Golf & Tennis Tournament

Monday, May 19
THANK YOU to all who participated last year as sponsors, players and contributors.We will be doing it again this year on May 19. We hope you will consider being a sponsor or playing. Click here for the sign up form.



Rabbi Fuchs Defends Israel
Rabbi Fuchs presented a brilliant defense of Israel on WWUH, University of Hartford, May 12, 2008. You can hear the recording. It is about 28 min.

To Listen:
Right click your mouse on this link: Hear Rabbi Fuchs' presentation
Click "Save Target As"
Save the file on your computer
Listen to the file with ITunes, Window Media or Real Player
If you are unable to hear the recording, you can borrow a CD from the Learning Center or come into the Center to hear it.



Israel@60--Book Review
A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz
Friday, May 16, 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi Stephen Fuchs will review the book at our Shabbat Service. This is a memoir by this celebrated Israeli author about his childhood in Jerusalem in the 1940s & 1950s.

Israel@60--Joint Celebration
Come celebrate Shabbat, Lag B’Omer, and the 60th Birthday of Israel! with Beth David Synagogue ~ Beth El Temple ~ Congregation Beth Israel ~ Temple Sinai ~ Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshoh ~ and Young Israel of West Hartford. Friday, May 23, 2008, starting at 6 p.m. at Beth El Temple
No more reservations are being taken, as we have exceeded the expected capacity of the hall. Please wait for the next event. Thank you! We will also hold a Shabbat Service at CBI starting at 7:30 p.m.



Shaker Shabbat

Read Rabbi Fuchs' sermon about the Shaker religion, its contributions to American culture, and what commonalities the Shaker religion and Judaism share. The sermon is in honor of the publication of From Shaker Lands and Shaker Hands: A Survey of the Industries, a book by congregant and West Hartford resident Dr. M. Stephen Miller, one of the foremost collectors of Shaker ephemera.



A Study in Leadership: Joshua, Deborah, and Samuel

Wednesday May 21, 12:15 p.m.
Join us as we study together the Judges and Prophets in the books of Joshua and Judges. The Bible is rich with strong personalities, political intrigue, and tribal power plays. As we prepare to elect a new president to guide our nation, what insights can we learn from Joshua, Deborah, and Samuel? Feel free to bring your own lunch. Beverages provided. Led by Rabbi Michael Pincus.




Brotherhood Breakfast

Sunday, May 18, 9:30 a.m.
"Report on Missions and Trips to Israel"
Come hear about our recent visits to Israel!



Sisterhood Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 6 p.m.
All are welcome to join Sisterhood for a dinner, entertainment, and the installation of officers. Cost is $25. Please reply before Wednesday, May 14. Reservations must be made by calling Deborah Hersh, austhersh@aolcom, or 233-8028. After you call Debbie, then send your check, payable to Sisterhood, to Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT 06119. Attn.: Sisterhood.



Kabbalat Rock Shabbat

Friday, May 30, 6:30 p.m.
Mixing the spirit of Kabbalat Shabbat with Jewish rock and folk music that can be appreciated by young and old alike. Our monthly community dinner will follow this service. Familes and friends of all ages are invited to eat and sing together. The cost fo the dinner is $15/adults, $12/seniors & students. RSVP for the dinner to Lily Beider, lbeider@cbict.org, 233-8215 x221 by Tuesday, May 27.



By Golly! By Gosh! By George!

Saturday, May 31, 8 p.m.
A fabulous concert of George Gershwin music! Tickets are $10 and available from the Temple office, 233-8215. Refreshments are included.



Mitzvah Moolah!

What is it? Mitzvah Moolah is a Temple fundraising program. You buy a Mitzvah Moolah ticket and give it to someone who redeems it for a gift certificate in that dollar amount. Why are we offering this now? With so many reasons to give, such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, end of year Teacher gifts, graduation, birthdays and more, we can help you take the guess work out of gift giving and you help the Religious School through this program. It is a Win-Win program! Contact Sarah Beck, 860-233-8215 ext. 223 or sbeck@cbict.org. Get your own Mitzvah Moolah...stop by and support your Temple today!

What can you do with that rebate check? Hint! Hint! How about exchanging it for gift certificates or Mitzvah Moolah at CBI? There are so many vendors to choose from! As one congregant says, "I am planning to buy gift cards with my rebate check. That way I'll be all set with gifts, grocery money, clothes, etc., for quite awhile, and then the vendors will give CBI over $50 back! This is an easy way to help support the synagogue!"

For participating retailers, and the amount they will give back to CBI, Click here.

Mitzvot You Can Do

Why not do a little something that will make a big difference. Click here for some mitzvot opportunities.