April 2018

16 Nisan through 15 Iyar 5778 www.cabi-boise.org

Congregat ion Ahavath Beth Israe l 11 Nor th Latah, Boise, ID 83706

(208)343 -6601 www.cabi -boise.org

FOOD, FUN, and FESTIVITIES

for ALL ages

Wednesday, April 18 from 5:30 – 9:30pm

Register and RSVP by April 15:

on-line at www.cabi-boise.org or in person at CABI.

70th Anniversary of

Israel’s founding as a

modern country

$18 per person

$9 (0-9yrs old)

$60 per family

7:30pm Israeli Comedy: A Matter of Size will be shown in

the Library.

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Hi, CABI! My name is Alex Swerdloff and I'm a senior at Boi-se High School. I love reading, writing, and spending time outdoors. I'm also the Social Action Vice President of CABI's teen group, and I'm very passionate about social justice.

I'll be having my Bat Mitzvah on April 14th. My Torah portion, Sh'mini, covers the consecration of the Tabernacle and Jew-ish dietary laws. I'm looking forward to discussing it with all of you! I love CABI and I'm excited to take this next step in my life with our synagogue.

Alex Swerdloff

Bat Mitzvah

April 14

10am

Seeking Passover Seder Photos

If you would like to share photos from your Seder this year

please email them to Nancy at mnfeldman@cableone.net

and we’ll include an array of them the May issue of the Chai

Lights.

Friday, April 20th

- Early Bird Shabbat - 5:30 pm

Saturday, April 21st

Shabbat Morning Service - 10:00 am

Dairy Potluck (following service) – 12:15 pm Adult Learning – “Judaism and Healthcare” – 1:00 – 4:30 pm

Our Jewish community includes many thoughtful souls who extend a hand to those who are ill, struggling, or recovering. These CABI Caregivers kindly help friends, family members, and strangers needing assistance. Do you know these angels? Might you be one of them? Please join us to acknowledge the generosity of our caregivers and to seek blessings for their strength and well-being. If you are a caregiver, you will be invited to participate in the service or, if you prefer, to sit quietly and enjoy the message. Whether you are yourself a caregiver, simply appreciate one, or have benefited from others’ caring ways, come celebrate with us! It’s such an appropriate theme, on a day when our Torah reading is Tazria Metzorah, the story of Aaron and the priests caring for those with skin afflictions! We’ll explore this important Jewish value and recognize the generosity of CABI’s caregivers. Questions about the service? Contact Molly O’Shea (mollyoshea520@gmail.com). Following Shabbat morning service, please stay on! We’ll enjoy each other’s company over a potluck lunch and lively discussion. Bagels are provided. Please bring a non-meat dish to share.

Then we have a very special Shabbaton. Spend the afternoon at three interesting and educational presention. The theme is Judaism and Healthcare including How Using Gratitude Journals Can Improve our Mental Health. We hope you’ll stop in for sessions facilitated by members of our community who are healthcare providers. They include Dr. Perry Brown, Jr., Desiree Brunette, Naomi Brownson, Andrea Leeds and Deanah Messenger. Each presentation will last an hour. A donation of $5 is appreciated to help offset costs for this event. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Andrea, so that she has enough copies of handouts. Questions about this Adult Learning opportunity? Write to Andrea Leeds: aleeds@msn.com.

For further detail about our CABI Caregivers Shabbat, please watch your weekly e-blast.

A Sweet Shabbat with CABI Caregivers

If your child will be bar or bat mitzvah in 2019-2020, Rabbi is holding a meeting after religious school on Wednesday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.

2018/2019 Bar or Bat Mitzvah?

Under the Tent of Abraham Summer Camp Registration Open. See flyer insert for details

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April Worship Calendar

Tuesday Talmud Study (In English) on April 3*, 10, 17 and 24

For beginners and veterans alike. We discuss passages that touch on contemporary concerns, and learn more

about the Talmud and why it continues to be the central text of our tradition. Bring a brown-bag lunch at noon to

these weekly sessions. *Note: April 3 foods must be Kosher for Passover

Torah Trope: How to Chant Torah—April 14, 21 and 28

9:15-10:00 am Saturdays before the Shabbat morning service. In this class, we are learning to chant Torah according to the

traditional musical system. Participants who choose are encouraged to put this skill into practice, leyning (chanting) from the

weekly portion at selected Shabbat morning services. This course is recommended for B’nai Mitzvah students. It is also

highly recommended for CABI adult members who are able to read Hebrew phonetically. A working knowledge of reading

Hebrew is a prerequisite. Without it, it is too much to take on learning the musical notation.

A Day Apart: A Workshop on Making Shabbat in our Homes

5:45-6:30pm Wednesdays during Jewish Journeys

April 4, 11 and 25

This ongoing workshop is part of our new CABI Shabbat Initiative, designed to help our community celebrate Shabbat together in our homes. Although it is a se-ries, each session will stand alone, so participants are en-couraged to drop in as they can.

Rabbi Dan and Haya Kinberg lead the workshop.

Friday, April 6—7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service & Kosher for Pesach Oneg Saturday, April 7—10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study Shabbat in Pesach and Yizkor & Kosher for Pesach Kiddush

Friday, April 13—7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, April 14—10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service and Bat Mitzvah of Alex Swerdloff Portion Shemini—Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Friday, April 20—5:30 pm Early Bird Shabbat Song Session and Service

Saturday, April 21—10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study Honoring our Caregivers Portion Tazria-Metzora—Leviticus 12:1-15:33 Friday, April 27—7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, April 28—10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study Portion Acharei Mot-Kiddushin—Leviticus 16:1-20:27

Coming in May May 16—Last day of Hebrew School

May 19-20—Shavuot May 25-27—Shabbat on the Lake

Religious school students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades at work and play during cooking class with Joanna Jost.

Kosher for Passover Advisory During the first week of April, through Saturday, April 7, CABI will be kosher for Pesach (KFP). All foods and brown bag lunches brought to CABI must be KFP. Thanks from the Ritual Committee for your cooperation!

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Rosh Chodesh Celebration & Women’s Seder

All women of CABI are invited to celebrate Rosh Chodesh Nisan with a women’s chocolate Se-der, heavy on the chocolate, on

Sunday, April 15th, at 4pm at Barb Vanderpool’s home. As we open the month of Iyar, following the month of Nisan that contains Passover, we’ll celebrate our freedom as

Jewish women in America, the recent holiday, and also, of course, chocolate. A sweet evening of thoughtful celebration is in store. Please RSVP and we’ll divide up who’s bringing what; it’s not a full Seder meal, but this Seder calls for certain treats (e.g., bitter-sweet chocolate for our bitter herb, chocolate eggs for the eggs (Reese’s?), strawberries dipped in chocolate for our karpas, etc.). And also, of course, good red wine, which so nicely accompanies chocolate. Note: As this Seder will take place after Passover has concluded, our foods for this event need not be kosher l’pesach. Our tradition tells us that Rosh Chodesh, the holiday of the new moon, was given to women to honor us, that we might be renewed each month just like the moon. In recent decades, groups of Jewish women have been rediscovering this an-cient holiday, meeting to share time, learning, food and drink, good company, and a sense of our own worth and place in our tradition and in the world. Our CABI Rosh Chodesh gath-erings are now a tradition of more than 10 years. Please RSVP to Barb at (208) 608-8428, or by email at bzrus-sell@gmail.com. Let us know if you need directions or to ar-range for a ride; Barb lives in Riverside Village at 4929 W Navaho Ct., 83714. Please join us if you can, and have a chodesh tov - a good month!

Sundays from 1-3pm

April 15, 22, 29 and May 6

Are you interested in learning to make pretty cakes? Telma Anidjar can teach you! She is organizing a fun and informative cake decorating class for members of our Jewish community (B’nai Mitzvah age and above, please) who want to learn this festive art! Open to women and men alike, of course!

Telma will lead 4 classes in our CABI kitchen. These will be on consecutive Sunday afternoons and will run about 2 hours each. The series fee (payable to CABI) is $25. You’ll also need to purchase a Wilton Course 1 cake decorating kit. If you use a coupon (look for Michaels or Joanns coupons on-line or in your Sunday newspaper), the kit will run about $20. Note that Joanns and Michaels accept each other’s coupons. Telma needs at least 5 people to enroll in order for the class to be a “go.” If you have questions or comments, or need further infor-mation, please contact Telma: anidjart@live.com or 208-284-4794.

Happy stirring, icing, piping, trimming,

flowering, and best of all, noshing!

Cake Decorating,

Pretty and Yummy!

A panel of seven, moderated by Sandy Berenter, answered questions dealing with Politics (or not?) at the Bimah. This was the final session of the Power of Words conversations sponsored by the Adult Education Committee. From left David Lev-ine, Rabbi Dan Fink ,Tamar Millstein, Eric Keren, Debbie Holmes, Murray Feldman and Alex Swerdloff.

Tamar and Gan students listen to visiting musician Jacob Glickman and Mira Torf during religious school. Photos at right.

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Saturday, April 14, 6-9pm Host: Andrea Leeds, 3881 Brookings Place

Come join us in playing board games from 6-9pm. Bring a game of your choice along with drinks and a dairy/parve snack to share. Note that this is an adult only event. RSVP to Andrea Leeds at aleeds@msn.com

Social Action Committee Update

We will be meeting in mid-April (watch the weekly eblast for the specific date) to discuss the Brit Olam program and how CABI can coordinate with other congregations across the United States in applying the program locally. For information on the program go to https://rac.org/brit-olam-covenant-our-world-0.

Other ongoing Social Action programs you might be interest-ed in helping with are:

Tutoring at Jefferson Elementary or Borah High School

Friendship Feast

Serving Christmas Eve dinner at the Sanctuary

Contact Tom Rogers, CABI’s Social Action Chair, with any questions or interests at socialaction@ahavathbethisrael.org or 208-949-7807.

Building Understanding,

One Question at a Time

O ne of my pleasures as Syn-agogue Director is re-sponding to questions and donations from the commu-

nity, many of which come from peo-ple who are not Jewish. Questions range from the super-general, like “What do Jews believe?” (that’s an answer that can take a lifetime) to the super-specific, like “Is elk kosher?” (it can be, if raised and slaughtered in a kosher manner). Sometimes I can answer the questions; sometimes I refer them to a more knowledgeable staff member or congregant, to Rabbi Dan, to the CABI or public library, or to a Google search. In most cases, we have a warm and engaging con-

versation and I feel that I may have educated someone to be a friend and advocate for CABI in particular, and for Jews in general. As CABI congregants, you can probably relate, as you have conversations like these in your daily lives in the Treasure Valley. Donations come to CABI because someone sees something in their attic or in a thrift store that “looks Jewish.” Such was the case when Michael Veitch called before Purim, with an interesting story. His late wife, Irene, had been a lay assistant to the chaplains at Mountain Home Air Force Base. In this capacity, she received formal training and spent her personal time learning about various faiths including Judaism. When she travelled with her husband, she was always on the look-out for beautiful faith-based ritual items. When Irene died, Michael wanted to donate her Jewish items where they would be appreciated, so I welcomed his visit. Some unique mezu-zahs and Chanukah menorahs are now for sale at the CABI Gift Shop, and a few more items went to CABI homes without the means to purchase those items. In the photo included here, Michael is holding my favorite donation: a Jewish-star-shaped tambourine that Irene bought in Israel. I tried it out as a grogger during Purim, and it will live in our basket of hand-held percussion instruments for future Shabbat song sessions and of course, for future Purim celebrations. Michael’s own passion is Western reenactments; his stage name is Kid So-pris. The hat he is wearing while holding the tambourine is a custom-made Montana Peak. He is also an annual Deli Days fan, and he hopes for its return in 2019.

Nina Spiro

Join Telma on Sunday, April 8 for Challah Baking. Telma has been baking challah for Friday and Saturday services and could use some help. If you bring your own ingredients, she will share her recipe. Or feel free to bring your own reci-pe.

It’s a mitzvah and it’s fun.

The Last Chance Seder Saturday, April 7 RSVP on-line at

https://www.cabi-boise.org/table

CABI’s social group for 18-38 year old members

CABI is hiring an Executive Director.

See page 8 for a complete job description.

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Purim 5778

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On Friday, March 23 CABI held its first ever ShabbatFort as part of the TreeFort music festival in Boise. Special guest Sammy Rosenbaum helped Rabbi Dan lead services at the CW Moore building. After a delicious vegetari-an dinner, special guests Jacob Glickman, Sammy Rosenbaum and Nemmie Stieha gave a concert.

The Kashering Krewe prepped the CABI kitchen for Pesach on Tuesday, March 27.

No crumbs allowed, unless they are matzo crumbs! Photo right and below right.

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April Birthdays

Janet Kaufman April 1 Alexandra Geffon April 1 Hilda Dornfest April 2 Jonathan Kramer April 5 Molly O'Shea April 5 Lorraine Gross April 6 Steve Bard April 6 Chad Page April 7 Marjie Jacobs April 7 Isaac Rasmus April 8 Nancy Feldman April 8 Elon Whitlock April 8 Gail LeBow April 9 Simon Rodriguez April 11 Andrew Stevenson April 12 Pam Heuman April 12

Thomas Paschke April 12 Linda Feinberg April 13 Zachary Moorhead-Rosenberg April 14 Lisa Stevenson April 14 Jonah Kaufman April 15 Carolyn Rapp April 16 Sam Ledesma April 16 Teo Ledesma April 17 Freddie Fisherman April 17 Gary Wiener April 18 John Llewellyn April 18 Chaya Salzman April 18 Amy Duque April 18 Lillian Kagan April 18 Anwen Roberts April 19 Anika Smulovitz April 19

Ardeth Smackey April 20 Allan Salzberg April 21 Karan Kahlke April 21 Irv Littman April 21 Charlie Russell April 22 Charles Hanna April 22 Mandela Hoffman April 23 Scott Garson April 24 Leigh Evans April 25 Conlan Waylan April 26 Ella Smith April 26 Suzanne Metzgar April 27 Marc Chasin April 27 Meridith Dahlin April 28 Myira Wolf April 28 David Gulebian April 29

CABI Seeking Executive Director

Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel (CABI) is a vibrant Jewish community of nearly 250 families in Boise, Idaho. We pride ourselves on being a place any Jew can call home. Our members come from a broad spectrum of back-grounds. While CABI is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism, due to the richness and diversity of our member-ship, we offer both Reform and Conservative services. CABI has a vibrant religious school, an active teen group, a grow-ing millennial presence, and of course an active and diverse core of Gen Xers, Baby Boomers and Seniors. We continue to innovate our programs to meet our community’s cultural and spiritual needs. CABI is seeking an Executive Director who can take us to the next level in achieving our vision of a vibrant and sustainable Jewish community that en-gages all generations. Reporting to the Board of Directors and in collaboration with our Rabbi, the Executive Director will be responsible for the overall management of CABI including Financial Manage-ment, Staffing and Development for both paid employees and volunteers, Programming, Community Outreach and Organizational Sustainability, as well as other duties that may be assigned by the Board of Directors. We are looking for an individual who is confident, flexible and highly orga-nized; comfortable leading a team; able to motivate volun-teers, articulate and manage vision and purpose, build net-works within the broader Boise community, and understand fiscal management. The ability to lead and drive change is critical. For a complete description of duties and qualifica-tions, please visit our website at www.cabi-boise.org.

T he Omer was an ancient Hebrew measure of grain. Biblical law (Leviticus 23:9-11) forbade any use of the

new barley crop until an omer was brought as an offering to the Tem-ple in Jerusalem. The Book of Le-viticus (23:15-16) also commanded: "And from the day on which you bring the offering . . . you shall count off seven weeks. They must

be complete." This commandment led to the traditional prac-tice of S'firat HaOmer, or "Counting the Omer." The seven weeks of counting the Omer spans the 49 days between the second day of Passover and the beginning of Shavuot. Thus, S'firat HaOmer links the Exodus from Egypt with the giving of the Torah at Sinai. Jewish mystics expanded upon this historical bond, seeing the period as joining the Jew-ish people's physical (Pesach) and spiritual (Shavuot) redemp-tion.

After the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 C.E., the Omer offering could no longer be observed. But the practice of count-ing the Omer continued and is still observed. There is a prescribed

ritual for counting the Omer. Each evening of the 49 day period, Jews say the following blessing:

Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu melech ha’olam asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav vitzivanu al sefirat ha’omer. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, who sanctifies us with mitzvot, and commands us concerning the counting of the Omer.

After the blessing your recite the count and read Psalm 67. You then close with the prayer In remembrance of the Exodus from Egypt, we pray that you release all whose bodies and spirits remain captive and enable us to extend Your out-stretched arm in the process of liberation.

During the counting of the Omer some Jews don’t shave or cut their hair. That is why Rabbi Dan always grows a beard during the counting of the Omer. For those with smartphones, there are many apps available for both Apple and Android to assist you in counting the Omer.

Music class at religious school. Leigh Evans teaches Hava Fisher-man and her friend Gene-vieve.

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Rabbi Dan Fink, rabbidan@cabi-boise.org Synagogue Director Nina Spiro, director@cabi-boise.org Office Administrator Kat Dellamater, office@cabi-boise.org Director of Education & Teen Advisor Beth Harbison, school@cabi-boise.org & teens@cabi-boise.org Music Educator Nemmie Stieha, music@cabi-boise.org PJ Library Manager Joanna Jost, pjlibrary@cabi-boise.org Shabbat Facilitator Moshe Yager Board of Trustees, Officers President—Sharon Ledesma, president@cabi-boise.org Vice-President—Amy Duque Treasurer—James Auw Secretary— Kathryn Shapero Past President— Leigh Evans Board of Trustees, At Large Members Pat Beale Oni Kinberg Joe Levitch Davida Mitchell Shellan Rodriguez Ellen Suchar Addie Waxman Dennis Wolf Synagogue Life Adult Education—Sandy Berenter Building Fund—Jeannette Bowman CABI Bus—OPEN

CABI Café—Beth Harbison CABI Community Garden—Renée Kline CABI Socialites— Arleen Winkler Cemetery—Jack Bonawitz, Paul Frank, & John Barnet Chai Lights Editor—Nancy Feldman Chai Lights Folding—Andrea Goodman and Susie Frank Chevra Kadisha—Freddie Fisherman Chicken Soup Group—Pettra Pollack Conversion Mentoring—Rabbi Dan, Isabel Ringer Deli Days—OPEN Eblast—Lorian Gans Emergency Prep.—Addie Waxman, Alan Leschinski Facebook & Social Media—OPEN Facilities—Marc Snyder Feast of Torah—Sandy Berenter Friendship Feast—John Lllewellyn and OPEN Gift Shop—Arleen Winkler, Paulette Esposito GreenFaith—Tom Rogers Idaho Jewish Festival—Oliver Thompson IT— Elliott Groves Jewish Assistance Fund of Idaho (JAFI)—Andy Chasan Kitchen—Marya Bruning Landscape—OPEN Library (Adults)—Terry McKay, Freddie Fisherman Library (Children)—Liz Fitch Malkah Gathering—Molly O’Shea, Haya Kinberg Membership—Arleen Winkler Onegs—Debbie Holmes Ritual—Elisabeth Sonersen Rosh Chodesh—Betsy Russell Shabbat on the Lake– Nemmie Stieha Social Action—Tom Rogers Social Activities—OPEN The TABLE—Nemmie Stieha Volunteer Coordinators—Sharon Ledesma, Amy Duque Yom HaShoah—Suzanne Metzgar and Reba Lindsay

Who’s Who at CABI

Donations If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

Life Cycles

Andrew and Cara Oppenheimer on behalf of their new son Theo. Thank you for helping welcome Theo into the world at his brit milah.

Harriet Berenter in honor of Joshua Davis’ Bar Mitzvah

Murray & Nancy Feldman in memory of Barbara Delucchi, sister of Gayle Speizer

Gail LeBow in memory of Shirley Century

Murray & Nancy Feldman in memory of Shirley Century

Esther & Len Wolfer in memory of Major Stuart Adam Wolfer

Elisabeth & Varia Sonersen in honor of Josh Davis’ Bar Mitzvah

Marsha Levinson in honor of Gretchen Hecht

Milya Mikhaleva in honor of Nina Spiro

Mazel tov to Debbie and Randall Holmes on the marriage of their son, Jesse Holmes, to Stephanie Painter, on Saturday, March 24 at the Boise Depot. Photo right..

Condolences to:

Ted Century on the death of his wife, Shirley Century, z'l, on Monday, February 26 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Ronnie Ditlove on the death of her husband, Bill Ditlove, z'l, on Monday, March 19 at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise.

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Friday, April 20 during Early Bird Shabbat - 5:30pm

Saturday, April 21 during Shabbat Morning Service, 10:00am

In our congregation of thoughtful Jews, we know we have many quiet caregivers. These are people who take time to look after their friends, family members, and total strangers who are weak, ill, or struggling. Do you know some of these angels? Might you be one of them? Please join us to acknowledge the generosity of our caregivers and to seek blessings for their strength and well-being. If you are a caregiver, you will be welcomed to participate in the service or, if you prefer, to sit quietly and enjoy the mes-sage. We want our caregivers to know they have our support. How appropriate, on a day when the Torah portion is Tazria Metzorah, the story of Aaron and the priests caring for those suf-fering skin afflictions! Please join us to recognize this important Jewish value and the benevolence of CABI’s caregivers.

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CABIT OFFICERS’ CONTACT INFORMATION Carly Hanna, President, carly.surfcr@gmail.com Mira Torf, Membership Vice President mira.ruby7@gmail.com Alex Swerdloff, Social Action Vice President, swerdkiffa@gmail.com Rachel Kaufman, Religion & Cultural Vice President, rachelmichelle2345@gmail.com Steven Wiener, Financial Vice President, hebrewnational35@gmail.com Izzy Lusby, Programming Vice President, Izzy.lusby@gmail.com Rachael Metzgar, Communications Vice President , Rachael@metzgars.net

NFTY NW Calendar 5778

April 12, 2018- Asefah & Elections for Regional Board

April 13-15, 2018- Spring Kallah

April 20-22, 2018– Kallah for 6 & 7th graders

Bold Events are High School events.

Italicized are 6th, 7th & 8th grade events.

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April 20

Chametz Food Drive Extended to April 15

Donate your food in the barrels at CABI or go on-line to www.cabi-boise.org and make a virtual donation that is do-nated directly to the Idaho Food Bank.

CABIT and CABIT Juniors Update: The Passover Food drive has been extended until April 15. Barrels are out-side CABI. If you’d rather donate funds, which actually is the most helpful, see our on-line fund drive on the CABI website.

And don’t forget NFTY NW Spring Kallah and Asefah! This year’s Spring Kallah is from April 12th to April 15th. Email Beth at teens@cabi-boise.org for information. Be sure to join us! It is open to 8-12th graders.

Also, we will be having a camping themed lock-in open to 8-12th graders at the synagogue on April 21st from 6pm to 10am the next day. It will be full of popcorn and s’mores. Contact Carly at carly.surfcr@gmail.com or Izzy at izzy.lusby@gmail.com for more details. See you soon.

Rachael Metzgar

CABIT and CABIT juniors in class during religious school and at work at the café during Hadracha(service and leadership) hour.

Elections for 2018-2019 CABIT Board Wednesday, April 25

If you’re thinking of running, please be sure to email Beth at teens@cabi-boise.org.

Haya and teens sing along with guest musician Jacob Glickman.

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The State of Idaho will ob-serve Yom Ha’Shoah, Holo-caust Remembrance Day, from noon to 1:00pm,

Wednesday, April 11, in the Lincoln Auditorium at the Idaho State Capitol. This will be the 37th consecutive Holocaust Remembrance Day cere-mony in Idaho. This year’s event will include a proclamation by Governor Butch Otter, candle lighting ceremony, perfor-mances by local musicians and choral groups, and readings by the winners of the Wilma Landman Loeb Holocaust Re-membrance Poetry Contest. The event is open to the public and is sponsored by Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel and the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights. American Sign Lan-guage interpretation will be provided.

The May Chai Lights deadline is Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Email submissions to Nancy Feldman at

mnfeldman@cableone.net. We welcome notices of births, weddings and deaths

for inclusion in our Life Cycle section.

All CABI Yom Ha’Shoah Wednesday, April 11 at 6:45pm

Yom HaShoa service, kaddish, and commemoration Wednesday, April 11, 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This is during religious school and grades 4 and above will attend. Guest speaker: Tamar Milstein

Mazel Tots (previously Baby and Me)

Join our new group for families and children ages 0 – 3ish. We will meet on Friday April 13 and Friday April 27 from 5:30 – 7:00. Tamar Milstein has a wonderful, ever evolving program to meet the needs and interests of families with little ones. So come light Shabbat candles and share all the Kabbalat Shabbat blessings.

Dear Readers, After this issue I have only three more issues of editing the monthly Chai Lights newsletter. If you want to see the Chai Lights continue someone will need to step forward to put it all together. I will be here to help during the transition. Please email me at mnfeldman@cableone.net or call me at 208-384-1729. Nancy Feldman

Yom Ha’Shoah events below

Register for Yom HaAtzmaut

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