We welcome Jews from all backgrounds and all are welcome at Congregation Beth Sholom. We strive to serve the needs of singles and families, Jews of all races, cultures and sexual orientations, as well as Jews-by-choice and interfaith families. Congregation Beth Sholom is the center of Jewish life in the Napa Valley.
We are a vibrant community with a wide variety of spiritual, educational, and social programs. We are a Reform Congregation affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism serving a membership that reflects a wide variety of perspectives and religious and cultural background.
For information on becoming a member please call our office: (707) 253-7305 or email us: office@cbsnapa.org, or visit us: 1455 Elm Street, Napa CA 94559.
B'Not Mitzvah Class of 5770
Mazel Tov For Belle Altman, Zoe Kahn, and Rachel Friedman
Out Adult B'not Mitzvah class of 5770
Photo Courtesy of Rick Anderson
Shabbot This Week
Please join us for a Humanistic Judaism Shabbat and Pot Luck dinner at CBS out in the Founder’s Glen
Friday July 23rd at 5:45pm.
5:45 Hors’dourves – 6:15 Short Service/Discussion – 7ish Dinner
You are going to want to bring the kids to this!
Non-members are welcome-invite your friends.
Humanistic Judaism offers a way for Jews to come together and celebrate Jewish culture, music and history as well as moments of joy and sorrow in a non-theistic manner
For more information call Paul or Debbie Bloomberg at 707-287-4728
Gathering of Religious School and Shorashim Parents
Congregation Beth Sholom is inviting all parents of Religious School students and Shorashim parents for a special social evening on Sunday, July 25th at 6pm. The event will be held at the home of Ellyn Elson (1023 Bell Lane Napa) and will include wine and nibbles. This will be a great opportunity for us all to get to know each other better, learn about what the community at Congregation Beth Sholom has to offer and hear from you about your hopes for the synagogue community.
Please make sure to RSVP to Holly Finkelstein at holly@juddshill.com by July 22nd.
We look forward to seeing you all on July 25th!
CBS Education Dept Fundraiser At Judd's Hill
Location: Judd’s Hill, 2332 Silverado Trail Napa (one mile north of Trancas)
As you might be aware, the Ritual Committee for the past six weeks has been using a combination of lay leaders and visiting Rabbis to conduct services. So far, the lay leaders have been Gordon Lustig, Richard Pastcan, and Max Schleicher. If there are others out there who would feel comfortable serving in this role, please let of us know. While conducting the service might not be your forte, I am personally of the opinion that each one of us has a story to tell. It might be how we came to Napa, what was our Jewish life before arriving here, what we do in the community, our passions; a recent interesting book we read or trip we took. The list is endless. The purpose would be to share this during a time in the service so as to both promote a brief discussion and also allow us to get to know one another better. This is one way I believe we can create a stronger community. So, please do not feel timid and in the spirit of community building give me or one of the other Ritual Committee members a call or email and we will provide you a 10 to 15 minute slot during a Friday night service.
CBS Membership Renewal Please help us to keep our membership records up to date by returning your membership renewal forms and annual dues. Your cooperation will help make our preparation for the new fiscal year and the High Holy Days much easier.
Thank you.
Beginning Adult Hebrew Classes
If you have wanted to learn to read Hebrew but never had the opportunity now is the time to join a beginning Hebrew reading class. We will meet at a mutually convenient time, weekly, if a minimum of four students enroll. There is no fee; however, tzedakah will be collected. Perhaps this may even lead to another B'nai Mitzvah class.
If you are not a beginner but are interested in becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah I would be willing to begin an intermediate class.
30th Jewish Film Festival July 24 - August 9 Celebrate the passionate storytelling, moving images and courageous spirit of independent Jewish cinema at the 30th Anniversary San Francisco Jewish Film Festival! The first and still the largest of its kind, the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF) continues to search the globe for the best and brightest cinematic gems—offering a full complement of films, festivities, special discussion programs and international guests that highlight 5770 years of culture. For more information, please click here.
Grief and Growing A Healing Weekend for Bereaved Individuals and Families August 27 – 29, 2010 • Hosted by Camp Newman, Santa Rosa Now in its 14th year, this unique weekend is filled with specialized workshops and activities designed to help individuals and families identify tools to help them in their mourning. Jewish programming is integrated throughout the weekend in both formal and informal ways. For more information, please visit the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center website or call 415-750-3436.
You Light Up My Life: Lightbulb Donation
Yoga At CBS
Yoga at CBS
EVERY Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM
Learn to experience the stillness of a yoga practice.
Awaken your body awareness.
Improve your body strength, balance and flexibility.
All levels and abilities are welcome.
Bring a yoga mat and blanket.
Class limited to 16.
Carl Speizer, Certified Yoga Teacher, Physician, and CBS member
leads the class. Questions, call Carl at 707.363.0771.
Fee: $50 for 8 weeks or Drop In Donation
Helping Hands
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hom do I call if I need help from someone in the congregation for transportation, errands, meals, etc.?You can call our Lotsa Helping Hands Coordinator, Deb Bloomberg, 707-294-2941.Or you can go directly online to our Lotsa Helping Hands Website and post a need and email the helping hands members at:
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