Supporting Israel Helps CBI | Congregation B'nai Israel
Supporting Israel Helps CBI
Perform a triple mitzvah by supporting the Jewish National Fund (JNF), Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI), and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). Buy or donate using this form. From your purchase or gift, 20% will return to CBI and another 5% will go to USCJ to assist congregational Israel advocacy programs.
We at CBI can:
- Provide stipends for our eligible youth (high school and college) to supplement expenses for programs in Israel.
- Extend assistance for our youth, especially USYers, to attend AIPAC, JNF, and other pro-Israel events.
- Create congregational / community events for support of CBI’s JNF Projects, eg, Tu B’Shvat Seder.
- Contribute to costs of bringing top-notch programs and speakers to CBI-hosted Israel advocacy events.
You can:
- Plant trees in Israel in honor or memory of friends or loved ones.
- Make a donation to any of JNF’s many projects in Israel.
- Purchase anything from the JNF store.
JNF is LAND and PEOPLE in Eretz Yisrael. Specific donation opportunities include many diverse projects:
- Forestry & Green Innovations: Fire Prevention & Safety
- Water Solutions: Recycling, River Rehabilitation, R&D, and Education
- Community Building: Go North, Negev, Arava, Nefesh B’Nefesh, Developing & Strengthening Communities, Bedouins, and Baseball
- Disabilities & Special Needs: Aleh Negev, LOTEM, Therapeutic Riding, and Special in Uniform
- Zionist Advocacy & Education: Kindergarten through College, High School in Israel, Alternative Break, and Congregations
- Research & Development: Water to the Desert and Coral Reef Restoration
- Heritage Sites: Ammunition Hill, Atlit Immigration Detention, Ayalon Institute, Gush Etzion, Tel Hai, Women of Valor, Yad Mordechai, and Yellin House
For a complete list of projects and descriptions, visit the JNF home page www.jnf.org
All orders and donations originating from the JNF/United Synagogue online “button” on CBI’s website will be credited automatically to our partnership. Also, you can call 800-542-8733 or mail 78 Randall Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 with your orders and donations and mention Congregation B’nai Israel of St Petersburg is your synagogue.
Receive a discount on your purchase of trees and certificates! Create your own online E-Z Tree Account. Simply purchase a “bank of trees” to be used as needed. The E-Z Tree Standard Account is established and replenished with 10 trees at $10 each, a 44% savings over the regular tree price of $18. Your cost is $100 – regular price is $180! The E-Z Tree PLUS Account is established and replenished with 50 trees at $9 each, a 50% savings over the regular tree price of $18. Your cost is $450 – regular price is $900!
So many giving occasions present themselves: Births, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Memorials, B’nai Mitzvah, Graduations, Weddings, Retirements, New Homes, and more! It’s easy, quick, and doesn’t cost you anything extra! Spread the word to your friends and family!
For more information, contact Byron Kolitz: 727-535-3030 or bkolitz@tampabay.rr.com.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday
Feb 21Jews and Brews
Thursday, Feb 21st 7:00p to 8:00p
Join Rabbi Weintraub for Torah talk over a brew at Flying Boat Brewing Co. $10 includes your first round and study materials. RSVP highly suggested! -
Friday
Feb 22Shabbat of Inclusion & Congregational Dinner
Friday, Feb 22nd 6:00p to 8:00p
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Saturday
Feb 23
Shabbat, Feb 23rd 10:30a to 12:00p
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Saturday
Feb 23
Shabbat, Feb 23rd 10:30a to 11:30a
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Sunday
Feb 24Jewbilees Bike & Brunch
Sunday, Feb 24th 9:00a to 12:00p
Meet at Congregation B’nai Israel after our 9:00 am Morning Minyan. Enjoy a bike ride through Gulfport before enjoying brunch together. -
Sunday
Feb 24Ikebana Demonstration and Workshop
Sunday, Feb 24th 9:45a to 1:30p
Learn from Elaine ‘Seiki’ Sigler, certified Ikebana teacher, exhibitor, and student of the Sogetsu School. Stay after for hands-on workshop. $25 workshop fee includes materials and a light lunch. Space is limited to 20 participants. -
Sunday
Feb 24Mechinah Shevet Program
Sunday, Feb 24th 10:30a to 12:00p
Mechinah Shevet program for 8th and 9th grade teen boys. -
Sunday
Feb 24Installation of Rabbi Philip Weintraub & Concert
Sunday, Feb 24th 3:00p to 6:00p
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Wednesday
Feb 27Coffee Talk with Rabbi Phil
Wednesday, Feb 27th 9:00a to 10:00a
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Wednesday
Feb 27Great Jewish Thinkers
Wednesday, Feb 27th 7:00p to 9:00p
God. Torah. Israel. These have been the focus of Jewish thought throughout history. Congregation B’nai Israel invites you to join us for a multimedia lecture series presenting the varying ways in which thinkers from Spinoza to modern Jewish Feminists reflected on these themes.