Sam, Charlie and Marcia sing Israeli Songs at 2008 Bnai Israel SummerFest

The third annual CBI Jewish SummerFest on Sunday, August 24 was a great success and showed B'nai Israel at its best. We should all be very proud of the efforts put forth by our amazing committee and congregants to welcome several hundred guests.

The atmosphere was festive. The enthusiasm was apparent on the faces of people of all ages who were enjoying the food, the music, and the children's activities.

Entertainment:

A view of the crowd at the 2008 Bnai Israel SummerFest

  • Storytelling with ShariLynn and Donna Shaw
  • Klezmer and Israeli Music with the Not Yet Ready For Primetime Klezmer Band with Guests Shraon Citrin and Julie Leventon
  • Israeli Folkdancing with Willa Horowitz
  • Violin Music with the Julien Heller
  • Jewish Songs with Barbara Kessler
  • Songs with Julie Leventon, Sam Markind, Charlie Cahn and Marcia Klebanow



Jewish DELIcatesan

Dina working the food tent
  • Smoked Brisket Sandwiches on Homemade Challah Rolls
  • Falafel
  • Grilled Hotdogs
  • Homemade Borekas
  • Homemade Kugel
  • Potato, and Veggie Knishes
  • New York Pickles
  • HeBrew Beer
  • Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Watermelon





Family Activities

Jonathan get an arm painting

The games as crafts were a big hit at this year's festival with children of different ages active throughout the afternoon.

Balloon sculptures and face painting added to the festive atmosphere.









Sponsors

A number of local businesses sponsored the festival. We are very grateful for their willingness to support this event and the B'nai Israel community. We encourage you to give them your business!

The following local businesses are sponsors of the 2008 Jewish SummerFest:

  • Dr Helen Allen
  • Dr. John Benusis and Dr. Amy Bunusis
  • Body Talk
  • Dr. Lisa Curman
  • Danbury Metal Finishing, Inc.
  • Deep’s Trellis Restaurant
  • The Gold Leaf Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Edward L. Hutchings & Company
  • Infinity Printing
  • John’s Pizza
  • Dr. Mann
  • Marget View
  • The Music Learning Center, Inc.
  • Nico’s Pizza
  • Sodexo
  • Three Brothers Restaurant
  • Upscale Downtown
  • Western Connecticut State University



We look forward to our third annual festival on Sunday, August 23, 2009 and hope that those of you who couldn't attend will be able to help out and participate next year.

 

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