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Adult Education and Programs .............. 4

Advertising Supporters ................... 14, 15

Birthdays and Anniversaries .................. 7

B’nai Mitzvah Spotlight............................ 9

Brotherhood Beat ..................................... 6

Ongei Shabbat .......................................... 1

President’s Message ................................ 3

Rabbi Young’s Message .......................... 2

Reminders ............................................... 16

Sister to Sister .......................................... 6

Thank Yous ............................................... 3

Tzedakah ........................................... 12, 13

IN SYMPATHY

The Congregation extends its condolences to:

Susan Lewis on the loss of her mother and longtime CBT member , Helen Friedman.

May the source of peace grant consolation to all who are bereaved.

WE ’RE PRAYING

FOR YOU We offer a Mi Shebeirach prayer for all who are ill at every Shabbat service. Call the synagogue office, 714-963-4611, to have a prayer offered for yourself, a member of your family, or a friend. Names will be placed on the list for a period of two months.

The congregation extends a heartfelt thank you to members and friends who host our Ongei Shabbat. Let us know if you need a partner to help host an Oneg. Call the synagogue office at 714-963-4611 or email office@cbtfv.org.

November 4 — Family Shabbat Dinner—Pre-Oneg: The Rosen Family in honor of David becoming a Bar Mitzvah. November 11 — Sponsored by Roberta and Gary Hopkins in honor of Gary’s birthday November 18 — Sponsored by the CBT Sisterhood (there will also be a Pre-Oneg) November 25 — Sponsorship available

Shabbat Services

Nov. 4 Family Shabbat Service 6:30 PM

Nov. 5 Shabbat Morning (David Rosen will become a

Bar Mitzvah) Service 10:30 AM

Nov. 11 Shabbat (in Honor of Veterans)

Service 7:30 PM

Nov. 18 40th Anniversary Shabbat

(Music over the Years) Service 7:30 PM

Nov. 25 Musical Shabbat Service 7:30 PM

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This is Your Page Share your simchas and sorrows with your friends at CBT. Let Rabbi Young or the office know about happy events to share in our Mazel Talk section. If you notify us about the death of a family member, we will publish the name in our In Sympathy section. We also want to know if you or a family member or friend is ill and should be included on the Mi Shebeirach list.

Schedule of SERVICES

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Rabbi Meir would say, “A person is obligated to recite 100 blessings daily.” - B. Menachot 43b

It often feels like many people we interact with have an overwhelming sense of entitlement. They feel like the world owes them something, that all of the bad things that happen are because of someone else, and for all the good, they deserve credit. We love to cast blame, to point out what is unfair, and to smile and shrug when the dice land in our favor. We take more than we give, and we have trouble appreciating the hard work other people put in to make our world better. It seems we have forgotten the most basic prayer: “Thank you.”

Last month we had the opportunity to celebrate our 40th Anniversary with an amazing gala at the Island Hotel Newport Beach, and it seems perfect that this month is when we celebrate Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for at CBT.

When I talk to colleagues about our congregation, I often describe us as “small but mighty”; a congregation whose participation belies its size. I get asked if it is difficult moving from a 700-family synagogue to a 300-family one, if my family feels like we downsized, and if I miss having the resources of a larger congregation. Well, sure, resources are nice, but there is something special about CBT, and I usually say that this congregation is the perfect match for my family and me. We love the fact that the congregation is small enough for us to get to know people, and I love to say that we typically get more people at a Shabbat service than many larger congregations. We have an active cadre of worshippers and learners, and many who do both. We have a youth group that has the potential to be a regional powerhouse in a few years, quality opportunities for education at every level, dedicated volunteers who participate in social action both here and around the community, and people who make sure everyone who walks in our door knows that they matter.

I am so thankful for CBT.

I want to take the opportunity in this month of Thanksgiving to say a special thank-you to Rose Lesser and Debbie Biebelberg. We have done a lot of thanking them over that last year and a half, and they keep outdoing themselves at every stage. They worked so hard to put together that wonderful gala, and all the services throughout the year that will keep us celebrating, and not enough can ever be said to express how much they have done for us.

I am also thankful for the many, many volunteers who helped make our gala a hit, and the many more who help at every stage of our festivities. I am thankful for our Board of Trustees and for those who have volunteered to participate in communities, and for the small group of learners who made our Emerging Leaders Initiative a success.

To everyone who does their part to make the everyday happen at CBT, I am especially thankful. We are an organization fueled by volunteers, and you make us run more smoothly.

As our season of thanksgiving approaches, I hope that we all seize every opportunity to give thanks to the many people in our lives who make it better.

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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD !

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Election season is upon us. While I am tempted to make a correlation between the presidential race and the usual Thanksgiving theme of turkey, I will forego the opportunity. Instead, I will focus on something more relevant – making your voice heard. America was founded on certain principles and ideals. We are fortunate in this country to have the freedom to vote. Hopefully you are registered to vote and will exercise that right on November 8. Make your voice heard. Many citizens have fought and even made the ultimate

sacrifice to protect this and other rights, such as religious freedom, that we enjoy today. How apropos then that we also observe Veterans Day this month. Along the same lines, Congregation B’nai Tzedek was founded on certain principles and ideals. Namely that this is a congregation of the people and the voice of the congregation will be heard. In recent months there has been a more focused effort to share the agendas of board meetings so that those who wish can be present to speak on issues that matter to them. It is your right as a part of our community to have your voice heard. Be sure to take advantage of that right. If you are unable to attend the board meetings, reach out to me or any other board member at any time to ask questions or to share your concerns, ideas, thoughts, and comments. Another opportunity to hear about what is happening at CBT and to ask questions is our semi-annual congregational meeting. The fall meeting this year will be held Sunday, November 20 at 9:30 AM in the Social Hall. The agenda and a financial summary were mailed in October. In a month filled with an election, Veterans Day, a congregational meeting, and Thanksgiving, we are keenly aware of the things for which we are thankful. Be sure to take full advantage of the many opportunities to express thanks and to also make your voice heard. L’shalom, Sam

MAZEL TALK AND THANK YOUS

The Shalom Squad (Greeters) for October consisted of Jay Howard, Cathy Gilbert, Richard Colodny, and Sue Gelerter, and (Ushers) for October were Bob Collen, Arnold Adler, Lari Davis, and Stan Fink. Stuffing the October bulletin: Nancy Danger , Sue Geler ter , Paulette Fainsztein, Gita Fisher , Carol Collen, and Shana Winokur. Chesed Committee: would like to thank Cindy Kolsin, Wendy Kielsmeier , Nancy Steiner , and Darrell and Sherrie Neft.

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A D U LT L EARN I N G C L ASS ES

ADULT JEWISH EDUCATION in NOVEMBER Tuesdays, from 7:00 PM to 7:55 PM: Dwight Borses .......................... The Wandering Jew The class looks at the evolution of this legend over the centuries with its iconic projection of antisemitism, and the modern Jewish responses to its message.

Tuesdays, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Rabbi Young ......................................... Talmud 101

SAVE THE DATE: HEBREW CLASS Tuesdays at 4:30 PM ............................................................................................................................... Sanctuary Class is ongoing. Teacher is Marlene Churgel Smith. CBT BOOK CLUB Sunday, November 13, 2016, at 10:00 AM .......................................................................................... Social Hall Herzog, by Saul Bellow, is the story of Moses Herzog, a great sufferer, joker, mourner, and charmer. Although his life steadily disintegrates around him, he has failed as a writer, teacher, and as a father, and has lost the affection of his wife to his best friend, Herzog sees himself as a survivor, both of his private disasters and those of the age. He writes unsent letters to friends and enemies, colleagues, and famous people, revealing his wry perception of the world and the innermost secrets of his heart. Coffee and bagels will be available. SHABBATON “JEWS AND THE ENVIRONMENT” Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 9:15 AM ........................................................ Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve SUICIDE PREVENTION Sunday, January 22, 2017, at 9:30 AM ................................................................................................. Sanctuary COMMUNITY SCHOLAR PROGRAM Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 7:00 PM ............................................................................. Sanctuary/Social Hall Professor David Ruderman will discuss “Martin Buber’s Legacy for Modern Jews: The Eclipse of God and the Search for Human Relationship”

Contact: Carole Collen at ccollen@aol.com for more information.

AT C ON GRE G AT ION B ’NA I T ZE D E K

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CANTORIAL CORNER

Celebrating 40 years of Jewish Music at CBT! This month, as a part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, we honor and celebrate forty years of music at CBT. From hosting concerts with Jewish musical artists like Julie Silver and Alan Goodis to performing innovative, exciting and original Purim spiels year after year, our congregation has a storied history of joyful singing!

On Friday night, November 18, honoring this musical tradition and the anniversary of our forty years together, we warmly welcome to the bimah a host of familiar voices including: Cantor

Linda Ecker, Cantor Natalie Young, and Cantor Lizzie Weiss. Each of these cantors has been an integral part of our musical tradition and we look forward to a truly meaningful and spiritually uplifting service.

On Saturday night, November 19 at 7:00 PM, we have another exciting 40th anniversary event. Congregation B’nai Tzedek will host a special concert entitled: “40 Years of Jewish Music!” We will welcome many talented cantors and cantorial soloists from the Cantors Assembly, Western Region for an evening of inspired song.

Truly, the coming months will be filled with music and celebration. I can’t wait to see everyone there!

B’Shirah,

Jenna Sagan

CBT MUSICAL PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENTS CBT ROCKIN’ SHABBAT SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE The beauty and energy of our CBT Rockin’ Shabbat is made possible through generous donations from our congregants. Each CBT Rockin’ Shabbat costs $225, and we need your help to continue to br ing these dynamic Shabbat services to our community. We need YOU to sponsor these moving musical evenings! We thank Dennis and Tina Bauer for sponsoring the November Rockin’ Shabbat in memory of Bernice Burg. If you, your family, your friends, chavurah, or business are interested in sponsoring a CBT Rockin’ Shabbat, please contact Yesi in the office, and indicate the CBT Music Fund on your donation. Together, we will continue to make this community “ROCK!” 2017 Available Sponsorship Dates: April 28, May 26, June 23

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE M I SHEBEIRACH L IST

Please submit names to the office for the Mi Shebeirach list by 4:00 PM on Wednesday to ensure the names are included in that week’s Shabbat Announcement. Names submitted after that time will be included in the Shabbat Announcement the following week.

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People across the United States will honor our military veterans on November 11, Veterans Day; and Brotherhood plans to participate.

At the Shabbat Service on November 11 we will present a $100 donation to Gary Hopkins for Fisher House, a facility near the Veterans Hospital in Long Beach which offers accommodations to friends and family visiting those in the hospital. Gary, a Brotherhood member, is on the board of Fisher House, a private, non-profit organization.

Brotherhood members approved the donation unanimously in September. Brotherhood is happy to be able to honor our veterans in this way.

Speaking of veterans, Al Davidson and his Brotherhood ushers, all veterans of that job, should be honored for their work on helping usher the Rosh Hashanah services at our own synagogue for the first time in

many years.

Al and his troops were also deployed to the Church of Latter-Day Saints for the Yom Kippur services. Thanks to Greg Halprin, who provided the water and apples for distribution to break the fast after the service October 12.

Speaking of grueling campaigns, thanks to CBT's general designer and master builder Mike Haber, who led the troops through five hours of erecting the expanded Sukkah, which covered the entire patio, on October 9.

Our “big guns” (height-wise), such as Al, Greg, Dave Zutz and Justin Wheatley were able to reach up and assemble the walls and ceiling while standing on the ground, while the shorter guys, such as Brotherhood President Bill Cable, Ian Leveton and Mike Kibel needed ladders to scale the wall and secure their objective (tying down wood and steel roofing with plastic bands.)

Other ground troops included Arnold Adler, Lari Davis, Stan Fink, Martin Heimlich (who marked his 82nd birthday in October), Haim Haimov and religious school parent Dave Candiotty.

Our apology to any troops who may be missing from the action above.

Our final veteran (veteran actor, that is) to be honored is the late Gene Wilder, a nice Jewish boy who starred in the movie “Young Frankenstein.”

That movie will be shown at the Brotherhood’s traditional December 24 movie night, 7:00 PM in the CBT Social Hall. Admission is free, bring your own snacks to share.

Shalom,

Arnold Adler Publicity chair

Ladies of CBT Sisterhood,

I hope you were blessed to spend the holiday season with your dearest family and friends. I am very grateful to Heather Miller for arranging for the beautiful flowers during High Holy Days. I would also like to thank Cindy Hirsch for the beautiful job she did putting the Paid-Up Membership luncheon together in September.

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

1) SISTERHOOD BOARD MEETING - Our next meeting is November 6 at 10:00 AM in the library at CBT. We'd love to share the wonderful work of Sisterhood with you, so please join us. We are especially looking for women who are interested in social action programs to help us plan a way for us to make a difference in the world. Come share your ideas.

2) OC MEGA CHALLAH BAKE - Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 PM put on by a joint initiative of the OC Jewish Community. The women of CBT who plan to attend can be seated together. Go to http://www.ocmegachallahbake.com/ for all the details and to register. Our team captain is Heather Miller, so indicate her name so you can be seated with the women of CBT. The cost is only $18 and we expect a huge turnout (1500 women total). Please join us for a wonderful bonding and baking experience.

3) MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT - Tuesday, November 15 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at CBT. Please contact Heather Miller if you have any questions or would like to attend.

4) MUSICAL SHABBAT - As part of CBT's ongoing 40th anniversary celebration, the theme of the November 18 Shabbat service will be music, and Sisterhood is proud to sponsor the Oneg that evening. Please come to the service, experience the music and enjoy the Oneg.

5) CHANUKAH POTLUCK AND GIFT EXCHANGE - Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 PM. Mark your calendars - More details to come!!!

Thank you again for all of your support. We now have 84 members, which is remarkable for a synagogue of our size. Your contributions and your participation matter. Todah rabbah!

Yours in Sisterhood,

Shellie Halprin Communications Chair

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November Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays 2 Gael Gershwin‑Razo 2 Benjamin Lang 5 Parker Braverman 6 Gloria Roth 6 Elaine Sinclair 8 Frances Boughey 8 Donald Eisenberg 8 Lili Maribella Stein 9 Gary Hopkins 10 Justin Williams 11 Cathy Gilbert 11 Jill Marshall 11 Eileen Stutman 12 Ronald Ross 13 Sander Gelfand 14 Jessie Greenberg 15 Ilana Bonilla 15 Rabbi Stephen J. Einstein 15 Michael Haber

15 Mathew Sandler 17 Natalie Duner 17 Elisa Harper 17 Diane Salzman 18 Linda Goldsheft 18 Faith Herschler 20 Brandon Braverman 20 Leslie Duner 20 Steve Maybaum 20 Doris Willis 22 Ida Bercovici 22 Brandi Cohen 22 Jacob McGorrin 23 Eric Sandler 23 Corinne Schatzman 23 Bruce Steiner 24 Siroos Ahoobim 24 Sarah Kline 25 Elysia Weiner 25 Kathryn Williams 26 Adam Korenberg

27 Ian Leveton 27 Alana Ostrin 28 Diane Rodecker 28 Jared Sachs 29 Paulette Fainsztein 30 Georgia Thompson Anniversaries 2 Larry & Susan Slonim 6 Sam & Edith Gollay 7 Bob & Bonnie Rogoff 12 Jerry & Renee Margetich 12 Evan & Barbara Stein 17 Gary & Roberta Hopkins 21 Martin & Elaina Serota 23 Charles & Marilyn Diamond 27 Steven & Cynthia Hirsch

Congregation B’nai Tzedek Funds To make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one or friend, select the fund that you prefer and fill in the donor card below. Send it to the CBT office with your donation.

General Fund, Music Fund, Y ahrzeit Fund, Rabbi Stephen J. Einstein Youth Education Fund, Rabbi Young’s Discretionary Fund, Serena Gore Memorial Campership Fund, Iris and Mel Kaplan Adult Education Fund, Mildred Kessler Chesed Fund, Torah Fund, Library Fund, Building Fund, Betty Silverman Memorial Fund, Richard and Meta G. Windmiller NFTY Fund, Temple Beautification Fund, Social Action Fund, Lillian Rubin Adat Noar Scholarship Fund, Outreach Fund, Prayer Book Fund, and Oneg Fund. I would like to make a donation of $ ________ to the __________________________________________ Fund In Memory of: ______________________________________________________________________________ In Honor of: ________________________________________________________________________________ Please send a card to: _________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Donor’s Name: _____________________ Donor’s Address: __________________________________________ City, State, Zip:__________________________________ CBT donor acknowledgement required? ____Y ____N

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IMPORTANT NOTICE ON CALENDAR ENTRIES

Any proposed calendar entry (event addition or date change) must go through and be approved by the Board.

40th Anniversary Update

OUR SPONSORS All of our events come with a price tag, and we have been most fortunate to have the generous financial support of so many in our Congregation. Todah Rabah!

Platinum Sponsors: Mr. Bernard Kessler ● Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lesser ● Mr. and Mrs. Fred Silverstein Gold Sponsors: Debbie Biebelberg and Family ● Dr. William Cable ● Dr. and Mrs. Harris Stutman ● Rabbi David N. and Cantor Natalie Young Silver Sponsors: Dr. and Mrs. Barry Allswang ● Mrs. Gerry Kaskel and Ms. Amy Kaskel ● Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mars ● Mr. Joe Rotcher ● Mr. and Mrs. Justin Wheatley Bronze Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Backer ● Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Borses ● Dr. and Mrs. Robert Collen ● Mr. and Mrs. Ben Colodny ● Rabbi Stephen and Robin Einstein ● Mr. and Mrs. Stan Fink ● Mrs. Susan Gelerter ● Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gilbert ● Mr. and Mrs. Greg Halprin ● Dr. and Mrs. Gary Hopkins ● Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kibel ● Ms. Judy Lerner ● Mr. and Mrs. Alan Levin ● Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Maybaum ● Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Mishow ● Dr. Les Mittleman ● Dr. and Mrs. Norman Pokras ● Mr. and Mrs. Sam Salzman ● Mrs. Marilen and Robert Steiger ● Dr. and Mrs. Fred Weihmuller ● Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Williams

Save the dates:

Friday, November 18, 2016 The Music of CBT Pre-Oneg in the lobby at 7:00 PM. Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary at 7:30 PM. Cantorial Soloist Jenna Sagan will once again bring the voices of CBT to life as we come together in worship. She will be joined by Cantors Linda Ecker, Lizzie Weiss and Natalie Young, and the “CBT 40th Anniversary Ensemble.” Pre-Oneg sponsored by Barry and Wendy Kielsmeier, Gary and Roberta Hopkins, Harris and Eileen Stutman, and the CBT Sisterhood. Oneg sponsored by the CBT Sisterhood.

Friday, December 23, 2016 Education through the Years at CBT Jackie Williams and Marteen Levin are inviting all of the past and present teachers of CBT and all of the students who have gone through the religious school to come “home” to worship with us. If you know a former teacher or some of the alumni of our school, please encourage them to attend. Pre-Oneg in the lobby starting at 7:00 PM and Shabbat Service in the sanctuary at 7:30 PM. Pre-Oneg sponsored by the Adult Education Committee and Jeffrey and Cindy Kolsin, Oneg sponsored by Greg, Ann, Allison, Isabel, and Jacob Lesser in honor of their parents’ and grandparents’ anniversary.

Friday, February 3, 2017 The Future of CBT Pre-Oneg in the lobby at 6:00 PM. Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary at 6:30 PM and joining Rabbi David N. Young on the bimah will be the students currently enrolled in the Stephen J. Einstein Religious School. Dinner will follow in the Social Hall. The Pre-Oneg is sponsored by the CBT 40th Anniversary Fund and the Oneg is sponsored by Joel and Pam Rosen.

We say todah rabah to all of these sponsors who are allowing our congregants and visitors to socialize, worship together, and be a part of the CBT community.

Information: Debbie Biebelberg twobieb@msn.com and Rose Lesser roselesser@aol.com

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NEED A RIDE TO SERVICES? We are compiling a list of people who would like a ride to services on Friday nights and those willing to pick up and drive. If you wish to be on this list, please call:

Gloria Roth at 949-612-7936

Directory Contact Information

Is your contact information current? Stay Connected

Contact Yesi Barreto (CBT ’s Office Manager) at 714-963-4611 or office@cbtfv.org

Our annual Brit Kehillah commitment forms have been mailed to everyone. Please return them as soon as you can. This will greatly help our planning. Christine and I thank everyone who has already returned the forms! If you have any questions, please contact Christine Lavine in the CBT office.

Thank you! Adam Lang, Treasurer

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B ’nai Mit z vah Spotlight!

Mazel tov to David Rosen, who will celebrate becoming

a Bar Mitzvah on November 5, 2016!

David is in 7th grade at Ensign Intermediate School. He is into baseball and automobiles, and will be tutoring children at the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen in Costa Mesa for his mitzvah work.

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A Celebration to Remember The Gala may be history—and what a spectacular event it was!—but we’re far from finished celebrating CBT’s 40

th anniversary. We have these wonderful events to share:

The November 18, 2016 worship service will focus on “The Music of CBT.” The November 19, 2016 Cantors Concert at CBT will feature cantors and cantorial soloists from the Cantors Assembly, Western Region. Priority tickets are $36 (first five rows) and general admission is $18. Tickets are available in the CBT office, with checks payable to Cantors Assembly, Western Region. (Refer to the enclosed flyer for additional information.) The December 23, 2016 worship service will celebrate “Education Through the Years at CBT.” The February 3, 2017 worship service will reflect on “The Future of CBT.”

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Dear CBT Congregants, Thank you for your ongoing participation and support of our Suppers4Shul fundraisers. From January through September we have raised:

January ....................... California Pizza Kitchen .................... $195.81 February ..................... Claim Jumper ................................... $148.59 March ......................... Reefs Edge Grill ................................ $195.83 April ............................ SLICE Deli/Kitchen/Cakery ............... $390.00 May ............................ Blast 825 Pizza ................................... $87.48 June ............................ Pei Wei ............................................ $106.80 July ............................. Rodrigo’s ......................................... $142.92 August ........................ Olive Pit ........................................... $206.64 September .................. Inka Cantina ..................................... $150.00 Total To Date .................................................................... $1,624.07

Warm Regards, Marlyn Weihmuller, Suppers4Shul Diva

INTERESTING ADULT EDUCATION—INTERESTED?

Torah Study: Every Saturday morning from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM Join us for a line-by-line study of the Torah. No prior experience necessary, just a desire to learn and engage our Torah! This is a lively and entertaining discussion to which everyone is invited.

Adult Classes: Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 1. For the first hour, enjoy a variety of teachers discussing topics of interest, from health care to obscure Jewish texts to punk rock.

See the CBT website for the current schedule. 2. For the second hour, Rabbi Young takes us on a tour of the Talmud. Don't know what the Talmud is? Come and see for yourself!

No prior experience or course work necessary as we read 2,000-year-old teachings of venerated rabbis and apply them to our lives today.

SPONSORING AN ONEG JUST GOT EASIER !

Have you wanted to sponsor an Oneg, but were not sure what to do or how much it would cost? It’s easy! You can be a sponsor for $270. This represents the actual cost of the Oneg. This covers food, setup, and cleanup, and your name will be listed as the Oneg sponsor in the Shabbat Announcement. CBT will handle all of the details. All you have to do is show up and enjoy! Furthermore, because you pay CBT, the $270 is tax deductible. It’s a win-win! You can also honor the memory of loved ones or celebrate simchas by making contributions to the Oneg Fund. This will help ensure funds are available to cover costs in the event an Oneg is unsponsored. See? It is easy. It all starts with a call to Yesi in the office to let her know when you want to sponsor. Why not call 714-963-4611 or email (office@cbtfv.org) today?

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON FLYERS , FACEBOOK , AND THE CBT WEBSITE

Flyers or material that will be printed or distributed are to be emailed to Gerry Kaskel, gerrykaskel@gmail.com, Amy Kaskel, aprfool70@gmail.com, and Sam Backer, hbshmooli@earthlink.net, for approval BEFORE being emailed to Yesi, office@cbtfv.org, for distribution.

Anything to be placed on the official CBT Facebook page goes to Jay Howard, jay@theconstructionguys.com. Posting on the CBT Membership Group Message Board is open to all members.

Anything to be placed on the CBT website goes to Adam Lang, akevinlang@gmail.com.

The Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open on Sunday, November 13 and 20 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and by appointment.

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TZEDAKAH

MILDRED KESSLER CHESED FUND

Susan Lewis .................................................... In memory of Helen Friedman

GENERAL FUND

Tania Klugman ............................................... In memory of husband, Sy Klugman

Elaine Netzer .................................................. In memory of Laurie Cable

MUSIC FUND

Dwight and Irene Borses ................................ To sponsor a Musical Shabbat

Rose and Steve Lesser .................................... Thinking of you

ONEG FUND

Dwight and Irene Borses ................................ In memory of our parents

RABBI STEPHEN J. EINSTEIN YOUTH EDUCATION FUND

Craig Gordon and Kimberly Gordon .............. In memory of Madeline Gordon

Magursky Family ............................................ In memory of Madeline Gordon

Linda Fenner .................................................. In memory of Ruth Mitnick

Arnold and Mira Adler ................................... In memory of Charlotte Dreyer

Paulette and Bernard Fainsztein .................... In memory of Alan Levin’s brother, Barry

Paulette and Bernard Fainsztein .................... Wishing Sam Salzman a speedy and

complete recovery

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RABBI YOUNG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Stephanie Korenberg ..................................... In memory of our mother, Maddi Gordon

Craig Gordon and Kimberly Gordon .............. In memory of Madeline Gordon

Diane and Sam Salzman ................................ In memory of Ron Krasnitz’s brother

Siroos Ahoobim ............................................. In memory of Ebrahim and

Monir Ahoobim

Les Mittleman ................................................ In appreciation for the privilege of

an Aliyah

Arnold and Mira Adler ................................... In memory of Abraham Adler

The Biebelberg Family ................................... In memory of Mol Biebelberg

RICHARD & META GREIF WINDMILLER NFTY FUND

Wendy Cohen ................................................. In honor of Judy Lerner’s mother

YAHRZEIT FUND

Susan Reininger ............................................. In memory of Mildred Turkel

Linda Goldsheft ............................................. In memory of beloved sister-in-law,

Roberta Naim

Giti Ahoobim .................................................. In memory of Jacob Torbati and

Rivka Shamouni

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A Celebration to Remember Page 10

Adult Learning Page 4

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Union for Reform Judaism.

Fall Hours:

Monday ............ 9:00 AM ............... to ............ 5:00 PM Tuesday ............ 9:00 AM ............... to ............ 5:00 PM Wednesday ....... 9:00 AM ............... to ............ 5:00 PM Thursday .......... 9:00 AM ............... to ............ 5:00 PM Friday ............... 9:00 AM ............... to ............ 2:00 PM Saturday ............................................................ Closed Sunday .............................................................. Closed

Bulletin Advertising Rate Ad Size Per Issue Annual Business card .................. $ 25............................. $ 270 1/4 page ........................... $ 50............................. $ 540 1/2 page .......................... $ 100 .......................... $ 1080 Full page ........................ $ 200 .......................... $ 2160 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A LIST OF ALL EVENTS: WWW.CBTFV.ORG

The deadline for bulletin articles or advertisements is the first of the month prior to the month of publication. Please e-mail articles to: Gerry Kaskel at gerrykaskel@gmail.com. The deadline for flyers is the 15th of the month prior to publication.