UPCOMING EVENTS
Savory or Sweet: Share your Passover Recipes
Passover Recipes Needed
Share your recipes for Passover with the Congregation Beth Israel Sisterhood and get featured in our Nosh cooking page.
Israel Museum at the CBI Sisterhood Judaica Shop
This month, shop Passover items handpicked from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem to directly support Israeli artists.
Find a selection of items below, and contact giftshop@cbiaustinsisterhood.org if you’d like to reserve anything special today!
Rosh Chodesh | April 2024
New Moon. New Month in the gift shop
Gather up, lovely ladies! We're creating a cozy circle here, just us gals. Let's dive into all things joy! What lights up your world? How do you spread those good vibes around? Let's keep it mindful, keep it beautiful, and let the joy flow! 🌸💫
Rabbi Folberg Honorary Oneg
Oneg Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers for Oneg on April 12, 2024 celebrating Rabbi Folberg.
Sign-up to bring a dish here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uz8qdVGB263LhCdUNhC9p-KmzkLO26DOBmUx62-xTC0/edit#gid=0
Chocolate Matzah Brittle Pickup
Preorders can pickup by name in Smith Hall.
Forgot to preorder? You can purchase for $20 on site, as available.
CBI Sisterhood Board Meeting
All are welcome!
Join us for our monthly board meeting in the CBI Board Room.
We will be discussing current and future programming as well as addressing items on the agenda.
This is a perfect opportunity to let us know if you have any ideas for events or classes you may offer or would like to participate in.
Do you have leadership experience or would like to learn more about joining our leadership positions? We would love to talk to you!!
Please RSVP below if you would like to be sent the agenda and/or if you need a zoom link if you cannot attend in person.
YOU MAY BRING A SNACK TO SHARE :)
Dessert Contest for Passover
We are hosting a dessert content for the Sisterhood Internet Cafe on April 28th! Winning dessert received a $36 gift card to the CBI Sisterhood Judaica Shop.
Chocolate Matzah Brittle Pickup
Preorders can pickup by name in Smith Hall.
Forgot to preorder? You can purchase for $20 on site, as available.
Hamantaschen Volunteers Needed
Baking & packing orders (NOTE: May cancel if finish on 3/8)
Book-club Suggestions!!
Click the link below to submit your suggestions:
https://forms.gle/xfC8C5y571HXekr27
Hamantaschen Preorder & Pick Up
Hamantaschen Pre-Order Information
Indulge in the delight of Hamantaschen, a delicious pastry that is a beloved traditional Jewish treat. With a variety of flavors to choose from, these sweet treats are sure to satisfy your cravings and bring a touch of joy to any occasion. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the irresistible taste of Hamantaschen - order now and treat yourself!
PICK-UP WILL BE ON MARCH 23 AT 5 PM DURING THE CBI PURIM CARNIVAL AND SPIEL. Contact us for an alternate pick-up from the Gift Shop on either Friday, March 22 before Shabbat services or on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Want to volunteer to help make hamantaschen?
Sunday 2/25 8:30am - 2:00pm | Religious school baking day #1
Saturday 3/2 2:30-5:30pm | Help make dough & bake
Sunday 3/3 8:30am - 2:00pm | Religious school baking day #2
Sunday 3/17 10:00am-2:00pm | Baking & packing orders
Sisterhood Book Club
Join us at CBI for another exciting book club!
NEXT BOOK: In honor of Eli Clark and Alice Stuart we selected
“Becoming Eve, my journey from ultra-orthodox rabbi to transgender woman” by Abby Chava Stein
for our next book group in February.
AT CBI IN THE BOARDROOM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 @3:15PM WITH RABBI FOLBERG
Play Mahjong with Sisterhood!
Mahjongg is scheduled on the first Sunday of each month at 2:00 in the Boardroom.
Bring your mahjong card, and a set, if you have one. Snacks are appreciated.
Exercise your brain, meet new people, and have fun.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
ROSH CHODESH WITH SISTERHOOD!
Rosh Chodesh has long been considered a special holiday for jewish women.
Rosh Chodesh has long been a time for Jewish women to gather for a wide variety of activities, from reciting tradition liturgy, to sharing a meal, discussing Jewish ethics, and working for social change.
We will be leading a discussion and meditation to embrace a new month with you!
This is open for anyone interested in learning about Rosh Chodesh.
Internet Café
Join us for the Internet Café during Religious School
The CBI Internet Café is operated every Sunday during Religious School providing community members the opportunity to relax with a cup of coffee and eat breakfast or lunch, read the paper and visit friends while children are in class.
Sisterhood will be offering goods to sell the following Sundays:
November 5
December 10
January 14
February 4
April 14
April 28
Book Club
We are reading The Matchmaker’s Gift: A Novel by Lynda Cohen Loigman
This month, we will be meeting at the home of one of our Sisterhood members. The address will be provided with your confirmation email approx three days before the event. The home is in the 78757 zip code.
Feel free to bring a light snack to share. NO ONIONS or GARLIC due to an allergy, please.
Chai Tea & End of Year Celebration: June 4th, 2023 2pm-4pm @ Dell JCC
Chai Tea & End of Year Celebration June 4th 2pm Dell JCC
Nicole Villapando: Woman of Valor
Emily Bourgeois, RAC-Tx: Speaker
Book Club
Please complete this form and let us know if you plan to join us at Book Club!
Andie Jew Art Class- Class 5 of 5
Learn the essentials of art with And Jew. This is a five class series. $175 for the series is due at the first class. Classes meet in the gift shop. Please register.
Class Schedule:
3/5
3/26
4/2
4/23
4/30
All classes meet from 10-11:30 am.
Andie Jew Art Class- Class 4 of 5
Learn the essentials of art with And Jew. This is a five class series. $175 for the series is due at the first class. Classes meet in the gift shop. Please register.
Class Schedule:
3/5
3/26
4/2
4/23
4/30
All classes meet from 10-11:30 am.
Andie Jew Art Class- Class 3 of 5
Learn the essentials of art with And Jew. This is a five class series. $175 for the series is due at the first class. Classes meet in the gift shop. Please register.
Class Schedule:
3/5
3/26
4/2
4/23
4/30
All classes meet from 10-11:30 am.
Andie Jew Art Class- Class 2 of 5
Learn the essentials of art with And Jew. This is a five class series. $175 for the series is due at the first class. Classes meet in the gift shop. Please register.
Class Schedule:
3/5
3/26
4/2
4/23
4/30
All classes meet from 10-11:30 am.
March Board Meeting
Please email info@cbiaustinsisterhood.org to RSVP and get specific location details.
Andie Jew Art Class- Class 1 of 5
Learn the essentials of art with And Jew. This is a five class series. $175 for the series is due at the first class. Classes meet in the gift shop. Please register.
Class Schedule:
3/5
3/26
4/2
4/23
4/30
All classes meet from 10-11:30 am.
Passover Pacers 40 mile Virtual Walk/Run Event
Join Sisterhood in a Virtual Walk/Run 40 miles to Passover Freedom! 60 days to make 40 miles.
Book Club February
Please join us for February’s Book Club!
We are reading Sadie on a Plate by Amanda Elliot. It’s about a chef’s journey to success leads to discovering the perfect recipe for love in this delicious romantic comedy.
We will be meeting at Casper Fermentables to enjoy some tasty treats while we talk about the book!
February Board Meeting -ONLINE
Please email info@cbiaustinsisterhood.org to RSVP and get specific location details.
This meeting is ONLINE due to the Austin Marathon happening this day.
Zentangle or Begining Doodling : Andie Jew Art Class
All art supplies are provided. Class will be held in the gift shop. Please register and pay at the time of class.
Havdalah with Rabbi Levy
Join Sisterhood as we welcome special guest, Rabbi Levy, for a beautiful Havdalah service. We will welcome and celebrate our new members with wine and a light nosh following the service.
Please RSVP.
Game Night & Dessert Potluck
Game Night & Dessert Potluck with CBI Brotherhood
CBI'ers! Looking for something to do the night of December 24th? Join us any time from 6 to 8 p.m. for a traditionally hilarious night of games. Bring a favorite game and a dessert contribution. We will provide coffee.
For questions, contact Sisterhood’s Claudia Sanchez or Brotherhood’s Marvin Hecker
December Book Club
Join us every other month for a causal discussion about a book written by a Jewish author or about a Jewish topic.
Sisterhood Gift Shop GRAND Re-Opening!!
The Judaica Gift Shop will be closed (by appointment only) until the grand re-opening on November 18th with a reception before services to visit the new gift shop with snacks and wine.
We are collecting donations to help buy new inventory and upgrade the technology so we can also have the store online.
Any amount helps, but for those who are generous enough to donate $200 or more, we extend our thanks by offering you an 18% discount through the end of December (in the store and online).
If you need anything before the re-opening date or have any questions, please email: giftshop@cbiaustinsisterhood.org
or text: 512-733-3741