Benjamin Nathan Apple will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Shabbat Emor, May 13, 2017. Benny was born on April 30, 2004 in Fishersville, Virginia. He is a 7th grade Honor Roll student at Wilson Middle School. Benny is a member of the Technology Student Association at his school as well as the Stock Market Club. He also plays soccer and basketball. In his spare time, you can find Benny hanging out with friends, watching movies and playing outside.

Throughout the past school year, Benny has been volunteering with the TLC Program (The Learning Center) at Wilson Elementary School. Benny worked with 1st and 2nd grade students, helping them with reading and math. Kevin, Shelby and Rachel Apple warmly welcome the entire congregation to celebrate with them as Benny becomes a Bar Mitzvah. 

Sunday, May 7, Small Sanctuary, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (Please note different time!)

Rabbi Tom will lead this study, based on a short passage in Pirke Avot (the Ethics of the Sages) which begins: "Do not be like servants of the master, who serve in order to receive a reward..." We will consider several ways in which our tradition understands this "simple" advice for living. 

The end of the year is here! The last day of Religious School will be Sunday, May 7 and the last day of Hebrew School will be Wednesday, May 10. 

Tuesday, May 9; Hospitality begins at 7:00 p.m., Program at 7:30 p.m., O'Mansky Hall

Whether your oldest known ancestors were from "Russia" or the Sephardic Diaspora, their ancestors were somewhere before that, and somewhere else before that. Learn how traditional genealogy research and cutting-edge DNA studies are shedding new light on Jewish history and migration. 

Guest speaker, Rachel Unkefer, has been a traditional genealogist since 1984 and a genetic genealogist since 2009. She is an international expert in Jewish Y-DNA lineage research and has spoken at conferences and published in journals on genetic genealogy and traditional genealogy.

*A Silent Auction featuring paintings, prints, and "objets d'art" from around the world, fitting the theme of the program, will take place during the hospitality time before the program. Winners will be announced at the program's end. All proceeds to benefit Hadassah Medical Organization. For more information, contact Sari Bennett at (434) 960-0492.

Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.
The Haven: 112 Market St.

CBI's Chutzpah Choir will participate in a city-wide interfaith concert performance of J. S. Bach’s Emmaus Road Cantata. This event will feature a combined choir including singers from the greater Charlottesville community and will benefit the International Rescue Center and the Haven. 

Thursday, May 11, 1:30 p.m., The Colonnades

"The Bible and its Contradictions"
Led by Rabbi Rachel Schmelkin
In this session, we will explore the various ways the Bible presents views of the Temple and sacrifice. We will discuss how we will deal with differing opinions in our time. 

Please contact Latifa Kropf for more information or for transportation. 

Tuesday, May 16, O'Mansky Hall
6:00 p.m. Social Time, 6:30 p.m. Meeting

All members are encouraged to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting at which a report on the accomplishments of the current year is given, those finishing their terms as members of the Board of Directors are appreciated and new members are elected, and the budget for the upcoming year is presented. If you cannot attend the meeting, please complete the Absentee Ballot/Proxy form and return it to the CBI office no later than 5 p.m. on May 16.  

Report from the 2017 Nominating Committee

Introductory Information for 2017 Nominees 

Saturday, May 20, 12:00 p.m. following the Traditional Egalitarian service

Please join us in celebrating Larry Wieder as he completes a great undertaking: delivering a d'var on every parsha! If you would like to contribute to the kiddush, please sign up here to let us know what you plan to bring. 

Please direct any questions to Blaire French.