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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.
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
Online Minyan and service
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2024
Tuesday, Mar 19th 5:00p to 6:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 12:00p to 1:00p
https://zoom.us/j/5403365269 Password: CBI2020 Audio Only Call-In: +19292056099 Meeting ID: 540 336 5269 Phone Password: 149321 -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 5:00p to 6:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 6:45p to 8:15p
Not everyone had an opportunity for Jewish education when they were 13 years old. Not everyone took college courses about Judaism. Now is the chance to begin again! All are welcome. This course is also suitable for those wishing to learn more about Judaism. Topics will include prayer, kashrut, blessings, parenting, Shabbat, festivals, God, Torah, Israel, women’s changing roles in synagogue life and so much more! Partnering with Women's League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) and the Melton Research Center at JTS, the Etz Chayim He curriculum will be the starting point, but the full direction of the class will depend on you! Please contact Rabbi Weintraub for more details -
Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024
Friday, Mar 22nd 10:00a to 11:00a
https://zoom.us/j/4475099917 Study the weekly parsha in a congregant led Zoom chat. Study materials will be provided during the session. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024
Shabbat, Mar 23rd (All day)
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 24th (All day)
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 24th 10:00a to 2:00p
Purim fun for all ages after the Megillah reading, Purim Spiel and costume parade: Games and activities for young children, carnival games, bounce house, inflatable fun for kids and adults: sports complex activity bounce house, jousting arena, basketball, dump bucket--prepare to get wet! There will be Gaga and prizes, hot dogs and hamantaschen. Please bring $$$ for some super fun tzedakah opportunities! -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 24th 12:00p to 1:00p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 27th 6:45p to 8:15p
Not everyone had an opportunity for Jewish education when they were 13 years old. Not everyone took college courses about Judaism. Now is the chance to begin again! All are welcome. This course is also suitable for those wishing to learn more about Judaism. Topics will include prayer, kashrut, blessings, parenting, Shabbat, festivals, God, Torah, Israel, women’s changing roles in synagogue life and so much more! Partnering with Women's League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) and the Melton Research Center at JTS, the Etz Chayim He curriculum will be the starting point, but the full direction of the class will depend on you! Please contact Rabbi Weintraub for more details -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2024
Thursday, Mar 28th 6:45p to 8:00p
Brush up on your Hebrew reading while learning or reviewing the parts of the Seder! Our focus will be reading fluency, but we will have plenty of opportunity to discuss the parts of the Seder in detail, investing them with meaning and music to add to our Passover experiences. This class meets in person after minyan at CBI. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2024
Friday, Mar 29th (All day)
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Friday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2024
Friday, Mar 29th 10:00a to 11:00a
https://zoom.us/j/4475099917 Study the weekly parsha in a congregant led Zoom chat. Study materials will be provided during the session. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2024
Friday, Mar 29th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 31st 5:30p to 6:30p