Relay for Life 2020

Because of the COVID 19 virus, the Relay for Life Cancer Walk event (Relay for Life Skagit County) scheduled for June 13 has been replaced with a virtual event.
Relay for Life will now have a virtual silent auction from June 10 to June 17 and donations are still being collected online.
Congregation Beth Israel has a team — Mayers Strong — participating in the event. Also, on the official Relay For Life Facebook page. Jonathan Mayers’ doctor, Katie Alberts,  will be posting a You Tube talk about cancer treatments and current developments in research.  For more details on how to support this cause,  visit  www.32auctions.com/SkagitCountyRelayforLife  or contact fundraising coordinator Marissa Gummere at  Marissaj801@yahoo.com  or 360-840-1180.

CBI member Victoria Mayers organized this team to honor family, friends, and community members who are either currently enduring cancer treatments, have survived cancer, or in memory of those who are no longer with us. Consider sharing this opportunity to participate in our synagogue’s RFL team with friends and family members who may be interested in any way: Mayers Strong website

Social Action Throughout the Year

Social Action Committee projects include collecting donations for the Food Bank, making hats for the homeless and other volunteer opportunities throughout the year. See our Projects Through the Jewish Year page for more information. Contact Committee Chair Linda Blackwell at blackwellbham@gmail.com or (360) 739-1492.

Pride Parade 2018

Thank you to everyone who came out Sunday, July 15, 2018, and walked behind our Congregation Beth Israel banner.  It was the third year that Beth Israel marched and showed Bellingham a welcoming Jewish community. Looking forward to next year!

Read about Congregation Beth Israel’s initial participation in the 2016 Bellingham Pride Parade, in this letter from Rabbi Samuels:

Letter to Communty from Rabbi Samuels

Mitzvah Opportunities

Sandwich makers needed
Interfaith Coalition’s CAST food outreach program (Coffee and Sandwiches Together) has faithfully delivered simple meals of soup, sandwiches and hot drinks four evenings a week, prepared and served by committed volunteers for the past 10 years. Many of the guests – often more than 50 each night – appreciate the simple fellowship as well as the meal.
Needed: Volunteers to help us make sandwiches on a regular basis.
Shifts are available Monday through Thursday afternoons, from 3 to 4 p.m. To become involved in this marvelous program, please contact volunteer coordinator Mary Ann O’Hara by calling (360) 325-2613 or emailing her at maryann.ohara@gmail.com

Mitzvah DayMitzvah Day logo 2013

Each year the Social Action Committee organizes Mitzvah Day, which includes a selection of projects for all ages and abilities.

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