May 2021
Taste of Conscious Parenting
How often do we, the parents, stop to think about and cultivate resilience for how to take best care of ourselves? In order to show up as the people we want to be for our kids, we must show up for ourselves, as people, first. Especially in this time of a global pandemic, so much uncertainty in so many realms of our lives, we are all feeling pulled in a million directions, often isolated, and in serious need of community.…
Find out more »June 2021
The Other Side of Death: A Checklist of Tools and Resources
~~~ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND ~~~ The Other Side of Death: A Checklist of Tools and Resources How can we remember all the important details of managing the passing of a loved one in a time of tremendous grief? What needs to be done when a loved one passes away? To help support congregants experiencing an immediate loss of a loved one, Caring Community can provide a guideline of actions and valuable resources for this challenging and difficult time. Join…
Find out more »September 2021
Caring Community Challah Bake!
Bake One/Keep One! In anticipation of Rosh Hashanah, we are excited to have our very own virtual Challah Bake with our resident Challah baker, Eric Whinston. Join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 pm and let’s bake some challah! The recipe makes for 2 ROUND loaves – keep one and donate one to Fill the Freezer to help fill our mish bags! We will also be testing your challah knowledge, as we will be asking challah-related trivia…
Find out more »January 2022
Bereavement: Spiritual Healing through Psalms and Poetry with Rabbi Aliza Berk
There is no right or wrong way to grieve, whatever your loss, it is personal to you. We will share stories of personal loss and also address the social, emotional, religious and spiritual dimensions of loss from a Jewish perspective using niggunim (songs without words), Jewish texts, and guided meditation. Series is led by Rabbi Aliza Berk, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jewish Educator, Chaplain and Spiritual Director 6 Wednesdays, from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm beginning January 5th - February 9th…
Find out more »Cooking with Caring Community
Learn a new recipe and provide a Mitzvah all in one evening. In preparation for the coming Tu B’Shvat holiday, please have all ingredients listed below ready and join our hostess, Ava Kurnow, for a zoom cooking demonstration. Feel free to eat half and donate half to your Caring Community Fill the Freezer program. If you would like to pick up a container prior to the event, they will be available at the Security Guard Station. For more information, contact…
Find out more »February 2022
Cooking with Caring Community: Michelle Berkowitz & Family Hamantashen Bake
Learn a new recipe and provide a Mitzvah all in one evening. Join us for another Cooking Caring Community evening. Our hosts will welcome you into their home and demonstrate a family recipe or a favorite holiday dish. Our hope is that once you have prepared the meal, you will donate half to our Fill the Freezer Program that supports delivery of Mi Sheberach (healing) Bags to those in our community who are dealing with illness or loss or celebrating…
Find out more »March 2022
Women In Transition: Writing Your Next Chapter with Gail Braverman
The world around us is going through a monumental shift—perhaps you are feeling it too. Many women in their mid-50s and beyond are beginning to reflect on their lives and wondering what will be their next steps. Some women are facing retirement from a job or career, empty nesters, processing the loss of a loved one, or looking for new directions and ways to create something new, we can find positive change in this shift—a new appreciation of life, a newfound…
Find out more »Cooking with Caring Community & WBI: Stephanie Rubin
Learn a new recipe and provide a Mitzvah all in one evening. Join us for another Cooking Caring Community evening. Our hosts will welcome you into their home and demonstrate a family recipe or a favorite holiday dish. Once you have prepared the meal you will donate half to our Fill the Freezer Program that supports delivery of Mi Sheberach (healing) Bags to those in our community who are dealing with illness or loss or celebrating the birth of a…
Find out more »April 2022
Cooking with Caring Community with Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel
Learn a new recipe and provide a Mitzvah all in one evening. Join us for another Cooking Caring Community evening. Our hosts will welcome you into their home and demonstrate a family recipe or a favorite holiday dish. Once you have prepared the meal you will donate half to our Fill the Freezer Program that supports delivery of Mi Sheberach (healing) Bags to those in our community who are dealing with illness or loss or celebrating the birth of a…
Find out more »May 2022
Cooking with Caring Community with Rabbi Michael Berk
Learn a new recipe and provide a Mitzvah all in one evening. Join us for another Cooking Caring Community evening. Our hosts will welcome you into their home and demonstrate a family recipe or a favorite holiday dish. Once you have prepared the meal you will donate half to our Fill the Freezer Program that supports delivery of Mi Sheberach (healing) Bags to those in our community who are dealing with illness or loss or celebrating the birth of a…
Find out more »June 2022
Cooking with Caring Community with Rose Orlovich
Join us for another wonderful evening of Cooking with Caring Community. This month our Hostess is our very own Director of Education, Rose Orlovich. Rose has created a vegetable soup that she swears kids as well as adults will love. Below are a list of ingredients needed. If you are not in the mood to cook, join us anyway as Rose demonstrates her take on this wonderful summer kid loving soup. Containers can be obtained through Caring Community (klindley@cbisd.org). This…
Find out more »September 2022
Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community
Join us on the Social Hall Patio at Beth Israel to knit and crochet items for Caring Community. We will supply the yarn and knitting needles, just bring yourself! If you need to freshen up your knitting or crocheting skills, Netanya and Melanie have offered to provide some direction, but you should have some familiarity with knitting already. Please RSVP below as space is limited to 12 folks. Once you register, we will provide you details on where to meet.…
Find out more »Cooking with Caring Community with Jojo DiLeo
Join us for another wonderful evening of Cooking with Caring Community. This month our Hostess is Jojo DiLeo. Jojo has made Caring Community her Bat Mitzvah project! Jojo will be demonstrating her favorite Mac ‘N Cheese dish – a family favorite on, September 11 at 4:00 pm. This event takes places on Zoom. Ingredients & Instructions: - A box of elbow pasta - A 2 cup (16 oz) of cheddar jack cheese - One cup of milk - A cubed…
Find out more »October 2022
Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community
Join us on the Social Hall Patio at Beth Israel to knit and crochet items for Caring Community. We will supply the yarn and knitting needles, just bring yourself! If you need to freshen up your knitting or crocheting skills, Netanya and Melanie have offered to provide some direction, but you should have some familiarity with knitting already. Please RSVP below as space is limited to 12 folks. Once you register, we will provide you with details on where to…
Find out more »Caring Community Presents Mending Hearts
Caring Community brings a new program this fall, Mending Hearts, supporting those who have lost a loved one. Join in for one or all eight of the sessions listed below to meet new friends, share experiences and support each other in a safe and loving environment. Each session is limited to 8 participants, there is no fee. All sessions are on a Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Foster Family Chapel. This event is for BETH ISRAEL MEMBERS…
Find out more »November 2022
Cooking with Caring Community with Ava Kurnow
Join us for another wonderful evening of Cooking with Caring Community. This month our Hostess is Ava Kurnow. Preparing for Thanksgiving, Ava will demonstrate a delicious Thanksgiving dessert, pumpkin chocolate chip loaf. Containers can be obtained through Caring Community (klindley@cbisd.org). This event takes place on Zoom.
Find out more »December 2022
Caring Community Presents Mending Hearts
Caring Community brings a new program this fall, Mending Hearts, supporting those who have lost a loved one. Join in for one or all eight of the sessions listed below to meet new friends, share experiences and support each other in a safe and loving environment. Each session is limited to 8 participants, there is no fee. All sessions are on a Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Foster Family Chapel. This event is for BETH ISRAEL MEMBERS…
Find out more »Cooking with Caring Community with Michelle Breier
Join us for another wonderful evening of Cooking with Caring Community. This month our Hostess is Michelle Breier. In preparation for the upcoming Channukah celebrations, Michelle demonstrates her favorite latkes. Ingredient List: Makes 68-74 latkes 8 large russet potatoes (Costco-size) 2 to three sweet or yellow onions 6 teaspoons baking powder 6 teaspoons kosher salt 3 teaspoons or more fresh ground pepper 2/3 cup bread crumbs 1/3 cup flour 6 eggs vegetable or canola oil Containers can be obtained through…
Find out more »January 2023
Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community
Join us on the Social Hall Patio at Beth Israel to knit and crochet items for Caring Community. We will supply the yarn and knitting needles, just bring yourself! If you need to freshen up your knitting or crocheting skills, Netanya and Melanie have offered to provide some direction, but you should have some familiarity with knitting already. Please RSVP below as space is limited to 12 folks. Once you register, we will provide you with details on where to…
Find out more »Caring Community Presents Mending Hearts
Caring Community brings a new program this fall, Mending Hearts, supporting those who have lost a loved one. Join in for one or all eight of the sessions listed below to meet new friends, share experiences and support each other in a safe and loving environment. Each session is limited to 8 participants, there is no fee. All sessions are on a Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Foster Family Chapel. This event is for BETH ISRAEL MEMBERS…
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