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WWII Veteran Legacy Award Honoree: Len Berman

Born in Hartford, Connecticut July 2, 1926. 89 years old. Volunteered for U.S. Navy as a musician. Served on battleship in the Pacific where, along with being in the band, he loaded ammunition during conflict.   Father-Moses A. Berman (attorney) Mother- Bernice Toby Corellas (house wife) Father and mother were traditional Jewish, grandfather was Orthodox [...]

2016-11-28T09:48:41-08:00January 22nd, 2016|CBB, Special Programs|

WWII Veteran Legacy Award Honoree: Ralph Baxter

Ralph was born in Germany and fled the Nazis. 90 Years old. Volunteered for US Army Counter Intelligence Interrogated second level Nazis in Europe (the step under those that went to Nuremberg)     Born in Hamburg, Germany in 1945 August 31st Father- Felix Backrack a merchant banker Mother- Ernie Muenden The families name was [...]

2016-11-28T09:48:41-08:00January 22nd, 2016|CBB, Special Programs|

Morning Minyan

"Congregation B'nai B'rith has a morning minyan. I am not sure if you have heard yet, but we do, and I attend. "I want to share with you, my congregational family, why I do, in the hopes that some of you may also find a reason to attend. I work full time, starting at 8:00am [...]

2016-01-11T16:15:02-08:00January 11th, 2016|News & Announcements, Services|

Memories of Our Children of the Covenant Legacy Luncheon 2015

Legacy Award Honoree Tribute Video   On Sunday, November 15, Congregation B’nai B’rith held the inaugural Children of the Covenant Legacy Luncheon– and what an afternoon it was! To view the wonderful news coverage of our event please see these links: Honoring the legacy of our Jewish community’s World War II veterans Coverage of our [...]

2016-11-28T09:48:41-08:00December 27th, 2015|CBB, News & Announcements|

Honoring the legacy of our Jewish community’s World War II veterans

Elizabeth Gaynes published and Op Ed. piece in the Santa Barbara News Press, October 18th. Excerpt: This year, CBB will add to our community's tradition of remembering, and proudly, for the first time, recognize and honor the legacy of our Jewish Community's World War II Veterans — the brave men and women who sacrificed so [...]

2015-11-02T12:25:32-08:00October 23rd, 2015|CBB, In The News, News & Announcements|

Children of the Covenant Legacy Luncheon 2015

Congregation B'nai B'rith's 2015 Children of the Covenant Legacy Luncheon Honoring the heroes of our past – building the foundation for our future Honoring CBB’s World War II Veterans Featured Speaker, Filmmaker Nancy Spielberg Join us on Sunday, November 15 from 11am - 2pm at CBB as we come together to celebrate those who have [...]

2016-11-28T09:48:41-08:00August 18th, 2015|CBB, News & Announcements|
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