Chadashot - Congregation Beth Israel's Quarterly Bulletin

APRIL - JUNE TEVET - NISAN

#WEARECBI

2021 5781

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CHADASHOT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL'S QUARTERLY BULLETIN

WHAT'S INSIDE? LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT CLERGY CORNER ALL FOR ONE ANNOUNCEMENTS CALENDAR TRIBUTES INTERVIEWS CAMP GALLERY

B'NAI MITZVAH LIFE CYCLE ARTICLES SCHOOL/CAMP MEMBER SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT GAMES EVENT HIGHLIGHTS DIRECTORY

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

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CONFIRMATION 2021

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CCEO & NEW MEMBERS

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#WEARECBI GALLERY

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CLERGY CORNER: RABBI KAHN

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ANNIVERSARIES

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ARTICLE: CHOOSING CHANEN

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LIFECYCLE

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ARTICLE: MUSIC: THE PREAMBLE

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TZEDAKAH CONTRIBUTIONS

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TO OUR JEWISH IDENTITY ARTICLE: SHABBAM JAM

ARTICLE: MY LIFE WITH CBI

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ARTICLE: TOWARD A LIFE LONG

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ARTICLE: LEARNING IN THE TIME

JEWISH COMMITMENT

OF COVID

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ARTICLE: THE CROSSING OF THE BRIDGE B'NAI MITZVAH

CHANEN PRESCHOOL

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GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

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CAMP SONGS

CAMP STEIN PICTURES

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CBI CAMPS

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STAFF HIGHLIGHT

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ARTICLE: BIBLICAL GARDEN

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CALENDAR

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ALL FOR ONE DONORS

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HIGHLIGHTS

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MEMBER BUSINESS FEATURE

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CBI CLERGY, BOARD & STAFF

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SUMMER CAMP BLESSING

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CBI'S MISHPACHA PROJECT MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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CBI CONTACT INFO NEXT ISSUE

LEADERSHIP PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

BY JULIE HYMOVITCH

A Kehillah Kedoshah helps us to thrive, grow, and sustain. The distinction is that sacred communities that focus on relationships rather than transactional interactions are the ones that ultimately survive, even in the most challenging times. We have had challenging times.

Now, more than ever, the Board, Clergy, senior staff, and every congregant needs to be in partnership. It’s all about relationships.

What we have experienced is a year of contradictions: • Social distancing led us to more togetherness and deeper connections.

• Shabbat services have been available in “real-time” via Facebook Livestream and via YouTube for those unable to view services live. As a result, more congregants have attended services weekly and have increased their interactions with one another through the virtual platform.

• Torah Study has been available in “real-time” via Zoom. There has been increased participation and interaction via this platform.

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• The clergy has created several online programs that are updated weekly, including Havdalah, clergy check-in, lunch & learn, and coffee talk.

• Chanen Preschool and the Haberkorn Religious School became online learning programs, as we had to close our physical campus, permitting our future leaders a safe and creative space to interact with their beloved teachers and friends. Our preschool children had daily “Rockin’ with the Cantor” meetings.

• The Board made personal phone calls to every congregant, checking in on their well-being.

• Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin, along with a group of dedicated volunteers, launched CBICares, a program dedicated to the well-being of our community, who also reached out to every congregant.

Our beloved CBI will celebrate its centennial year, beginning in tandem with the Jewish New Year, 5781. It will be celebrated throughout the year with many exciting opportunities for learning, tributes, fundraising, social action, and engagement. The Board continues to focus on growth, financial stability, and engagement to ensure that the next generations will have the opportunity to celebrate the next 100 years.

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LEADERSHIP CCEO

BY ROBIN ROEDER

I hope you are having a wonderful start to the summer and staying cool! Summer is a time that I always am reminded of childhood adventures and have that special free feeling that can only be described as youthfulness!

We are so blessed in our CBI and greater SW community to be able to offer world class summer camping programs at Camp Chanen and Camp Daisy and Harry Stein. In total, we offer over 500 children the opportunity to explore, grow, and challenge themselves in safe and loving environments. Camp is but one of the major pillars of our youth programming. In this edition of Chadashot, you will see inspiring examples of the impact that our youth programming is having today, and has had over the years.

Please enjoy the articles on two very special adult members that have grown up at CBI and are doing amazing things as part of the CBI and Jewish Community.

We are so proud of our 101st Confirmation Class that was like no other. I hope you are as inspired as I am! We are CBI and together we are building our future. May we continue to go from strength to strength.

CBI NEW MEMBERS

CBI is excited to announce our new members who have joined our congregation.

WHITNEY TROMPETER & BRANDON COOK LARA KARIN & DANIEL CITRON DESMOND & ROXANNE REIS AARON & JANELLE EINFRANK JOSHUA KAY & CAYLA WEISS JUDY MARTIN SEGAL GEORGEANNE LEVY

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WE LCO ME !

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CLERGY CORNER TOWARD CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL’S SECOND CENTURY SUSTAINING SYNAGOGUE LIFE FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS

BY RABBI STEPHEN KAHN

When I interviewed at Congregation Beth Israel (“CBI”) in 2002 I was so impressed with our beautiful campus. I thought of the countless hours; the amount of time, effort and energy of the professional staff and members is spent in building such a magnificent place for Jews to gather for the generations to come.

During that first visit to CBI, as I walked through our Holy Space, I recalled the words from the Book of Exodus, Chapter 25: “TELL THE ISRAELITE PEOPLE TO BRING GIFTS TO GOD; ACCEPTING GIFTS FOR GOD FROM EVERY PERSON WHOSE HEART SO MOVES HIM… AND LET THEM MAKE A HOLY PLACE SO THAT I MAY DWELL AMONG THEM.”

One of the greatest challenges of Jewish life in North America today is sustaining such “dwelling places” for the Divine. Jewish life was never meant to be costprohibitive and membership contributions, building funds, fees and tuition can make Jewish life too expensive for many of us who desire meaningful Jewish connection, learning and spaces for worshiping the God of Israel. It is our generational prerogative to make sure the next generations not only have a place to worship, but also a place for ideas, creativity, warmth and community that is sustained in such a way that everyone can participate regardless of their ability to contribute.

In 2008 under the guidance of many of our Board Members (during Carol Reynold’s presidency) Congregation Beth Israel’s Endowment Fund for the Second Century was established. The Fund’s statement and purpose are both aspirational and driven by our responsibility of sustaining our 100year-old congregation for the generations to come.

As Arizona’s oldest and most respected Jewish congregation, our roots go deep to the pioneering days of the early Twentieth Century. In 1920 our founders set out to create a rich and uplifting spiritual home and we are both the benefactors and custodians of their most sacred hopes and dreams.

With our beautiful campus, loyal members, dedicated clergy and staff and progressive vision, CBI continues to build on the legacy of our past.

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Our Endowment Committee Chairperson, Carol Seidberg, worked diligently with her committee members to anticipate our centennial celebration.

Through their hard work and efforts, our endowment has grown to over $1.5 Million in assets with another $1.5 Million in pledges (i.e., testamentary gifts) with the goal of reaching $10 Million to guarantee the financial viability of our congregation for our children and grandchildren.

Over the years, many of our members have asked how they can contribute, both current and testamentary gifts, to offer a long-term, named gift in memory or in honor of a loved one or simply as a sign of their gratitude for everything CBI has meant to them and their families. There are four primary ways to make an offering of Tzedakah to our Endowment Fund: outright gifts, bequests, income plans and life insurance. While more information is available on our website and print materials, these descriptions are brief, by design, so that individuals who are considering a planned gift understand that it is important to do so in collaboration with us and their legal and financial advisors.

Every individual and family whose heart so moves them will have a unique opportunity to inscribe its name in the history of our congregation.

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ARTICLE

CHOOSING CHANEN

BY RABBI MASONBARKIN

A strange quirk of being a mom who is also a congregational rabbi, is that my husband and I have never had to ‘choose’ a preschool for our children. We have always had the luxury of a school on site that was well respected and a perfect fit for our needs. We have been so, so lucky!

When we lived in California, the school our children attended was heavily play-based. Children were given ample unstructured time, plenty of open-ended items for play, and had free access to learning centers that would engage their five senses and guide them gently towards academic readiness. They were exposed to all manner of natural materials, books, art supplies, and building blocks. The philosophy of the school was a holistic approach, intended to spark curiosity and learning to the childhood ‘work’ of play.

I did not heavily research the approach, but it jived with my beliefs and my children excelled. I had no reason to question, and I knew that my children were nurtured and cared for at our sweet, play-based school. When my son started kindergarten, I figured, he would learn what he needed to academically. No need to burden children with the ‘work’ of school at such a young age.

I balked when I first arrived at Chanen Preschool, where play was valued but academics were key. I had never imagined another approach other than the play-based model that was so popular in California. I can admit now that I was a little bit worried that an emphasis on academics would mean less time to ‘be a kid,’ and less encouragement for my daughter to find her own spark of creativity.

And I am glad to say – that my worries could not have been more off base. My daughter started at Chanen in the three year old program and by the end of year (under the tutelage of the one and only Erik Rendelman) she was recognizing letters and counting on her fingers. Not only did she have plenty of time to play (because the approach to academics at Chanen is through the act of play), but the structure provided in a more academic environment actually enhanced her play. Her dolls were doing circle time, her art included letters, she didn’t just tell stories but she also began to write her own books. The academics did not hinder her childhood, but rather, gave her more tools through which to explore it.

This past year I had the pleasure of enrolling my third child in full-time care at Chanen Preschool. In the baby room he was nurtured, and hugged, and fed, and loved by an outstanding team of caretakers. And I couldn’t be more excited to see him move up through the classes at Chanen. Now in the one’s class, he is learning to hold a crayon in addition to learning how to scribble. He is learning what sounds the animals make as his teachers read him stories and sing songs, and learning how to sit in a circle in addition to learning to walk and run on the yard.

What a blessing to have a Chanen education to look forward to! It holds true that I did not actively choose Chanen Preschool – because of the nature of my work, we did not entertain other options. However, having gotten to know the teachers, having seen first-hand the curriculum, having experienced the benefit of how academics can influence play and build confidence, I can say that I absolutely would – in a heartbeat – without a doubt - choose Chanen again, and again, and again.

Picture: Sela Mason-Barkin on an iconic day at Chanen Preschool – all dressed up as the letter ‘E’ for the wedding of Q & U

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ARTICLE

MUSIC: THE PREAMBLE TO OUR JEWISH IDENTITY

BY CANTOR SETH ETTINGER

In his book, Music In The Bible, Cantor Jonathan L. Friedmann provides textual examples that illustrate how music was utilized in the daily life of the ancient Israelites. For example, in the Song of the Sea (Exodus 15), music unifies the freed Hebrew slaves into the nation of Israel and Miriam uses percussive music to lead the women in celebratory dancing. In Nevi’im, the books of the Prophets, David uses music as therapy for King Saul (1 Samuel 16:14-23) and Jeremiah uses music to free his mind so he can experience his visions. Through these, and additional sources, not only do we see that music was at the center of ancient Israelite culture, music also played a pivotal role in sustaining the Israelite traditions from generation to generation; as it written in V’ahavta, “v’shinantam l’vanecha v’dibarta bam” you shall teach all these things that I have commanded you diligently to your children (Deut. 6:7).

I use music widely when working with the students in the Chanen Preschool, Haberkorn Religious School and the campers at Camp Stein. Our 6th and 7th grade religious school students use music to learn and memorize their prayers, as well as their Torah and Haftarah portions, in preparation for their B’nei Mitzvah. Younger religious school students use music to learn and engage further in T’filah worship and Holy Day celebrations. Music heightens these experiences because the students are able to feel a deeper connection to the text.

Our Camp Stein songleading team uses music to build a close-knit community between the new and returning campers. No matter where the new camper initially comes from, the Camp Stein musical curriculum incorporates well known Jewish and secular songs that exist in most Jewish congregations across the country. This helps to comfort the new camper through familiarity and our song leaders are able build trust and engage them through the songs they know. Once they have learned the complete camp songbook, campers feel part of the Camp Stein community for life! Many confirmands, Ma’ayan graduates and even B’nei Mitzvah parents want camp music incorporated into the Shabbat morning service because no matter what age they are, once they hear “Mi Chamocha” or “And You Shall Love” by Debbie Friedman z”l they are instantly transported back to the trees of Prescott.

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For our Chanen Preschool students, it is the music they learn during their weekly music sessions with me, and Tot Shabbat, that frames their Jewish identity.

Music is not part of their week; music is their week!

Our Chanen Shabbat music is fun and songs like “Shabbes Shake” and “Wave Another Hand” invite students to move their entire bodies so they can get their energy out. They are encouraged to sing, jump, shake and dance with our Shabbat Dinosaurs and the musical movement builds a strong positive connection with Shabbat, Jewish Values and God through extramusical associations with love, family, friendship, fun and Dinosaurs! Shabbat is a happy time for our synagogue youth and what has gotten these children through the pandemic is being able to experience the music of Shabbat everyday with Shabbam Jam. When speaking with two of my senior choir members, Kayla Treviño and Kaya Gibbs on why they love singing and being in choir, they both agreed it was because of the songs they learned as children in the Chanen Preschool.

Music and musical education has a strong positive effect on child development physically, emotionally and mentally; and as Cantor Friedman concludes, we do use music in the same ways our ancestors did over 2,000 years ago. Whether we know it or not, we use music to experience great enjoyment and get us through the hard times. As we see in the opening verses of Bereisheet, music is as essential to life as the very air we breathe. It is a privilege for me as the cantor of our historic and vibrant community to assist our synagogue youth with writing the preamble to the their life soundtrack, and it is a blessing for me to witness the modulations at each new stage of life. L’Dor Vador, may we continue to re-establish the melodic chain that connects us from generation to generation.

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ARTICLE

SHABBAM JAM: KEVAH, KAVANAH, AND WHAT INFLATABLE DINOSAURS BROUGHT TO EDUCATION AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

BY ERIK RENDELMAN & STACY ROSENTHAL

Two full-time, professional Jewish educators shuffle through the CBI office in giant inflatable dinosaur suits every Friday morning, distracting clergy and perplexing colleagues. Between them are decades of experience in teaching, and a deep passion for getting kids excited about being Jewish.

Their mission is simple: support the Cantor in his weekly preschool Shabbat service, Zoomed into our classrooms for our socially distanced students. They have stepped into the roles of David the Dinosaur and his Israeli friend Shai, created by Cantor Ettinger as part of his Shabbam Jam fundraiser for Chanen Preschool, brought to life by these highly respected professional goofballs. Nearly a year later, as the world finally begins its slow return to normalcy, those goofballs are emphatic that the dinos do important Jewish work, and are here to stay at CBI. Jewish education is, at its core, l’dor v’dor, a passing down of ritual and tradition. Historically, apart from the study of Torah, this responsibility was often left to the family. As modern synagogues evolved in the United States, particularly within the Reform movement, Judaic learning was “outsourced” from the home to the shul, and over time became the Sunday School/B’nei mitzvah programs we all know today. Unexpectedly, a wonderful dilemma occured for the new, non-clergy educators who began to fill those uncharted roles.

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Over the same span of time, the academic field of education began to become codified. Concepts like differentiated instruction, hidden curriculum, and learning styles became mainstream ideas and core concepts of public education. It’s important to remember that the academic field of education, along with the modern reform synagogue as we know it today, has only been developed for a few hundred years.

For Jewish educators entering this field with not just an understanding of Jewish tradition, but also an expansive and ever-evolving toolkit of pedagogy, there is an immediate push-and-pull between ancient ritual and best practice. Performing the ritual or reciting the prayer, which make up the concept of kevah, is simply not enough for young learners. As the clergy member’s duty is to preserve the sacred and demonstrate kevah, it falls on the Jewish educator to place equal emphasis on kavanah, intention and passion, and inspire their curiosity to learn more.

This is the true definition of Big Jewish Fun, to present religious practice and cultural values to children in a way that they can feel free to explore and engage in, and it is what we strive to accomplish every day for our Chanen and Haberkorn students. For our b’nei mitzvah or confirmation students to build their kevah, and understand the depth, detail, and complexity of what it means to be a Jew, there must be a strong foundation of interest, identity, and curiosity; in short, a whole bunch of kavanah. Young children, in this instance, need giant squishy dinosaurs fighting over a slice of challah. They hear Cantor sing about these concepts in the car, and they can be captivated each week by the Dinos through their Zoom window.

But when those toddlers can finally reach out and touch David the Dino, that’s when Judaism becomes real for them, and the purpose of Jewish education is fully realized. Cantor Ettinger and his Shabbam Jam provide our young learners the kevah; David and Shai the Dinosaur are there to bring a “Dino-bite” of kavanah.

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ARTICLE

MY LIFE WITH CBI

BY RAND BURKE When I was in Sunday School, one of the most important days of the year was when the camp director would come into the synagogue during tefilah and talk about an incredible place tucked deep in the forest that promised a summer of fun and a lifetime of memories. Today, we know it as Camp Daisy and Harry Stein (now enrolling for Summer 2021, contact Jason Bronowitz or Jennifer Walker for more details), but when I started my first summer in the beautiful Prescott forest, it was called Camp Charles Pearlstein. I went to camp for the first time during the summer before sixth grade, I stayed for two whole weeks...and I was homesick nearly every night. Regardless, when my session ended and we returned to the Chanen preschool parking lot, before I even stepped off the bus, I told my mother that I wanted to go back. I spent the following seven summers as a camper, and six more on staff. After four cabins, three Big Trips, two units, and one incredible group of campers (who will be on the admin team this summer), I am grateful for the friendships, memories, and experiences that I shared at camp. The promise of a summer of fun, and a lifetime of memories was delivered, and my time at camp shaped my Jewish identity and taught me to “take the inish” (our slogan from LTP, summer of 2011) to be a part of something bigger.

Camp gave me an opportunity to engage with my friends from Sunday school and make new friends in the greater Phoenix Jewish community. Eventually, my camp friends introduced me to Beth Israel Temple Youth and in middle and high school, BITY was an opportunity for me to spend time with my camp friends during the year. Whether planning or participating in social events, community service projects, and movie nights, or spending time at our very own BITY house, BITY gave me lasting friendships in a Jewish context. I remember as a young BITY member it was the coolest thing to be able to hang out with not only my camp friends, but my counselors (members of the BITY Board at the time) as well, many of whom I still keep in contact with today. More importantly, BITY gave me an opportunity to cultivate other meaningful relationships within the CBI community.

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My CBI story would be incomplete if it wasn’t for the significant relationships that I’ve shared with my rabbis, CBI’s senior staff, and lay leadership. Through leadership positions in BITY and at camp, through Hebrew school and Merkaz Yisrael, during Friday night Shabbat services and High Holy Days at Chaparral Christian Church, I formed meaningful relationships with our clergy, senior staff, and lay leadership that I still value and cherish today. The experiences shared and the lessons learned through these relationships inspired me to apply to rabbinical school at Hebrew Union College and constantly remind me of the value of my CBI family as I prepare for ordination in the coming year.

In 2013, Camp Stein celebrated its inaugural year, and the slogan for the summer was “be a part of something bigger,” and my CBI story can be described as just that. Congregation Beth Israel was a part of my growth and a source of community and love as the milestones in my life grew bigger and bigger. From 1971 when my grandparents joined Temple Beth Israel on Flower Street to Congregation Beth Israel today, CBI has been, and continues to be, part of my story.

From Kindergarten consecration in the chapel, in front of the historical stained glass depictions of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, to my bar mitzvah in the sanctuary, confirmation, over a decade at camp, and most recently standing with my wife, Anna, under the chuppah as Rabbi Kahn recited a blessing over our marriage, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for my CBI family, the relationships we’ve built, the memories we’ve made, and I am profoundly excited for what lies ahead.

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TOWARD A LIFE LONG JEWISH COMMITMENT: JEWISH IDENTITY & YOUTH CULTURE AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

BY RABBI STEPHEN KAHN

The Reform Movement has been at the center of creating meaningful, inspiring and positive Jewish experiences for our children and teens for decades.

Our synagogues are at the core of our Movement’s National Federation of Temple Youth (“NFTY”) and Congregation Beth Israel (“CBI”) has become well known for our comprehensive and cohesive youth programming for all of our kids before they enter college. From the Chanen Preschool to Camp Daisy & Harry Stein, from the Haberkorn Religious School to our Madrichim Program, CBI integrates all youth experiences into one larger goal, namely, toward the creation of a “Youth Culture” as a focal point for our congregational community.

The connection between youth experiences and synagogue life is second-to-none in establishing the Jewish “roots” we all seek for our children and grandchildren. The vast consensus of data studying the most effective ways to connect our children to the Jewish People is through positive and meaningful Jewish experiences in an environment where they are anchored by relationships with their clergy, professionals and lay leaders.

It has been nearly a decade since our Board of Directors (under the leadership of Past President Marc Lerner) called for a special “Task Force” to be established. Consisting of professional staff in collaboration with lay leaders, the committee set out to structure whereby we would de-silo the various elements of our youth programming and create a comprehensive program for CBI’s kids from birth through the end of high school. At the end of a yearlong process, the committee (under the direction of co-chairs Marc Lerner and Jennifer Garber) created a series of goals and initiatives toward creating a robust program of youth engagement for the future.

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Our congregation is blessed with the Jewish “portals” which enable our kids to grow in spirit and learning, both formally and informally, toward becoming the Jewish adults we aspire for them to become. The Chanen Preschool, Haberkorn Religious School, Camp Daisy & Harry Stein and youth groups along with our experiential learning trips (such as the Confirmation L’Taken program and the BIG TRIP Israel) enable our children and teens to connect to synagogue life.

Our Youth Culture provides a unique setting in which children and teens can evolve morally, spiritually and Jewishly in ways which cannot be matched by other extracurricular activities. We feel great pride in creating such a safe place for our kids of all ages to express themselves, share common experiences, take risks and feel supported within the context of Jewish values and ideas.

In the coming year we hope to reconnect with our kids through a variety of youth programs and rebuild, reevaluate and reengage with the energy and palpable enthusiasm as we enter the next decade of Youth Culture at CBI.

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ARTICLE

LEARNING IN THE TIMES OF COVID

BY STACY ROSENTHAL, RJE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

I do not have to tell you that this school year has been a year like no other. When we left in March 2020, we assumed we would be back in person within a few weeks. As Covid numbers rose, the gravity of situation became clearer. This was bigger than we thought. How would we not only continue to educate our Chanen Preschool students and Haberkorn Religious School students, but how would we mark Jewish time as it pertained to time honored traditions such as Confirmation, Pre K and Ma’ayan graduation? During a period when time and space seemed confusing, how did we elevate Shabbat and notice holiness when it seemed, at times, that God was absent?

Vaccines and science have helped to provide hope and we are cautiously optimistic that we will be able to return to some semblance of “normal” in the days ahead. This is the first time that I have sat down to really think about the past year and what we have learned and are continuing to think about. Here are a few takeaways from times of Covid: Shabbat and rhythms of Jewish life are just as important now as they were for our ancestors.

Somehow, we had lost our way with our overscheduled, busy lives. The pandemic reminded us to slow down and focus on family, health, and the things that are truly important to us. Many of us baked challah, lit candles on Friday nights on a regular basis and tuned into Shabbat services online. The way that we honored Jewish time was different but provided a touch point and respite from grim statistics, fear and endless days of sameness.

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We realized how much we took for granted the importance of hugs and touch. Grandparents unable to be with grandchildren, the inability to act on the natural inclination of giving a friend a hug when seeing them, being able to attend birthday parties and weddings and funerals in person. All of these scenarios created a longing that we have never known or appreciated. Something so simple and yet missed greatly during this time of separation.

It all comes down to relationships. As we looked for different ways to connect, we found that while not a substitute for being together, Zoom, phone calls, emails and post cards allowed us to check in with each other and let our families and students know how much we missed them and how vitally important they are to our CBI community. We stress the importance of Tikun Olam, repairing the world, to our students. This was an opportunity to do so in a very tangible way.

Not everything was terrible. In talking to our teens, we learned that many really enjoyed spending time with their families and not having to do so many extracurricular activities. They talked about having time to just “be”. We learned that we do not have to do everything like we have always done it. We can move forward with a sense of purpose and create new ways to learn and grow and be Jewish. What can Judaism look like if we allow ourselves to learn from the past year? I don’t have all of the answers, but I look forward to having our students lead the way!

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STAFF HIGHLIGHT

JASON BRONOWITZ

DIRECTOR OF CAMP AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Jason Bronowitz is living out his passion for Judaism and CBI. As CBI’s Principal of Religious School & Youth and Camp Stein’s Director of Camp Experience, Jason is “bringing life back” to Camp Daisy & Harry Stein this summer, following last summer’s cancellation due to COVID. He couldn’t be happier at the prospect of bringing Camp Stein back to a place of vibrance. Jason’s dedication to campers, counselors, and all things camp related is the latest part of his evolution of making CBI his spiritual and work home for the past 15 years.

Many congregants and their children know Jason as the director of CBI’s Big Trip to Israel from 2013 through 2016 and again in 2019. Jason considers his responsibility and engagement with these trips as one of his life’s most memorable experiences. Explaining how special it is to bring so many CBI teenagers to Israel, many for their first time, Jason revels in the experience of watching participants make their own meaningful connections to Israel. He says that during each trip, participants learn that “Israel is as much their country as it is anyone else’s.” He remains thrilled to have had one of the “most coveted spots in camp” as the leader of those incredible and transformational trips.

Long before CBI, Jason’s love of camp and knowledge of its power to shape young Jewish lives got its start when he was a camper at Eisner Camp in the Great Berkshire Mountains.

“Many of my closest, lifelong friends I met at Eisner,” he says. Most profoundly, he says that when he was ten years old he realized that rabbis, cantors and educators were “actually real people who everyone could talk to freely.” He says he knew from his time as a camper that active participation in Jewish camping and education was something he wanted for his entire life.

Flash forward to being involved at CBI, and one night during a break in Ma’ayan classes, a couple of Jason’s mentors urged him to follow his dreams and enroll in rabbinical school. Jason did just that and is planning to be ordained as a rabbi next year.

While Jewish education remains paramount for Jason, he plays a big role in the secular community as well. After finishing degrees in Economics and Hebrew, Jason has taught on the faculty of Arizona State University, where he served as Founding Director of ASU Online, Chair of Entrepreneurship Departments in the Engineering and Business Schools, and Student Rabbi at ASU Hillel.

However, it’s CBI that has Jason’s heart. “This will be my 15th year at CBI and it’s really been my home,” he says. This summer, home will be in Prescott at Camp Stein.

Written by CBI Member Robin Wolf

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BIBLICAL GARDEN

Working steadily to keep our Bible Garden going, docents Beth Waldinger & Donna Harris replaced the laurel bush & carob tree. Joe Miller, designer & engineer of our fountain feature took the picture.

It was a perfect day, Earth Day 2021, to clean and make some plans for our Evanne Copland Kofman Biblical Garden. This hidden treasure, growing in back of our CBI synagogue building, was originally devised almost 20 years ago by Dr. Richard Zonis to highlight the many plants and trees used to feed and sustain our ancient people. In our garden you encounter trees used by our ancestors for building materials and plants used for medicinal purposes & healing. Just two examples of the plants represented are: acacia tree, used for building the holy ark; and senna bush, the burning bush on Mount Sinai that alerted Moses. Also represented is a variety of food that provided sustenance; such as, dates, black mulberries, pomegranates, grapes, and carob. The stone walls, paths, and bench in our garden resemble the terrain found in Israel.

The long hot Arizona summers have taken a toll on some of our specimens and the carob tree and laurel bush were replaced last month. We are also working to replace the signs in the garden containing the plant’s name and identifying parsha.

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Richard Louv wrote “Last Child in the Wood” and in his book he reveals the necessity of contact with nature for healthy child and adult development. Several studies suggest that thoughtful exposure to nature can even be a powerful form of therapy and not just something to consume, to wear or to ignore. From fruit bearing trees to the long elegant papyrus reeds, our attempt is to preserve this tranquil spot and maintain its original function and beauty. Gardening reminds us of the cycle of life and just a short walk along our stone paths, can remind us of our history and help create a peaceful reflection on the experience of our ancestors.

If you wish a tour of our Bible Garden, please call Donna or Beth at LearningLeafTutoring@cox.net to arrange a time.

Written by CBI Member Donna Harris

“LOOK DEEP INTO NATURE, AND THEN YOU WILL UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING BETTER.” ALBERT EINSTEIN

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ALL FOR ONE

The ongoing pandemic has affected us all. For many of our CBI members the impact has caused financial hardship, lost or reduced jobs, and loneliness and isolation. Your contribution to the All for One campaign has enabled many families to stay connected to CBI when they needed it the most. Every contribution, regardless of the amount, makes a difference in the lives of so many.

We are well on our way to being ALL IN with over 50% of our members and staff contributing to the All for One campaign.

With your SUPPORT… CBI will continue to meet the needs of our families by ensuring the financial resources are available to: Supplement membership contribution so all who want can be a CBI member Provide a scholarship for Religious school and Ma’ayan Provide early childhood education scholarships for Chanen Preschool Contribute to Camp scholarships and fees

Visit www.cbiaz.org and All for One to make your donation today.

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THANK YOU TO OUR ALL FOR ONE DONORS Daniel and Audrey Abrams

Lloyd and Peter Ettinger Sandra Hirshman Irene Lubin Seth and Sarah Ettinger Susan Hirshman Chad and dina Mandelbaum Daniel and Sara-Jane Adelberg Ira and Susan Feldman Steven and Melissa Horowitz Malcolm and Pealre Marr Roberta Aidem Diana Fihn Samara Hurley Pearle Marr Jerald and Lisa Altman Gale Finger Steven and Julie Hymovitch Gregory and Robin Martin James and Susan Andrews Abbie Fink Mona Jamison Steven and Perry Mason Robert and Lisa Aronin Lawrence and Barbara Fink Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Josh and Sara Mason-Barkin Joel and Candy Arthur Jeffrey and Trisha Fleischer Jordan Jurkowitz Steven and Patty Mason Ilene Aube Sherman and Sarilyn Fogel Carol Kadet Dorothy Mathews Richard and Marcea Azimov Patricia Fogelson Daniel and Abby Kahn Rob and Dani Mattisinko Michael and Gail Baer Steven and Brenda Fox David and Stephanie Kahn Jim and Emily Mcintyre Lawwrence and Kathy Bain Todd and Nancy Franks Patrice and Craig Kahn Daniel and Lisa Meline Leonard (Sam) Baker Deborah Frazelle Stephen Kahn Alan and Melissa Meyers Steven and Linda Bandler Frances Frazin Eric and Jonelle Kaitz Bruce and Pamela Meyers Robert and Andrea Baran Jonathan Frutkin Harry and Hillary Kaminsky Joel and Christine Miller David and Sharon Baratz David and Lori Fuchs Kevin and Marlo Kaminsky Larry and Adrienne Miller Janet Baratz Furth Family Furth Family Trust Eliot and Tiffany Kaplan Leonard and Phyllis Miller Robert and Joan Baratz Arlene Gaitz Geoffrey and Orli Kaplan Shari Miller Anthony and Cindy Barkan Ramona Gandelman Wayne and Lynn Kaplan Helen Miracle Jason and Falynn Baum Stuart and Jennifer Garber Jerry and Jeanne Karnell Larry and Nancy Moffitt Aaron and Lori Bebee Ronald and Reba Garlikov Dan and Carrie Katai Tivon and Tara Moffitt Jayne Behman Andrea Gass Earle Kaufman Joshua and leah Mondlick Jeff Bellin Allen and Amy Gavartin Alan and Allison Kierman David and Melissa Monheit Albert and Caryn Bick Marilyn Gerber Jeff and Jennifer Kirshner Howard Monheit Sondra Birdt Sanford and Martha Gerber Bradley and Lise Klein Michael and Alyssa Moniuszko Ronald and Wendy Black Richard and Sheila Gerry Samuel Klein Sanford and Barbara Morestky Robin Blitz Yetta Gettleman Trudy Klein Robert and Beverly Morick Mitch and Toby Boykin Miles and Nina Gilburne Chloe Kogan Jason Morris Stephen and Eve Bressler Jason and Sabrina Gladstone Ian and Jamie Kornbluth Robert and Donna Morris Allan Breyer Rodney and Sasha Glassman Martin and Shelly Kornbluth Frank and Karen Moskowitz Jason Bronowitz Michael and Elaine Glazer Michael and Patricia Koslow William and Sondra Myers Steven and Cindy Bronowitz Raizy Goffman William and Emily Koslow Alan and Jane Nash Marc and Elizabeth Brooks Brisa and My Party Place Golden Michael and Diana Koss Lynn Neuville Gerald and Rita Buckman Lawrence and Sandra Golden Michael and Nina Kotin John and Amy Nielsen Ronald and Rebecca Buksbaum Andrew Goldschmidt Phyllis Kotin Eric and Tracy Novack Jelene Bunche David and Lisa Goldstein Jeffrey and Kelly Krause Ron and Gail Ober Robert and Julie Burghart Leonard and Shelley Goldstein Harriet Kriegsfeld Shirley Obersfield Simon and Nurit Burrow Melvin and Mary Lou Goldstein Arthur Kruglick I. Jeffrey and Gail Obstfeld Mark and Elisa Cain Stephan and Judith Goldston Jeffrey and Jane Kuznitsky Susan Oppenheim Marcia Chiate Adam and Stephanie Goodman Kevin and Jessica Langbaum Jerry and Hedy Orodenker Steven and Jeanne Chanen Gary and Heather Goodman Viet and Miriam Le Regina Osten Daniel and Shari Charoud Harvey and Carlyn Goodman Jeffrey and Maxine Leonard Irwin and Pamela Pasternack David and Wendy Carriere Murray and Dorothy Goodman Marc and Lynn Lerner Patrick and Judith Pasulka David Chasson Geraldine Goodstone Gary and Christine Leva Lynn and Suzan Pearlstein Mel and Judy Cofman Arthur and Sara Gordon Douglas and Stephanie Leventhal Howard Perlman Lance and Jacalyn Cohen Andrew Gorlin Jay and Cynthia Levin Savas and Terry Petrides Louis and Priscilla Cohen Andrew and Brenda Gorman M Randall and Hope Levin Sheldon and Phyllis Plotnik Iris Ann Cohn Carrol Gottfried Thomas and Sheri Levin David and Karen Polen James and Diane Silver Condo Nyles and Gale Gradus Georgeanne Levy Rae Polland Stephanie Conn Jerry and Karen Graver Orlyn Levy Blair Portigal Wayne and Margi Cook Michael and Ellen Gross Steven and Julie Lewis Private Wealth Management Richard and Judith Cooper Rick and Michelle Gusdorff H J and Andrea Lewkowitz Steven and Jennifer Rabin Richard and Stacy Cooper Hirsch Handmaker Herman and Catherine Lewkowitz Naomi Remer Robert and Sheila Curwin Ben and Janis Harris Barry and Silvia Liberson Jacob and Renee Reuben Sandra Davidson Donna Harris Robert and Edythe Ligorsky Daniel and Carol Reynolds Kathryn Diamond Zev and Lauren Hendeles Jeffrey Lipton Jill and Marc and Doris Rhodes Harvey and Marnie Dietrich Betsy Hendricks Michael and Karen Lipton Leon and Lynne Rigberg Alan Discont Richard and Merle Herbig David Lorsch and Cynthia Lubin Stephen and Eve Riter David and Carole Drachler Merton and Marci Hersh Eric Lernor Jaime Roberts Laura Drachler Steven and Suzanne Hilton Barnett and Arlene Lotstein Michael and Beverly Roberts Jordan and Rosalie Eisgrou Martin and Thirlene Hirshberg Sherrie Lowenstein Clifford and Robin Roeder Howard and Julie Erlick Alan and Marni Hirshman Joseph and Sharon Luber Alan and Ilana Roga

DONORS: Adelle Abrahams

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THANK YOU TO OUR ALL FOR ONE DONORS Ira and Susan Rose

Andrew and Andrea Svetly Terry Switsky Jonathan and Deborah Rosenberg Michael and Karyn Sypes Robert and Ellen Rosenberg Shoshana Tancer Ruth Rosenberg Lon and Terry Taubman Morley and Verne Rosenfield Daniel and Gail Tenn Gregory and Stacy Rosenthal David and Susan Tobias Martin Rosenthal Barbara Traum Burke and Kathleen Rosenzweig Omar and Suzanne Trevino Matthew and Amy Ross Stacy Tucker Robert and Susan Roth Lee and Char Ugol Sheldon and Madeline Roth Jay and Robyn Varcoe Jason and Rhonda Rush Andrew and Caitlin Vorsanger Alfred and Frances Sachs Beth Waldinger Gary and Adele Sachs Martin Waldinger Ivy Sakansky Richard Waldinger Bernard and Carolyn Salevitz Dale and Catherine Walls Mark and Caroline Salevitz Jonathan and Leah Wallach Myrna Saltzberg Vicki Wallach Alan and Jill Sandler Jonathan and Dawn Wallack Sydney and Judith Saperstein Anthony and Alyse Wanger Martin and Roberta Scharf Jeffrey and Robin Wargon Francine Schauer Seth and Rachel Wasserstrom Richard and Wendy Schneider Craig and Melissa Weissman Stuart Schulman Joan Weissman Ari and Amy Schur George and Leesa Weisz Jules and Betty Schwartz Stephen and Nancy Weled Michael and Laurie Schwartz Shelley Williams Herman and Ivy Segal Joseph and May Winston Foundation Joseph Segal Helen Wisotsky Kenneth and Carol Seidberg Roma Wittcoff Michael and Enid Seiden Jeffrey and Robin Wolf Shane and Sheri Sender Shelby and Sybil Yastrow W Mark and Susan Sendrow Bruce and Lynn Yogel Arlene Shapero Steven and Debra Zeiontz David and Elizabeth Shapiro Wayne and Felice Zensius Laurie Shapiro Barry and Melanie Zwillinger Allen and Carol Sherman Martin Shultz Byron and Babette Siegel Anthony and Cynthia Siegle Michael and Jamie Silbelicht David and Diane Silverman Robert and Natalie Silverman Robert and Sara Silverman David and Sally Simon John and Esta Simon Gregory and Erin Sir Arthur and Edna Sitelman Mark and Pamela Slepak Gary and Claire Solomon Alan and Nancy Sommers Bruce & Julia Sohn Larry and Helene Spero Gil and Rachel Speyer Jay Stein Marvin and Eva Steiner Gary Stern Rosamond Stern Harry and Dorothy Sunenshine

DONORS: Alberto and Marsha Rosenberg

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A BLESSING FOR SUMMER CAMP

A Blessing For Summer Camp

By Rabbi Sara Mason Barkin To our campers: May the one who blessed our ancestors bless you: With copious amounts of sunscreen.

With adventures: whether by horseback, or zipline, by mountain bike or by waterslide.

With grilled cheese and tomato soup, sundaes on Saturday and seconds of strawberry salad.

With friendships by flashlight while you giggle at night, woven tightly like brightly colored bracelets.

With secrets and dreams and stories to share under towering trees and twinkling stars.

With independence.

To our staff: May you be blessed to know: You’ve traded in the internship to comfort a homesick camper You’ve traded in the college credit to be a role model You’ve traded in an apartment for a cabin full of unclaimed socks, wet towels, and happy kids.

You are ready to create the kind of magic that another once created for you.

We thank you. We are proud of you. We trust you.

To our parents: May the One who blesses your children bless you, too.

Remember: No letters mean your kids are too busy having fun.

Remember: They are finding their voices courageously and kindly, with a strong Jewish heart.

Remember: They are taking risks, safely.

They are reconnecting with the earth after a year of zoom and video games and group texts.

Remember: you have blessed them with this gift of Big Jewish Fun. May we all be blessed with a summer of health and safety, a summer of growth and laughter, and many memories in the making.

Amen!

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MISHPACHA PROJECT A Fund to Support Creating Jewish Families Now Accepting Grant Applications Congregation Beth Israel’s Mishpacha Project provides grants to build Jewish Families! This unique fund enables CBI members to achieve their dream of building their mishpacha (“family”) with fertility assistance grants. We are now accepting grant applications on our Website.

We recognize the significant financial burden for those who are struggling with infertility and the high cost of advanced treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), egg retrieval, in vitro fertilization (IVF), testing and medication. By offering fertility assistance grants, we hope to enable members to take the next step on their journey without financial stress.

If you or someone you know could use financial assistance for fertility treatments, please visit the Mishpacha page on our website to learn more and to submit an application.

If you wish to make a donation to the Mishpacha Fund to help build Jewish families please call CBI to speak with our team.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

LAUREN HENDELES

Meet Lauren Hendeles . . .

Newly elected CBI board member, Lauren Hendeles, is on a mission to give back to the community that has shaped her Jewish identity and given her invaluable experiences.

With roots at CBI going back to her younger years when she attended religious and Hebrew schools, became a Bat Mitzvah, confirmand, and active participant in BITY, Lauren says she now wants to “pay it forward.”

Together with her husband, Zev, and their two very young children Max and Eli, the Hendeles family continues to be involved at CBI. Lauren’s desire to give back to the Jewish community and CBI, has already manifested in her service to the Chanen Preschool Committee and the launch of the Mishpacha Project.

The Mishpacha Project is a program that is very personal to Lauren. Launched in 2020, the Mishpacha Project offers support to CBI families experiencing infertility by providing grants to cover the high costs of treatments. Importantly, the program also sends the message to congregants struggling with infertility that they are not alone. Lauren knows firsthand about the struggles and used her experience to not only raise awareness but provide concrete help. You can expect to see more about this program and how to get involved whether by need or generous support in the coming months.

When Lauren is not busy with her family and service to our congregation, she donates her time to local Jewish nonprofits and runs her own business Hendel Content Creation, a full-service communication and marketing company. A former journalist and corporate communications professional, Lauren transitioned her skills to the formation of her company in 2015 while gaining a work and life balance that allows her to give time to two passions: her Jewish identity and, most significantly, her family.

As one of CBI’s newest board members, Lauren wants to “ensure there’s a vibrant and active congregation going forward.” With her energy and dedication, we can be sure she will strive to reach that goal.

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CONFIRMATION 2021

GET TO KNOW THE CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2021 Every year, many of our tenth grade students make the extra commitment to become ‘confirmed.’ Unlike their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, which was a ritual of recognition by our community, confirmation is a ritual of personal recognition. By participating in confirmation, they are literally confirming their commitment to the Jewish People, to living a Jewish life, and understanding their own Jewish unique neshama (soul).

For the past year they have studied Jewish theology, difficult texts from the Torah, Jewish ideas of death and the afterlife, the Jewish imperative to social justice, and taken a deep dive into their own Jewish journeys. We are so proud of their hard work, their thoughtful participation, and the commitment that they are making by being confirmed at Congregation Beth Israel.

We invite you to get to know our confirmands, who we celebrate at our Erev Shabbat service on May 7, 2021.

Drew Nye: The best book I read this year was A Thousand Splendid Suns.

My Jewish role model is Adam Sandler. Someday I’d like to have a career as a mechanical engineer. If I could solve one big world problem, it would be world hunger.

My favorite subject is English with Mrs. Fizz.

My favorite Jewish food is Camp Stein grilled cheese.

Morgan Aronin: The best book I read this year was Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.

My most meaningful Jewish moment was first going to Hebrew School in 4th grade, because it began my entire Jewish journey.

My Jewish role model is my Uncle Ben because he brought our family over to American and helped build the Chicago Jewish community.

Someday I’d like to have a career as a lawyer.

My favorite Jewish food is matzah toffee.

I chose to be confirmed because it will connect me to other jews around the world and to the religion itself.

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Marly Aronin: My favorite Jewish holiday is Hanukkah, because I love spending time with my friends and family while eating brisket and matzah ball soup. The best book I read this year was One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. My most meaningful Jewish moment was my Bat Mitzvah, because I got to show my love for Judaism in front of all my friends and family. My Jewish role model is my Dad, because he was very brave to continue his family’s Jewish traditions after his parents passed away.

Someday I’d like to have a career as a doctor. My favorite subject is English.

My favorite Jewish food is matzah ball soup.

Julie Fox: My favorite Jewish holiday is Hanukkah, because I like the food associated with Hanukkah.

The best book I read this year was A Court of Silver Flames.

My Jewish role model is Gal Gadot.

Someday I’d like to have a career as a software engineer.

My favorite subject is computer science. My favorite Jewish food is matzah ball soup.

Noah Ziff: My favorite Jewish holiday is Hanukkah because I enjoy spending time with family, lighting the menorah, and receiving lots of presents!

My most meaningful Jewish moment was my bar mitzvah because it allowed me to connect with my Jewish side. The service as a whole was very meaningful to me. Someday I’d like to have a career as a doctor.

My favorite subject is science.

My favorite Jewish food is challah.

I chose to be confirmed because I love going to Ma’ayan and spending time with my Jewish peers.

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PICTURES FROM OUR CONGREGATION

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CONGRATULATIONS JULY - AUGUST 2021 ANNIVERSARIES YEARS MARRIED Anniversaries | July Years Married Mitch & Toby Boykan Steven & Jeanne Chanen David & Amy Dodell Joe & Jordan Fineberg Douglas & Anne Freedman Ronald & Reda Garlikov David & Heather Glovinsky Lawrence & Sandra Golden Eliot & Tiffany Kaplan Rickey & Wendy Kelman Lawrence & Nancy Koplow Paul & Wendy Laven Gary & Lynn Londer Gregory & Robin Martin Eric & Dina Reimer David & Vickie Rosenthal Matthew & Amy Ross Alfred & Frances Sachs Darren & Cynthia Schwartz Bruce & Lynn Yogel Herbert & Martha Zelikoff

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Anniversaries | August Years Married 41 30 37 15 8 54 22 48 31 37 25 37 29 25 24 58 17 70 24 27 32

Scott & Raquel Adashek James & Susan Andrews Brian & Shawna Apple Richard & Marcea Azimov Simon & Nurit Burrow Jason & Jane Caplan Harvey & Lorraine Chimerine Louis & Priscilla Cohen Bernard & Sharon Deutsch Sherman & Sarilyn Fogel Bradley & Jody Gettleman Jeffrey & Ellen Gitt Jason & Sabrina Gladstone Stephan & Judith Goldston Adam & Stephanie Goodman Jesse & Karyn Hade Aaron & Ashley Higashi Steven & Julie Hymovitch Alan & Allison Kierman Ian & Jamie Kornbluth Eli & Sandra Krigsten Chad & Dina Mandelbaum Rob & Dani Mattisinko Leonard & Phyllis Miller Sanford & Barbara Moretsky Irwin & Pamela Pasternack Stephen & Eve Riter Clifford & Robin Roeder Michael & Laurie Schwartz Michael & Enid Seiden Robert & Natalie Silverman Gregory & Erin Sir Jeffrey & Laura Victor Anthony & Alyse Wanger Jeffrey & Robin Wargon Brandon & Kimberly Young Brian & Leslie Ziff Barry & Melanie Zwillinger

16 27 21 59 45 18 64 59 57 58 29 41 6 57 24 22 11 19 13 18 61 19 19 61 51 20 58 31 54 57 49 28 34 24 25 11 21 26

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CBI BABIES!

ADDI MAE HIGASHI, BORN MARCH 17, 2021 6LBS,11OZ PROUD PARENTS – ASHLEY & AARON HIGASHI PROUD SISTERS – ARIA & AMIRA PROUD GRANDPARENTS – JULIA & BRUCE SOHN, MICHAEL HIGASHI, SHARON BALLINGER SAMUEL THOMAS EINFRANK, BORN APRIL 1, 2021 8LBS, 3OZ, 21.75” PROUD PARENTS – JANELLE & AARON EINFRANK PROUD SISTER – LEORA DAVID ARTHUR REYNOLDS, BORN APRIL 28, 2021 6LBS, 14OZ PROUD GRANDPARENTS – CAROL & DAN REYNOLDS GEORGINA “GEORGIE” MAE ETTINGER, BORN MAY 10 2021 8 LBS, 11 OZ, 19.75" PROUD PARENTS – SARAH & SETH ETTINGER PROUD BROTHER – RONI

It is with our deepest sympathy that we note the passing of the following people who were recently laid to their Eternal rest...

February - April 2021

Deceased & Family Gale Signé Avance, Daughter of Loraine & Harvey Chimerine Toni Dorame, Mother of Sylvia (Brian) Spector Corinne Weiss Flegenheimer, Mother of Steve Weiss, David Weiss & Donna Ballard Hilda Goodman, Mother of Roberta & Dean Lorraine Greenberg, Mother of Lisa (Howeard) Luber & Sara Puchinksy Thelma Gross, Sister-in-law of Doris (Peter) DeGroot Audrey Laufman, Mother of Lori Patrick, Sister of Patti Weigler Pascal Rizzo, Father of Lori Rizzo and Aaron Bebee Madeline “Maddy” Roth, Wife of Sheldon Roth, Mother of Joe, Bobby (Susie) and Jonathan (Lori) Roth, Jennifer Shapiro (Angela) and Jason Shapiro (Natasha Bolouki) William “Bill” Seidenberg, Husband of Lynne Seidenberg, Father of Andrew (Melissa) Seidenberg and Lisa (Jeffrey) Barry, Grandfather of Chloe, Fallon, Reese, Pierce and Levin Seidenberg

"May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem" *Due to HIPAA Laws, our clergy and staff are never notified by hospitals, hospices or rehabilitation centers of births, illness or deaths. Please help us stay informed by calling the office with this important information.

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TZEDAKAH CONTRIBUTIONS (JANUARY 1, 2021 - MAY 12, 2021)

Adult Education Fund In memory of: Pascal Rizzo by Anne Schafer & Shirl Dorfman All For One Contribution by: Ilene Aube, Elisa & Mark Cain, Kathryne Diamond, Julie & Howard Erlick, Barbara & Lawrence Fink, Freddie Jacobs & Susan First, Sarilyn & Sherman Fogel, Andrea Gass, Yetta Gettleman, Julie & Steven Hymovitch, Marlo & Kevin Kaminsky, Mr. & Ms. Viet Le, Julie & Steven Lewis, Georgeanne Levy, David Lorsch & Cynthia Lubin, Helene Miracle, Melissa & David Monheit, Stephen Riter, Stacy & Greg Rosenthal, Martin Rosenthal, Judith & Sydney Saperstein, Sally & David Simon, Robyn & Jay Varcoe, Beth Waldinger In honor of: Joan Baratz 90th birthday by Freddie Jacobs In memory of: Thelma Gross by Irene Lubin Amdur Volunteer Fund Contribution by: Thelma Gross In memory of: Thelma Gross by Adam Meinstein Bandler Art Room Fund In honor of: Birth of Rei Louise Bandler by Yetta Gettleman In memory of: Debra Branker by Nancy & Steve Weled Camp Stein Fund Arcadia Farms Shabbat Dinner & Raffle: James Andrews & Susan Sacks Nichole & Michael Arko Ilene Aube Sam Baker Linda & Steven Bandler Josh & Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin Falynn & Jason Baum Jaqueline & Daniel Belen Alison & Adrian Betts Kathy & Jim Brewer Cindy & Steven Bronowitz Jacki & Lance Cohen Cynthia & Larry Cohen Stacy & Richard Cooper Sheryl & Donald Dickinson Stacy & Hal Feinberg Barbara & Lawrence Fink Jennifer & Stuart Garber Nancy & Paul Gitelson Elaine & Michael Glazer Rebecca Goldberg Maryn Gordon Alan Kierman & Allison Harvey-Kierman Zoran Klisara & Nicole Dowburd-Klisara Patricia & Michael Koslow Emily & William Koslow

Camp Stein Fund ~ continued Arcadia Farms Shabbat Dinner & Raffle Jessica & Kevin Langbaum Georgeanne Levy Nancy & Larry Moffitt Abby & Tri Nguyen Sheldon Plotnik & Phyllis Loewenstein Elaine & Eli Rabin Michelle & Michael Raizer Carol & Daniel Reynolds Lynne & Leon Rigberg Eve &. Stephen Riter Robin & Clifford Roeder Susan & Robert Roth Jill & Alan Sandler Judith & Sydney Saperstein Jennifer & Joshua Schaeffer Christine & Rodd Scheinerman Amy & Ari Schur Ivy & Herman Segal Joseph Segal Melissa & Andrew Seidenberg Carol & Kenneth Seidberg Cynthia &. Anthony Siegle Jon & Cindy Sigona Julia & Bruce Sohn Jay Stein Beth Waldinger Rachel Wallach Jonathan Wallack & Dawn Valdivia Catherine & Dale Walls Tracy & Randall Warner David & Lauren Weinzweig Martha & Herbert Zelikoff Felice & Wayne Zensius

Camp Stein scholarship Fund ~ continued In memory of: Bill Ballard By: Jacki & Lance Cohen, Fran Frazin, Jessica Langbaum, Nancy & Larry Moffitt, Tara & Tivon Moffitt, Ivy & Herman Segal Richard Borg By: Nancy & Larry Moffitt, Ivy & Herman Segal Roger Gettleman & Sandra Savlin by Yetta Gettleman Sol Moretsky By: Pearl Coburn, Jacki & Lance Cohen, Carol & Ken Seidberg, Susan & Mark Sendrow

In memory of: Sherman Bendalin By:Neal Kurn, Adam Nach Glenda Bensusser by Nancy & Larry Moffitt Sharon Berger by Hillary & Harry Kaminsky David Moffitt by Nancy & Larry Moffitt Tania Moffitt by Nancy & Larry Moffitt Sol Moretsky By: Helena Benchimol, Nurit Burrow, Coleen & Craig Cassidy, Fennemore Craig, P.C., Julie & Steven Goldman, Larry Mizel, Nancy & Larry Moffitt, Michael Rosenmayer, Cynthia Roy, Mitzi Jo Schoninger, Natalie & Shelly Simon, Tina & Brent Stewart, Jerry & Georgette Turken, Randi Wikler Beverly Morick by Brian Laks Madeline Maddy Roth by Nancy & Larry Moffitt Bill Seidenberg by Allison Kierman

In memory of: David Kaminsky & Robert Berger by Hillary & Harry Kaminsky Sylvia Resnick ‘s Yarzheit by Hillary & Harry Kaminsky

In memory of: Bill Ballard By: Linda & Steve Bandler Richard Borg By: Gail & Michael Baer, Linda & Steve Bandler, The Garber Family Diane Sandler by Linda & Steve Bandler Sol Moretsky by Linda & Steve Bandler Cantor Ettinger Discretionary Fund Contribution by: Evelyn & Daniel Simon, Vicki Wallach, Murray Zeiontz

In honor of: Cantor Ettinger birthday and upcoming birth by Carol & Ken Seidberg Contribution by: Cantor Ettinger Gesher Model Seder by Amy Hummell, Rachel & Bryan Bertucci, Ori & Mirit Eisen, Marni & Gesher Alan Hirshman Kaya Gibbs Bat Mitzvah by Kara Gibbs Adin Glovinsky Bar Mitzvah by Heather & David In honor of: Glovinsky Paula Nadell Bat Mitzvah by Laurie & Sy Sternberg Jeffrey Kuznitsky birthday by Elaine & Michael Glazer

Camp Stein scholarship Fund Contribution by: Gail & Michael Baer, Linda & Steven Bandler, Jacqueline Beigler, Sheryl & Donald Dickinson, Jennifer & Stuart Garber, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Carol & Daniel Reynolds, Robin & Clifford Roeder, Pemmy & David Saltman, Natalie & Shelly Simon, Rhett Slater, Randi Wikler In honor of: Birth of Rei Louise Bandler by Jacki & Lance Cohen

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Camp Stein-LINDA & STEVE BANDLER scholarship Fund In honor of: Birth of Rei Louise Bandler by Leah & Kyle Bandler

CBI CARES Contribution by: Jessica & Kevin Langbaum, Georgeanne Levy, Sally & David Simon, Jonathan Wallack & Dawn Valdivia In honor of: Sally & David Simon by Linda & Franklin Simon CBI Women's Seder In honor of: Christie Miracle Adoption Anniversary by Helene Miracle CEMETERY FUND In memory of: Louis & Sarah Landy by Lisa Atkins CENTENNIAL TORAH PROJECT Contribution by: Carol & Kenneth Seidberg Chanen Preschool Fund In memory of: Madeline Maddy Roth by Jill & Bruce Goldstein Chanen Preschool SCHOLARSHIP Fund Contribution by: Jill Goldstein, Shaina & Matthew Rozen

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TZEDAKAH CONTRIBUTIONS CONTINUED (JANUARY 1, 2021 - MAY 12, 2021)

FRAZIN FAMILY FUND In memory of: Richard Borg by Fran Frazin Beatrice Frazin by Fran Frazin Sol Moretsky by Fran Frazin HAPPY OCCASION FUND In honor of: Alan Bandler’s Birthday by Mack, Steve & Ron Bandler Families Phyllis Lowenstein’s Birthday by Elaine & Michael Glazer HIGH HOLY DAY APPEAL Contribution by: Mark Brenner Samuel Klein Memorial Fund Contribution by: Jim Andrews & Susan Sacks, Helena Benchimol, Marilyn & Stephen Gardner, Harry & Hillary Kaminsky, Georgeanne Levy, Lynn & Herb Rigberg Morley Rosenfeld In memory of: Howard Aidem by Roberta Aidem Bill Ballard by Lauren Brown Sherman Bendalin by Phyllis & Len Miller Esther Berman by Hope & Randy Levin Debra Branker by Nancy & Steve Weled Isaac Bucksbaum by Steven Bucksbaum Gavriel Edelstein by Gloria Edestein Bertha Escovitz by Deborah Frazelle Rozalind Gaffin by Deborah Frazelle Adele Goldstein by Leonard Goldstein Thelma Gross by Janis & Ben Harris Terry & Martin Hirshberg by Rachel Kurz Paul Hochberg & David Glaser by Enid & Michael Seiden Bernard Kaminitz by Renee Kaminitz Annette Karp by Renee Kaminitz Lillian Katzman by Roma Wittcoff Martha Levin by Hope & Randy Levin Mary Finerman Lewis by Simon Lewis Ben Miller by Phyllis & Len Miller Sol Moretsky By: Janis & Ben Harris, Sue & Neal Kurn Elliott Pomerantz by Orlyn Levy Hyman Pomerantz by Orlyn Levy Pascal Rizzo by Elaine & Michael Glazer Madeline Maddy Roth By: Gail & Michael Baer, Sherry & Howard Browner, Jackie & Lance Cohen, Betsy & Jeffrey Hoos & Family, Cori & Barry LeVine, Allison Mandel, Susan & Mark Sendrow Esther and Morris Rubinstein by Verne Rosenfield Diane Sandler by Bette Mae & Lawrence Epstein Esther Scherr by Lori & Stuart Scherr David Schwartz by The Miller Revocable Trust Bill Seidenberg by Elaine & Michael Glazer Ben Shumow by Natalie Katz Abe Turek by Roberta Aidem Manning Weingarten by Naomi Remer Sam Wilf by Lynne & Leon Rigberg

Music Fund Contribution by: Rae Polland In memory of: Millie & Jack Goldman by Susan & Mark Sendrow Lorraine Greenberg By: Flora Abramson, Cheryl Berkson Civic Center Pharmacy, Donna Harris, Suzi Abramson Johnson & Phil Johnson, Natalie Katz, Howard Luber, Tal Masserman Carol & Ken Seidberg, Susan & Mark Sendrow, Vicki Wallach, Danielle Wasserman, Deborah and Barry Weiss Sherrie Lowenstein By: Susan & Mark Sendrow Harriet Robbins by Susan & Mark Sendrow Pearl & Seymour Sendrow by Susan & Mark Sendrow Norman Mattisinko Memorial Fund In honor of: Perri Mattisinko's Bat Mitzvah by Susan Mattisinko Plotkin Judaica Museum Fund In memory of: Barbara Winograd by Robin Winograd & Jeff Wargon Prayer Book Fund In memory of: Leonard Andrews by Jim Andrews & Susan Sacks Mina Andrews by Jim Andrews & Susan Sacks Dennis Alan Taisch by Jim Andrews & Susan Sacks Judith Taisch by Susan Taisch Sacks Rabbi Kahn Discretionary Fund In honor of: Kathy & Lawrence Bain Sherman Bendalin’s unveiling by Evey Bendalin Suzanne Goldman by Gail Gordon & Ron Ober In memory of: Mollie Kornat by Marilyn Gerber Madeline Maddy Roth by Randi & Alan Jablin Milton Wargon by Jeff Wargon & Robin Winograd Barbara Winograd by Herbert Winograd

Religious School scholarship FUND Contribution by: Abbie Fink, Rebecca & Joshua Reedy, Stacy & Greg Rosenthal, Robyne & Marc Schultz, Carol & Allen Sherman In memory of: Sherrie Lowenstein By: Lori Rizzo & Aaron Bebee, Stacy Rosenthal Religious School TEACHERS FUND Contribution by: Falynn & Jason Baum, Brenday & Andrew Gorman, Lisa & Jason Kanarish, Carrie & Dan Katai, Karen & Michael Lipton, Abby & Tri Nguyen, Amy & John Nielsen, Rebecca & Joshua Reedy, Jaime Roberts, Robyne & Marc Schultz, Carol & Allen Sherman, Suzanne & Omar Trevino, Robyn & Jay Varcoe, Lindsay & Brian Wright Seidberg Summer-In-Israel Scholarship In honor of: Linda & Steve Bandler’s Granddaughter, Rei Louise, by Carol & Ken Seidberg Robert Roth by Carol & Ken Seidberg George Weisz by Carol & Ken Seidberg In memory of: Madeline Maddy Roth by Carol & Ken Seidberg WELCOME HOME PROJECT Contribution by: Sam Baker, Sherry & Howard Browner, Judith & Richard Cooper, Marilyn Gerber, Judith & Syd Saperstein, Dorothy & Harry Sunenshine Youth Programming In honor of: Adin Glovinsky Bar Mitzvah by Heather & David Glovinsky Youth-maya schulder scholarship fund In memory of: Maya Schulder by Marsha Kimmelman

Rabbi Mason-Barkin Discretionary Fund Contribution by: Carole & David Drachler Donna Harris Natalie & Robert Silverman Grace & Eric Weiss In honor of: Kaya Gibbs Bat Mitzvah by Kara Gibbs Adin Glovinsky Bar Mitzvah by Heather Glovinsky Olivia Kaplan Bat Mitzvah by Orli & Geoffrey Kaplan Phyllis Lownstein’s 85th Birthday by Susan Sacks & Jim Andrews

2nd Century Endowment Fund Rita Moretsky Sanford & Barbara Moretsky

In memory of: Bert & Sylvia Goodstone by Felice Zenzius Sherrie Lowenstein by Pam & Mark Slepak Barbara Winograd by Herbert Winograd Religious School Contribution by: Claire & David Kahn Sy Sternberg In honor of: Paula Nadell Bat Mitzvah by Laurie & Sy Sternberg

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THE CROSSING OF THE BRIDGE: REFLECTING ON THE JEWISH JOURNEY OF CBI YOUTH

BY ERIK RENDELMAN

I love telling new families that I grew up at CBI; that my entire Jewish identity was fostered in the same building where I now work full-time. After graduating high school I, like many teenagers at that age, made a foolish assumption: I was done with Judaism. Sure, I identified as a Jew, and I was still happy to work with kids in the Jewish community while I was in college. Still, I was adamant, now that engaging with religion was a choice, that I was “over it” in terms of my relationship with prayer, God, and the synagogue. Little did I know that my Jewish journey was not a straight road as I thought, but merely the crossing of a bridge.

I guess now I know why they call it the Jewish “Life Cycle.”

Having eaten my words long ago, I am now a proud Jewish Educator, Jewish camp aficionado, and a result of the CBI Youth journey, who is very much not “over it.” Worst of all, this was my synagogue’s intention all along.

The kavanah we put into working with our children lasts far beyond their time with us at the CBI. In my mind, there is no greater privilege as a member of the Jewish community. Child psychologist Haim Ginnot spoke often about this sacred responsibility, calling educators the “decisive element.” Far beyond teaching our kids about the aleph-bet and the cycle of holidays, we take on the holy challenge of building bridges, lasting structures of Jewish identity that withstand adversity and provide support in times of hardship.

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I have always felt that CBI is a place where our kids feel safe, feel free to be themselves, and know what it means to be part of a kehillah kedoshah. When our students transition from Chanen Preschool graduates to Haberkorn Religious School students, from Camp Stein campers to counselors, they may feel they have entered the unknown, but they are in fact surrounded by the same bridge builders who have known them, in some cases, their entire life. As one of those builders, I can confirm it is truly an awesome privilege to foster the next generation of Jews.

I understand that our students, campers, and graduates will cross over the bridge into a wider world, and the Jewish journey will certainly play out differently for everyone. But in times of great change and uncertainty, people often turn to their religion.

They return over that same bridge, built over many years with care, inch-by-inch, by educators, clergy, and lay leaders. I am so proud to come to work every day at CBI and engage in this blessed engineering in our holy space. I have many more bridges yet to build, and I hope your family is prepared to join me for the journeys ahead.

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B'NAI MITZVAH

SLOANE GORMAN

EVAN& CHLOE CAPLAN

Sloane Farrah Gorman became a Bat Mitzvah on April 10. Sloane is the daughter of Andrew and Brenda Gorman. Sloane has an older brother Josh and sister Marley. Sloane is in 7th grade at Cocopah Middle School where her favorite subject is Math. She enjoys skiing, baking, dancing and hanging out with friends.

For her Mitzvah Project, Sloane volunteered with Arizona Small Dog Rescue helping out at the animal shelter and collecting much needed donations.

Chloe and Evan Caplan celebrated their B’nei Mitzvah on April 10. Chloe and Evan are the daughter and son of Jason and Jane Caplan. Chloe and Evan attend Cocopah Middle School, where Evan’s favorite subject is English and Chloe enjoys Social Studies. Evan enjoys sports and plays soccer while Chloe plays volleyball and loves to bake.

For their Mitzvah Project, Chloe and Evan collected clothes and shoes for psychiatric patients at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.

NICOLE LANGBAUM

SAMANTHA DAITCH

Nicole Langbaum celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on May 15. Nicole is the daughter of Jessica and Kevin Langbaum and has a younger brother, Seth. Nicole is in 8th grade at Desert Shadows ...

Middle School where her favorite subject is Math. She enjoys playing baking and track and is an active member of CBI BITY, Ma’ayan and a devoted Camp Stein camper. Nicole has volunteered at several community organizations serving families and children including Feed My Starving Children, UMOM and St. Mary’s Food Bank as her Mitzvah Project. Nicole’s CBI roots go back far as her great grandparents were Nona and Ralph Segal of blessed memory, active CBI members.

Samantha Daitch celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on April 17.

Samantha is the daughter of Jim and Mandy Daitch. ....

Samantha has an older brother Zachary. Samantha is in . grade at Pardes Jewish Day School where her favorite 7th subjects are Math & English. Samantha plays tennis and volleyball and enjoys reading, attending overnight camp and spending time with family and friends.

For her Mitzvah Project, Samantha has volunteered with Miracle League, an organization providing a baseball experience for children and teens with disabilities and special needs.

DYLAN COLOMBIK Dylan Shane Colombik became a Bar Mitzvah on April 17. Dylan is the son of Bryan and Rozzie Colombik. Dylan has a younger brother Matthew.

Dylan is in 7th grade at Copper Ridge where his favorite subject is Science. He enjoys sports and plays golf and basketball.

For his Mitzvah Project, Dylan has assisted his grandmother over the past year while she was unable to leave her home due to the pandemic. He assisted with getting groceries, helped with computer issues, and anything else she required assistance with and most importantly, the moral support she needed.

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NASHIVAI LUKUMAY

Nashivai Breena Lukumay became a Bat Mitzvah on April 24, 2021. “Nash” is the daughter of Amy Nadell and has two brothers Ian and Max. Nashivai is in 7th grade at Basis Phoenix where her favorite subjects are English and History. She enjoys volleyball and playing the piano. Nashivai volunteered for Social Justice as her Mitzvah Project.

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DANNY GODDES Daniel “Danny” Lawrence Goddes became a Bar Mitzvah on April 24. Danny is the son of Brad and Roxanne Goddes.

Danny has a sister Ellie. Danny is in 6th grade at Cocopah Middle School where his favorite subject is Math. He plays football, basketball and likes to golf and enjoys gaming, his friends and helping animals.

For his Mitzvah Project, Danny collected golf balls out of golf course water hazards, cleaned them and sold them with proceeds going to the West Valley Animal Shelter. Danny raised $200 and used that money to purchase dog food, cat food, animal toys and treats for the shelter.

MATTHEW RUSH

Matthew Weston celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on May 21.

Matthew is the son of Jason and Rhonda Rush and has an older brother Benjamin. Joshua is in 7th grade at Ingleside Middle School where his favorite subjects are Math & Language Arts. He enjoys sports, gaming, art and cooking.

Matthew volunteered with the following charities for his Bar Mitzvah Project: Miracle League, Graffiti Busters, Feed Our Babies, Ben’s Bells, Nourish Phoenix, Home Base Youth Services and Project C.U.R.E.

ZACHARY BELEN Zachary Meyer Belen became a Bar Mitzvah on May 13.

Zach is the son of Jackie and Dan Belen and has an .... sister Carly. Zach is in 8th grade at Pardes older where his favorite subject is Science. He enjoys art, reading manga and listening to music.

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CHANEN

A message from the Chanen Preschool

By Amy Gavartin

Chanen Preschool students experience a program that combines play and age-appropriate academic instruction with a Jewish overly. Providing the families in our community with a high quality, safe & educational place to grow, Chanen Preschool teacher’s inspire a love for learning in very classroom.

Interested in joining the team? Chanen Preschool is especially looking for COVID-19 vaccinated staff that love working with infants. CPR/First Aid Certification and Fingerprint Clearance card preferred. Contact amy@cbiaz.org CBI ‫חדשות‬

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GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

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CAMP DAISY & HARRY STEIN SONGS

Licha Doy-dee

Am Yisrael Chai

Ah Sich Vill Singen, Licha Doy-dee Solst Du Singen, Cheery Beery Bim Sich Will Singen, Lichras Koy-lah Solst Du Singen, Cheery Beery Bam Licha Doy-dee (group: Cheery Beery Bim) Lichras Koy-lah (group: Cheery Beery Bam) Licha doy-dee, lichras koy-lah cheery beery beery beery beery beery bim Cheery Bim (Cheery Bam) Cheery Bam (Cheery Bim) Cheery bim bam bim bam bim bam Cheery Bam (Cheery Bim) Cheery Bim (Cheery Bam) Cheery bim bam bim bam bim bam Aaa cheery beery beery bim bam bam Aaa cheery beery beery bim bam bam, Aaa cheery beery beery bim bam bam Aaa cheery beery beery bam

Am Yisrael Am Yisrael Am Yisrael Chai Am Yisrael Am Yisrael Am Yisrael Chai Am Yisrael Am Yisrael Am Yisrael Chai Am Yisrael Am Yisrael Am Yisrael Chai

Gesher Tzar M’od Kol Ha’olam Ku Lo Gesher Tzar M’od Gesher Tzar M’od Gesher Tzar M’ oh oh od (X2) V’haikar V’haikar Lo l’fached Lo l’fached yah V’haikar V’haikar Lo l’fached yah Yai Lai Lai

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Odavinu Chai ( Chai ! ) Odavinu Chai (Chai ! ) Odavinu Odavinu Odavinu Chai (X2)

Od Yishama Od yishama, b'arei Yehuda U-v'chutzot, u-v'chutzot Yerushalayim Kol Sason v'kol simcha Kol chatan v'kol kallah

Heivienu Heiveinu shalom aleichem Aleichem heveinu shalom Hinei mah tov u-mah naim Shevet achim gam yachad One Day - Matisyahu All my life I've been waiting for I've been praying for For the people to say That we don't wanna fight no more There will be no more wars And our children will play One day

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CAMP STEIN FUN!

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

CHANEN GRADUATION Congratulations to the Chanen Preschool Class of 2021!

This year, the student’s attended an outdoor graduation ceremony followed by an off-campus party at Cactus Park! During the ceremony, students sang special songs, including Hatikva, and said the Pledge of Allegiance. A previously recorded video of each student saying what they wanted to be when they grew-up was also played.

Thanks to amazing volunteers and generous parent contributions, student’s wore freshly dry cleaned hats and gowns, and received a special keepsake box with a cookie, puppet, and hardcover book inside. As a special touch, the Pre-K teachers each wrote special messages to every student in their books.

Interested in Pre K at Chanen for Fall 2021? There are still a few spots left. Contact amy@cbiaz.org to enroll your student at Chanen.

CELEBRATING THE CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2021

We are delighted to celebrate the confirmation Class of 2021!

Through all of the challenges presented by this past year, these students have sustained their commitment to Jewish tradition and learning.

We wish a hearty mazal tov and big Yashar koach to the following students who were confirmed at Friday night Shabbat Services.

Marly Aronin Morgan Aronin Julie Fox Drew Nye Noah Ziff

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

CBI WOMEN'S SEDER: AT HOME EXPERIENCE

Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin led the women of CBI, and singer/songwriter Elana Jagoda Kaye in an afternoon of song, celebration, art, and connection.

The Women of CBI explored women's voices in the Haggadah, heard new music, enjoyed an abridged sensory seder in a whole new way They also did a beautiful craft together. And all of it was on Zoom!

101ST ANNUAL MEETING

Board President Julie Hymovitch, the Board of Directors, Clergy and Professional Staff, this Sunday, May 16th, at 10 AM for the 101st Annual Meeting of Congregation Beth Israel.

Rabbi Kahn gave his message from the bima, reflecting on the Aron Kodesh and its meaning and importance for our community, especially during the time of COVD-19. He discussed the “why” of our congregation – truth, love, and compassion. Truth in our communications and business.

YOM HASHOAH

On this solemn occasion, we put together a special tribute and remembrance.

Watch the video on our YouTube channel.

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CBI CLERGY, BOARD & STAFF

CBI Board of Directors Julie Hymovitch Allison Kierman Joe Luber Will Koslow Jacki Cohen Falynn Baum Wendy Carriere Tracy Contant Laura Drachler Jessica Langbaum Julie Lewis Bruce Meyer Sydney Saperstein Jennifer Rabin David Shapiro

President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Immediate Past President Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member

CBI Clergy Stephen Kahn Sara Mason-Barkin Seth Ettinger

Senior Rabbi Rabbi Cantor

CBI Staff Robin Roeder Stacy Rosenthal, RJE Jason Bronowitz Amy Gavartin Josh Goodman Kathy Brewer Catherine Walls Jennifer Walker Gail Gilmartin Eric Rendelman

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Chief Communal and Executive Officer Senior Director of Education and Youth Engagement School Principal & Director of Camp Experience, Camp Stein Preschool Principal Director of Marketing & Communications Facility & Membership Manager Controller Assistant Camp Director, Camp Stein Clergy & Administrative Team Manager Youth Advisor

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CBI CONTACT INFORAMTION

Clergy Contact Gail Gilmartin 10460 North 56th St Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Email: Ggilmartin@cbiaz.org Phone: 480-951-0323

Congregation Beth Israel Main Office 10460 North 56th St Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Email: info@cbiaz.org Phone: 480-951-0323

Camp Stein 3400 Camp Pearlstein Road Prescott, AZ 86303 Email: asstdirector@cbiaz.org Phone: 480- 951-0323 Summer Phone: (928) 778-0091

Haberkorn Religious School 10460 North 56th St Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Email: srosenthal@cbiaz.org Phone: 480-951-0323

Chanen Preschool 10460 North 56th St Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Email: amy@cbiaz.org Phone: 480- 951-3398

Beth Israel Memorial Cemetery 305 S. 35th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009 Email: info@cbiaz.org Phone: 480-951-0323

Website https://cbiaz.org/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CongregationBethIsraelScottsdale

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cbiaz @cbiaz

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