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We're changing our newsletter for a short period. All our activities that are continuing have been moved online. Out of an abundance of caution, we're keeping links to those events on a Partners-only password-protected page. So announcements in this newsletter will not have links. We hope and expect to send you something closer to normal soon. Thank you for your patience in this unusual time.
A NOTE FROM RABBI GREG
Shalom Haverim,
We will be continuing to hold our weekly Shabbat services on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am over Zoom, but with a new twist! For Shabbat services on Saturday, May 16th and 30th only, and for the month of July, we will now be using our regular siddurim, Siddur Hadash, and we are inviting any and all who would like to join us for our Shabbat services in our Zoom sanctuary to stop by the CBH office and pick one or two up for your use at home during this time of sheltering in place. Please be sure to call the office before you stop by to make sure there will be someone there, 530-758-0842.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The evening of Thursday, May 28th, we will celebrate Shavuot (commemorating the giving of the Torah 7 weeks after Passover) with a Sacramento community-wide night of study, "Zooming to Sinai," beginning at 5:00 pm and going until 1:00 am. There will be programming for families and teens and adults. A full schedule is in the works. I will share that when it is ready. In the meantime, we can have a save the date for this program.
Friday night, May 29th, at 6:00 pm, will be our Confirmation service to which the whole community is invited to join as we celebrate the 9 stellar students: Ari Bukowski, Elie Bukowski, Noah Fisher, Alexa Folb, Itai Kalman, Eliana Oppenheim, Moriah Smith, Noa Vinokurov, Lennon Weintraub. The students will participate in leading our service, reading the Ten Commandments, and sharing their reflections on what being Jewish means to each of them.
On Saturday, May 30th, our Shabbat morning services beginning at 10:00 am will include a special yizkor service (usually around 11:45 am) to remember those loved ones who have died. On Saturday evening, May 30th at 5:00 pm, the community is invited to join us in a wonderful Adult B'nai Mitzvah ma'ariv celebration in our Zoom sanctuary (the link that we use for Shabbat mornings) as we call Paul Bennick, Hinda Chandler, Sasha Manesh, and Jaime Ordonez to the Torah to mark this special occasion.
A Note from the CBH Office Staff, Regarding Picking Up Siddurim:
The siddurim will be on a table in the office. After a pick-up day and time is arranged, our office staff will put the table and requested number of siddurim outside the office door. The office staff will need approximately ten minutes to set this up for you. Please remember to schedule your pick-up day and time in advance, or it is highly likely that no one will be at the office to assist you. Thank you!
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Friday, May 15, 2020
6:15 pm: Hillel at Davis and Sacramento Moroccan Shabbat
Learn about Moroccan-Jewish community firsthand with Hillel this Friday.
7:00 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Saturday, May 16, 2020
9:00 am: Torah Study
10:00 am: Shabbat Morning Service
The weekly Torah Portion will be reported in the calendar for that service as well as Yahrzeits for the coming week. Both the Torah Portion and the Yahrzeits are updated by Thursday evening for the following 7 days.
FOR PARTNERS
Scholarships Available for High School Seniors and Undergraduate College Students
The application deadline for the Madeline Rosenthal Goodwin Memorial Scholarship and for the Carry Cohn Jewish Education Fund has been extended to July 11, 2020. Please visit the Jewish Community Foundation of the West grants page at https://jcfwest.org/grant-opportunities/ to learn more about scholarship and grant opportunities for high school seniors and undergraduate college students.
Emergency Assistance Fund from The Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region
The Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region's Jewish Family Service has launched an Emergency Assistance Fund to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund is designed to provide for those in the Sacramento region who are experiencing unanticipated need due to the economic disruption triggered by the outbreak of the coronavirus. Recipients should be either Jewish, part of a Jewish family, or employed by a Jewish organization.
Interested applicants should call JFS Community Social Worker Rebecca Ray at 916-205-0688 or may call the Federation directly at 916-486-0906.
Caregiver Support Group Morning Series
Jewish Family Service, a program of the Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region, offers a morning Caregiver Support Group!
Dates: May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, 2020* Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am Location: *On Zoom as long as necessary
Open to spouses, family members, and friends who are acting as caregivers for a loved one. The group will provide a warm environment in which participants will receive support to address the unique needs and stresses of caregiving. Facilitated by Jane Zeiger, LCSW. $60 for 6 sessions.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Community Social Worker Rebecca Ray at 916-205-0688.
MEDITATION, TEACHING, and DISCUSSION VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE with Rabbi Seth Castleman
Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Mindful Moment Meditation, an interfaith mindfulness meditation group rooted in the teachings of wisdom and compassion
Evening Program: Forty minutes of mindfulness meditation (beginning with instructions) + Teaching / Discussion
While we can't be together in person, we still can sit and deepen our practice together.
If you have any questions on how to download or use the application, please contact fellow group member Sangye Hawke, (831) 345-2004, email: shawke@ses.sksm.edu.
The views expressed by this program, the speaker, or the speaker’s sponsoring organization are not necessarily the views of Congregation Bet Haverim. Our congregation is committed to honoring the diversity of thoughts and opinions within our community.
Get Involved with a Havurah
A Havurah is a small group of CBH partners who gather together (virtually for now, real time for later) on a regular basis. The group may be primarily social and may or may not be centered around Jewish holidays. Groups can be formed based on common interests and life stages or may be diverse. It is up to each group. CBH can provide contact information and match partners with common interests. CBH can also assist during the formation stage. Once formed, partners decide together on activities and how often to meet. Havurot (plural of Havurah) are an important part of the Reform Jewish Community and a good way to keep people connected. Please contact havurah@bethaverim.org or the office if you are interested is being part of a Havurah. Please also contact us if you are part of an ongoing Havurah; we’d like to know which partners are involved and hear about your successes and simchas. We are looking forward to more community-building at CBH. Learn more: https://www.bethaverim.org/new-havurah-programs/
FAMILIES & YOUTH
Contribute to the CBH Teacher Appreciation Wall
You may show appreciation to our CBH Teachers, Madrichim, and Staff at on the Appreciation Wall. Please take a moment to add a note to this wall showing your appreciation. We will be sharing this with the community during the Family Service on our final day of Religious School on Sunday, May 17th. Ardyth will also ensure that all of our Teachers, Madrichim, and Staff have the opportunity to enjoy your kind words of support.
CBH is so thankful to Ardyth and the Education & Youth team for bringing so many wonderful programs and activities online for our families and youth!
Special Teen Tikkun Olam Session
Camp Nefesh Volunteer Opportunities This Summer
All teens are invited to the final session of Keshet with Tim Brown, this Sunday, May 17th at 6:30 pm, as we explore opportunities for you to be involved in tikkun olam opportunities, even with the realities of COVID-19. Lucy Beckett, from Camp Nefesh, will be our special guest and will share the history of Camp Nefesh and present opportunities for CBH teens to be involved. Camp Nefesh was founded in 2018 by the Confirmation Class at Congregation B'nai Israel and provides a summer camp experience for refugee children.
All teens are also invited to come hang together during our virtual Teen Space Time from 6:00 to 6:30 pm.
ADULT EDUCATION
Upcoming Tuesdays at 2:00 Events, from the Adult Education Committee and Rabbi Greg
May 19: Gail Gutierrez-McDermid on the Conversos
CBH Partner Gail Guitierrez-McDermid will return for a second part of her discussion on Conversos: what was going on in Spain for this situation to develop, the problems Conversos created in the Spanish and Jewish world, and the role of Conversos in the New World. (We got up to the 12th century already in the hugely successful prior talk so join us to explore subsequent periods.)
The views expressed by this program, the speaker, or the speaker’s sponsoring organization are not necessarily the views of Congregation Bet Haverim. Our congregation is committed to honoring the diversity of thoughts and opinions within our community.
Wednesday May 27 at 7:00 pm: MURALS OF CHANGE: How the Youth of Palestine and Lebanon wrote their Vision of the Future on Their Walls
OUTSIDE EVENTS
The views expressed by this program, the speaker, or the speaker’s sponsoring organization are not necessarily the views of Congregation Bet Haverim. Our congregation is committed to honoring the diversity of thoughts and opinions within our community.
COOPED-UP CORNER
How to Make Bagels from Home - No Boiling Required!
If you’ve ever wanted to enjoy crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside everything bagels without leaving home, well, this is the recipe for you – no boiling required!
Ingredients:
BAGEL DOUGH:
2 cups self-rising flour
½ cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
½ tsp salt
¾ cup water (room temp or warm)
1 tsp active yeast (If you’re using yeast that comes pre-portioned, note that this is less than half of a full packet.)
TOPPINGS:
1 egg
1 tsp water
Pinch of sea salt
“Everything” seasoning
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat (which will keep the bottoms of your bagels from burning).
In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, and yeast. Stir in yogurt and mix until it begins to combine. Add ¾ cup of water until the mixture combines and becomes sticky.
Let dough sit for at least 30 minutes.
Flour your hands as needed to prevent the dough from sticking, then divide dough into six equal parts. Shape each portion into a ball, using your thumbs to create a hole in the center of each and gently shaping each into a uniformly sized ring.
Make an egg wash by whisking together the egg, salt, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
Dunk each bagel into your egg wash mixture until it’s completely coated. Over a bowl, sprinkle your desired amount of everything bagel seasoning on all sides.
Place each bagel on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
The views expressed by this program, the speaker, or the speaker's sponsoring organization are not necessarily the views of Congregation Bet Haverim. Our congregation is committed to honoring the diversity of thoughts and opinions within our community.
TIKKUN OLAM
Donate to the Yolo Diaper Bank Through May 31st
Yolo Diaper Bank will host a virtual diaper drive to help low-income families cope with diaper shortages during COVID-19. To participate in the drive visit www.yolodiaperbank.org now through May 31st and make a donation on the “Virtual Diaper Drive” page. Complete the section for honorary gifts, and Yolo Diaper Bank will send a note to let someone know you made a gift in their honor. All funds collected will be used to purchase diapers and wipes for families in Yolo County. Diapers are distributed through our agency partners which include CommuniCare Health Centers, Empower Yolo, and the Woodland Personal Care Pantry.
Every day, one in three families struggles to afford enough diapers for their babies. Now, COVID-19 has increased the need for diapers in our community. When diapers become unaffordable or unavailable, essential workers may not be able to take children to daycare. The added stress of having a fussy baby in a wet diaper can contribute to household instability, abuse, and neglect. In 2019, Yolo Diaper Bank distributed 36,000 diapers to families in need. By the end of May, Yolo Diaper Bank will have distributed over 37,000 diapers during 2020 alone.
Yolo Diaper Bank launched in September 2018 to address diaper need in our community. Yolo Diaper Bank works with local agencies to remove diaper need as a barrier to the health and stability of Yolo County families. Visit www.yolodiaperbank.org, e-mail info@yolodiaperbank.org, or call 530-723-6083 for more information.
Sign-Up to Volunteer with Davis Community Meals
Davis Community Meals and Housing offers a free meal on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm and lunch on Saturdays from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Participants often include seniors, low-income and homeless individuals, and families. Everyone is welcome. The meals are prepared and served at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, located at 640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis, CA 95616. Along with purchased food, ingredients are gleaned from local markets and donated by individuals, groups, businesses, non-profits, and government agencies, including the Yolo County Food Bank. The food is prepared and served by individual community volunteers, religious organizations, school groups, UC Davis and community service groups, and many others. Please use the following link to sign up to volunteer in April, if you are comfortable volunteering: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4ea9a923a31-maytuethursday
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