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

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

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

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

CBT’s 40th Anniversary Info ............... 8, 9

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

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

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

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

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

Thank Yous ............................................... 2

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

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.

October 7 — Family Shabbat Dinner in lieu of Oneg (there will be a pre-Oneg) October 14 — Sponsored by the Cable Family in memory of Laurie Cable October 21 — Sponsored by the CBT Brotherhood (there will also be a pre-Oneg) October 28 — Sponsorship available

Shabbat Services

Oct. 7 Family Shabbat

Service 6:30 P.M.

Oct. 14 Shabbat

Service 7:30 P.M.

Oct. 21 Shabbat

Service 7:30 P.M.

Oct. 28 Musical Shabbat

Service 7:30 P.M.

— High Holy Days Schedule —

Rosh Hashanah Sunday, October 2 7:30 P.M. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, CBT, 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley

Monday, October 3 9:00 A.M. Rosh Hashanah Day I, Tot Service (children 5 and under), CBT, 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley

10:30 A.M. Rosh Hashanah Day I, Morning Service, CBT, 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley

Tuesday, October 4 9:00 A.M. Rosh Hashanah Day II Service I, CBT, 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley 10:30 A.M. Rosh Hashanah Day II, Service at the Beach and Tashlich, Pier Plaza, Main and PCH, Huntington Beach

Yom Kippur Tuesday, October 11 7:00 P.M. Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) Service, LDS Church, 19191 17th Street, Huntington Beach

Wednesday, October 12 9:00 A.M. Yom Kippur Tot Service (children 5 and under), LDS Church, 19191 17th Street, Huntington Beach 10:00 A.M. Yom Kippur Morning Service, LDS Church, 19191 17th Street, Huntington Beach 2:00 P.M. “Ask Rabbi Young” Learning Session 3:30 P.M. Yom Kippur Afternoon Service, LDS Church, 19191 17th Street, Huntington Beach 5:00 P.M. Yom Kippur Afternoon Service, Y izkor, followed by Ne’ilah

Note: Everyone is welcome to bring shofarot for the Tekiah Gedolah at the end of services.

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MAZEL TALK AND THANK YOUS

The Shalom Squad (Greeters) for September consisted of Mikki Davidson, Mike Tucker, Stephanie Korenberg, and Shellie Halprin, and (Ushers) for September were Lari Davis, Bob Collen, Larry Schnitzer, and Greg Halprin.

Stuffing the September bulletin: Carole Collen, Paulette Fainsztein, Julie Kopit, and Lar i Davis.

Shanah tovah!

It is not often that we get to say that to one another in October, but the Hebrew calendar being what it is, here we are in a late High Holy Day season (late compared to the Gregorian calendar). While we can argue that the Jewish holidays are never early nor late, we can also

understand that with 13 months in the 5776 Hebrew calendar, it gives us a little extra time to prepare ourselves.

High Holy Day preparation involves different things for each of us. Some of us are writing sermons and practicing music; some of us are organizing logistics and “shlepping;” some of us are working hard so we can take a couple days off work without incident; many of us are cooking and getting a table ready. All of these preparations are important and add to the holiness of the holidays, but what is even more important is the preparation we do in our own hearts and minds.

There are things we can do to prepare for the Days of Awe, even if all we do during the holidays is show up and pray. Riffing on a similar list from Rabbi Emanuel Feldman’s article, “How to Succeed in Shul on the High Holy Days By Really Trying,” I offer these tips to prepare for a meaningful Yamim Nora’im:

Relax. Before you even get to services, take some deep breaths. Drive carefully and slowly, observing safety laws and enjoying the ride. If being late for services bothers you, leave with plenty of extra time to prevent allowing your Orange County commute to negatively impact your entry into 5777.

Smile. When you arrive, people will be around to guide you in our parking lot and in the extra spaces we have available. Treat them like friends (many of them will be), and wish them a “shanah tovah.” Beginning with kindness will go a long way toward starting the year off on the right foot.

Relax more. The more you let go of the stresses of the mundane, the easier it is to open up to the sacred.

Interact before services begin so you can focus once they do. See people you haven’t seen in a while and greet them warmly, getting everything you need to say out in the open, whether it is a simple, “Hello! I’ve missed you,” or a thoughtful apology.

Take it easy on yourself. It’s ok if you are faster or slower on a particular prayer than the people around you, or even if you are faster or slower than the service leaders. Go at your own pace. Enjoy the liturgy, the music, the atmosphere, and don’t critique yourself if your mood is something other than what you imagine to be what it needs to be during services.

Focus on the important stuff. We are all here to celebrate, renew, repent, and remember together. Take care of our souls, and the rest will fall into place.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, and fulfilling 5777. Shanah tovah!

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LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEW YEAR !

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As you have hopefully noticed by now, having turned a page or two to get to this article, the front page of the Bulletin has been redesigned. Rabbi Young’s article has been moved inside the front cover so that key information about services and other events is the first thing you see when you pick up the Bulletin. It should be easy to find what you need to know. Having it on the front page accomplishes that goal. We hope you find this change useful, especially this month with so much happening. In many years, the Hebrew and Gregorian calendars align in such a way that Rosh Hashanah,

Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret are spread out across two months. This year, however, everything fits nicely into October. Check the front page for locations, dates and times of High Holy Day services and celebrations in the Sanctuary and under the sukkah, or see the High Holy Day packets that were mailed last month. Speaking of fitting nicely, the board has been talking for a while about having Rosh Hashanah first day services at CBT. Some of the advantages of doing so include not having to schlep everything we need to another location and, more importantly, being able to celebrate the new year in our own home. One of the key deciding factors has been whether or not we will all fit. Based on attendance in recent years, the seating capacity in the Sanctuary and Social Hall, and the purchase of new chairs earlier this year, it has been determined that we can fit comfortably, and the classrooms upstairs can be used for youth activities. This brings a whole new meaning to “staying home for the new year.” Finally, we also look forward this month to continuing to celebrate our 40th Anniversary. The Shabbat service on October 21 celebrates Social Action. Then, on Saturday, October 22, the 40th Anniversary Gala will be held at the Island Hotel Newport Beach. It promises to be a fun evening of reminiscing, entertainment, and delicious food. We are known for staying busy during the year. This month is no exception. I look forward to seeing you at one or more of this month’s events. Susan and I wish you a sweet year. Sam Backer

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.

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.

Shofar, Hungary (late 19th century)Engraved horn, Private Collection Photo Credit: Jeff MacWright

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

ADULT JEWISH EDUCATION in October Tuesdays, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.: Rabbi Young .............. 5777 High Holy Days Primer Tuesdays, from 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.: Rabbi Young ......................................... Talmud 101

SAVE THE DATE: AIPAC SPEAKER—Update on Israel and Neighbors Sunday, October 16, 2016, at 9:30 A.M. ................................................................................................ Sanctuary HEBREW CLASS Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 6:00 P.M................................................................................................ Sanctuary Class is ongoing. Teacher is Marlene Churgel Smith. CBT BOOK CLUB Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. ......................................................................................... 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 A.M. ...................................................... Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve SUICIDE PREVENTION Sunday, January 22, 2017, at 9:30 A.M. ............................................................................................... Sanctuary COMMUNITY SCHOLAR PROGRAM Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. ........................................................................... 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.

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CANTORIAL CORNER

As we enter the month of October, I want to take the time to express my immense gratitude to the members of this year’s High Holy Day Vocal Ensemble. This year has seen the congregation’s choral group expand and grow, with many beautiful and intricate new songs. Members of our vocal group spent over ten weeks rehearsing, bringing their beautiful voices to S’lichot, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. I would like to thank all of those who have participated in and helped create this year’s rich sound: Mira Adler, Sam Backer, Bob Collen, Gerald Fleischmann, Phil Fleischmann, Eve Gumpel, Sheri Lyn Hamrell, Steve Hamrell, Janine

Lehrer, Alan Levin, Sean Sagan, Jay Seiden, Susan Slonim, and Mimi Spencer. A special thank you is also due to the incredible Katheryn Klein, whose musical expertise and stunning interpretations of our liturgical music add immeasurable depth and soul to every prayer. I am truly honored to celebrate our High Holy Day liturgy in song with such a passionate group of vocalists and musicians. 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 bring these dynamic Shabbat services to our community. We need YOU to sponsor these moving musical evenings! We thank Sam and Diane Salzman and Mike Tucker and Karlee Hughes for sponsoring the October Rockin’ Shabbat. If you, your family, your friends, chavurah, or businesses 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: January 27, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23 CBT VOCAL ENSEMBLE SCHEDULE Rosh Hashanah: October 2-4 Yom Kippur Final Rehearsal: Monday, October 10, at 7:00 P.M. Yom Kippur: October 11-12

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE M I SHEBEIRACH L IST

Please submit names to the office for the (Mi Shebeirach) list by 4:00 P.M. 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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With the approach of Yom Kippur on Oct. 11, we have the opportunity to make amends and apologize to Mike Haber for not identifying him as the designer, parts manufacturer and construction chair of the CBT Sukkah on the temple patio.

Volunteers are sought for erection of the Sukkah about 9 A.M. on Oct. 9. Workers may want to bring gloves to handle the sharp plant materials used as a roof. Ladders also will be needed.

Yes, it is the Sunday before Yom Kippur and Sukkot does not start until the evening of Oct. 16, but Pam Rosen's religious school students plan to decorate the Sukkah that day

Sisterhood has announced plans for Sushi and Sake in the Sukkah at 6:30 P.M. on Oct. 17 with Rabbi Young presiding. There is a charge for the dinner. Contact Shellie Halprin for information.

Brotherhood will offer Bagels Under the Sukkah with Rabbi Young at 10 A.M. on Oct. 23. It is open to all congregants and admission is free.

Thank you to Arnold Adler, Gary Miller, Mike Kibel and Jay Spencer, who served as bartenders for the pre-Oneg at our 40th anniversary celebration service on Sept. 2 and to Bernie Kessler and Harris Stutman, who helped schlep the wine.

Mike Kibel reports Brotherhood has been asked to also provide bartenders to serve wine from 7;00 P.M. to 7:25 P.M. for each pre-Oneg on Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 23. The job includes all you can drink, Mike added.

Religious Practices Chair Al Davidson, who rounded up ushers for the Rosh Hashanah services at CBT on Oct. 2, 3 and, 4, said he's seeking ushers for Yom Kippur

services on Oct. 11 and Oct. 12.

Those services will be held at the Church of Latter Day Saints, 17th Street and Delaware Street, south of Garfield Avenue, in Huntington Beach. Brotherhood will hand out water and apples after the Oct. 4 service to help congregants break the fast.

Although like Jack Benny, Brotherhood is only 39, we plan to help Congregation B'nai Tzedek celebrate its 40th anniversary in any way we can in the coming months as well as offer some programs of our own, now being planned. Shalom, Arnold Adler Publicity Chair

Ladies of CBT,

L'shana Tova! I wish I could be telling you how fantastic our Paid-Up membership luncheon was on September 18, but as of press time, it hasn't happened yet! The preparations have been made and we are expecting a good-sized group. I will report about it next month and include photos. We greatly appreciate all of the support you provide to Sisterhood to keep us strong!

Did you get to attend the special 40th Anniversary Shabbat service? Perhaps you may have noticed the bar-height tables on the patio for the proneg (pre-Oneg). Those eight tables were donated by Sisterhood to CBT and will be used for many functions throughout the year.

UPCOMING: Please check out the flyer in this month's Bulletin for our next event, SUSHI IN THE SUKKAH, on Monday, October 17 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.. The cost is $18 per person and you are welcome to bring a friend, or even your husband! We will be serving sushi, salad, edamame and sake and Rabbi Young will be our guest speaker to teach us everything we wanted to know about the history of the sukkah and the rituals surrounding it. RSVP and advanced payment are required. [Note: We will also provide teriyaki chicken and rice for those who don't eat sushi, if you let us know when you RSVP.]

Many blessings to you and your family in this festive season.

L'shana tovah tikatevu, Shellie Halprin Communications Chair

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October Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays 1 Eve Gumpel 1 Marlene Peroutka 1 David Rosen 2 Max Eckelman 3 Renee Barger 3 Dan Schultz 4 Nancy Danger 4 Charles Diamond 4 Diane Eisenberg 4 Steve Lesser 5 Kim DavyDovits 5 Michelle Matusoff 6 Jonathan Spiegel 7 Sandra Davidson 7 Briana Kutinsky 7 Danielle Kutinsky 7 Bianca Singer 8 Gail Wickenberg 10 Haley Binder 10 Marissa Harper 11 Leita Garcia 11 Aaron Raseknia 11 David Schlomovits 13 Maury Shulman 13 Marlene Smith 14 Zachary LaMantain

15 Sophia Shupper 15 Debra Slonim 16 Melinda Asbury 17 Izabelle Castillo 17 Martin Heimlich 18 Cantor Linda Ecker 18 David Kielsmeier 18 Marni Orsbern 18 Pamela Zinner 19 Ron Harper 19 Nancy Steiner 20 Benjamin Zutz 21 Sydney Backer 21 Joshua Braverman 21 Shahin Firouzbakhsh 21 Todd Graubard 22 Sophie Decker 23 Barry Allswang 24 Douglas Bendell 24 Carole Collen 25 Joe Rotcher 25 Susan Slonim 26 Constance Craig 26 Orna Lang 26 Evan Stein 28 M. Edward Mishow 29 Courtney Hirsch 29 Patty Mandel

29 Isabella Tsalyuk 30 Barbara Horowitz 30 Judy Lerner 31 Marcia Kass 31 Ashley Serota 31 Hilary Serota 31 Silvia Vidor Anniversaries 2 Eddie and Kristin Priesand 7 Daryl and Gina Posner 10 Bryan and Melanie Van 11 Gerardo and Leita Garcia 11 Steve and Sheri Hamrell 11 Gary and Heather Miller 11 Jack and Lynne Shupper 13 Peter and Sharon Rosen 14 Bruce and Nancy Steiner 17 Gideon and Ann Ariel 20 Randy and Michelle Matusoff 27 Haim and Kathleen Haimov 30 Mort and Patti Markowitz

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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40th Anniversary Update Last night (at the time of this writing) was another dream come true for so many of us. Debbie and I have been the recipients of a tremendous number of praises, and though we are ever so grateful, we cannot accept this alone. Without the tremendous amount of assistance from our 40th Anniversary Committee members, Clergy, Staff, and Congregants, the specialness of this Shabbat would not have been felt by over 200 attendees in the sanctuary and social hall. The Five Rabbis of CBT were delighted to celebrate this occasion with us and brought their love, wisdom, and enthusiasm to us. The Prayer Service Booklet, which was created by Rabbi Young and Barbara Stein was used for this most inspirational service. Rabbi Young set the spiritual tone of the evening with his opening remarks and the first Responsive Reading…this is…the roots into the past and the arms stretched forward into the future. Our Cantorial Soloist, Jenna Sagan, showed the skills of someone with ten times the years of her experience. With Jenna’s voice and those of Cantor Lizzie Weiss, Cantor Jessica Hutchings, and Rabbi Rebecca Einstein Schorr, the music was awe inspiring.

Cindy Hirsch and her crew of devotees, Marcia Kass, Sue Gelerter, Susan Kibel, and Heather Miller, plus all of the bakers prepared a healthy, tasty, and lovely presentation for our pre-Oneg and scrumptious Oneg. Once again Lari Davis and Al Davidson have made the written word not only available for us but extremely pleasing to the eye. Our Brotherhood members Gary Miller, Jay Spencer, Arnold Adler, Bernie Kessler and Harris Stutman, headed by Mike Kibel, kept the vino flowing. Holly Gordon, the greeter in the lobby and the Hostess Susan Kibel on the patio, made all arrivals feel welcome. Of course without the help of Sam Backer, Mike Tucker, Larry Serota, Bob Collen and Greg Halprin, the evening would have not run smoothly.

I know that I have mentioned a lot of names; let me know if I missed anyone, but so many of our Congregants have shown their love of CBT with their skills, time and money. We have reservations for over 200 people who will be joining us on October 22, 2016, to dine and party at the GALA in Newport Beach, at the Island Hotel. The final date to RSVP for this has passed. If you have procrastinated or plans have changed and you would like to attend, let me know as you read this, and I will see if we have had any cancellations. The night before we celebrate at the GALA, October 21, 2016, we will once again gather in our sanctuary for the “Social” Action Shabbat of the 40th Anniversary and there will be a pre-Oneg with wine on the patio at 7:00 P.M. Our Founding Rabbi Stephen J. Einstein will join Rabbi David N. Young in another inspiring service.

As we are presently observing our High Holy Days together, let us be mindful of the importance to embrace all of the CBT Community. L’Shanah Tovah.

Rose Lesser and Debbie Biebelberg

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

OCTOBER 21, 2016 Join us at 7:00 P.M. on the patio for the pre-Oneg and the Shabbat service at 7:30 P.M. led by Rabbi David N. Young. Joining him on the bimah will be Founding Rabbi Stephen J. Einstein.

OCTOBER 22, 2016 - GALA Island Hotel, Newport Beach, CA — Sponsors Only Reception 6:15 P.M. — General Reception 6:30 P.M.

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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

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON CALENDAR ENTRIES

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

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40th Anniversary Update—continued

Save the dates:

Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 “Social” Action Pre-Oneg on the patio at 7:00 P.M. Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary at 7:30 P.M. Rabbi David N. Young and Rabbi Stephen J. Einstein will lead the Congregation in worship. Pre-Oneg hosted by Sam and Diane Salzman, the CBT Brotherhood, and Rabbi Stephen and Robin Einstein. Oneg sponsored by the CBT Brotherhood.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 CBT 40th Anniversary GALA, Island Hotel, Newport Beach, CA Sponsor Reception will begin at 6:15 P.M. in the Cantina Room and the GALA Reception and Silent Auction will begin at 6:30 P.M. in the Reception Hall. Havdalah will follow. At 7:45 P.M. we move into the Grand Ballroom where the CELEBRATION will continue with dinner, entertainment, and dancing.

Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 The Music of CBT Pre-Oneg in the lobby at 7:00 P.M. Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary at 7:30 P.M. Cantorial Soloist Jenna Sagan will once again bring the voices of CBT to life as we join in worship. Pre-Oneg sponsored by Barry and Wendy Kielsmeier, Dr. Gary and Roberta Hopkins, Dr. Harris and Eileen Stutman and the CBT Sisterhood. Oneg sponsored by the CBT Brotherhood.

Friday, Dec. 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 one of the teachers or some of the alumni of our school, please encourage them to attend. Pre-Oneg in the lobby starting at 7:00 P.M. and Shabbat Service in the sanctuary at 7:30 P.M. Pre-Oneg sponsored by Adult Education. Oneg sponsored by Greg, Ann, Allison, Isabel, and Jacob Lesser in honor of their parents’ and grandparents anniversary.

Friday, Feb. 03, 2017 The Future of CBT Pre-Oneg in the lobby at 6:00 P.M. Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary at 6:30 P.M. 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 Pam and Joel 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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5 Rabbis from left:

Rabbi Stephen J. Einstein

Rabbi Richard Ettelson, Ph.D.

Rabbi Rebecca Einstein Schorr

Rabbi Mark Kaiserman

Rabbi David N. Young

A Beautiful

Celebration

of 40 Years

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 ............................................ TBD September .................. Inka Cantina ...................................... TBD Total To Date .................................................................... $1,267.43

Warm Regards, Marlyn Weihmuller, Suppers4Shul Diva

INTERESTING ADULT EDUCATION—INTERESTED?

Torah Study: Every Saturday morning from 9:15 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. 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 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. 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 Group goes through 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 through Adam Lang, akevinlang@gmail.com.

The Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open every Sunday from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and by appointment.

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TZEDAKAH

GENERAL FUND

Crane Flight

Sam and Susan Backer ................................................................... In memory of Addy Berger

Sam and Susan Backer ................................................................... In memory of Jennie Miller

Sam and Susan Backer ................................................................... Wishing Zipora Shifberg-Mencher a speedy return to

good health

Barbara and Don Backer ................................................................ In honor of a speedy and complete recovery of

Zipora Shifberg-Mencher

SERENA GORE MEMORIAL CAMPERSHIP FUND

Cindy and Jeffrey Kolsin ................................................................ In memory of Rhonda Dee Schreiman

MUSIC FUND

Lance and Laura Pinkham

Cindy and Jeffrey Kolsin ................................................................ In memory of Sorita Saltsburg

Bernard Kessler .............................................................................. In memory of Bobbi Zommick

ONEG FUND

Kathleen Haimov ........................................................................... In memory of Dorothy Matthews

Sam and Susan Backer ................................................................... Supporting the Board sponsorship of the September 2 Oneg

Sam and Susan Backer ................................................................... In honor of September birthdays and anniversaries

Sam and Susan Backer ................................................................... In honor of October birthdays and anniversaries

Bernard Kessler .............................................................................. In memory of Patricia Cantor

PRAYER BOOK FUND

Bernard Kessler .............................................................................. In memory of Augusta Fendell

RABBI STEPHEN J. EINSTEIN YOUTH EDUCATION FUND

Paulette and Bernard Fainsztein and Family ............................... In memory of Arnold Boksenbaum

Paulette and Bernard Fainsztein and Family ............................... In memory of Petrona Fainsztein

Paulette and Bernard Fainsztein and Family ............................... In memory of Fred Deux

Rabbi Stephen and Robin Einstein ............................................... In memory of Syd C. Einstein

Lari B. Davis ................................................................................... In memory of Janice A. Davis

Klein Family ................................................................................... In memory of Ruth Rotkin

Roberta Hopkins ............................................................................ In memory of Ethel Haft Horn

David and Sadie Sacks ................................................................... In memory of Henrietta Berlin

Fred and Sonia Silverstein ............................................................. In memory of Riva Taft

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RABBI STEPHEN J. EINSTEIN YOUTH EDUCATION FUND-continued

Sue Shapiro ..................................................................................... In memory of Bob Fischrup

Cindy and Jeffrey Kolsin ................................................................ In memory of Alyce Herman

Cindy and Jeffrey Kolsin ................................................................ In memory of Abraham Saltsburg

RABBI YOUNG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Laura Fleischman ........................................................................... In memory of William Fleischman

Barbara, Michele, Steve Horowitz and Family ............................. In memory of Mike Silverman

Bernard Kessler .............................................................................. In memory of Irene Dinkoff

Helene Weinstock .......................................................................... In appreciation of Rabbi David Young for his graciousness

during services

Helene Weinstock .......................................................................... In memory of Don Weinstock

Arnold and Mira Adler ................................................................... In memory of Ethel Steiner

Lari B. Davis ................................................................................... In memory of Janice A. Davis

YAHRZEIT FUND

Sylvia Oster ..................................................................................... In memory of Claire Hoffman

Mike and Myrna Capsuto............................................................... In memory of Sigmund Swartz

Maria Shane .................................................................................... In memory of Isaac Shane

M. Ann Penny ................................................................................. In memory of J. Marshall Penny

Esther Rokeach .............................................................................. In memory of Gertie Booksbaum

Doris and Burt Willis ..................................................................... In memory of Leonard Halperin and Irving Willis

Ilene M. Skipper ............................................................................. In memory of Stanley Bender

Charlie and Marilyn Diamond ....................................................... In memory of Anne Diamond

Haim Haimov ................................................................................. In memory of Avraham Asa

Rosa Lee Rothblatt ......................................................................... In memory of Dr. Harold David Solomon Rothblatt

Laura Powell ................................................................................... In memory of Abraham and Lillian Weber, Ruth and

Bernard Strickler

Roslin and Ken Romain ................................................................. In memory of Eva Liebermann Cooper

Sylvia Wagner ................................................................................. In memory of Frederic Wagner

Susan and Michael Kibel ............................................................... In memory of Helen Kibel

Andrew Kessler ............................................................................... In memory of Yolanda Weiss

Andrew Kessler ............................................................................... In memory of Henry Pasternak

Gerry Kaskel ................................................................................... In memory of Harry A. Slutsky

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION

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