Noozhawk: The Mountains of Wisdom Weekend and Rabbi Cohen’s Retirement
Mariela Socolovsky: After seven years of joyful and meaningful achievements, I’ll be leaving CBB on June 2nd
Mariela Socolovsky: After seven years of joyful and meaningful achievements, I’ll be leaving CBB on June 2nd Almost seven years ago I went searching for a meaningful professional opportunity and a place to belong. During these years I’ve had the privilege of working alongside wonderful colleagues and lay leaders, each having a significant impact [...]
Mariela Socolovsky: My Path to Building My Own Jewish Family
A Note: You’re reading this a week before I go on maternity leave (I’ll be starting my maternity leave on 11/04, and I’ll be 38+5 pregnant!), but I started writing it when I was a bit before 20 weeks pregnant. In my 20s, the “do not get pregnant” advice translated in my mind like [...]
Ed Begley Jr. Speaks About Sustainability at CBB
Santa Barbara News-Press story about the actor and sustainability activist speaking at CBB for Sunday Morning Live.
Congregation B’nai B’rith Marks Hanukkah With Eight Days of Good Deeds
Noozhawk story about 2020 Mitzvah Week.
8 Days of Giving: Congregation B’nai B’rith celebrates Hanukkah with community service
Santa Barbara News Press story about 2020 Mitzvah Week.
Santa Barbara synagogue hosts drive-thru shofar blast for Rosh Hashanah
KEYT story about CBB's first-ever "Shofar Drive-Thru" on the 2nd Morning of Rosh Hashonah. Click here to see the video version of this story.
Adapting High Holidays
A Santa Barbara News-Press story about CBB's approach to High Holy Days during the midst of the pandemic.
Congregation B’nai B’rith Reimagines High Holidays During Pandemic
Noozhawk explores how CBB is holding the High Holy Days during the midst of the pandemic. For the first time in our 92-year history, we've had to shutter our doors during the busiest and holiest days of the Jewish calendar. You can also read their September 16, 2020 story on how local Jewish organizations are [...]
Local synagogue gets creative to celebrate Passover during COVID-19 pandemic
KEYT story about how CBB transformed its approach to the Passover holiday by offering "Passover-in-a-Box," with Rincon Catering, and other ways to practice the holiday during the pandemic.