Come hungry and learn about the art of sushi, enjoy friendships and have a glass of sake at the home of Deon & Liz Stein.   The date is to  be determined with the participants, assuring a safe gathering.

Join Bob Bennett on Sunday morning, July 19th, for an easy bicycle ride on the mostly flat American River Trail.  Our 4-hour ride will depart from William Pond Park and we will stop at the halfway point for a picnic lunch.  Bring your own bicycle, water, protective mask and hand sanitizer.   We will follow all the rules of the parkway trail and observe safety precautions necssitated by the Covid-19 regulations.  In the event of trail closure or quarantine issues, the ride will be rescheduled.  The ride is limited to 8 participants.

Buy a virtual beverage for a friend and text or phone them right now to let them know you are on the auction website and make sure they are joining in the fun.  A virtual drink has no calories and the entire cost goes to benefit CBS.  You can always have a second virtual drink...or your own at home while you peruse the auction items.  Thanks for your support.

Join Bob Bennett on Wednesday morning, July 22nd, for a moderately strenuous bicycle ride from William Pond Park to Beal's Point on Folsom Lake.  We will have a picnic at the lake and enjoy some relaxing time after the hill climb up to Beal's Point, before reveling in the fun return ride downhill.  Bring plenty of water, a mask and sanitizer.  In the event of quarantine or Covid-19 issues, we will reschedule the ride for a later date.  The ride is limited to 8 cyclists.

If you don't see an item you would like to purchase, please consider a double-Chai donation of $36 to support our synagogue programs.  Our staff and Board have been working diligently to provide online virtual programs during the Covid-19 shut down.  Be sure to stay connected via our website:  www.cbshalom.org

Deon Stein has been working with grapevines for a number of years and has planted the vines on the south side of the synagogue (did you know we had grapes?)  He will provide you with two grape vines ready for planting and advise you on where to plant them in your yard and how to care for them.  This is a unique opportunity to start your own vines and enjoy watching them grow.

Lori and Ray Nalangan will host a delicious, homecooked, Indian Food dinner, either at their home when it is safe to have a small dinner party of 6, or delivered to your door if it is not feasible to gather in person.  They enjoy cooking and look forward to sharing their skills.

You can help fund our newly instituted Neshama Education Program for our chlldren.  Our education program nourishes the heart and soul of Jewish learning for Toddler & pre-K through 12th grade.  Ester Varano is the Chair of Education for our Board and was recently named Congregant of the Year for her work in setting up our program. Your gift is an investment in the future of our synagogue.

Enjoy a traditional "high tea" including scones, finger sandwiches and sweets.  The date will be arranged within the guidelines for small gatherings in a home.  Jessica Birch is your hostess and is very knowledgable about the art of tea and will share interesting facts about British "high tea" with her guests.  

Ray and Lori Nalangan would like to host you to a Thai dinner in their home and help you appreciate the intricacies of Thai cooking.  It will be an evening of great food and enriching conversation.  The date will be arranged with participants to allow for following Covid-19 in-home gathering guidelines.  In the event that people cannot safely gather in their home, the dinners will be delivered to your home.

Margaret Kane and Rick Frey are arranging for 10 people to enjoy getting back into live theater next Spring as Cap Stage opens up.  The play and date will be arranged by Margaret when the Cap Stage programs are available.  We will meet before the play at a local restaurant for dinner hosted by Margaret Kane and Rick Frey and Holly Ilfeld and Bob  Bennett.  In the unlikely event that Cap Stage has to cancel their 2021 season, there will not be a refund of this donation.

Are you looking for ways to better manage your stress, anxiety and/or depression more effectively?  Do you want to have a fun time learning new skills, or honing some you already have?  I would like to invite you to experience a relaxing, mindful meditation with me.  We will take one hour using guided imagery to release tension, calm the central nervous system and regain equanimity.  As we begin to learn about diaphragmatic breathing, we will sit in a circle using physical distancing at the onset.  We will then practice this breathing technique, and then get settled into our seats for the guided imagery.  Once we complete the imagery, we will discuss ways to continue our journey into health and well being.  This will be an in-person event unless otherwise notified.  The date will be determined with participants.

Join with Rabbi Nancy for a special havdallah service in a local park where participants can socially distance and still enjoy the moment of being together for this traditional conclusion to Shabbat.  Dessert treats will be provided.