Congregation Beth Israel 2200 Broadway Bellingham, Washington 98225 USA
SOCIAL ACTION
CBI supports Marriage Equality Forum scheduled for members only
On Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, The Board of Directors voted for Congregation Beth Israel to endorse Washington United for Marriage, the campaign to secure marriage equality for lesbian and gay couples in Washington state. Beth Israel's Social Action Committee proposed this action to the Board. In joining the Washington United for Marriage coalition, our congregation is following the lead of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, the Anti-Defamation League, and many civil rights, gay rights, and religious organizations whose endorsements are listed on the website www.washingtonunitedformarriage.org.
The Social Action Committee will host a forum for members of Congregation Beth Israel ONLY. For details, go to the Members Only section, or check your Shul Shofar.
Help Whatcom Humane Society
Our furry friends at the Whatcom County Humane Society can use your old towels and blankets, and would also appreciate donations of dog/puppy and cat/kitten food. You can bring donations of these items to the collection bins outside the Social Hall, and the Social Action Committee will deliver them to the Humane Society.
New Program
Israeli Folk Dancing Monthly on 3rd Sunday
Join us for our next monthly dance session, from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in the Beth Israel Social Hall. An early session, at 6:30 to 7 p.m., will get those with NO experience up to speed. We'd like to invite everyone in the community who loves folk dancing to come out and dance! This event is open to the entire community, so please invite your friends to join you. The fun will begin at 7 p.m., with the easiest dances first. Requests will be taken also, as long as we have the music and someone knows the dance. If you've never experienced folk dancing before, here's your opportunity to learn. If you have danced before, please bring your expertise (and your CDs)! For more information or a list of the 80 dances that we already have, please contact Sabrina Freeman at skfreeman@skfbooks.com. We hope to see you there! Cost: $5 donation (100% of proceeds go to the New Building Fund)
Construction of Beth Israel's gaga pit, behind the current building, is complete! The enclosure for the Israeli dodge-ball game was funded through generous donations, and will provide our kids (and grownups!) with a much needed outdoor space to put their energy to good use. In two weeks we reached our fund-raising goal, purchased materials and built it! For a full article about how the gaga pit came to be, see the November 2011 Shul Shofar. Thank you to all who donated, both time and money. Now, let's play some ball!
The next meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. The Executive Committee sets the agenda for regular Board of Director's meetings. The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Please direct any suggested topics for board meetings to Executive Committee members: President Jeff Jaffe, Vice President Mitch Press, Treasurer Debbie Adelstein, Secretary Melissa Schapiro, Rabbi Cindy Enger (ex-officio).
Rabbi Cindy Enger
Rabbi Cindy Enger is the spiritual leader at Congregation Beth Israel. Rabbi Enger received her rabbinical ordination in 2001 from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, she completed her undergraduate education at Princeton University and then received a J.D. from New York University School of Law. Prior to rabbinical school, Rabbi Enger practiced law in Chicago. Read more
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