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                      STANDING FOR ISRAEL
Eternal Light
                                              It can happen in a restaurant with friends, at
                                           a party, or in your home while listening to the
                                           news: someone offers a statement, a fact, a
                                           position, a logical argument about human
                                           suffering in the Middle East, which is, at the
                                           same time, a condemnation of the State of
                                           Israel.
                                               Suddenly, where once you felt comfortable
                                           with your sense of justice, you find it difficult to
                                           respond. Is it true? Where you once thought
                                           Israel stood for justice and democracy, is it
                      possible that Israel has now emerged as a Goliathan oppressor of a
                      defenseless, downtrodden people, who are struggling for their
                      human rights?
                         How do you respond? Are you quiet because you do not want to
                      reveal your own confusion? Do you feel an instinct that makes you
                      want to argue a point you are not equipped to make? Do you
                      suddenly feel like an outsider, perhaps even unwelcome, among
                      those with whom you thought you shared common values?
                         If we are asking some of these questions or feeling some of
                      these feelings, it behooves us to find some balanced information so
                      that we can respond to the complex, competing and often emotional
                      statements about Israel. Fortunately, there is a lot of information
                      that is easily accessible. That’s a good thing because we live in a
                      hyper-speed world which requires us to do some fast learning as we
                      seek the truth. Of course, this means we have to do some
                      research, reading all we can on every side of the issue so that we
                      can draw our own conclusions.
                         When former President Jimmy Carter published his book
                      Palestine: Peace not Apartheid, many people, who consider
                      themselves supporters of Israel, were surprised because in his book
                      he abandoned all objectivity and unabashedly acted as a virtual
                      spokesman for the Palestinian cause. Mr. Carter said that the
                      reason that he wrote the book was to provoke discussion. To my
                      mind, there is one of two things we can do. We can put our head in

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STANDING FOR ISRAEL (cont)

the sand and hope that if we don’t respond, then those the likes of Mr. Carter will go
away. Or we can educate ourselves about the realities of the Israeli-Palestinian
Conflict so that we can participate in these discussions when we are called upon to
do so.
    There are several easy ways to access reliable information. The first is to read
the newly released book written by Daniel Gordis entitled Israel: A Concise History
of a Nation Reborn. This is the best and most current history of Israel I have seen.
Read it! If you want to go online, read the writings of Dr. Mitchell Bard. Dr. Bard is
a foreign policy analyst who lectures on U.S.-Middle East policy. You can access
his work through www.JewishVirtualLibrary.org and search for “Myths and Facts: A
Guide to the Arab-Israeli Conflict. You can also get good material from the Anti-
Defamation League at www.adl.org. Do a search for: Advocating For Israel: Facts
and Talking Points.
    Finally, you can go to AIPAC’s website, www.aipac.org for great up to date
information on the current issues. AIPAC is a non-partisan organization that acts as
America’s only pro-Israel lobby. Fortunately, thanks to the efforts of Donna and
Hans Sternberg, we have frequent AIPAC events here in Baton Rouge. So if you
want to learn about how you can get involved, you have a local resource. Whatever
you do, don’t miss the upcoming AIPAC event on January 8th at CBI at 5 pm. David
Horovitz will be in town to speak on “Uniting to meet our common threats: The
United States and Israel.” (Information for how to register is on Page ???)
    Once you feel you have some tools in your arsenal, you will feel better equipped
to stand up for Israel when you find yourself in a situation where it is necessary to
respond. Those who spew anti-Israel rhetoric need to know that there are many of
us out there who will set the record straight when necessary.
    In 2018, please do this important mitzvah for Israel: Read and study as much as
you can so that you can be an advocate for the State of Israel. If we don’t do it,
nobody else will.
                                                 Rabbi Jordan Goldson

                                      Join us for

                          Shabbat Morning
                        Tefilah & Torah Study
                          Saturdays, 10 am
                       In the Gary J. Weill Youth Room
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                                 President’s Message
                                                              by Jay Jalenak

                         Welcome to our 160th Year
                           My first year as Congregation president was busy and
                     fulfilling, and it passed quickly. I am enthusiastic as we enter our
                     Congregation’s 160th year. History has rough on Jewish
                     congregations across the South; yet, 160 years later, we continue to
                     thrive. Our 160th year is worthy of a great celebration and plans are
                     in the works.
                            In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you at our annual
                     meeting at 5 p.m., on Sunday, January 21. We will induct our new
                     board, look back at last year’s success and get our new board year
underway. In addition, we will honor our recipient of this year’s President’s Award.
       Choosing a single recipient of a President’s Award was an overwhelming task. I
am in awe of the tireless work by numerous volunteers in support of this Congregation.
For example, Andy Blumberg and Mark Sager work nonstop addressing maintenance,
repairs and improvements to our building. Treasurer Warren Sager fights the never-
ending battle to keep us fiscally responsible. Without Art & Soul Chair Louann
Bombet and her incredible team, this past year could not have been a success. Mike
Kantrow worked with a surveyor to map our cemetery, and he chaired our cemetery
cleanup. No one matches Cookie Dubois’ energy and spirit in support of CBI, and she
and Bill cook fabulous meals for our events. In addition to wonderful music for
services, Michael Roth also provides essential database support to our office. Past
President Deborah Sternberg still accepts my calls, answers my endless questions, and
proudly represents us nationally in the URJ Board. All are worthy of my recognition
and eternal gratitude.
       But, this year I want to give special recognition to Lynn Weill. Lynn is dedicated
to our Congregation and our community. As a board member, she has been active,
hardworking and prepared. She does not accept the status quo, and she challenges us to
strive for excellence. Lynn chaired our Development Committee and drafted all-
encompassing and much needed development policies. In 2016, when our community
was devastated by the flood , our Congregation looked to Lynn’s leadership to guide
fundraising and the delivery of relief aid. Ultimately, Lynn’s get-it-done attitude
resulted in her chairing the combined flood relief efforts of Jewish Federation and both
congregations. When there has been a tough task, Lynn has accepted the challenge.
Therefore, while there are so many who do so much for Congregation B’nai Israel, I am
pleased to be able to specifically recognize Lynn for all that she has done and continues
to do for CBI.
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           January
           January 1                       January 12                        January 21
           OFFICE CLOSED                   Shabbat Service, 6pm              Religious School, 9:30am
           January 4                          Union Prayer Book              CBI Annual Meeting, 5pm
           WCBI Mah Jongg, 6pm
                                           January 13                        January 26
           January 5                       Shabbat Tefilah & Torah           Shabbat Service, 6pm
           Shabbat Service, 6pm               Study, 10am
                                           January 14                        January 27
                                                                              Shabbat Tefilah &
Calendar
           January 6                       Religious School, 9:30am
            Shabbat Tefilah &              Confirmation, 12pm                   Torah Study, 10am
              Torah Study, 10am            Israel Folk Dancing, 7-8:30pm     January 28
           January 7                                                         Religious School, 9:30am
           NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL             January 19
                                           Shabbat Service, 6pm              Confirmation, 12pm
                                                                             Israel Folk Dancing, 7-8:30pm
           January 8
           AIPAC Meeting, 4:30pm           January 20
                                            Shabbat Tefilah &
                                              Torah Study, 10am

           February
           February 2                        February 10                     February 23
           Shabbat Service, 6pm              Shabbat Tefilah &               Shabbat Service, 6pm
                                               Torah Study, 10am
           February 3                                                        February 24
           Tu B’shevat Seder, 10am           February 11                     Shabbat Tefilah &
                                             NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL               Torah Study, 10am
           February 4
           Religious School, 9:30am          February 13                     February 25
           Confirmation, 12pm                OFFICE CLOSED                   Religious School, 9:30am
           Israel Folk Dancing, 7-8:30pm                                     PURIM CARNIVAL
                                             February 16
           February 6                        Shabbat Service, 6pm            February 28
           Board Meeting, 6pm                                                MEGILLAH READING
                                             February 17
           February 8                        Shabbat Tefilah &
           WCBI Mah Jongg, 6pm                 Torah Study, 10am

           February 9                        February 18
           Shabbat Service, 6pm              Religious School, 9:30am
              Union Prayer Book              Confirmation, 12pm
                                             Israel Folk Dancing, 7-8:30pm
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                                     B’NAI ACADEMY
                                      LIFE LONG LEARNING
                                          2017-2018/ 5778

                             WINTER SEMESTER
                             HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
As we study Jewish history from the time of Abraham to the present day, we will learn lessons
that will help us to understand our lives. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm.. Taught by Rabbi
Jordan Goldson. Class dates TBA

                    AN AMUSING JOURNEY THROUGH JEWISH HUMOR
Discover why our humor continues to nourish and sustain us. Look with Rabbi Barry
Weinstein at examples of Jewish humor from a variety of sources throughout the Jewish world
over time. Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 pm. Class dates TBA

Classes offered through the B’nai Academy are free to members of Congregation B’nai Israel.
Non-members are welcome to participate for a fee of $50.

To register, email or call Rabbi Jordan Goldson (rabbijg@bnaibr.org or 225-343-0111 x 203).
Deadline to register is Friday, January 15th.

You can also register online at https://bnaibr.wufoo.com/forms/bnai-academy/

                      Union Prayer Book Service Schedule
                               Fridays at 6 p.m.
                                      January 12
                                      February 9
                                       M a rc h 9
                                       April 13
                                        M a y 11
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                   RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS: by Julie Tepper

Religious School                    No Religious School
                                         January 7th
                                    We return January 14th

                   Thanks to our wonderful
                       volunteers who
                   made all the latkes for the
                    Chanukah Celebration
                      Hilary and Hamilton Shaw
                              Julie Suggs
                           Allyson Bombet
                               Jill Pike
                           Shelly Mullenix

                       Thank you to WCBI
                       for their support of
                   the Chanukah Celebration!
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   Confirmation class lit the Chanukah Candles:
                      Neil Tepper
                       Lail Shaw
                   Hannah Kaplan
                 Charlie Roth (not pictured)
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To our Latke Judges
  Shelly Mullenix
    Sierra Sager
 Maggie Mullenix
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Thank you to the CBI Judaica Gift Shop
    for the donation of gifts for the
        M&M Celebration
Tu B’Shevat Seder
                     Saturday, February 3rd
                            at 10am

                  We will celebrate the
              ‘New Year of the Trees’
   in the Tradition of the ancient mystics by having a
                   Tu B’Shevat Seder.
       This Seder is similar to the Passover Seder
          (4 cups of wine, etc) yet the theme is
      appreciating the beauty of the natural world.

     Delicious fruits, nuts and juices will be served.

  Save The Date
    You are cordially invited to the Annual Meeting of

                     January 21, 2018

Beth Shalom Synagogue  10am—11:30am  Social Hall
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               CBI MEN’S CLUB
          Thank you to all who contributed and volunteered
                for the Big Buddy Shopping Spree!
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              2017 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILDING

Thanks to donations to the Capital Campaign and the Building Fund, we are pleased that the
following projects have been completed:
 Lights throughout the building were replaced with LED lights
 Security Cameras were upgraded and technology set up for smart phone control.
 Fence around the AC units by Religious School entrance was replaced for a more appealing
    look.
 Mechanical room was cleaned and organized with new shelving.
 Thermostats were upgraded to a web base system and smart phone control.
 The Jewish Cemetery was cleaned up and new services added to maintain a more beautiful
    cemetery.
 Push bars security doors replaced in social hall and back door entrance.
 New Air Condition Units replaced for the south classrooms and the hallway.
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                  To Lisa Binder and Isabelle Posner for Dr. Gerald Posner
                  being honored as an inductee to the Opelousas General
                  Health System Hall of Fame.

                        Mazel Tov to everyone who celebrates
                        birthdays and anniversaries this month!

                       to the Big Buddy Shopping Spree Volunteers and Contributors!

                       to Rabbi Barry & Linda Weinstein for sponsoring the pre-oneg on Dec 8th

                       to Mary Ann Sternberg for sponsoring the pre-oneg on Dec 22nd

                 Congregation B’nai Israel
                   Annual Meeting

                         January 21, 2017
                                         5:00 pm

                        ONEG immediately following!
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            Designated Funds
You may donate to the Temple in many ways. The designated Temple
funds are listed below with a brief description of each. When making your
donations, please designate your fund of choice.

Chunky & Ellen Folks Building Fund: For maintenance, repairs & improvements
       to the building
Camp Scholarship Fund: For need-based scholarships to a Jewish camp.
Carolyn & Bernard Schmulen Cemetery Beautification Fund: To plant appropri
       ate shrubbery and trees, particularly in the new part of the cemetery, to create a
       more beautiful and peaceful setting
Cemetery Maintenance Fund: Cemetery maintenance
CBI Foundation - Endowment Fund: To establish a permanent base of financial
       support for Congregation B’nai Israel.
Gary Weill Youth Room Fund: For maintenance, upkeep and improvements of
       the Youth Room
General Fund: For support of general operating expenses of the Temple
Alvin & Janice Rubin Ner Tamid Break Fast Fund: To provide continued sup-
port for the Annual Yom
       Kippur Break Fast.
Prayer Book Fund: To purchase new prayer books.
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund: Support ofworthy charitable organizations & to
       assist members in need
Sandy Sager Beautification and Garden Fund: For outdoor Temple
       beautification
Sylvia Steiner Religious School Fund: To purchase needed items and provide
       scholarship assistance for Religious School
Torah Repair Fund: For repairs to Torahs.

The following memorials or dedications are also available:
     Tree of Life Leaf: $250        Tree of Life Stone: $1000
     Yahrzeit Memorial Plaque: $250    Sanctuary Pew (1/2 side): $1500

                DONATE ONLINE at www.bnaibr.org
                     Pay by credit card online with an easy form
       that allows you to choose a designated fund or the general donation fund
                             and the purpose of your gift.

   Donations may also be mailed to 3354 Kleinert Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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                     Contributions
                                     General Fund
                      Barbara Young- in memory of Jane Facto
                       Dave Safer - in memory of Sarah Safer
               Edie & Ralph Bender - in memory of Paul Handmacher
                Edie & Ralph Bender - in memory of Matt Astrowsky
                  Edie & Ralph Bender - in memory of Heidi Yellen
           Edie & Ralph Bender - wishing a speedy recovery to Josh Yellen
         Edie & Ralph Bender - wishing a speedy recovery to Barbara Jacobs
               Edie & Ralph Bender - in honor of President Jay Jalenak

                                CBI Endowment Fund
                               Mathile & Steven Abramson

                         Sylvia Steiner Religious School Fund
                 Monday Mah Johgg Group - Thanks for letting us play here.

                             Gary Weill Youth Room Fund
              Lise & Charlie Kaufman - in honor of Felix Weill’s birthday
           Louann & Ronnie Bombet - in honor of Felix Weill’s 70th birthday
                 Laurie & Harold Brandt - in memory of Betty Hirsch
                Laurie & Harold Brandt - in memory of Jerry Berkowitz

                                   Prayer Book Fund
                         Barbara Young - in memory of Jane Facto
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                         ‫זִכְרוֹנָם ִלב ְָרכָה‬
                            Zichronam Livracha
                     May their memories be a blessing

           JANUARY 5
             Edith Brenner        Grandmother of Edie Bender
             Louis E. Gartner     Mother of Brenda Berg
                                  Grandmother of Scott Berg
Yarzheits
             Ivan Greenspan       Grandfather of Rebecca Svensson
             Richard Hillman      Father of Justin Hillman
             Barbara Howey        Sister of Terry Howey
             Sophie Mann          Grandmother of Chip Mann
             Vivian Quine         Cousin of Jim Mayer
             Dula Mae Roby        Mother of Andy Roby
             Mildred S. Suffrin   Mother-in-law of RoseAnne Suffrin
             Edna Ullman          Grandmother of Rabbi Jordan Goldson
             Violet Wolf          Aunt of Victor Sachse, III

           JANUARY 12
             Ruth Dunn           Aunt of Jim Mayer
             Joan B. Frankel     Mother of Laurie Frankel
             Ethel L. Jacobs     Mother of Betty Schwartzberg
             Corinne S. Kaufman Grandmother of Carol and Lee Newman
             Anabelle B. Levy    Grandmother of Laurie Frankel
             Charles B. Maas, Sr. Father of Charles B. Maas, Jr.
             Susan G. Riker      Mother of Katie Sternberg
             Joseph W. Samuels Father of Marc Samuels
             Louis Turchen       Father of Judy Fishbein
             Doris Levy Weill    Grandmother of Felix Weill, Laurie Brandt
                                 Julie Nachman and Susan Dampf
                                 Great grandmother of David Weill, Paul
                                 Dampf, Lauren Ritchey and Paige Wormser
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                      ‫זִכְרוֹנָם ִלב ְָרכָה‬
                         Zichronam Livracha
                  May their memories be a blessing

JANUARY 19
  Laz Abraham       Grandfather of Eric Abraham
  Brian Hulse       Brother of Anne Fishbein
  Alvin M. Labens   Father of Steven Labens

                                                                Yarzheits
  Abe Levine        Grandfather of Bette Levine
  Lewis S. Levy     Father-in-law of Robert Blumberg
  Louis Liss        Father of Ayan Rubin
  Fannie Lyman      Mother of Doris Chesler
  Carol Lewis Marx  Mother of Jill Kantrow
                    Grandmother of Brock Kantrow and
                    Emelie Alton
  Bessie G. Mehl    Aunt of Harvey Schwartzberg
  Vera Mundt Miller Mother of Robbie Rubin
  Lisa Bertman Pate Daughter of Skip & Sandy Bertman
  Adolph Safer      Father of David Safer
  Dorothy Siegal    Cousin of Maureen Corcoran
  Abe Stien         Uncle of Dave Safer

JANUARY 26
  Julia A. Bombet     Mother of Ronnie Bombet & Julius Bombet
  Fernand K. Eader    Cousin of Betty Schwartzberg
  Jay Jalenak, Sr.    Father of Jay Jalenak, Jr.
  Rebecca N. Labens   Mother of Steven Labens
  Isadore Lesser      Father of Eleanor Fraenkel
  Barbara Perry       Mother-in-law of Robert Blumberg
  Bernard Pressburg   Husband of Gretchen Pressburg
  Harold Rubin        Uncle of Michael and David Rubin
  Sylvia Steiner      Mother of Maureen Corcoran
  Ricky Stockner      Brother of James Stockner
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                            VISITING THOSE WHO ARE ILL
 Congregation B’nai Israel wants to make sure we care for our members and their
 families. If you have a family member or know of someone in our congregation who
 is in the hospital, has been in an accident, or is ill and recuperating at home, please
 call the Temple office at 343-0111 so Rabbi Jordan can contact them and arrange for
 a visit.

                                     HEALING
Mi Shebeirach, the prayer for physical and emotional healing, is recited at the Friday
evening Shabbat service. If you are ill and would like a Mi Shebeirach recited on
your behalf, please call the Temple office at 343-0111 before noon on Thursdays, so
the congregation may offer its prayers for you. If you know another person who
needs the same, please ask the individual for permission to read his/her name
before calling the office.

                                     YARZHEITS
 Yarzheit names are traditionally read during the Friday night Shabbat service prior to
 the anniversary of a loved ones death unless other arrangements are made through
 the temple office.

 We will now send out Yahrzeit reminders by email unless requested mailed. By
 email, you will receive a reminder 30 days, 15 days & Monday prior to the Friday
 before the Yahrzeit. If you do not receive a reminder, please contact the office by
 email (office@bnaibr.org) or call the temple office.

           You may add your yahrzeit dates online at www.bnaibr.org.
               Click on contact us then Yahrzeit Reminder Form
                       or call the office at 225-343-0111.

                                                 Cemetery Security at
                                                 The Jewish Cemetery:
                                           Security is on site at the cemetery
                                            every 2nd Sunday of the month
                                                from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
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                             CLUB NEWS OR UPCOMING EVENT?
                  To include your event in the newsletter, email the information
                  and any pictures or graphics that you want included to
                  office@bnaibr.org. All requests are presented to Rabbi and/or
                  the board for approval. Requests must be received before the
Community         15th of the month preceding the newsletter.

                                              Israeli Folk Dancing at CBI
                                                  CBI Social Hall from
                                                      7:00 - 8:30pm
                  Dancers, experienced or novice, singles, couples or families, young or
                  young-at-heart, are invited to attend free of charge. Or, if you prefer to,
                  just come and listen to the lovely music of Israel on the following Sun-
                  days:
                                                 Jan 14, 18
                                                  Feb 4, 18
                                                  Mar 4, 18
                                                  Apr 8, 22
                                                    May 13

                                    Contact: David Kirshner at 756-5291

                                     WCBI MAH JONGG
                        EVERY MONTH on the 1st THURSDAY NIGHT - 6pm

                              Do you want to learn how to play Mah Jongg?
                                  Lessons are now being taught in the
                                        Gary Weill Youth Room
                                     First Thursday of each month
                                    beginning at 6pm (play is until)
                        Bring snacks to share (temple food restrictions apply).
                         If you are interested, please call: Jill Roby (225-921-9529)

                          LOOKING FOR A VENUE FOR AN UPCOMING EVENT?
                    The newly renovated Social Hall and the Gary J. Weill Youth Room
                          are available for your next event at a reasonable cost.
                          For information, contact the office at 225-343-0111.
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                                Judaica Gift Shop
                                              Did you know???
                                   We have gifts for any age and any occasion
                                   Holiday, Wedding, B’nai Mitzvah, Birthday!

                                    The gift shop is open during office hours
                                         or by appointment by calling
                                        Cathy Labens at 225-344-0581
                                     Gift shop income supports WCBI!

BaRFTY
      Shalom y’all. Last month, Barfty celebrated Hanukkah with a get together at
Rachael Morrison’s house. We lit the menorah and ate lots of sushi. There was an
event on the 20th where Barfty helped cook at St. James Place.
      We are planning on having ice skating on January 14th at Leo’s. Winter
KALLAH will be the weekend of January 26th, hope everyone can sign up soon!! So
register at https://southern.nfty.org/mobile-registration/

Stay tuned,
Hannah Kaplan
Barfty Communications Vice President

            S P O N S O R A P R E - O N E G S H A B BAT
If you would like to sponsor a Pre-Oneg Shabbat in 2018, you can do so
by making a $36 donation in honor of a special event or in memory of a
                       loved one. Wine and a cheese nosh will be
                       served at 5:30 pm prior to services. Please join us
                       for this wonderful time to connect with each other
                       on Shabbat. Contact the Temple office to arrange
                       your sponsorship.
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                    Hadassah has some wonderful events planned to help us through the season of
                    winter blahs. Please mark your calendars and join us for some, or all, of the
                    following:

                January 13- Our annual trip to the Baton Rouge film festival. We will meet
                for dinner at 5 p.m. at Albasha on Corporate then on to see “Denial” which
                starts at 7:30 p.m. The movie stars Rachel Weisz and Timothy Spall. It is a
story about an author, Deborah Lipstadt who wrote a book about the Holocaust and then was
sued by a Holocaust denier and had to defend herself in a libel suit. Should be fascinating.

January 26-28 We will partner with the Red Shoes to sponsor an event called “Oasis in Time:
An Urban Spiritual Retreat” led by Rabbi Diane Elliot. We will get help developing a
spiritual practice through meditation, movement and nuanced interpretations. This should be
a wonderful weekend on the path to spiritual awakening. There will be a Shabbat dinner,
workshops and more. Please come to all or just some of the many events planned. Detailed
flyer to follow.

February 4- We will combine our Tu B’Shevat celebration with the installation of our new
officers. Stay tuned for exact time and location.

Thank you for all you do for Hadassah.

                             Jan 10-14, 2018
                             Manship Theatre
Tickets are now on sale for the 12th Annual Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival. The Festival has
become one of the outstanding entertainment and cultural events of the city. If you have
been to the previous Festivals, you know the quality of the films and speakers. If you have not
attended the festival, don’t let another opportunity go by.

Call the Manship Theatre box office at 225.344.0334 or order online at www.BRJFF.com.
Follow the Festival on Facebook, too, for the latest updates.

Already a lifelong fan? Consider becoming a Patron. Patrons get free tickets to the Saturday
night show as well as tickets to the pre-show dinner upstairs at the Shaw Center’s 3rd floor
Turner Gallery. Contact the Federation office at 225.379.7393 for information on becoming a
Patron of the Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival.

See you at the movies!
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           BOARD OF TRUSTEES                               Congregation B’nai Israel
             Jay Jalenak, President
        Deborah Sternberg, Past President

                                                           ANNUAL
           Seth Kaplan, Vice President
            Warren Sager, Treasurer
            Andy Blumberg, Secretary
     Ronnie Bombet         Linda Dubois

                                                           MEETING
     Shawn Folks           Adrian Hirsch
     Mike Kantrow          Donna Kunstler
     Robbie Rubin              Norman Schwamberg
     Lynn Weill
        Nathan Levy, Men’s Club President
     Paige Wormser, Women of CBI President
         Max Sager, BaRFTY Co-President
        Eliana Levy, BaRFTY Co-President

                       STAFF
                Jordan E. Goldson
              Rabbi (rabbijg@bnaibr.org)
                   Barry Weinstein
                    Rabbi Emeritus
                 Cathy Duplechin
        Office Administrator (office@bnaibr.org)
                                                               Sunday
                  Jessica Yellen
 Religious School Co-Director (relschool@bnaibr.org)         January 21st
                   Julie Tepper

                                                               5:00 pm
Religious School Co-Director (asst.relschool@bnaibr.org)
            James Hickman, Custodian

    TEMPLE OFFICE VOLUNTEERS (TOV)
    Edie Bender         Edie Bernard
    Laurie Brandt       Robbie Rubin
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