Congregation B'nai Israel
Keeping Tradition Moving Forward
May 2008
S M T W T F S
 
 
 
 

May 1, 2008

10:00 AM
Rabbi's Book Group
06:15 PM
Board of Trustees Meeting
06:30 PM
Spring Spectacular: Book Reading w/Brian Landsberg
1

May 2, 2008

07:30 PM
Shabbat services
2

May 3, 2008

09:00 AM
Torah Study
10:30 AM
Ruach Ha'am
06:00 PM
Wine & Food Festival
3

May 4, 2008

08:30 AM
Bloodmobile
09:30 AM
Religious School
09:30 AM
Mitzvah Day
10:00 AM
K'tonton
10:00 AM
Choosing Judaism
4
5

May 6, 2008

04:00 PM
Hebrew School
06:15 PM
Rosh Chodesh
6

May 7, 2008

07:00 PM
Yachad
7

May 8, 2008

07:00 PM
Bereavement Support Group
8

May 9, 2008

06:00 PM
Tot Shabbat
06:30 PM
Shabbat Dinner
07:30 PM
Eduction Shabbat
9

May 10, 2008

09:00 AM
Torah Study
10:30 AM
Shabbat Morning Services
06:00 PM
Spring Spectacular: Charaders of the Lost Ark II
10

May 11, 2008

09:30 AM
Religious School
10:00 AM
K'tonton
01:00 PM
Salute to Israel
11
12

May 13, 2008

04:00 PM
Hebrew School
07:00 PM
Israeli Dancing
13

May 14, 2008

07:00 PM
Yachad
14

May 15, 2008

06:15 PM
Executive Committee
15

May 16, 2008

07:30 PM
Shabbat services
16

May 17, 2008

09:00 AM
Torah Study
10:30 AM
Shabbat Morning Services
10:30 AM
Wake Up & Taste the Torah
07:00 PM
Spring Spectacular: Eat, Drink & Be Merry
17

May 18, 2008

09:30 AM
Religious School
07:00 PM
Around the World in 80 Days
18
19

May 20, 2008

07:00 PM
Israeli Dancing
20

May 21, 2008

07:00 PM
Yachad Graduation & Awards Assembly
07:00 PM
Dinner with the Boyz
21
22

May 23, 2008

07:30 PM
Shabbat services
23

May 24, 2008

09:00 AM
Torah Study
10:30 AM
Shabbat Morning Services
24
25

May 26, 2008

10:00 AM
Memorial Day Commemoration
26

May 27, 2008

07:00 PM
Israeli Dancing
27
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29

May 30, 2008

07:30 PM
Shabbat services
30

May 31, 2008

09:00 AM
Torah Study
10:30 AM
Shabbat Morning Services
31

 

Congregation B'nai Israel

As Sacramento’s oldest Jewish congregation and its largest Reform synagogue, B’nai Israel is devoted to honoring the traditions of our heritage while creating a Jewish experience that is relevant to today’s society. We nurture spirituality and personal reflection through prayer, music, education and social action. We foster friendship and community with Shabbat dinners, ritual events and affinity groups that reflect our diversity. Congregation B’nai Israel welcomes families and singles, young and old, gay and straight.

Look at the community section of this web site to learn more about our groups for women, men, teenagers, young adults, senior citizens, singles and interfaith couples. This is also where you can find out how to get involved in our social action efforts or join a Chavurah.

Under education, check out the exciting news about Camp Shelanu, CBI's summer day camp for pre-k (4-year-olds) through 10th graders. We're making plans now for a fabulous 2nd season. (Look at the information in the Koleinu below.)

Planning a wedding, bris or other lifecycle event?  Looking for information on Holidays or Shabbat services? You’ll find your answers in the worship section.

Our spiritual leader is Rabbi Mona Alfi.  You can learn more about her and other temple leaders in the about section, where you will also find information on B’nai Israel’s 155-year history and our newly renovated sanctuary.

The best way to experience B’nai Israel, of course, is in person.  Please look at the calendar for details on the spiritual, educational and fun events we host. And then come check us out.Chazzan Carl Naluai and Rabbi Mona Alfi celebrate
Havdallah at the Installation Weekend Dinner Dance

 


Chadashot is a recurring update of temple and community events.
To sign up for Chadashot, email our Administrator, Mandy Greene.


Koleinu, The Voice of B'nai Israel, is our monthly (except July) newsletter.
Click here to see the May 2008 edition.
Click here to see the April 2008 edition.


Payquiq is our new online payment service.
Members click here to sign up or use Payquiq on the Tzedakah page
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Read about our 7th grader, Ben Wong, & the postage stamp he created at B'nai Israel.


Affiliates Program. By making your online purchases from a link on the CBI website, a percentage of your purchase will be rebated back to the congregation.  See "Affiliates Program" on the Tzedakah Page. Click here for details.


The Wine & Food Festival is on May 3rd.
Click here and scroll down to see the 2008 Program.


Spring Spectacular is here.

These events are designed to raise funds for B'nai Israel while helping people get to know one another better.
Check out the schedule of Spring Spectacular Events from Community / Getting Involved.

Click here to learn about Purim & Passover observances at B'nai Israel.