Shira Concert Video and Program
View the Shira 2014 Program. You can view the concert here. (fast forward video to 23 min mark to begin) If you would like to leave us your thoughts or comments about the concert, you may do so below at "Leave a Reply."
High Holy Days in January?
Not exactly, but the Temple was packed as we kept adding chairs for more than 625 people on Friday night for the amazing MLK Shabbat. Thanks to the vision of Rob Raede and Cantor Mark Childs, the heartfelt singing of SoulAviv, The Unity Gospel Choir, CBB Shir Chadash Adult and Youth Choirs and the band, [...]
FAQs for NFTY Host Families
What is NFTY? NFTY is the youth branch of the Reform Jewish Movement in North America. It is home to all teens that wish to participate in Reform Jewish life and explore their Jewish identity. NFTY SoCal is one of 19 regions that make up NFTY, and it stretches from San Diego to San Luis [...]
Ain Mazel L’Yisrael: There is No Fate Among Israel
Ain Mazel L’Yisrael: There is No Fate Among Israel Mazel Tov! Yes, I said it and I will say it again: Mazel Tov! First, Mazel tov to all of you who had a simchah this year—maybe it was a newborn baby, a grandbaby, a new marriage, a graduation, a new job, a new house, [...]
Yoni Bio
About Me: I'm the first Sabra in my family, who immigrated from Russia in 1990. My Mom is a kindergarten teacher and my dad is a salesman in the wood industry- their story is the story of another million Russian Jews who immigrated during these years. My older brother, 26, is a manager in an [...]
Israel Connections
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CBB Caring Community Manager (CCM)
CBB Caring Community Manager (CCM) Congregation B’nai B’rith is seeking a dynamic individual to fulfill a newly created position. The Caring Community Manager will work closely with our clergy, staff and lay leaders, and is responsible for engaging our staff and members in the sacred work of caring for each other. We are looking for [...]
From the Clergy: Rabbi Suzy Stone’s Reflections on the Year
In 1993 one of my favorite movies was released starring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, and many others. But the most famous came from a no-name White House attendant who stated: “WE’RE WALKING, WE’RE WALKING, and…WE’RE STOPPING.” As we reach the summer months, the Torah takes us through the book of Numbers—our people’s ancient [...]
Healthier Living Managing Ongoing Health Conditions
Healthier Living Managing Ongoing Health Conditions Mondays: May 6 - June 17 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm At Sansum Clinic Taught by leaders Eryn Eckert PHD and Temple member, Marcy Oswald, a 6 week workshop in partnership with Sansum Clinic and Partners in Care Foundation. Healthier Living is a Stanford University evidence based program recently [...]