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Sisterhood
Men's Club
Social Action
Other Committees
Sisterhood
Arlene Feller
The Judaica Shop has many new items
for you! Layette items, Jerusalem wind chimes, mezzuzot, silver
pendants, rings and bracelets, framed artwork, knit kippot, stained glass
frames and other giftware items. Everything is reasonably
priced and perfect for your gift giving needs. Please stop by and
browse. We are open every Sunday morning from
9:30 - 12:30 when Hebrew School is in session or other times by appointment.
Any questions, suggestions or comments, please call Arlene Cohen. All purchases benefit Sisterhood.
Beautifully designed Tribute Cards are
perfect for any occasion: saying 'Get Well,' expressing
sympathies, sharing simchas, sending birthday and anniversary greeting, even
just saying a quick 'Hello' or 'Thank You'. You can purchase them in
quantity through the Temple office if you wish to send out your own
Tributes. Or, if you prefer, Sisterhood will prepare and mail out
Tributes for you: call the Tribute chair Elaine Chinoy or a member of her
committee, Risa Bass, Renae Douglen, Shari Marcus, Susan Menaker, or Rebecca
Rosenheck.
The cost of a Tribute card is $3.00. Proceeds benefit the Sisterhood.
Support Sisterhood! Buy Scrip! Scrip gift certificates are available for use at A&P, Kings, Pathmark, Shop Rite,
and Stop & Shop and many
retailers including GAP/Old Navy/Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Blockbuster, Loews Movie Theaters, Lord & Taylor,
Starbucks, Toys R Us and KB Toys. Use them at these popular stores and 5% to 10% of your scrip purchase goes towards
Sisterhood! Purchase them at the Temple office or contact
Gaby Hecht , (908)654-2461.
Men's Club
Jay Goldring, President
The Men’s Club supports Congregation Beth Israel through an active role in synagogue life, and by
encouraging Jewish observance and brotherhood among our members. We do
this by sharing ideas and pooling our talents and resources. Please join
us in creating a vibrant, enjoyable year of Jewish activities.
Jewish Books Online! Looking for an interesting book? Explore our
online book site. The books were recommended by Rabbi Nudell and others.
Click on "Jewish Books
Online!" and you'll be transported to the CBI Men's Club book site. If
you select a book or the Amazon.com hyperlink, you'll will be transferred
out of our website to the Amazon.com website. Amazon.com will handle the
transaction, but the CBI Men's club will receive a referral fee for anything you
buy from Amazon.com. The money that we receive will be used to support synagogue
activities and charities. Social Action
Amy Green
and
Renata Bieber, co-chairs
Please refer to the attached Bar and Bat Mitzvah Community Service Resources
in making plans for earning Bar Mitvah-Tov credit.
Food Pantry: The following items are needed: macaroni &
cheese, canned meals and fruit, cereal, juice, and paper products and toiletries. We need volunteers to transport the donations to the Scotch
Plains Municipal building once a month. Call Pam Brooks if you can help out. Our collection bin is always in the lobby.
Israel Support
Conrad Nadell, Chair
The Israel Support Committee of CBI recognizes that our future is forever
linked to that of our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael who continue
to struggle daily with the brutal reality of terrorism.
We further recognize that our community is looking for ways to actively support the people of Israel.
The mission of this committee is to provide hands-on opportunities for
adults and children to help the men, women, and children of Israel,
emphasizing social action projects over fund-raising.
Long Range Planning
Charles Stotter, Chair
LRP
holds meetings, conducts surveys and focus groups, and engages in other
activities on a periodic basis to examine, plan for and recommend appropriate
actions for the continuing welfare and development of CBI, its professional
staff, physical facilities, finances and any other matter of concern to the
congregation. If you are interested in shaping the future of CBI, and want
to have your voice heard, contact Charles c/o the CBI office.
Renovation
David Singer, Chair
Click here for a Pledge Form
Education
Robin Sabony and
Jen Mahler, Co-chairs
The Education Committee supports the activities of our Award-Winning
Religious School. From pre-K to Adult, CBI offers education at a variety
of levels. There is something for everyone. If you are interested in
volunteering or just learning about this committee, just contact
Robin or
Jen.
Adult Education
Our New 2008-09 Adult Ed brochure is
in the works!!! Stay tuned for some wonderful events/classes we have planned for
the upcoming year!
Our congregation welcomes Torah readers.
Cantor Axelrod is putting together a list of people who would be interested in reading Torah on a regular basis. Each person on the list would
simply be assigned a reading on a revolving basis. If you would like to be added to the list, or if you have any questions, please call the
Cantor.
Public Relations
David Brous, Chair
Please click here
to download the CBI Publications Waiver. If you haven't yet signed it and
returned it to the office, please do so.
Thank you.
Membership
Ira and Lisa
Smelkinson,
co-chairs
If you know of a family who may be looking for a Synagogue to become a part of,
please contact Leah More, Sue Rauch or the Synagogue office.
Kol Nidre
Lou Beckerman, Chair
Your financial participation allows our
Congregation to continue to provide our children with a fine Religious School
education, the professional services of our spiritual leadership as well as
maintaining our building and facilities.
Congregation
Beth Israel Foundation
Ann Beckerman , Chair
In March 1973, Temple Beth El of Plainfield
established a Foundation for congregants to contribute to the Jewish education
and experiences of their children and at the same time to honor special events
in the lives of friends and relatives. In 1994, when Temple Beth El and Temple Israel
merged, the foundation was reorganized as
the Congregation Beth Israel Foundation Committee. The Foundation's
mission was broadly defined as encouraging children to participate in
programs that would enhance their Jewish identity. The only obligation of
grant recipients is to share their experiences in writing. In past years the Foundation has made
grants for such activities as the Kean College Jewish history course, Jewish summer camps and programs in Israel.
Contributions to the Foundation Committee are
forever. They increase our investments from which the earned income is available
for grants. It enables our children to have experiences that in many cases
are life altering events. To parents, grandparents and friends, give the
gift that keeps on giving. Make a contribution to the Congregation Beth
Israel Foundation Committee. Checks can be sent to the Foundation
Committee at the Temple.
Contributions are immediately acknowledged to those you choose to honor.
Children of congregants up to 25 years of age
are eligible to receive grants for approved programs to enhance their Jewish
identities. Grants are provided without regard to financial need. Programs range from summer camps in the US, Jewish college courses,
USY on Wheels travel to west coast, travel to and programs in Israel. Grants can
be up to $1000. The committee is accepting applications now for 2007 summer
programs. Applications are outside the Temple office and deadline dates are October 31st and
February 28th.
Cemetery
Arnold Lasner and Joel Horowitz, Co-Chairs
The Cemetery Committee is
selling graves to Congregation members and their families at substantially
reduced prices as compared to the cemetery itself owning these plots.
The graves are in two different sections. Current prices are as follows:
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Block 4
(96 Graves )
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Block 52
(23 Graves)
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$600 each grave
$108.75 |
One time charge
Maintenance & Preservation Charge (State Law)
(One Time Charge) |
$500 each grave
$110 |
$708.75
$120 |
Cemetery Fee for producing and recording of
transfer deeds. One time charge regardless of
how many graves are covered in one deed. |
$610
$120 |
These prices are subject to increase if and
when the cemetery and the State change them at their discretion. We have
already sold a number of these new sites and anticipate selling the balance
quickly. If you do not own gravesites, now is the time to buy.
Contact Arnold Lasner or Joel Horowitz for further information.
Technology, Safety and Security
The Committee oversees the selection
and maintenance of the synagogue’s electronic systems, software, audio and
visual systems, telephone system, and other similar equipment.
Safety and Security
The Committee has taken an active
role in reviewing and implementing procedures to insure the safety of people on
our premises. They also insure that all municipal and state regulations are adhered to.
Committee Membership
The Technology, Safety and Security Committee is comprised of the synagogue's
professional staff and members of the congregation. New members are most welcome
and can join the committee by calling Davida Ryan at
908-889-1830. Meetings are held at the synagogue on an as needed basis (approximately 3 times per
year).
Tree of Life
Ira Bodenstein, Chair
IS YOUR NAME ON OUR TREE OF LIFE?
More than 300 families and friends of Congregation Beth
Israel have shared their marriages, births, graduations, anniversaries, B'nei
Mitzvah and other joyous occasions by donating a solid brass leaf on our
TREE OF LIFE prominently displayed in our lobby.
If you would like to share your simcha with us, simply
write, call, or e-mail
Ira
Bodenstein
c/o Congregation Beth Israel. The cost is
$180 payable to Congregation Beth Israel. Your leaf will be
up in 30 days or even sooner by special arrangement.
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