seder.
Join us at the URJ Pacific Southwest
No fee but please register for planning purposes by
Council Regional Biennial Convention
Tuesday, March 3. Register online at www.cbisd.org/rsvp or
contact Program Director Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org or
858 535-1111 ext. 3800.

OUTREACH SHABBAT DINNER AND SERVICE

FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; Service at 7:30 p.m.
This moving Shabbat service will honor our interfaith families,
Jews-by-choice and non-Jewish members who embrace Jewish
traditions and often play a key role in raising Jewish children.
Members of our community will share their personal stories in
sermonettes. All are welcome to attend and the preceding dinner
offers a great opportunity to get to know others who are new to
Judaism and/or expanding their knowledge. Come for the weekend or for the day on
Dinner: $25 per person, $9 for children ages 2-12. No fee for Saturday. See you there! -- Judy Fisher,
individuals enrolled in Basic Judaism. RSVP and pay online by
Friday, March 23 at www.cbisd.org/rsvp. For more information
Member of the Regional Biennial Steering
contact Program Director Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org or Committee. For more information or to
call 858 535-1111, ext. 3800. register, go to urj.org/psw/resources/biennial/

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Religious Educuation and the Survival of Life
The Religious School students will be
participating in the Environmental Fair
this year. What will the next
environmental consciousness raising
exercise look like? What, simply put, will
be necessary to save our planet?
Very often theology develops in response
to social/political circumstances. When
the Temple was destroyed by the Romans
and there was no longer a place to offer
sacrifices, the Rabbis developed the idea
of a God who wants to hear prayers, not
smell sacrifices. When we were thrown
out of Spain in 1492 and our social world
collapsed, our Rabbis added the concept
of “tikkun olam,” the repair of the world,
to our theological repertoire. Now we
need new theological ideas to respond to
the environmental crisis.
At one time - in order to protect the earth
- it was enough to teach that we should
The Wonderful, the Versatile Jessica Kretzer!
By Michelle Berkowitz
Our religious school students are thrilled
when they learn that they can be in
Jessica Kretzer’s class in 4th, 7th, 8th and
CBI High. Jessica has been teaching in
our Religious School Program for three
years and brings Judaism to life in a way
that engages her students and gives them
confidence in their Jewish knowledge.
Young or "old," our students always greet
Jessica with a warm smile or a hug.
In 4th grade, her students learn about
Torah and Israel. They become well-
versed in the weekly parasha and the
cities, politics and people of Israel.
Jewish American History is a core
all “tend our garden like Adam.” It may
not be enough now. At one time - in
order to motivate us to action - it was
enough to say that we are “God’s partner
in repairing the world.” It may not be
enough now. What is required now is “a
theology of urgency” that includes a more
aggressive vocabulary to confront the
global crisis. Our children must see
themselves as God’s “armed forces,
soldiers in a battle against time.” Our
children must “mobilize” and “organize a
military-like campaign” to “fight” to save
the earth. It is not enough to teach our
children to “tend” the beautiful earth, so
that they view themselves as friendly
gardeners lovingly watering the flowers.
We are irresponsible if we do not
characterize the global crisis as just that –
a crisis - choosing appropriate metaphors,
analogies and symbolism to express the
urgency which is necessary to survive.
component of the three
trimesters which make up
7th grade. “Our students
are on the brink of a Bar or
Bat Mitzvah. It is
important that they know
where our people come
from so they can decide
what role they want to play
in our people’s future,”says
Jessica.
In 8th grade, Jessica teaches
Comparative Religions. Students examine
a wide variety of religions, asking
questions, challenging the thought
process of religious perspectives and
participating in discussions and debates.
This year, Jessica introduced a new
elective into our high school program:
Images of God. Students explore how
modern music, movies and literature
depict God and relationships with God.
They dissect why we look for images of
God and what Judaism has to say about
each representation we find in various
media: cartoons, movies, radio and
books.
We have some appropriate teachings
already. Said Rabbi Levi ben Hiyyata
about the connection between a balanced
natural order and human survival: “...
without earth, there is no rain, and
without rain, the earth cannot endure,
and without either, humans cannot exist
(Genesis Rabbah, 13:3) But we need more.
We need a theology that connects
individual responsibility, the common
fate of all living creatures and urgent
action.
Where to start? At Temple – with
religious education. The inculcation of
values and beliefs is the first step and the
best hope for our survival.
L’shalom,
Rabbi David Katz
Director of Congregational Learning
Jessica is originally from Houston,
Texas where her family still belongs to
Congregation Beth Israel of Houston. She
worked for five years as a madrichah
(teacher's aide) there while a middle and
high schooler. She earned a Bachelor's
degree in deaf education at the University
of Texas at Austin, and taught fifth grade
religious school at Austin's Congregation
Beth Israel. Jessica relocated to San Diego
in 2004 and received her Master's degree
in Deaf Education
from San Diego
State University.
When not teaching
at Beth Israel,
Jessica teaches deaf
students with
mulitple handicaps
and special needs at
Madison High School. She married Mark
Rubenshtein in May 2008.
We are so lucky to have Jessica on our
teaching staff and at all levels of CBI’s
Religious School.
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HELP RACHEL’S WOMEN’S CENTER SERVE DINNER

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT 5:00 P.M.
Rachel’s is a temporary downtown shelter for homeless women.
WBI provides meals and companionship and collects items for
the facility. A basket for the collection of small toiletries and
unused cosmetic samples is available at all WBI events. Please
bring what you can, or drop off at CBI Reception desk at your
convenience.
We provide dinner for the very appreciative residents every
second Sunday of the month. If you’d like to prepare and donate
a portion of the meal and help serve, contact Julianne Markow at
858 344-5088, or wbi@markow.net, or Bonnie Graff at 858 535-
5111, ext. 3800.

WBI USHERS
Thank you to Sheila Bliss, Betsy Haubrich, Janet Perlman and
Elaine Tenen for ushering in January.

Attention all committees, auxiliaries,

SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART TOUR
SUNDAY, MARCH 22 AT 2:00 P.M.
Join Women of Beth Israel for Sunday afternoon
coffee, pastry, and art at the San Diego Museum of
Art. The highlight of the afternoon will be private,
docent-led tours of the exhibit Black Womanhood:
Images, Icons, and Ideologies of Africa. This multi-
media exhibition explores historic and contemporary
representations of the black female body in both
African and Western arts.
Fee: $20 per person; $10 per SDMA member. After
March 16 tickets are available at the door for $25 per
person, $15 per SDMA member. Register online by
Monday, March 16 at www.cbisd.org/rsvp. For more
information or to RSVP contact Program Director
Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org or call 858 535-1111
ext. 3800 or email Julianne Markow at julianne@
markow.net or Kathie McKirdy at kathiemckirdy@
yahoo.com
boards, chavurot, and room parents!
Put on your oven mitts and get ready
to rumble! Get your best recipes
together and compete in the cook-off.
There is no limit on the number of
entries per group.
To Enter: Send in your group's name and names of recipes
to be entered. Competition categories: Appetizers, Jewish
holidays, Soups and Desserts. Entrants are asked to
prepare a small dish to serve five judges and one larger
dish to serve 10-15 guests. Please do not mix meat and milk
within the same dish, or recipe and no pork, shellfish, or
imitation products.
Judging will be by celebrity guests including Master of
Ceremonies, Sam the Cooking Guy (Sam Zien) and
audience participation. Bring your entire group to cheer
for your team. Prizes awarded to top competitors.

$20 per CBI member; $30 per non-member. ALL CBI

members are invited whether submitting a recipe or not.
Deadline for entering the recipe competition: February 1.
RSVP to attend by Friday, February 20, at www.cbisd.org/
rsvp. Questions? Contact Joanne Gimbel at
joannegimbel@yahoo.com, or Program Director Bonnie
Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org, or 858 535-1111 ext, 3800.

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Early Childhood Education
www.cbisd.org/schools/ece.shtml
Contact the preschool office regarding all Early Childhood events
and programs at 858 535-1144, ext. 3120 or preschool@cbisd.org
BILL AND SID RUBIN PRESCHOOL
ENROLLMENT SEASON FOR THE
2009-2010 YEAR HAS BEGUN
The Bill and Sid Rubin Preschool is open
to children two years of age through
Junior Kindergarten. It offers the very
best in early childhood education,
providing a program rich in Jewish
culture, tradition and values. Baby and
toddler parent-participation programs
are also offered. Our early childhood
department provides a warm, nurturing
experience for the whole family. Call now
for an enrollment application and/or to
arrange a school tour with Early Childhood
Education Director Tammy Vener.
TWO NEW WEEKDAY PROGRAMS
FOR TODDLERS AND PARENTS
Both Classes Require Registration.
Contact the preschool office for details.
Songbirds Music with Diana Davidson
From 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays through March 18
This class is a community of families
sharing songs, rhythm games and
instrument play together in a fun, safe,
Jewish environment. You will be
learning music through developmentally
appropriate activities that support and
respect the unique learning styles of all
children. An important part of this class
is parent education that will help parents/
caregivers understand and enhance their
child's music development.
Shabbat Together with Sara Kupor
From 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fridays through March 20
This class is free and open to the entire
community. Come learn and celebrate
Shabbat on Friday mornings. This class
will include singing, story time,
celebration and snack. Meet new friends,
bring your play group and enjoy a
wonderful morning.
TOT SHABBAT: FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 6 AND MARCH 6
Join us for a family-friendly Shabbat
Service at 6:00 p.m. If you'd like to stay
for dinner after the Service (6:30-7:15
p.m.), RSVP online or to 858.535.1144,
ext. 3120. $12 per adult, $6 per young
child (2-12) and $2 per non-eating child
(under 2 only). Dinner reservations due
the Monday prior.
MY FAMILY & ME: SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 8 AND MARCH 1
My Family and Me is a free program,
open to the community and designed for
families with children ages 6 months to 4
years. My Family and Me features the
celebration of Jewish holidays and
activities through songs, art and cooking.
Come learn about Tu B'Shevat on
February 8 and Purim on March 1. 10:00
- 11:00 a.m. in the South Social Hall. No
RSVP needed. Bring a friend!
Families enjoyed CBI's Preschool
Pajama Chanukah in December.
Stand with Israel
www.cbisd.org/israel.shtml
MESSAGE FROM NEW COMMITTEE
CHAIR, DR. JONATHAN SIEGEL
I'd like to take this opportunity to
introduce myself as the incoming chair of
the Stand with Israel Committee and to
share some news about our committee.
The Stand with Israel committee has
always upheld and reniforced the solidarity
of Congregation Beth Israel with the State
of Israel. We are currently re-forming
with a new structure, a new plan and
renewed energy toward that purpose.
I'm excited about bringing together
my love of Israel and my long-time
association with CBI. I'm a San Diego
native who celebrated my Bar Mitzvah at
CBI. I lived in Israel on a kibbutz during
10th grade and spent another year at Tel
Aviv University. Currently I'm a physician
at Kaiser Permanente. My wife, Barbara
Lounsbury serves on the CBI board and
my three children, Max, Rebecca and
Benjamin have grown up in CBI's Religious
School and youth groups. Look for future
reports from me as the Stand with Israel
committee again becomes an integral part
of CBI life.
Jonathan Siegel in Jerusalem with wife, Barbara
and children Ben and Rebecca.
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Social Action/Tikkun Olam
You are not
required to
complete the
work, yet you
are not allowed to desist
from it. – Pirkei Avot 2:21
NEXT KNIT AND NOSH GET
TOGETHER SUNDAY, FEBRUARY
8 AND MARCH 15 AT 9:00 A.M.
Meet at Café Beth Israel to make
“squares” and to stitch blanket squares
together for needy babies at Vista Hill. It’s
easy to learn! Kits of yarn, needles and in-
structions are available at the CBI office.
This is a wonderful mitzvah. No experi-
ence necessary. To help, or to learn more,
contact Program Director Bonnie Graff at
858 535-1111, ext. 3800, or Susan Volsky
at 858 259-1667, thevolskys@yahoo.com.
WRITE A LETTER TO A U.S.
SOLDIER, FRIDAYS, JANUARY 9
AND FEBRUARY 13
Join us after Shabbat services to write a
letter to a U.S. soldier in Iraq or Afghani-
stan. Paper, pens, crayons will be pro-
vided. Help CBI purchase items for care
packages (cost $30/ box). Make checks
payable to CBI with “SAC/Adopt a US
Soldier” in the memo. Mail to CBI, Attn.
Bonnie Graff. Information: adoptasol-
dier@cbisd.org.
HOUSEHOLD COLLECTIBLES FOR
JFS RUNS MARCH 13 - APRIL 19
Do a little spring house cleaning and do-
nate household items! Check our Web site
at www.cbisd.org/sac for specifics.
Students in CBI's Religious School write and decorate letters that will be sent in care
packages to U.S. soldiers serving overseas.
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www.cbisd.org/sac
2nd San Diego Walk
for Darfur, Sunday,
March 29 at 9 a.m.
Show your commitment to stopping the genocide in Darfur!
Walk with your neighbors, friends and other concerned
citizens. Join us at De Anza Cove in Mission Bay.
Contributions will support the Sudan Relief and Advocacy
Fund of American Jewish World Service. Register online at
www.SanDiegoWalkforDarfur.org. To volunteer and/or
receive more information, contact Ami Minteer at
Aminteer@cox.net or 619 593-8005.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Communities in Schools, New Orleans.
Last December 14 we dodged a predicted With over $6000. raised, purchases have
rain storm and 12 hardy souls from CBI included testing materials, mentoring
met at a Habitat work site in Carlsbad. time, school uniforms and many more
Part of the group nailed sheeting on the desperately needed educational tools. You
second story roof of a six unit condo can now go online to cisneworleans.org
while those that did not like heights in- and make a pledge or buy a tribute in any
stalled windows. This was the 16th work amount in someone's honor or memory.
party sponsored by CBI Social Action Remember, many people donating small
Committee and chaired by Glenn Farber. amounts does make a difference.
We have had 167 participants since our Contact Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org,
first adventure in July 2004. This converts or Barbara Ziering at bkziering@yahoo.com.
to over 1300 hours that CBI has contrib-
uted to helping Habitat for Humanity THE HUNGER PROJECT
provide housing for needy families. Our CBI provides volunteers to prepare and
next work party is scheduled for Sunday, serve breakfast every Sunday from 9:00
May 17, but hopefully we can get moved - 11:30 a.m. Contact Vicki Raun at 858
up. For more information contact Glenn 535-1111, ext. 3500, or vraun@cbisd.org.
Farber at glennfar@cox.net. JFS Hand Up Youth Food Pantry
CBI will be continuously collecting non-
MAKE IT HAPPEN IN perishable food items. Please drop
NEW ORLEANS! donations in the bins located at the front
and back entries to CBI. Cash donations
Make It Happen, the networking philian- are also very much appreciated. Contact
thopic project, is now more than halfway Bonnie Graff at 858 535-1111 ext. 3800 or
towards its goal of raising $10,000 for bgraff@cbisd.org
COLLECTING FOR JFS HAND UP
YOUTH FOOD PANTRY
Let’s celebrate Purim by giving to those
who are less fortunate. CBI is continuously
collecting non-perishable food items.
Please drop donations in the bins located
at the front and back entries to CBI. Cash
donations are also very much appreciated.
Contact Bonnie Graff at 858/535-1111 ext.
3800 or bgraff@cbisd.org.
Youth Events CBI YOUTH HOTLINE: 858 535-1111, EXT. 3100, OR JGIMBEL@CBISD.ORG

WHAT'S A PIG DOING IN THE CBI YOUTH LOUNGE?

By Penny Jennewein
BITY has a new addition to the youth
group: a pig. BITY's pig, however, is
not real but a recycled water jug in
the shape of a pig that is being used
as a tzedakah box. The pig's debut
came last year at a BITY event on the
environment. It is now being used to
hold money BITY is raising in support of
NFTY's Nothing But Nets campaign. Nothing But
Nets is an organization that works to prevent
malaria through the distribution of bed nets
(For more information visit: www.
nothingbutnets.org). Malaria affects 500
million people worldwide, and the 10
bed nets that BITY's fundraising will
pay for, will make a small
difference in that number. BITY
has raised $71.50 towards this effort,
but we want to reach our goal of $100. Come by the
Novak Youth Lounge and help us fight malaria!

UPCOMING EVENTS BITY AND TASTY GET ICY!

Visit www.cbisd.org/youth for the most In January BITY got
current information and pictures. RSVP for together with TASTY
events at least 48 hours in advance. (Temple Adat Shalom)
for a joint ice skating
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 extravaganza event!
Over 30 teens from all
Israeli Teen Shabbat Services over San Diego mingled,
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. @ CBI - $5 schmoozed, and skated.
They also enjoyed a huge
communal Havdalah and
FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1 an informative social
action program about
NFTY SoCal Social Justice Kallah
Nothing But Nets.
(BITY members only)

FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Teen Shabbat Jam with Kavanah
(Solel’s teen band)
6:00 -9:00 p.m. @ CBI - $5

SATURDAY, MARCH 7
BITY LOCK-IN!
Spend the night with BITY.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. - $25

SATURDAY, MARCH 14
NOAR’s Night O’ Games
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. @ CBI - $10

SUNDAY, MARCH 15
J2's Think, Play and Create
at the New Children’s Museum
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Meet @ CBI - $15
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us be more effective in communicating with you. Return this
survey to: Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Center
Drive, San Diego, CA 92122, Att: Survey. If you prefer, you
may complete the online version at www.cbisd.org/
comsurvey. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!
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6. What, if anything, would you like to see more of, less of,
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7. How often do you use these CBI communications tools to
obtain information about CBI? 1 = Never, 5 = Often
___Tidings
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRIEFING
By Judi Schwarz
 A sub-committee is presently
reviewing the bylaws of Congregation
Beth Israel with the task of
recommending any appropriate
language changes. The last major
review of the bylaws occurred
approximately 10 years ago. The board
discussed some of the potential bylaws
changes identified by the sub-
committee. The sub-committee will now consider the board’s
input and will present its final recommendations at a future
meeting. Any changes to the by-laws that are approved by the
board would be subject to approval by the congregation in a vote
at the Annual Meeting in May.
 In response to a board member’s question, Treasurer and
President-elect Ron Simon announced that CBI’s endowment
fund was not invested with any institutions affected by the
Madoff scandal. Our funds are invested through the Jewish
Community Foundation (JCF). The Bank of New York-Mellon
acts as trustee for the funds invested by the JCF. JCF employs an
independent advisor that assists JCF’s investment committee in
selecting investments for the JCF funds. CBI’s investments are
approximately 2/3 in stock mutual funds and 1/3 in bond mutual
funds. CBI’s finance committee meets regularly to review the
investment performance of our endowment funds.
 President Amy Corton reported that we are mid-way through
the “Light the Way” annual giving campaign. She reminded
board members to make their own contributions if they have not
done so. It is hoped that additional contributions will be
forthcoming from individuals wanting to take their charitable
deduction in 2009 instead of 2008.
 Emily Jennewein, chair of the search committee, reported
that additional applications from candidates for our Assistant/
Associate Rabbi position have been forwarded by the Placement
Office of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR). A
second candidate has been invited for an on site visit and
additional interviews in January. Other applicants are
progressing through the preliminary interview process.
 The CBI Board meets monthly, generally on the third
Thursday of each month, starting at 5:00 p.m. Board meetings
are usually open to the general membership.
We ask that for planning purposes, you call or email Heather
Taylor-Williams at 858.536.1111 ext. 3113 if you plan to attend.
Sa n Die go Jew i sh Film Fe st i va l
Fe b r ua r y 4 -15, 20 09
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 Contributions
We acknowledge these contributions, processed through January 10, with appreciation.
To make a contribution, call 858 535-1111.
RABBI BERK’S FUND
Contribution by:
Patricia and Marvin Spira, Sylvia
Weider-Amber
In appreciation:
To Rabbi for officiating at Libby Brown’s
marriage to Scott Neuberger by David S. Brown
For the pre-nuptial blessin for Brian and
Becky Gross by Joani and Steve Gross
Of prayers for good health for
Charlotte Resnick by Thelma Karamer
To Rabbi for helping Sarah Levy become a
Bat Mitzvah by Susan and Denis Levy
To Rabbi for officiating at the marriage of
Beverly Bass to Ben Press by Ben Press
In honor of:
Toby and Norman Rubin’s reaffirmation
of vows by Neal L. Rubin
In memory of:
Samuel Lampert, Louis Lampert, Pauline
Segal by Miss Lynne Barbara Binder
William Dempsey by Betty Byrnes
Ethel Nemeth by Simma and Paul Nemeth
Eli Welt by Doris Welt and family
CANTOR BERNSTEIN MUSIC FUND
In appreciation:
Of Cantor by Allison Cohen, Patricia
and Marvin Spira
Of Abbi Hirschfeld, Jeff Myers, Louis Rosen,
Myla Wingard, Buddy Voit and Andy Mayer
for their beautiful music by
Miss Lynne Barbara Binder
Of Libby Brown and Scott Neuberger’s
beautiful wedding ceremony by David S. Brown
To Cantor for the touching memorial service
for Carol Seidenwurm by Linda and Ed Janon
To Cantor for helping Sarah Levy become a
Bat Mitzvah by Susan and Denis Levy
To Cantor for singing “Always” at our
wedding by Beverly and Ben Press
To Cantor for all that she does by Sylvia
Weider-Amber Family Foundation
To Cantor for Rabbi Melvin Weinman’s
funeral services and shiva minyan by Joshua
Weinman and family
In honor of:
The birth of Miles and Elias, Bonnie and Barry
Graff ’s grandsons by Joanne and Ken Gimbel
In memory of:
Rose Kaplan by Cathie Atkins, Seth and
Cameron Kaplan
Sam Levine by Linda and Jerry Goldberg,
Valerie Leman and Ross Cohen
Mike Lando by Bonnie and Kevin Hall
Anna Recht by Beverly Hecker-Bernstein
Anne M. Kauderer by VADM and
Mrs. Bernard Kauderer
Rabbi Melvin Weinman by Sandy and
Arthur Levinson
Carol Seidenwurm by Cindy and Lorne Polger
Morris Alfassa by Allen Strauss
Eli Welt by Doris Welt and family
BETH ISRAEL
In memory of:
Raisa Vayser by Jacob Vayser, Dean Vayser
Emanuel Yavner by Joyce Blumberg
Harry Gutterman by Jeanne and Mark Dillon
C. Walter Rowland by Jeff Easton
Jennie Feldman by Daniel Feldman
Norman Ginsburg by Barbara Goldman
and Howard Katz
Sam Levine by Joan Karlin and Paul Resnick
Harriet Paul by Bunny Kunin and
Hank Gotthelf
Marilyn Choy by Marcia Lane and family
Harris Libby by Pat Libby and Michael Eichler
Carol Seidenwurm by Arlene and Jerry Rosen
Esther Wiernikoff Farber by
Elizabeth F. Rubin
Sol Manheim by Richard Schulman
Evelyn Grigst by Arlette, Greg, Julie and
Harrison Smith
Lewis Solomon by Herbert J. and
Elene Solomon Fund of the Jewish
Community Foundation
Samuel Streichler by Rosalind and
Jerry Streichler
LEARNER’S COMMUNITY (ADULT EDUCATION)
In appreciation:
Of wishing for a speedy recovery for Stan Bliss
by Bonnie and Barry Graff
In honor of:
Gregg Bliss’ promotion to Colonel, US Army
by Sheila and Stan Bliss
In memory of:
Sam Levine by Nancy and Dean Ableon,
Sheila and Stan Bliss, Kathy Beitscher,
Bonnie Graff, Fern and Al Kohn, Mary Ann
and George Scher, Cynthia and Sydney Wexler
Frances Fenton by Bonnie Graff
BILL AND SID RUBIN PRESCHOOL
In appreciation:
To Vicki Raun for the lovely book by
Miss Lynne Barbara Binder
In memory of:
Jessica Pearlman by Edgar Berner
Sam Levine by Brenda Favish
Fred Poncia by Michelle, Eric, Satchel
and Charlotte Breier
Bill Rubin, Sidney Rubin, Bill Burnett by
Jeanette Rubin-Burnett
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
In appreciation:
Of Bonnie Graff ’s kindness by Ellen Fox
Leslie Mark and Ken Gross’ hospitality after
Scholar in Residence by Bonnie Graff
HUNGER PROJECT
Contribution by:
Barbara Bloom, Jona Rose and James
Feinberg, Donna and Bob Gans, Frank and
Lee Goldberg Foundation, Sagel Gootel,
Laurie Price and Stephen Wax, Patricia and
Marvin Spira, Maxine Stromberg, Maxine and
Gerald Trimble, Judy and Harold Wilensky
In honor of:
Sallye and Larry Krause’s anniversary by
Kol Emet Chavurah
And Mazel Tov on Alena Silberman
becoming a Bat Mitzvah, George Weise’s
milestone birthday by Bonnie and Barry Graff
Our granddaughter, Samara Muller-Peters by
Esther and Marcel Muller
Our father’s recovery by Carole and
Howard Robin
Etta Schankerman’s birthday by Ina and
Walter Hines, Jane and Syd Shore
Cynthia and Sydney Wexler by David Wexler
In memory of:
Rabbi Melvin Weinman by Debbie Gerber,
Marla and Gordon Gerson
Sylvia Robin by Debbie Gerber,
Arlene LaPlante and Russ Wagner, Michele
Rakoff and Alan Sieroty, John R. Urofsky
Minnie Hershfield by Ernie Abbit
Sydell Acheatel by Cliff Acheatel
Clara Victor by Sally Brotman
Martin Graner by Lynette and
Sherwin Chasen
Eleanor and Harry Epsten by Lynn and
Bert Epsten
Richard Farber by Henrietta Farber
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Rose Levy by Marcia and Leonard Fram SOCIAL ACTION Carol Seidenwurm by MaryAnn and
Ruben Finkel by Debra Frischer In honor of: George Scher
Mildred Cherubin by Marla and The birth of Miles Judah and Elias Ruben
Gordon Gerson Graff Zivin by Madeline and Lewis Cohen LOUIS AND LEE TEMKIN FUND
Norm Ginsburg by Bonnie and Barry Graff
In memory of: (HUNGER PROJECT)
Leo Heffler by Fran and Joel Heffler In memory of:
Chia bat Ischia (Ida Bortz Moldofsky) by
J.M. Hepps by Iris and Howard Harris Barbara Krueger Isadore Rozansky, Blair Temkin by Leah
Gladys Brown by Ruth and Jim Harris Joseph Weiss, Harry Weiss by Ruth Weiss and Robert Temkin
Alfred Heumann by Ruth Heumann
Jean Binderfeld, Phillip Hoffman by Sue SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
and Art Hoff man
TORAH STUDY AND MINYAN
Bessie Levy by Beatrice Hyman In honor of: RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Josephine Vetter by Aaron and Robert Kolkey Sallye and Larry Krause’s wedding anniver- In memory of:
Tobias Kramer by Joan Kramer sary by Tammy Luckett, Cynthia and Shirley Geller by Sue, Jackie and Shelby Geller
Sydney Wexler
Frances Zelick, Esther Kutner by Joan and
Leon Kutner In memory of: RABBI’S YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Carrie Miller by Sherrie Lowenstein Edwin Hockstein by Charlotte Hockstein In memory of:
Ernest Matzner by Janet and Louis Matzner Caroline Deutsch by Marcie and Esther Silver Rakofsky by Sybil and
Isadore Mishuck by Evelyn and Eli Mishuck Cantor Sheldon Merel Barrie Grossman
Sidney Moskowitz by Barry and Gladys Baba by Sally and Joseph Nalven
Ted Moskowitz CAMPERSHIP FUNDS
Anna Binder Klein by Barbara Roth WOMEN OF BETH ISRAEL CAMPERSHIP FUND
Sarah Selikowitz by Rae and Ed Samiljan In honor of: In honor of:
Elsie Strich by Ruth and W.E. Strich The birth of Miles Judah and Elias Ruben Alena Cahill Silberman becoming a
Henry Weissenberg by Idelle Weissenberg Graff Zivin, Bonnie and Barry Graff ’s Bat Mitzvah by MaryAnn and George Scher
grandsons by Joani and Steve Gross
In memory of:
STAND WITH ISRAEL Norman Ginsburg by Suzi and
In memory of: DAYTIMERS Bernie Feldman
Nathan Bloom by Ruth Bloom In memory of: Benjamin James Layton by Robin and
Ida Bortz Moldofsky by Barbara Krueger Joth Layton
KEHILLAH/CARING COMMUNITY
In memory of: ENDOWMENT AND DESIGNATED FUNDS DONA SHENKMAN/WBI CAMPERSHIP FUND
David E. Gerstein by Joanne Gerstein Hein, ROBERT BREITBARD FUND In memory of:
Herb, Adam and Natalie Hein (SPORTS PROGRAMS) Dave Levinson by Jeanne Gill
In memory of:
ONEG SHABBAT/KIDDUSH Harry Cohn by Barbara and Joe Schloss MEMORIAL FUNDS
Contribution by:
Miss Lynne Barbara Binder, Robert Filder-
JOAN HAAS MEMORIAL FUND
CARL ESENOFF MEMORIAL FUND In memory of:
man, Tora Grossman, Diane Krell-Bates, Janet
Murray, Sally and Joe Nalven, Ron Newell, Da-
(EDUCATION) Arthur Glickman by Bobbie and
vid and Shelly Odelson, Linda and Larry Ok- In memory of: Aaron Kolkey
min, Marilyn and Charles Perrin, Linda and Carl Esenoff by Ronda and Stanley Breitbard
Shearn Platt, Alison and Steve Prager, Thelma JACOB NOVAK MEMORIAL FUND
and Lou Press, Seymour Rabin, Ernest and STANLEY AND PAULINE FOSTER FUND In memory of:
Evelyn Rady, Cicely and Robert Reiss, Susan (EDUCATION) Carolyn Rubin, Rae Shumacher by Harriet
Resnik, Carole and Howard Robin, Lila and In memory of: and Alan Shumacher
Robert Rockstein, Ann Adelson Rodriguez,
Stanley Foster, Abraham Ratner by
Barbara Roth, Marilynn Rowen, Barbara and
Norman Rozansky, Joseph Rubenson, Nancy
Pauline Foster LILLIAN NOVAK MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of:
and Ross Rudolph, Cookie and Bill Rubenfeld,
Rae and Ed Samiljan, Hermeen Scharaga MILDRED & PAUL NUDELMAN MEMORIAL Joseph Silverman by Harriet and
FUND (HUNGER PROJECT) Alan Shumacher
Oneg Shabbat Sponsors:
Cary and Robin Eskow, Cynthia and Lorne In memory of:
Polger, Karen and Jeff rey Silberman, Rochelle Mariam Waisman by Zachary Braunstein LIBRARY FUNDS
Silverstein-Effron and Rand Eff ron BILL AND GEORGE BURNETT FAMILY
SHEARN PLATT FUND MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND
(YOUTH TO ISRAEL PROGRAMS) In memory of:
In memory of: William Burnett by Barbara Lauer
Marci Ann Platt by Linda and Shearn Platt

VICTOR J. SCHULMAN FUND

(TEMPLE BEAUTIFICATION)
In memory of:

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 CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: 858 535-1111  Schools: 858 535-1144
Fax: 858 535-1130  Web Site: www.cbisd.org

CLERGY
Senior Rabbi Michael Berk Cantor Arlene Bernstein
rabbiberk@cbisd.org; ext. 3110 abernstein@cbisd.org; ext. 3116
Cantor Emeritus Sheldon F. Merel

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Women's Auxiliary of Seacrest Village returiement Communiteis President: Amy Corton
presents its Anniversary Gala President Elect/Treasurer: Ronald Simon
First Vice President/Secretary: Emily Jennewein
LET'S PARTY ON Vice President: Sanford Feldman

BROADWAY! Vice President: Barbara Lounsbury

Immediate Past President: Barbara Haworth
Honorary Board Consultant: Jerold Goldberg
Saturday, February 21 at Sherwin Chasen Kate Kassar Jerry Sampson
with Special Guest Entertainer and Broadway Star Deborah DeBow Marty Klitzner Molly Schneider
(winner of the Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy!): Robert Filderman Lee Levy Judi Schwartz
Cynthia Fram Barbara Lubin Cynthia Wexler
RITA MORENO Heidi Gantwerk Cynthia Polger
Call Tiffany Melone at 760 632-0081
Women of Beth Israel Co Presidents:
Lisa Gittleman and Marge Schane
Men’s Club President: Bob Metz
Cemetery & Mausoleum President and
Remember Your Loved Ones Honorary Life Consultant: Joan Jacobs
BITY (Beth Israel Temple Youth) President: Jennifer Hirschorn
O N TH E CBI M E MORIAL WALL
STAFF
Placing the name of your loved one on our Executive Director Facilities Coordinator
memorial wall provides a sacred and perpetual way Lesley Mills Elaine Guerrero
for our community to remember those who are lmills@cbisd.org eguerrero@cbisd.org; ext. 3106
dear and allow the beauty of their lives to continue Maintenance Director
to shine. For information, contact Lianne Gordon at Program Director
Bonnie Graff Nick Reilly
lgordon@cbisd.org, or 858 535-1111, ext. 3113. bgraff@cbisd.org; ext. 3112 nreilly@cbisd.org; ext. 3500
Youth Director
Director of Jeremy Gimbel
Congregational Learning jgimbel@cbisd.org; ext. 3136
Rabbi David Katz
The Beth Israel Cemetery & rabbikatz@cbisd.org; ext. 3125 Tidings Editor & Webmaster
Karen Shein Christiansen
Mausoleum Association Director of Early Childhood
Tammy Vener
krshein@gmail.com
Organist & Choir Director
tvener@cbisd.org; ext. 3123
 Jewish burial space for members and their relatives Robert MacLeod
Director of Finance & Director of Education Emeritus
 Savings on pre-need purchases
Human Resources Helene Schlafman
Kim Jaeger eemah@san.rr.com; ext. 3305
kjaeger@cbisd.org; ext. 3144
To ask about our MOUNT OF OLIVES LAWN at El Cemetery/Masoleum Rep.
Camino Memorial Park, call Stuart Simmons at 619 Member Services and Caring Executive Director Emeritus
871-4160, or ssimmons@cbisd.org. Community Coordinator Stuart Simmons
Lianne Gordon ssimmons@cbisd.org
To ask about crypts and niches in our HOME OF lgordon@cbisd.org; ext. 3113
PEACE CORRIDORS at Cypress View Mausoleum, call
619 264-3168, or Stuart Simmons at 619 871-4160,
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PURIM CARNIVAL, SUNDAY, MARCH 8
CALL FOR CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS! 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
CBI's Purim Carnival is a family favorite every year. Many  Location: CBI parking lot.
volunteers assure its success (and have a great time too). Be one Parking available in the Gateway building, next door
of them this year! Teen volunteers please call Jeremy Gimbel at  Inflatable Shushan (six different inflatables)
858-535-1111, ext. 3136 to get involved. Adult volunteers please  Queen Esther’s Shuk
call the School Office at 858 535-1144. Thank you!  Haman’s Carnival Games
 Mordechai’s Pony Rides
 Vashti’s Beauty Salon
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PURIM, SUNDAY, MARCH 8 with face painting, nails, hair wraps
Class begins at 9:00 a.m., as usual. Parents are welcome  King Ahasuerus Banquet Hall
beginning at 10:45 a.m. when students will show off their finest with pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, salad,
“Purim wear” in a parade, song festival, Purim storytelling and nachos, snow cones, cotton candy
Religious School Megillah reading. Students and faculty will be Tickets may be purchase at the Carnival or at Religious School
in costume for the annual Purim Carnival, immediately on Sunday, March 1:
following Religious School.ww $.50 per food and game ticket
$10 per wristband for inflatables (age 5 and under)
$15 per wristband for inflatables (ages 6 and up)

PURIM EXTRAVAGANZA! MONDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Purim Parade, Megillah Reading and Purimschpiel. Fun for the whole
family from 6:30-7:30 p.m., with food and drink to follow.

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Voice: 858 535-1111
Fax: 858 535-1130
Schools: 858 535-1144
Email: cbi@cbisd.org
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