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SHABBAT
KALEIDOSCOPE
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November: Rabbi Leonard Beerman
December: West Bank Story
January: Rabbi Nathan Laufer
February: Interfaith Dialogue
March: The Music of Andy Mayer
April: Torah with a Twist
May: Outreach Shabbat
The third Friday of each month brings a new, ever changing experience to CBI, presented by the ALEINU/Adult Learners Network in conjunction with synagogue committees. The programs take place immediately following a 7:30 p.m. abbreviated Kabbalat Shabbat service. No fee or RSVP needed.
Social Action Shabbat With Rabbi Leonard Beerman:
A Vision for a Bewildering Time
Fri., Nov. 16
Our annual Social Action Shabbat welcomes Rabbi Leonard Beerman, the founding rabbi of Leo Baeck Temple in Los Angeles. Rabbi Beerman was a cofounder of the Interfaith Center to Reverse the Arms Race, which became a joint project of his temple and All Saints Church. He has lectured widely in academic institutions, synagogues, churches and mosques on issues of peace and justice and has been honored with numerous awards.
Film Presentation "West Bank Story"
Fri., Dec. 21
A 20-minute musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of competing falafel stands on the West Bank. An Israeli soldier falls in love with the competitors beautiful Palestinian cashier. Can the couple's love withstand a centuries old conflict?
Rabbi Nathan Laufer: "The Leader as Healer"
Fri., Jan. 18
As we looked through the lens of contemporary leadership we caught a glimpse of how to deal with our own journeys through life and our community's journey through history.
Interfaith Dialogue with Rabbi Michael Berk and Reverend Monsginor Dennis Mikulanis
Fri., Feb. 15
Rabbi Berk and Monsignor Dennis Mikulanis offered insights into their respective religion's point of view on the topic "If God is Good, Why Do We Suffer?" The discussion followed an abbreviated Kabbalat Shabbat service and a Q&A afterward was moderated by our own Irv Kass.
The Music of Andy Mayer
Fri., Mar. 21
Extraordinary pianist, versatile composer and a CBI volunteer of the year, Andy Mayer is featured in CBI’s Chai band at Friday Night Chai services, Family Services and often at Soul Food Shabbat. His captivating Jewish and liturgical music brings together old and new sounds of Jewish life and reaches deeply into the soul of the listener. He shared many of his compositions at this event and the Shabbat service featured his prayer settings. Also featured was the CBI Chai Band, Cantor Bernstein, Andy’s wife, Heidi Gantwerk and Tracy Hirschfeld.
Torah With a Twist - The Arts in Judaism
Fri., Apr. 18
Drawing on his passion for theater, Rabbi Glenn Ettman provided a lively presentation on the arts in Judaism.
Outreach Shabbat - Journeys Toward Judaism
Fri., May. 16
We honored our interfaith families, and Jews-by-choice. Congregants shared personal stories of their Jewish journeys.
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