TIKKUN OLAM

Following a call to our congregation for Tikkun Olam initiative submissions, we have selected “Our Family in Israel” as our major initiative. This initiative supports members of Kibbutz Kfar Aza as they go through the healing and rebuilding of their community.

Led by Rabbi Belle Michael and Lisa Raphael, this project is comprised of several components aimed at strengthening the population of Kfar Aza and building relationships with our Israeli brothers and sisters. It also deepens our relationship with our new family in Israel who visited our congregation earlier this year.

If you’d like to make a gift to support CBB’s ongoing effort, please click here and select “Our Family in Israel – Kibbutz Kfar Aza” from the Type drop down menu.

Join CBB in championing inclusivity and combating ableism within our community! The Grace Fisher Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities through the transformative power of the arts. The organization is committed to breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity by integrating individuals with disabilities with the typical population, emphasizing shared experiences and fostering kindness. Through its multifaceted approach, The Grace Fisher Foundation aims to create a more vibrant and inclusive society where the arts become a powerful tool for connection, understanding, and personal growth.

To get involved, contact Jana Brody at janabrody44@gmail.com.

NEFESH (Neighbors Ensuring Food, Equity, Safety, and Housing)

NEFESH encompasses CBB partnerships in these areas of need in our community. Currently, we support three meal preparation and serving locations at Pershing Park, Daytime Navigation Center (FARO Center), and Transition House. To get involved, please complete this form.

Eco Team

Led by Barbara Greenleaf, Eco Team encourages individuals to make small changes that can help to slow climate change and heal the planet. Collectively, these little things can have a large impact. Team members educate themselves on environmental matters through member research and reporting, outside speakers, and field trips. Eco Team meets on the first Tuesday of each month at a centrally located private home.

ECOFaith

ECOFaith is a program of the Interfaith Initiative of Santa Barbara County, a nonprofit of which CBB is a founding member. We are a collaboration of local interfaith individuals including Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Native American, Baha’i, and Buddhist traditions. Monthly speakers present topics related to the spiritual side of creation care and the environment, as well as on social action items.

Ubumwe School

The Ubumwe Preschool Project began in the Fall of 2010. Our goal was to build a preschool for the children of Gisenyi, Rwanda, and to raise awareness at CBB about the ongoing effects of the Rwandan genocide that took place in 1994. We raised funds to build a sister preschool and elementary school, but continued help is needed to support the school and the teachers with scholarships and supplies.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ellen Hunter at ellenhuntersb@gmail.com or Pam Gunther at pamsantabarbara@gmail.com.

Mitzvah Day

Mitzvah Day is our community-wide event to make a difference locally and beyond. Hands-on projects take place both at CBB and at other non-profit organizations in town. Visit the Mitzvah Day website for more information. Support for Mitzvah Day is always appreciated. Click here to make a gift by selecting “Mitzvah Day” from the Type drop down menu.