50th Anniversary & “Tree of Life” Torah Project
Celebrating 50 Years…Building for 50 More
Congregation Bet Haverim/Jewish Fellowship of Davis
All are welcome to share in the Jubilee
September 2011 – December 2012
Featuring the “Tree of Life” Project – - a new Torah written for and by
the partners of CBH!
Memorable moments from Soferet Jen Taylor-Friedman’s first visit to CBH, including the Opening Debut Event for the new Torah, were captured in an album available for viewing on the CBH Facebook page...”like” the page at http://www.facebook.com/bethaverim to share & relive this & so much else of the magic of CBH’s 50th year!
View the March 23rd KCRA interview with Jen Taylor-Friedman.
Other highlights include:
- 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner/Auction Party – Sunday, May 20, 2012
- Educational speakers/workshop series – next presentation on Thursday, March 22, 2012
- Learning opportunities with our Torah scribe – ongoing
- Congregation-wide commemorative art & social action projects – more details soon!
- Davis Jewish Food Festival – organized by CBH for the entire community! Central Park, Downtown Davis, Sunday September 30, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Dedication of new Torah –Sunday, December 16, 2012
A word from our President, Andrew Newman…
What is the “Tree of Life” Project?
A celebration of Bet Haverim’s 50th anniversary, Sukkot 2011 – Hanukkah 2012, that:
• Builds community
• Provides for the physical, spiritual & educational needs of the congregation, now & for the next 50 years
A partnership of CBH haverim who:
• Literally write a new Sefer Torah together
• Provide for maintenance, restoration & enhancement needs of our Anderson Road home & the educational programs within that home
• Establish financial security to ensure Bet Haverim’s future as the center of Yolo County’s Jewish community for the next 50 years…and beyond
An unforgettable spiritual & communal experience you won’t want to miss!
• A personal opportunity to write a Torah, fulfilling the 613th mitzvah
• Help to create the CBH “Builders Generation”, continuing & enhancing the foundation so lovingly established by the Founders Generation
• Be a part of CBH history… & influence the future
For more information, please go to the following link: Tree of Life: Your Guide to Sharing in the 50th Jubilee
Jen Taylor-Friedman (http://www.hasoferet.com), has been selected to serve as soferet(a female scribe), not only writing our new Torah, but helping every CBH partner who wishes to write a letter in the Torah, two on a quill. She will visit Bet Haverim five times during the celebration of the 50th year To visit her blog regarding Bet Haverim and our new Torah, click here.
Tentatively, it is planned that Jen Taylor-Friedman will return October 11-14 for more learning & scribing with Bet Haverim partners. Appointment block sign-ups likely will be available for Sun. October 14, & will be announced approximately September 1. This will be the final opportunity for CBH partners to scribe in the 50th anniversary Torah.
Also, plan ahead for the Tree of Life Torah Dedication Weekend – December 14 – 16, 2012!
Questions? Want more information about CBH’s 50th celebrations or the Tree of Life Project? Interested to help with plans for events or activities, or have ideas to suggest? Contact Tree of Life Committee Chair Joy Cohan at (530) 383-1814 or cbhtreeoflife@gmail.com.
