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Archive for October, 2009


Baghdad to Bombay – In the Kitchens of my Cousins

October 18, 2009   2-4 PM

Pearl Sofaer will be discussing her literary masterpiece: “Baghdad to Bombay – In the Kitchens of my Cousins”

Pearl Sofaer was born and grew up in Bombay, India.  Her large family originated in Baghdad and Kirkuk, Iraq, before migrating to Burma and India during the latter part of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.

Pearl will be sharing her childhood memories, as well as entertaining us with Middle Eastern customs, music and traditional foods.

Joined by Shuli and Ronit Madmone of Whole Spice who will show us how to spice up our lives.

Napa Valley Yacht Club, 100 Riverside Drive, Napa, CA
No charge to JHSNV members

Adults: $10
Families: $25
RSVP required to info@jhsnv.org or (707) 251-9092

Wine and Middle Eastern nosh will be served
www.jhsnv.org

Recycled Treasures Tag Sale – CBS – Sunday October 25th

On Sunday October 25th

CBS will be having a fundraiser – Recycled Treasures Tag Sale

Please Donate your unused items! Requesting donations of furniture, antiques, household items and “recycled treasures”.

Volunteers Needed:  Please contact Lauren Chevlen for information or if you would like to help.

254-8084 or lauren90211@yahoo.com

SIMCHAT TORAH at CBS

..Join CBS as they continue to welcome new year 5770 and celebrate another beginning of the Torah…dancing, singing and fun.

Bat Mitzvah Elizabeth Eisenstark reads the last of Deuteronomy and Carolyn Hutchinson reads the first verses of Genesis.

Bring Sweets and Drinks for Oneg Shabbat

See you for an early & kid-friendly
SIMCHAT TORAH at CBS

Fridayat 5:30pm
10/9/09