B'nai review june july 2016 final

June/July 2016 Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5776

Volume 5776 Issue 10

IN THIS ISSUE

Happy Shavuot

Contacts Page 2

Announcements Page 3

Messages Pages 4-5 Holiday Schedules Page 6 New Staff Members Page 7

A-Team Page 8

Adult Studies & Summer Services Pages10-11

Women’s League Pages 11

PRECEC Page 12

Calendars June, Pages 14-15 July, Pages16-17

Life Cycle Pages 18-19

Donations Pages 20-21

Advertisers Pages 23-27

Pride Shabbat Back Cover

B’nai Israel REVIEW June/July 2016

Our Mission

Through our congregational life, our goal is to provide the opportunity for our members and friends to experience Jewish life to its fullest. We want to transmit the ideals of Conservative Judaism to our children and grandchildren, to enable them to be knowledgeable and responsible participants in Jewish life, sensitive and ethical human beings and reliable custodians of an enduring heritage.

Through the synagogue, we want to find strength and inspiration in worship and study, in the sharing of life cycle events, in acts of caring, in reaching out to the wide Jewish and non-Jewish communities, and in concern and support for Israel.

Contact Us Rabbi Jacob Luski, D.D. 727.381.4900 Rabbi.luski@cbistpete.org

Cantor Jonathan Schultz 727.381.4900 x1005 Cantor.schultz@cbistpete.org

Executive Director Susan Goldstein, FSA 727.344.1017 execdir@cbistpete.org

Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center Director Rachel Bennett 727.302.9668 preschool@cbistpete.org

Communications Director Kaylee Holland 727.381.4900 communications@cbistpete.org

President Susan Marger LeVine doc2roc@aol.com

Office Manager Pam Askin 727.381.4901 officemgr@cbistpete.org Men’s Club President Jesse Rodman jesse.rodman1@gmail.com

Community Engagement Liz Sembler 727.381.4900 x1007 lizsembler@aol.com Women’s League Catering Livia Wein polyglatt@gmail.com

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USY President Corey Sokolov cnsok4@gmail.com

Announcements Summer is almost here, but we’re still going strong!

Mark your calendar for these special happenings…..

There are Tampa Bay Bucs season tickets available in the Mitzvah Men's Club block (Section 135-great seats!) for the upcoming season. If you are interested, please contact Mike Slomka ASAP. Pepadoc@aol.com-or 727-458-6703

June/July Simha Shabbat, Dialogue with the Rabbi, Shabbat morning, June 4, at 9:00.

Shavuot Services June 11, 12 & 13; see page 6 Annual Minyannaires’ Event Sunday, August 28, at 5:00pm

Kehilla BIKKUR HOLIM One of the most important mitzvot in Judaism is bikkur holim: visiting the sick. It is a responsibility that the clergy of B’nai Israel take very seriously. When our members are ill or hospitalized, we want to know. In the interest of protecting confidentiality, hospitals today are extremely cautious about sharing patient names, even with clergy. We need our congregants to communicate directly with us and to inform us of illness or hospitalization. Please call Pam Askin at 727.381.4901 so that, as clergy and the synagogue family, we can be helpful in moments of difficulty or stress.

SHABBAT DINNER AT PBT The Benjamin Tower Foundation invites CBI congregants who would like to join PBT residents for Shabbat dinners. Dinner is $10 every Friday at 4:45 pm. This is a great opportunity to enjoy dinner and fellowship before walking over to CBI for Shabbat services.

RSVP with payment and entrée choice to Debbie Kobernick by Wednesdays at 12:00 pm: 727.347.5191 or dkobernick@benjamintowerfoundation.org.

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From the Rabbi The holiday of Shavuot operates on several different levels. On the one hand, it is an entirely independent festival that marks “the giving of the Torah.” At the same time, it is clearly tied to the holiday of Passover by the ritual of the “Counting of the Omer.”

In the words of Maimonides: “We count the days that pass since the preceding festival, just as one who expects his most intimate friend on a certain day counts the days and even the hours. This is the reason why we count the days…between the anniversary of our departure from Egypt and the anniversary of the Law giving. The latter was the aim and object of the exodus from Egypt.”

In other words, the freedom gained during the exodus and celebrated at Passover only becomes true freedom at Shavuot with the acceptance of Torah.

The biblical omission of a precise date for that act of acceptance teaches that although the initial act of receiving the Torah at Sinai was crucial, the ongoing acceptance of the Torah by each Jew every day of every generation is part of the process. The Israelites received the Torah “bayom hazeh” – on this day, a deliberately, open-ended expression rather than a specific chronological date to teach that “this day” is really every day.

Revelation is ongoing in our lives, if we permit it to function. As we develop our sense of accepting the Torah and let its relevance inform the nature and fabric of our lives, then we become the critical link from Sinai to our own day. The giving of the Torah took place at Sinai; the receiving of the Torah takes place every day if we permit it.

Yes, it can even continue into the summer months. The longer days give us the opportunity to try new experiences, hopefully, some of them intended to broaden our Jewish horizons and deepen our knowledge and understanding of the tradition received at Sinai. Take the time to read some books of Jewish content and even indulge yourself in some moments of meditation and prayer, preferably in the synagogue.

Have a great Shavuot holiday June 11, 12 and 13 and a wonderful and refreshing summer.

Shalom,

Rabbi Jacob Luski

From the Cantor I am writing this article on Lag Ba’Omer. I mean, literally: as I am writing this, today is Lag Ba’Omer. So, what is Lag Ba’Omer?

“Lag Ba’Omer” literally means “the thirty-third day of the Omer,” which is like calling Independence Day “The Fourth of July.”

According to tradition, this day marks the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a sage and mystic who lived in the Second Century C.E. He was the first to publicly teach the mystical dimension of the Torah known as the “Kabbalah,” and he was the author of the basic work of Kabbalah, the Zohar. On the day of his passing, Rabbi Shimon instructed his disciples to mark the date as “the day of my joy.”

As a day of joy, practices of semi-mourning, traditionally practiced during the counting of the Omer, are suspended on Lag Ba’Omer, and the day is celebrated with outings, bonfires, and other joyous events. It is also a popular day for weddings, being one of the only days during the Omer when weddings may be held.

Lag Ba’Omer also means that summer is just around the corner, and many of us will be going away on summer vacations, myself included. I will be traveling on a Cantors Assembly Mission to Spain in July, billed as “The Sephardic Sites and Sounds of Spain.” I plan to tell you more about my experience after I return, but here are some of the highlights: We will: Celebrate Sephardic culture and song, with special CA Concerts and Events throughout.

Have high level speakers, featuring Professor Stephen Berk and more.

Tour the world famous Prado Museum and stroll through beautiful Retiro Park in Madrid.

Celebrate Shabbat in Madrid.

Visit the Grand Toledo Cathedral and the Transito Synagogue in the Imperial City of Toledo.

Enjoy a special Ladino program at Casa De Sefarad in Cordoba.

Visit the Moorish Alcazar Palace and the Old Jewish Quarter in Seville.

Tour the Alhambra Palace in Grenada, where the expulsion decree was signed in 1492.

Walk in the steps of the ancient synagogue in Barcelona.

Visit the former Jewish center of Gerona. …and more!

Shalom, Cantor Jonathan Schultz

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From the President

Our synagogue is blessed with caring, optimistic leaders who have made great strides in our first year of the 5-year strategic plan. As a congregational community it has become our passion to welcome, connect and engage Jews of all ages. A highlight for me this year has been watching our synagogue come to life when children run up the steps to the Bima following monthly Tot Shabbat and Junior Congregations services.

In the spirit of welcoming all Jews, CBI will be hosting our first-ever Pride Shabbat service with keepsake Rainbow Kippot and a sermonette by Kevin Lane from FreeFall Theater, followed by a cocktail reception on Friday evening, June 24.

CBI is sponsoring a table at the Sunday Pride celebration in downtown St. Pete.

While staff and volunteers worked to welcome young families, youth and millennials, synagogue leaders designed a staffing structure to better support a congregation which relies heavily on its large vibrant volunteer base. New staff will be in place by July 1. Please welcome: Maureen Sechan as Director of Lifelong Learning, Robert Weinrib as Baal Koreh (Torah Reader) and Director of Business and Operations, and Kaylee Holland as Director of Communications. This linear staffing model replaces the executive director with the president and board of trustees and includes a budget savings of $25,000.

Please join me in wishing our Executive Director Susan Goldstein all the best in the future after her contract ends at the end of June. I have had the pleasure to work closely with her this past year, and her talents will be missed.

The new directors join our team: Pam Askin in her new role as Director of Congregant Support, Liz Sembler as Engagement Director, Rachel Bennett as Director of Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center and, of course, Rabbi Jacob Luski and Cantor Jonathan Schultz. Our wonderful maintenance and kitchen staff includes Pei Tuinakavaudra, Christopher Hale, Chris Hale and Amy Hale.

Our strength is in our multitude of volunteers: Women’s League to Mitzvah Mens Club, leadership, Torah readers, service leaders, Gift and Craft ladies, Chase the Dreidel organizers, directory and bulletin, Yizkor Booklets, Rosh Chodesh planners, adult education, religious school PRTT and Hebrew High Re-Mix, Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center PRECEC Bubbies reading books, guest speakers, event planners, fund raisers, front desk assistance, bulletin and directory ad sales, mailings, Shabbat ritual, Summer Sermons, money crunchers, High Holiday planners, Chorus, Got Shabbat dinners, Shabbat home hospitality, personnel, youth, ish, Millenials, Israel Advocacy A-team, JNF, Gulfcoast GCJFS Food drives, Israel Bonds, transliteration and service how-to booklets, Burial Society, Tikkun Olam and visiting the sick and bereaved.

Call out to all volunteers and others with interest, please join Kaylee for lunch and a volunteer sign-up at CBI on Monday, June 6!

Susan Marger LeVine

From the Executive Director It doesn’t seem as if it’s been almost three years since I came here for a seven-month gig as interim executive director.

But that’s what it will be very soon, and now it’s time to say l’hitraot to some of you, good-by to a few, and thank you to many.

The first and biggest thank you goes to Laurie Reiskind. We met at the USCJ Biennial in 2011 when the soon-to-be president found herself at a table with a group of executive directors. Fortunately, we didn’t scare her too badly! I was happily surprised to hear from her a couple of years later when she and her leadership team were looking for an interim ED. I’ve come to not only to care for Laurie as a friend, but to admire and respect her for her courage, intelligence, and heart.

Thank you to Byron Kolitz and Eric Pastman who work so hard to inculcate a passion for Israel in each of us. Their success in that mission is one of the outstanding values of this kehilla. Cantor Jonathan Schultz, thank you for the kavanah you bring to our worship services. And CBI Choir members, I’ve loved making music with you. Rachel Bennett, working with you has been sheer pleasure. Thank you for the energy and love of our children that you bring to PRECEC and for infusing joy into our community. Ricki Lewis, thank you for moving fearlessly into the void that was PRTT a couple of years ago – and for conquering it. Thank you, Larry Freid and Forrest Feld, for guiding me gently through the worlds where you rule.

And there are others of you to whom I am grateful, but space is limited and you know who you are. Todah Rabah.

I’ve come to care very much about this kehilla and, in particular, its place in south Pinellas Jewish life. Please remember that, without CBI, there would be no Conservative Judaism in St. Pete – and I hope that is important to you. Support CBI and support its leadership. Share your talents in whatever way you can. Give financially to the extent you are able. And don’t forget that, while today’s dollars are important, it’s also essential to sustain the community in the future by making a legacy gift so that this community will be here for your grandchildren – and beyond.

B’Shalom,

Susan Goldstein

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THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

CELEBRATE SHAVUOT THE FESTIVAL OF THE GIVING OF THE TORAH June, 11, 12 & 13, 2016

Over 3300 years ago God gave Moses

On the first day of Shavuot, the Ten Commandments are read from the Torah in the Synagogue. All should attend the synagogue to receive the Ten Commandments. Jews of all ages should be present, especially the children, our “guarantors” that the Torah remain ours forever.

and the Jewish people the treasure of the Torah. The Festival of Shavuot is the two-day celebration, commemoration and re-enactment of the giving and receiving of the Torah.

SHAVUOT SERVICE SCHEDULE Saturday, June 11, Erev Shavuot Candlelighting 9:08 pm Shavuot Services, Tikun Leyl Shavuot Study Session and Oneg Yom Tov 8:15 pm Sunday, June 12 Shavuot, 1st day Shavuot Yom Tov Services, 9:00 am Minha 12:00 pm Candlelighting 8:08 pm Monday, June 13, Shavuot, 2nd day Shavuot Yom Tov Services, Yizkor Memorial Service, 9:00 am

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Welcome to the CBI Family Kaylee Holland, Communications Director Kaylee has over 4 years of experience in public relations and is a graduate of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Prior to joining the team, she worked with Florida Baptist Children’s Home where she established an editorial blog calendar and a Periscope initiative. She has also worked at First Baptist Church at the mall as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator and Volunteer Outreach Coordinator.

Kaylee is a member of the Dick Pope/Polk County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association since 2014 and is a member of Sigma Tau, international English Honor’s society. She is a published author, having written for Sharing Magazine (a monthly magazine that reaches over 200,000 people internationally), Southeastern University’s Alumni magazine, and Blackbird (an online magazine for short stories and poetry).

Kaylee lives in Lakeland, and is involved in the children’s ministries of her church at First Baptist Church at the Mall. She is passionate about communicating messages that will help change the lives of all who have been abandoned, neglected and abused and hopes to help touch the lives and change the hearts of those in need. Kaylee is excited to use her gifts and abilities to further CBI!

Maureen Sechan, Director of Lifelong Learning For over 30 years Maureen has served the Jewish communities of greater Philadelphia and Chicago in a variety of leadership and educational capacities. These roles include teacher and B’nai Mitzvah tutor, cantorial soloist, program coordinator, and Assistant Preschool Director.

While in Philadelphia, Maureen met her husband Fred, who grew up in Chicago. Upon moving to the Chicago area Maureen shared her passion for nurturing life-long learners, teaching in early childhood centers and JCCs, religious schools, and continuing education programs in synagogues and through the Dawn Schuman Institute.

Maureen and Fred have three children: Sarah, who directs summer travel for the Israel Scouts Caravans, Rachel, a fitness and life style coach, and JJ, who is pursuing post graduate study in Bassoon performance at Oberlin University.

Maureen sees her developmental approach to Jewish education and her devotion to Relational Judaism as an excellent fit with CBI and is thrilled at the opportunity to join the community!

Bob Weinrib, Torah Reader /Business & Facilities Director A lifelong resident of Buffalo, NY, I am pleased to leave the snow behind and begin a new adventure at Congregation B’nai Israel. Since my Bar Mitzvah I have been reading Torah and leading congregations in prayer and now look forward to becoming a part of the B’nai Israel community.

Following my retirement as a New York State auditor, I returned to Graduate School and will soon receive a Masters’ Degree in Addiction Counseling from the Hazelden Betty Ford School of Addiction Studies. Joining me in Florida will be my fiancé and best friend, Nancy Weil, and my adorable pug, Simone. Besides being an avid body builder, runner and personal fitness trainer, I am the father of two children, Eric and Kelly, who both tell me to expect frequent visits, especially during the winter.

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Advocacy for Israel Committee Israel - A Tapestry Nearing the end of the Pesach to Shavuot season, I find it fitting to reflect on the legacy of liberation and freedom for the Jewish people that the State of Israel represents today. Israel truly serves as a bastion for Jewish communities of every variety. It’s important to understand this fact as Jews are often mischaracterized as a homogeneous group, with all elements of cultural and ritual distinction ignored. My experiences on my Birthright trip in 2013 compelled my interest in how varied and colorful Jewish cultural really is. Jews have forged unique communities throughout Africa, Asia, Western Europe, and the Middle East and while creating their own traditions, have remained inextricably linked through a common bond in the Jewish faith.

The other legacy which each of these communities has shared is that of persecution to one degree or another. One can scarcely speak of the history of Jewish life in any area without recounting how each one had to contend with the brutality of intolerance and the prospect of elimination. My tour of Yad Vashem included a recorded interview with a Greek Holocaust survivor from the lost community of Salonika. His memories were virtually all that remained of a once vibrant and beautiful community, host to schools and centers of art and creativity. That his world should exist as a tragic memory in Israel rather than a living reality in Greece underscores the vital role that Israel has come to play in maintaining the tapestry of Jewish cultures that have developed throughout the world. Indeed, it can be said that Israel’s very existence and necessity were reinforced during the expulsion of nearly a million Jews from Arab lands in the years following Israel’s rebirth. Communities that had existed for millennia were uprooted, collective punishment for the audacity of Israel’s stubborn determination.

While our Season of Liberation is drawing to a close, the urgent appeal to memory and preservation, which it stirs within us, should never diminish. Even as Israel just marked 68 years since its rebirth, Jewish communities remain in peril. Every Jewish person has an obligation not merely to preserve his/her own immediate community, but to help ensure that the flame of Jewish life does not fade in any part of the world. We must bear this obligation so that the legacy of our faith will reside beyond the confines of distant memory.

Robert Weiner rhweiner@mail.usf.edu

“2016 Elections: A Jewish Perspective” Presented by Steven Windmueller Presented by The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of The Jewish Federation of Pinellas & Pasco Counties, Tampa Jewish Federation, and sponsored by B’nai Brith Clearwater

Wednesday, June 8, at 6:30 pm Congregation Beth Shalom, 1325 South Belcher Road, Clearwater 33764 RSVP to Diana Morin at dmorin@jewishpinellas.org or 727.530.3223 by Monday, June 6.

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FEEL the PRIDE at CBI !

CBI is proud to be a participant in this year’s Pride festivities.

Join us for two opportunities to feel the PRIDE with your CBI family.

Friday, June 24 We will hold a very special Pride Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:30pm followed by a festive cocktail oneg.

Our guest speaker will be

Kevin Lane co-founder of freeFall Theatre and former President of the Tampa-Orlando-Pinellas Foundation (TOP).

Music will be courtesy of our own

Cantor Jonathan Schultz.

Sponsorships for the cocktail oneg are available for $72.

Contact Kaylee Holland at communications@cbistpete.org or 727.381.4900 OR Dorothy Bowser, Pride Committee Chair, at educators2@rcn.com, or 917.584.5094.

Sunday, June 26 CBI is excited to have its own table at Florida’s largest PRIDE event, the

St. Pete Pride Street Festival Featuring over 350 exhibitors, including food and beverage vendors, artists, community organizations and so much more.

Live performers will entertain festival goers from 11:00am to 6:00 pm.

It's a party you don't want to miss!

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Adult Studies & Special Services

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Women’s League Women's League Sweet Tablecloth Project The chair of this project is Ellen Bernstein and you may reach her at 727.345.0237.

If you would like your name included on the Sweet Tablecloth please contact Ellen. She would love to hear from you. When you meet with Ellen, you can write your name and she will embroider it on the tablecloth. This cloth will be used on the dessert table on Shabbat and other CBI events. It is only $10 a name and it is a wonderful synagogue keepsake. If you are interested, make sure to call Ellen at the number above.

FROM THE JUDAICA SHOP CREW....

Our Judaica Shop has many items for your home or your gift-giving pleasure. Try visiting the shop; you will enjoy your experience. Remember, we gift wrap and special order.

Just to give you an idea of our many items....ceremonial objects...kiddush cups, candleholders, shabbat candles, spice boxes and more, tallitot for the ladies and gentlemen, kepot, tallit clips. We have a great selection of jewelry.

As you look at the Jewish Calendar, we have an array of items for all the holidays, starting with Rosh Hoshana, Hanukka, and Pesach.

If you are a mah jongg enthusiast, we have several gift items.

I hope this will acquaint you with our Women's League Judaica Shop!

Please call us for an appointment for your shopping needs. If you would like to volunteer, please call...

Diana Litt..............727.392.5554

Eileen Richman.....727.393.6430

Anita Helfand........727.347.2300

Rosh Hodesh Women’s Group

CBI-Hadassah Book Club

Sunday, June 5, 10:30 am This session will be at the home of Carol Epstein. RSVP to Carol at 727.368.4339.

Join other CBI women for this monthly get together. We’ll share a little learning, a little schmoozing, and a lot of noshing!

Stay tuned for Fall offerings!

Torah For Seniors and Lunch with Rabbi Luski will resume in the Fall.

Talmud Made Easy Steve Wein leads Talmud study classes in English, and explains all! Materials are provided. No special knowledge is required. Class meets on Wednesday evenings, June 1 and 15, at 7:00 in the Buns Family Library.

For information, contact Sheryl Feinman at sherlnan@tampabay.rr.com or 727.422.2221.

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February 2014

Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center (PRECEC) Splashing into Summer!

May was a beautiful month at PRECEC……

We had the opportunity to see Timeless Tales’ production of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” and learned that it is not a nice to trick our friends or our parents!

We celebrated all of the women in the lives of our students at our Leading Ladies Tea Party with cookies and lemonade.

We celebrated Israel’s Independence Day by hearing a story read by Rabbi Luski, putting our prayers in the Kotel, and proudly waving the flag of Israel at Shabbat.

We are ready to splash into summer after learning about water safety with Ms. Iris from All Children’s Hospital.

All the students and faculty at PRECEC wish everyone a safe and happy summer!

Coming up in June: Thursday, June 9: Last Official Day of School Friday, June 10: 11:00 am VPK Graduation CBI Social Hall (Preschool Open) Monday, June 13: CLOSED in observance of Shavout Tuesday, June 14-Wednesday June 15: CLOSED for Teacher Planning Days Thursday, June 16: FIRST DAY OF SUMMER CAMP SHALOM Monday, June 20: 10:30 am Walking Field Trip to Philip Benjamin Tower (2.5’s+) Tuesday, June 21: 4:30 pm PTA Meeting Classroom #2 Wednesday, June 22: 9:00 am Leading Gentleman Donut Party Friday, June 24: 10:00 am Family Pre-Shabbat in CBI Sanctuary

CALLING ALL STORYTELLERS! Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center is looking for some fabulous volunteers to come read to our youngest learners. We will even provide you with a selected P.J. Library Story! Schedules are flexible as we have availability Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm.

Interested in getting involved? Please contact PRECEC Director Rachel Bennett at preschool@cbistpete.org or 727.302.9668.

PRECEC is accepting new enrolls for Fall 2016 Call today to book your tour, space is extremely limited.

PRECEC is BLASTING OFF! Stop by to say hello 

Rachel Bennett, PRECEC Director

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PRTT End Of Year Celebration

CBI is proud to be partnering with TOP and the Grinspoon Foundation in the Life & Legacy Program.

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Iyar-Sivan 5776 June 2016 Sun

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Morning Minyan Followed by Breakfast

Sundays 9:00 am Monday - Friday: 7:45 am

Evening Minyan Sunday Thursday: 6:30 pm

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YOM YERUSHALAYIM 9:00am Minyan, breakfast 10:30am Rosh Hodesh Women’s Group 6:30pm Minyan

7:45am Minyan, breakfast 12:00pm Volunteer Meeting 6:30pm Minyan

ROSH HODESH SIVAN 7:45am Minyan, breakfast 4:45pm Calendar Meeting 6:30pm Minyan 6:45pm Ritual Committee

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SHAVUOT DAY 1 9:00am Shavuot Yom Tov Service 12:00pm Yom Tov Minha 6:30pm Minyan 8:08pm Candelighting

SHAVUOT DAY 2 PRECEC CLOSED OFFICE & PRECEC CLOSED 7:45am Minyan, breakfast 9:00am Shavuot Yom Tov 6:30pm Minyan Service, Yizkor Service, Kiddush 12:00pm Yom Tov Minha 6:30pm Minyan

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7:45am Minyan, breakfast 10:00am Library Committee 6:30pm Minyan

7:45am Minyan, breakfast 7:30pm Summer Musical Shabbat Service 8:05pm Candlelighting

Parasha B’hukkotai 9:00am Shabbat Service, June & July Simha Shabbat, Conversation with the Rabbi 12:30pm Shabbat Minha*

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7:45am Minyan, breakfast 6:30pm Minyan 7:00pm Dr. Steven Windmueller, at CBS

7:45am Minyan, breakfast 10:00am Library Committee 6:30pm Minyan Last Day of PRECEC

7:45am Minyan, breakfast 11:00am PVK Graduation 7:30pm Summer Musical Shabbat Service 8:08pm Candlelighting

Parasha B’midbar 9:00am Shabbat Service, Kiddush 8:15pm Minha, Maariv, Tikkun Leyi, Shavuot and Oneg Yom Tov 9:08pm Candelighting

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7:45am Minyan, breakfast 7:30pm Summer Musical Shabbat Service 8:11pm Candlelighting

Parasha Naso 9:00am Shabbat Services, Kiddush 12:30pm Shabbat Minha*

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PRECEC CLOSED 7:45am Minyan, breakfast 6:30pm Minyan 7:00pm Talmud Made Easy

Parsha B’ha-a lot’kha 9:30am PRECEC Family 9:00am Shabbat Services, Pre-Shabbat Kiddush 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat, Pride 12:30pm Shabbat Minha* Shabbat, Cocktail Oneg 8:12pm Candlelighting

*Shabbat Minha will begin approximately 45 minutes after the conclusion of morning services

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Sivan-Tammuz 5776 July 2016 Sun

Morning Minyan Followed by Breakfast

Sundays and Independence Day 9:00 am Monday - Friday: 7:45 am

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Parasha Sh’lah L’kha 9:00am Shabbat Service, Kiddush 12:30pm Shabbat Minha*

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ROSH HODESH TAMMUZ 7:45am Minyan, breakfast 7:45am Minyan, breakfast 6:30pm Minyan 6:30pm Minyan

7:45am Minyan, breakfast 7:30pm Summer Musical Shabbat Service 8:12pm Candlelighting

Parasha Korah

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Parsha Balak 9:00am Shabbat Services, Kiddush 12:30pm Shabbat Minha*

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Parsha Pinhas 9:00am Shabbat Services, Kiddush 12:30pm Shabbat Minha*

Life Cycle Mazal Tov!

In Memoriam Pearl Muriel Brook, z’l

Myrna & Murray Rubin on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Cayla Michelle Rubin at Congregation Orr Shalom, Vernon Hills, Illinois

Mother of William Brook, David Brook, and Barbara Brook

Hannah Mae Weiss

May God comfort the families among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Dale Brenner, z�l Mother of Hana (Lyle) Cowart and Peter Brenner Sister of Dr. Daniel Schwartz

on her graduation from Shorecrest Preparatory School Parents, Drs. Leslie & Mitchell Weiss Hannah will attend the Jewish Theological Seminary & Columbia University

MITZVAH GRAM! Join us in wishing Mazal Tov! to members celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries, and B'nai Mitzvah. Your good wishes can be part of their memories, while at the same time supporting CBI's commitment to help our schools, youth groups, and kehilla through your donations to our Mitzvah Fund.

Jack Sutton on his graduation from Shorecrest Preparatory School Parents, Sheryl & Robert Sutton Grandparents, Ruth Ann & Ralph Mizrahi and Rose Sutton Jack will attend the University of Florida

Circle the names of everyone you want to honor with a Mitzvah Gram. Send this form together with a check made out to CBI to: CBI c/o Kesef Accounting Services, PO Box 159 Montvale, NJ 07645. You can also donate online at cbistpete.org/donate.

We request a minimum donation of $10 per acknowledgement.

Ari Edward Zimmer on his graduation from Shorecrest Preparatory School Parents, Leisa & Dr. Michael Zimmer Ari will attend Washington University

Your Name: ____________________________ Address: ______________________________ City:____________________ Zip: __________ Telephone: _____________________________

Penina Benjamin On her graduation form Shoecrest Preparatory School Parents Louisa & Dr. Mark Benjamin Grandmother Marilyn Benjamin Penina will attend Dartmouth College

Celebrate your June & July Birthdays, and Anniversaries at Simha Shabbat on Saturday, June 4, 9:00 am.

Do a Mitzvah; make a Minyan!

Your special simha is a wonderful opportunity to attend one of our twice-daily Minyan services.

See the calendar on Pages 14-17 for service times.

Etz Chaim Tree of Life Looking for a special way to honor family and friends celebrating a Simha?

BUNS FAMILY TREE OF LIFE is just the answer. What a joy it is for someone to walk into our shul and see a tribute in honor of his/her Bar or Bat Mitzvah, special birthday, anniversary, or wedding.

Order forms are in the synagogue office and lobby.

Minimum donation $254

It is a Tree of Life to those who uphold it.

Proverbs 3:16-8 18

Life Cycle June Birthdays 2 Dr. Harold Seder 2 Adam Goldstein 3 Harris Meltzer 4 Dr. Richard Blanchard 4 Jack Goldfarb 5 Nick Benjacob 5 Dr. Bernardo Stein 5 Abraham Luski 5 Ari Weisberg 6 Rivy Chapman 6 Carol Marger 6 Mussie Eidelman 7 Andrew Catalfina 9 Ron Weissman 9 Alan Gross 9 Robert Jacobs

July Birthdays 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 6

Gerald Colen David C. Gross Debbie Kobernick Diane Sembler-Kamins Rita Thomas Dr. Frank Mendelblatt Amy Piper Marvin Freeman Ellen Bernstein Steven Grau Marietta Drucker Blanka Benjacob Amnon Abayov Hana Cowart Barbara Bernstein

June Anniversaries 4 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 12

Dr. Richard & Barbara Karpay Joel & Betty Sue Shane Dr. Michael & Ilene Worman Lenny & Millie Gelfond Mark & Ricki Lewis Ira & Susie Berman David & Erica Benstock Ralph & Ruth Ann Mizrahi Michael & Mandi Gross

July Anniversaries 2 4 4 5

Dr. Morry & Marilyn LeVine I. Jerome & Selma Rosenberg Sam & Sherri Cohen Moe & Pam LeCompte

June & July Birthdays & Anniversaries 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 18 20

Jackie Kanner Steven Cantor Susan Goldstein Tom Silverberg Lee Leibson Rose Luski Shoshana David Sam Cohen Joan Epstein Leo Lang Susan Kagan David Benstock Mali Feld Mavis Wallace Marvin Leibson Jackie Catalfina

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Fred Buns Lea Seiden Linda Diamond Judy Buns Linda Goldfarb Jay Gross Dr. Pat Cottrille Miriam Tambor Beth Figard Gary Levine Dr. Leslie Pearlstein Myra Gross Greg Sembler Shelly Kamins Margot Benstock Gaye Taller

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Ir a Berman Sherrie Carroll Dr. Steven Bloom Jack Goldberg Bennett Rabin Dr. Ben-Ami Braun Rhoda Bader Robin Post Dr. David Wein Michael Pastreich Dr. Ira Azneer Allison Shenofsky Dr. Richard Karpay Sharon Gershuny Anita Pollack Jack Buns

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Lucile Urvater Jesse Rodman Dr. Jerome Rubin Helen Freid Morry Bornstein Larry Figard Dana Hershkowitz Robyn Greenberg Chandaye Pastman Don Silverberg Pati Gross Byron Kolitz Ben Alpert Sylvia Cantor Judy Ludin Marshall Seiden Louisa Benjamin

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Dr. Larry & Sheryl Feinman Marshall & Lea Seiden Mike & Mavis Wallace Joel & Ellen Goetz Dr. Irwin & Hannah Ayes Dr. Mike & Sandy Slomka Meni & Malina Kanner Ben & Helen Pertcheck Jack & Irma Mayer David & Sheila Hutman

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Joe & Sally Cohen Keyvan & Stephanie Kohan-Shohet Capt. Allan & Nancy Lonschein Bennett & Randi Rabin Sid & Phyllis Werner Joel & Gaye Taller Dr. Steve & Susan LeVine Dr. Leslie & Reva Pearlstein Eric & Judy Ludin

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Dr. Seymour & Susan Gordon Moshe & Sharon Gershuny Dr. Richard & Debbie Blanchard Asher & Patzi Gil

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Dr. David & Arline Dresdner Dr. Hugh & Susie van Gelder Dr. Brian & Susan Kagan Dr. Mark & Debbie Sokolov

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Donations & Tributes Adult Education Fund Dr. Arthur & Bebby Marlin

In Honor Of Steve Wein’s Birthday

Camp Ramah Fund Susan Goldstein Susan Goldstein Susan Goldstein

In Honor Of Carol Marger Pam Himmel Eileen Richman In Memory Of Paula Green

Dr. Larry & Vera Green Gail Warren Leadership Fund Jack & Linda Goldfarb Jack & Linda Goldfarb Jack & Linda Goldfarb Jack & Linda Goldfarb Susan Goldstein Greg & Liz Sembler Greg & Liz Sembler Greg & Liz Sembler Dr. Stanley & Nancy Rosenberg

In Honor Of Pam LeCompte Pam Himmel Eileen Richman Susie Berman Susie Berman Pam LeCompte Pam Himmel Eileen Richman In Memory Of Elinor Citrin

Library Music/ Video Fund Bev Sherman Bev Sherman

In Honor Of Claire Yogman Sam Janofsky’s Special Birthday

Minyon Fund Robert & Carolyn Isakson Gary Levine

In Memory Of Dr. Hyman Weiner David Levine

Mitzvah Fund Akif Agayev Marcus & Heather Oginsky Eileen Richman Lou Bader Drs. Steven Bloom & Charlene Wygodski Lenny & Millie Gelfond Jack & Linda Goldfarb Dr. Larry & Vera Green Dr. Larry & Vera Green Jay & Terri Gross Jay & Terri Gross Dr. Ed & Vivian Lurie Dr. Ed & Vivian Lurie Dr. Ed & Vivian Lurie Dr. Ed & Vivian Lurie Greg & Liz Sembler

In Honor Of In Appreciation

Lee Shenofsky Don & Jane Silverberg Sunni Horowitz Meni & Malina Kanner Dr. Richard & Barbara Karpay

Rabbi Luski Dr. David LeVine Eileen Richman Dr. David LeVine Naomi Berg’s Birthday Susan Turner’s Birthday Dr. David LeVine Mandel Sher’s Birthday Helen Kahan’s Birthday Eileen Richman Pam Himmel Linda Goldfarb Bette Schroeder’s Birthday Debbie Marmon Dr. David LeVine In Memory Of David Gil Isak Kanner Rosalind Ayes

Audrey Kopelman Audrey Kopelman Capt. Allan & Nancy Lonschein Arlene Ludin Bruce & Mary Ann Marger Ruth Mauer Ruth Mauer Ruth Mauer Michael Morris Bennett & Randi Rabin David & Teddi Robbins George & Faina Sakovich George & Faina Sakovich George & Faina Sakovich Dr. Sheldon & Susan Scheinert Greg & Liz Sembler Greg & Liz Sembler Warren & Rebecca Simmons Harriet Stein Mickey Walter Mark & Julia Wolfson Mark & Julia Wolfson Mark & Julia Wolfson Beverly Dikman Lee Shenofsky Lee Shenofsky

Bev Halem Rosalind Ayes Clair Lonschein Sally Rubenstein Theresa T. Baum Esther Fisch David Gil Marvin Jacobs Leonard Morris Meyer Miller Annette Robbins Lyubov Pleskov Elka Kogan Lev Pleskov Benjamin Scheinert David Gil Leonard Mauer John Simmons Sue Charlip Samuel H. Feinberg Gertrude Wolfson Lois Bowles Morris William Tucker Fred Berger Esther Fisch Mark Shenofsky

Prayer Book Fund Leslie Goldman

In Honor Of Janet Augenbraun

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Eileen Richman Murray & Myrna Rubin Murray & Myrna Rubin

In Honor Of

Jack & Linda Goldfarb Anita Helfand & Lorri Helfand Bob & Elaine Lachter Allen & Betty Polon Sharron Scott Shirley Sommella Claire Weinstein

USY Fund Jack & Linda Goldfarb Fred & Maureen Sechan

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Eileen Richman Granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah Helen Kahan’s Birthday In Memory Of Lillian Solomon Anna Lachter Jack Polon Lena Lew John Sommella Stanley Weinstein, Samuel Weinstein, Elizabeth Weinstein, William Berman, Minnie Berman, Jeffrey Dissin, Barbara Dissin In Honor Of Sheryl Feinman’s Special Birthday Mark LeVine’s Hebrew High Graduation

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Hadassah CBI Book Club Local author Lynda Lippman Lockhart was the guest speaker at the CBI-Hadassah Book Club Meeting on Wednesday, May 18, in the CBI Library. The author spoke about her book, The Laundry Room, a story of Israeli resistance during World War II. The book is available in our CBI Library

BUNS FAMILY LIBRARY We have just placed some wonderful books on the shelves for you to borrow and enjoy !

NON-FICTION: Not In God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom (170SAC) Ally by Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the US ( 953.22 ORE) Sacred Treasure: The Cairo Genizah by Rabbi Mark Glickman (902GLI) Isaac Stern—My First 79 Years: written with Chaim Potak (B STE) FICTION: The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman (F HOF) - the early life of Camille Pissarro The Laundry Room by Lynda Lippman Lockhart (F LIP), Israel Resistance in 1946 by local author 22

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Feel the PRIDE at CBI !

Friday, June 24 We will hold a very special Pride Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:30pm followed by a festive cocktail oneg Our guest speaker will be

Kevin Lane co-founder of freeFall Theatre and former President of the Tampa-Orlando-Pinellas Foundation (TOP).

Music will be courtesy of our own

Cantor Jonathan Schultz Contact Kaylee Holland at communications@cbistpete.org or 727.381.4900, or Dorothy Bowser, Pride Committee Chair, at educators2@rcn.com, or 917.584.5094.

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