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Classes happening in March

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Downtown Study (Kallah) with Rabbi Berk
Wednesday, March 17 at 12:00 p.m.

• Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
• Law Office of Hecht Solberg Robinson
  Goldberg & Bagley LLP,
  600 West Broadway, Suite 800, San Diego

Rabbi Berk invites CBI members to join him for these lively, one-hour discussions on topics of great interest. We study contemporary issues using the Responsa literature of the Reform Movement of Judaism. No past study experience is required and participants may join us whenever they can attend. Space is limited and RSVPs are requested one week ahead. No fee. CBI members only. Bring your own lunch; beverages provided. Building parking $8 per hour.

For more information or to RSVP contact Program Director Bonnie Graff at or call 858 535-1111 ext. 3800.

CBI Book Club
March 18 (and every 4th Thursday) at 7:00 p.m.

• Rotunda Conference Room
• No fee

In March we will be discussing Judaism Does Not Equal Israel: The Rebirth of the Jewish Prophetic. Discussion will be facilitated by Ina Rosenthal. New members are always welcome. To RSVP or for more information on the book selection, please contact or .

Purchase your book through our CBI online store or through the links to our Amazon portal and your purchase will benefit CBI at no extra cost to you.

• April 15: A Journey to the End of the Millennium - A Novel of the Middle Ages led by Arnie Gass
• May 20: The Sistine Secrets: Michelangelo's Forbidden Messages in the Heart of the Vatican led by Leslie Mark

92nd St Y Broadcast With Jon Meacham & Fareed Zakaria: America And World Affairs
Sunday, March 21, 4:30 p.m.

• $5 for CBI members; $10 for nonmembers

For the first time, Jon Meacham, editor of Newsweek and Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International appear together to discuss America's role in the world.

Struggles With Belief In God: An Experiential Program
Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.

• Presenter: Rabbi Aliza Berk
• No fee

Join us for an evening of meditation, mindfulness, guided visualization, chanting, and other spiritual practices that may help us connect with a power greater than ourselves. This experiential program is designed as a follow-up to "Struggles with Belief in God: A Dialogue," but those interested are welcome to attend either or both programs.

Classes happening in April

Interfaith Panel
Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.

• Panel: Rabbi Michael Berk, Msgr. Dennis Mikulanis, Rev. Jim Standiford, Imam Taha Hassane
• No fee

Rabbi Michael Berk, Monsignor Mikulanis, Rev. Jim Standiford and Imam Taha Hassane will engage in an open and spirited panel discussion on a topic of contemporary interest. A question and answer session will follow, moderated by Irv Kass.

Taste Of Judaism II: Are You Curious?
Thursdays, April 15, 22, and 29, from from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

• Instructor: Rabbi Michael Satz
• Sponsored by the United Jewish Federation

Taste of Judaism Is an annual three-session program designed for those unaffiliated with a congregation who wish to know more about the Jewish religion. Taste I is not a prerequisite for Taste II. Taste II covers Jewish customs, life-cycles, holidays and traditions. Taste of Judaism is co-sponsored by the United Jewish Federation and the Union for Reform Judaism. Non-members, Jews and non-Jews are welcome.

Reservations are required at www.jewishinsandiego.com, or contact Rachel Kitt at (858) 737-7149.

Prayers And Verses That Speak To Us
Mondays, April 19, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

• Instructor: Rabbi Lenore Bohm
• Fee for members $15, nonmembers $25

Following Rabbi Bohm's thoughtful presentation on how prayer "works," she will lead a discussion on prayers and Biblical verses that speak to our hearts.

One Book, One Synagogue: Why Faith Matters, By Rabbi David Wolpe
Wednesday, April 28, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

• Discussants: Rabbi Michael Berk with Liz Levine
• No fee. Synagogue membership not required to attend or participate.

The idea is simple: let's read one book and then come together to discuss our thoughts about it. This year our book selection is Why Faith Matters. In his book, Rabbi Wolpe writes about the origins and nature of faith, the role of the Bible in modern life, and the compatibility of God and science. He demonstrates that rather than offering simplistic answers, mature religions encourage believers to ask difficult questions.

Let's join together for a stimulating and engaging discussion led by Rabbi Michael Berk with Liz Levine about the nature of faith and the role of religion in the modern world. Order the book through our online store at www.cbisd.org/cbistore.

Classes happening in May

Digital Photography: Beyond The Auto Function
Mondays, May 10 and 17, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Feuerstein Family Activity Center
Sunday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Offsite, taking photos

• Instructor: Steve Gould
• Fee: $25 for CBI members; $35 for nonmembers (as space allows)

Learn to use your digital camera more thoughtfully in exploring the world around you. Join Steve Gould for discussion and practice in the fine art of digital photography. Steve will show us how to change the settings on our cameras to better capture the content of our photos.

Steve Gould found a new career in digital photography after he retired from academia. Steve looks for nature's myriad colors, textures and complex patterns, especially in those moments that are fleeting and never to be repeated. In addition to traditional landscape photography, he draws his inspiration from the "underwaterscape" (he's an experienced SCUBA diver) and from compositions he finds on our local beaches.

Classes happening in the Summer

Outdoor Summer Film Series
Saturdays, June 12, July 17 & August 28, 7:30 p.m.

• CBI Price Family Courtyard
• $5 for CBI members; $10 for nonmembers

Join us on three Saturday evenings next summer for films under the stars. Bring your own picnic, celebrate Havdalah, and then view the film at dusk. Coffee and cookies provided.

Check this webpage and future issues of Tidings for specific film titles.

ADDITIONAL ALEINU INFO:

Financial Assistance

We offer reduced fees or scholarships to assist in attending ALEINU classes. Please contact , CBI Program Director, at 858-535-1111 ext. 3800, for further information.

Outreach to Interfaith

We welcome people who are not Jewish to attend our classes and programs. In addition to the extensive selection of classes, we offer programs especially designed for interfaith couples and families. Please contact , CBI program director, at 858-535-1111, ext. 3800, to receive a separate Outreach to Interfaith brochure.

Limited Enrollment and Cancellation Policies

Some classes and programs have limited enrollments. Register early to avoid disappointment. If enrollment is too low, an event or class may be canceled. To be notified of schedule changes or cancellations, you must be preregistered. Check Tidings, CBI's monthly newsletter, our weekly email newsletter, and here for updated information and additional ALEINU classes and programs.