Please join SYVJC as we celebrate Tu B'Shvat and Purim

Please join us for Tu B’Shvat!

RSVPs are needed by Wednesday February 1st for set up purposes. The location will be given once your RSVP is received. Please do NOT share this information with anyone not attending.

To RSVP, please email Shoshanah and give her the following information:
The full names of everyone in your group

What you would like to bring to the potluck – please label your dish “gluten free” if it is, so those who cannot eat gluten will know if is safe to eat.

Labelling of common allergens, such as peanuts, avocado, dairy, tree nuts etc. is helpful also
And, of course, no pork or shellfish, please.

See you there!

From the President

Dear Community,

We were so honored last Shabbat to be serenaded by Rob Raede and our own cantorial soloist, Phoebe Light. At this Shabbat there were new members present, members long missed and of course many others. The night was magical in both tradition with Rabbi Debi and the enchanting melodies of Rob and Phoebe. I believe all left feeling fulfilled in many ways.

And to news about one of our newest members, UCSB Professor, Jenni Sorkin and wife Cheri Owen. Recently, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art hosted Professor Sorkin as she spoke about her newest book, “Art in California.” The book focuses on California’s many contributions to art history and the events which propelled them forward.

Please read the article below as it explains how east coast artists came to fame more readily and the subject of revisionist history. Mazel Tov, Jenni, your community is most proud of you.

https://www.noozhawk.com/ucsb-professor-jenni-sorkin-paints-picture-of-states-contributions-to-art-history/

Our next Shabbat is our Tu B’shvat celebration on February 4th and will also include Havdalah. Come to learn about the “birthday of the trees” and what that symbolism represents.

In other news, your Board voted to participate in this year’s Gay Pride Parade. If you go to SYVPride.org, you will learn more and see all the many local sponsors for this event and more information. The parade is June 24^th. If you are interested in participating, just drop me a line. Of course, as we get closer, more info will follow.

L’Shalom to all,
Susie Pierson

Joyful Sounds Resounded at the Musical Shabbat on January 13th

^{Rob Raede and Phoebe Light combined forces to welcome Shabbat with their beautiful voices, accompanied by Rob’s guitar. About 40 people were there to enjoy the experience, and some got into the spirit of things by hand clapping, standing and swaying. Rob created an impromptu shaker band by asking for volunteers to come up and accompany the music with little handheld objects that made a fun sound.}

^{Cooks in our group provided an amazing array of homemade food such as pea soup, fresh salmon, chicken legs and turkey chili, and gluten free lasagna, all accompanied by beautiful salads, a variety of tasty kugels, and yummy desserts.}

^{The photos below don’t do justice to the magic that was created in Rozann Newman’s living room. A BIG TODAH RABAH goes to Rozann, for offering her beautiful home as a venue for this special night of joy.}

Shoshanah Schwartz
SYVJC Vice President, Programming

Membership

SYVJC now has 77 member units (families and individuals).

Please join us in welcoming the following new members:

Sara Hershkowitz & Max Hoetzel

Toree Taatjes

If you have questions regarding your membership, please send an email to thesyvjc@gmail.com and we will respond.

General Fund Donations

Joe & Neona Martin

Security Fund Donations

Robert & Jacqueline Laskoff

Donation for Cantor Expense

SYVJC has received a generous anonymous donation to subsidize payments to our Cantorial Soloist, Phoebe Light.

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Please join us for Tu B’Shvat!

From the President

Joyful Sounds Resounded at the Musical Shabbat on January 13th

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