Dear CBI Family and Friends,

I am grateful that Congregation Beth Israel continues to serve as a dynamic Jewish hub
in Berkeley. In addition to participating in daily minyanim, Shabbat services and youth
groups, and chagim celebrations, CBI members engage in a wide range of activities,
such as hosting Shabbat lunches, pro-Israel/pro-Jewish advocacy, bikkur cholim, text
study, and more. Our scholars-in residence programs attract broad community
participation. Our clergy have consistently offered spiritual wisdom and guidance, both
on a communal level and to individuals facing life challenges or loss.

Now more than ever, we need your continued generosity and support in meeting our
2026 Phone-a-thon goal of $50,000. The Phone-a-thon is one of our main fundraisers
that we count on for needed revenue during the fiscal year. Your contribution to the
Phone-a-thon will help ensure that CBI continues to offer its high level of programming
and services throughout the year.

If you want to have this donation credited to your 2025 tax return, please consider
making your donation before the end of December. Donors will be recognized for their
support in six categories, according to their level of giving:

$18 – $179: Supporters
$180 – $499: Guardians
$500 – $999: Sustainers
$1,000 – $1,999: Pillars
$2000 – $4,999: Innovators
$5000+: Visionaries

You can make your donation in one of five ways:
•    Donate online via EasyShul (by credit card, convenience fee applied).
•    Send a check to CBI with “2026 Phone-a-thon” on the memo line. Checks can be
sent to Congregation Beth Israel, 1630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703.
•    Use your bank’s online payment center via Zelle (use office@cbiberkeley.org).
•    Send payment through Venmo to @CBI-BERKELEY.
•    Call the office (510) 843-5246 to make a pledge by phone; your pledge will be added
to your CBI statement.

Todah rabbah,

Carol Cunradi
CBI Past President and
Phone-a-thon Chair