Congregation Beth Shalom|Newsletter June 2006

August 2006 /Av-Elul 5766 Previous newsletters are here.
It's a Dog's Life! Our first dog play date was doggone good! We had dogs of all sizes and ages. It was a great turnout of 15 dogs! The Goldmans came with their three precious huge dogs; the Angels with three dogs and grandchildren; Celia Angel and her sidekick, Susan Levy, with her two furry friends; Steve, Sari, & Hunter Schwimmer with their golden-doodle; Laura & Israel Skolnick with their Norfolk terrier mix; Laney Grose and her best friend, Simon; Rochelle Rosen and her loyal companion; the Pezzoni family came just to play; Miriam Bermann and Sandy with Sandy's buddy, Max; and three Gonsalveses and a Matzaball! As Laney said, all the dogs had a wonderful day at Sunday school! There was no fighting or homework, just play time and good company. Thank you, Laney, for making coffee--I know Doreen really needed that! It was just a plain, simple, easy, non-purposeful social, so let's do it again! Our second play date will be during our religious school teacher in-service on Sunday, August 20th, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Bring human and/or dog treats, water and toys! Todah Rabbah / Thank You Thank you to Lyn Rabinovitz and Elsa McCoy for volunteering in the office for various jobs and bulletin during the month of July. A Fifteen-Year-Old Tradition Fifteen years ago Dorothy Baldauf envisioned a premium, yet affordable, local concert series that would utilize Congregation Beth Shalom's intimate setting and outstanding acoustics. Her leadership and vision gave birth to Sunday Afternoons at CBS, which has become one of Stanislaus County's most exceptional entertainment values. Over the years our small venue has brought a kaleidescope of global sounds to Modesto Area audiences-- from Classical to Blue Grass, Klezmer to Gypsy Jazz, Aussie girl bands to African, Latin to Jamaican, and a variety of others in categories all their own. During these 15 years, Sunday Afternoons has earned a reputation for offering top-notch musical programming among musicians and concert attendees alike. New musicians are interested in being part of our series, and former performers are anxious to return. This tradition has continued with the help of a very small but dedicated group of volunteers. However, at this time we face the challenge of maintaining our series alongside the Gallo Performing Arts Center, as well as the numerous local performing arts groups that have helped Modesto evolve into a city with varied cultural opportunities. Because we have earned such a fine reputation and can offer an excellent performance venue, Sunday Afternoons at CBS goes a long way in helping the Modesto Jewish Community reach out in a positive way to Stanislaus County's multicultural audience and beyond. It is for these reasons and more that we are seeking new volunteers to help us get the word out and help build our already appreciative audience. Committee volunteers need only work for short periods during the year, are treated to the entire season free, and are only asked to attend infrequent meetings. They can be members of CBS or interested persons from throughout the Modesto Area who are willing to help us promote great music and good will through an outstanding concert series. You can volunteer by calling Tina Driskill, Sunday Afternoons at CBS presenter/chair, or by contacting the CBS office at 571-6060 to let us know you want to help. We look forward to hearing from you. Remember, half of every subscription to J- will go to Congregation Beth Shalom. See your Bulletin for details.	High Holy Day Choir The choir will sing at the Erev Rosh Hashanah service on September 22nd. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the youth sanctuary, beginning August 8th. Call Laura Biewer to let her know you are interesed. Oneg Shabbat Hosts August 4 -- Schorr & Shiovitz families August 11 -- Grose, Levy, & Porteous families August 18 -- Israels & Lyon families August 25 -- Eisenberg, Quesada, & Ringsby families Thank you for participating. Please remember to include fruit as an alternative dessert. "Get Well" Information Needed If you know of a congregant who is ill or in the hospital, please help us include them for calls, visits, and the speedy recovery list by letting the office staff know. Please remember that hospitals are not permitted to share information with the public, including the synagogue. Are You Getting Our Weekly eMail? If you are not getting our weekly CBS email, let me tell you what you might be missing. Our weekly email is sent out on Thursdays, and includes yartzets observed, weekly activities, a Torah summary, congregational "get well" list, and special announcements. If you would like to be added to this list, please contact Laura Biewer (cbslaurab@sbcglobal.net or 571-6060). Don't miss another week! Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Program We have a new baggie option for recycling used inkjet cartridges. Pick one up in the foyer or we can mail one to you. Drop in your inkjet cartridge and drop it in the mail. Each baggie is preaddressed and postage-paid. There is a barcode on the baggie so the recycling company will know automatically that the CBS account gets the funds. We want to thank our members for participating and hope that this will make it easier for everyone to participate. Scrip News We carry O'Brien's, Gottschalks, Richland Market, and Starbucks. These are in stock and available for purchase. Safeway and Macy's If you shop at Safeway or Macy's, we ask that you consider registering your store cards with escrip. Every time you make a purchase, you generate a percentage of your purchase for CBS. SaveMart If you shop at SaveMart, please register for a SHARES card. Forms are available in the foyer or call the CBS office and we will mail one to you. If you have any questions on any of these programs, please call the CBS office at 571-6060.

August 2006 /Av-Elul 5766

Previous newsletters are here.

It's a Dog's Life!

Our first dog play date was doggone good! We had dogs of all sizes and ages. It was a great turnout of 15 dogs!

The Goldmans came with their three precious huge dogs; the Angels with three dogs and grandchildren; Celia Angel and her sidekick, Susan Levy, with her two furry friends; Steve, Sari, & Hunter Schwimmer with their golden-doodle; Laura & Israel Skolnick with their Norfolk terrier mix; Laney Grose and her best friend, Simon; Rochelle Rosen and her loyal companion; the Pezzoni family came just to play; Miriam Bermann and Sandy with Sandy's buddy, Max; and three Gonsalveses and a Matzaball!

As Laney said, all the dogs had a wonderful day at Sunday school! There was no fighting or homework, just play time and good company. Thank you, Laney, for making coffee--I know Doreen really needed that!

It was just a plain, simple, easy, non-purposeful social, so let's do it again! Our second play date will be during our religious school teacher in-service on Sunday, August 20th, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Bring human and/or dog treats, water and toys!

Todah Rabbah / Thank You

Thank you to Lyn Rabinovitz and Elsa McCoy for volunteering in the office for various jobs and bulletin during the month of July.

A Fifteen-Year-Old Tradition

Fifteen years ago Dorothy Baldauf envisioned a premium, yet affordable, local concert series that would utilize Congregation Beth Shalom's intimate setting and outstanding acoustics. Her leadership and vision gave birth to Sunday Afternoons at CBS, which has become one of Stanislaus County's most exceptional entertainment values.

Over the years our small venue has brought a kaleidescope of global sounds to Modesto Area audiences-- from Classical to Blue Grass, Klezmer to Gypsy Jazz, Aussie girl bands to African, Latin to Jamaican, and a variety of others in categories all their own. During these 15 years, Sunday Afternoons has earned a reputation for offering top-notch musical programming among musicians and concert attendees alike. New musicians are interested in being part of our series, and former performers are anxious to return.

This tradition has continued with the help of a very small but dedicated group of volunteers. However, at this time we face the challenge of maintaining our series alongside the Gallo Performing Arts Center, as well as the numerous local performing arts groups that have helped Modesto evolve into a city with varied cultural opportunities.

Because we have earned such a fine reputation and can offer an excellent performance venue, Sunday Afternoons at CBS goes a long way in helping the Modesto Jewish Community reach out in a positive way to Stanislaus County's multicultural audience and beyond. It is for these reasons and more that we are seeking new volunteers to help us get the word out and help build our already appreciative audience.

Committee volunteers need only work for short periods during the year, are treated to the entire season free, and are only asked to attend infrequent meetings. They can be members of CBS or interested persons from throughout the Modesto Area who are willing to help us promote great music and good will through an outstanding concert series.

You can volunteer by calling Tina Driskill, Sunday Afternoons at CBS presenter/chair, or by contacting the CBS office at 571-6060 to let us know you want to help. We look forward to hearing from you.

Remember, half of every subscription to J- will go to Congregation Beth Shalom. See your Bulletin for details.

High Holy Day Choir

The choir will sing at the Erev Rosh Hashanah service on September 22nd. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the youth sanctuary, beginning August 8th. Call Laura Biewer to let her know you are interesed.

Oneg Shabbat Hosts

August 4 -- Schorr & Shiovitz families
August 11 -- Grose, Levy, & Porteous families
August 18 -- Israels & Lyon families
August 25 -- Eisenberg, Quesada, & Ringsby families

Thank you for participating. Please remember to include fruit as an alternative dessert.

"Get Well" Information Needed

If you know of a congregant who is ill or in the hospital, please help us include them for calls, visits, and the speedy recovery list by letting the office staff know.

Please remember that hospitals are not permitted to share information with the public, including the synagogue.

Are You Getting Our Weekly eMail?

If you are not getting our weekly CBS email, let me tell you what you might be missing. Our weekly email is sent out on Thursdays, and includes yartzets observed, weekly activities, a Torah summary, congregational "get well" list, and special announcements.

If you would like to be added to this list, please contact Laura Biewer (cbslaurab@sbcglobal.net or 571-6060). Don't miss another week!

Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Program

We have a new baggie option for recycling used inkjet cartridges. Pick one up in the foyer or we can mail one to you. Drop in your inkjet cartridge and drop it in the mail. Each baggie is preaddressed and postage-paid. There is a barcode on the baggie so the recycling company will know automatically that the CBS account gets the funds.

We want to thank our members for participating and hope that this will make it easier for everyone to participate.

Scrip News

We carry O'Brien's, Gottschalks, Richland Market, and Starbucks. These are in stock and available for purchase.

Safeway and Macy's
If you shop at Safeway or Macy's, we ask that you consider registering your store cards with escrip. Every time you make a purchase, you generate a percentage of your purchase for CBS.

SaveMart
If you shop at SaveMart, please register for a SHARES card. Forms are available in the foyer or call the CBS office and we will mail one to you.
If you have any questions on any of these programs, please call the CBS office at 571-6060.