CBT Happenings
Fran Burgess, a cantor soloist, will be covering some of Cantor Chabon's bima responsibilities while she is on maternity leave. (Baby Chabon officially due next week!) Please help us welcome her at the Morning Minyan Saturday, January 14.
Join Rabbi Asher and the Interfaith Council for the Annual MLK Commemoration Monday, January 16 in Walnut Creek's Civic Park at noon.
The 4 Contra Costa Synagogues are hosting Rabbi Reuven Firestone, PhD for 4 different lectures on "An Introduction to Islam for Jews." Rabbi Firestone will be this year's Rb. Joseph Asher Memorial Lecturer Friday, January 20 at 7:30 pm speaking on "Islamic Fundamentalism and the Arab Spring."
Our next Shabbat dinner is before services / the Asher Lecture on Friday, January 20. Sign up for the vegetarian pasta dinner which begins at 6:15. $16 adults / $7.50 children. Reservations due Monday, January 16.
Men of CBT will be meeting from 10 - 11 am on Sunday, January 22 in our Library.
Ladies - pick up your copy of Book Sisters' next selection - Petropolus by Anna Ullnich. Join CBT women over a potluck dinner (no meat!) in our Social Hall, Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 pm. You don't even have to finish the book to partake in the fun! RSVPs are always appreciated.
Texas Hold 'Em comes to CBT Saturday, January 28! Reserve your spot - $125 (includes poker chips, dinner and drinks) by emailing office@tikvah.org. Members - sign up on line.
Our Social Action committee is having a Volunteer Fair Sunday morning, January 29. Do your part in Tikkun Olam! If you have a passion you would like to share, attend the next committee meeting Tuesday, January 17 from 7 - 8 pm at CBT or email Tina Guterman.
Sisterhood is having a challah baking evening with Jennifer Rosenberg on Tuesday, January 31 at 7 pm here. RSVP to Rayna.
There are 168 hours in a week. Can you spare an hour? Inspired by the Jewish values of social justice and Tikkun Olam, the Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) trains, places and supports volunteer reading tutorsin underserved public elementary schools throughout the Bay Area. CBT will be hosting a training session on Wednesday, February 1 from 2 - 5 pm. There is also a training class this Sunday, January 8 at 300 Grand Blvd, Oakland. To sign up for either class, visit their website, or contact 510.318.6474.
Need a LITTLE help sending your child to a Jewish Camp? Contact the Temple Office for an application for the James Cohen Memorial Fund. Applications due February 15.
A SUMMER OF LOVE! MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDAR -
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25!
Our Annual Fundraiser!
Additional Mishkan T'filah have been ordered to fill the book holders in the pews. Please consider ordering a bookplate in memory of a love one or in honor of simcha. $36 each. Great 'gift' for someone who has everything! Email the Temple Office for the form. |
