Chai Hopes
Chai Hopes for CBI's FUTURE
Every gift is a spark of light — together, they kindle the flame that keeps our community shining.
CHAI Hopes, CBI's annual fundraiser, enables many of our beloved programs like our Cellist prelude for Kol Nidre, our Purim spiel, and our annual Second Night Passover Seder. We rely on your support to continue the success of CBI programming.
In Jewish life, light is one of our most powerful symbols. From the Ner Tamid (Eternal Light), to the candles kindled for Shabbat and festivals, to the sparks of holiness our sages teach are hidden within all creation — light represents God’s presence, hope, and renewal. Our Chai Hopes donor levels reflect this sacred imagery, reminding us that each gift, no matter the size, shines with spiritual meaning.
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Ner Tamid ($1,500+) Just as the Eternal Light never goes out, these most generous gifts provide enduring strength and vision for our congregation.
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Candle of Hope ($750–1,499) A candle is small but powerful, dispelling darkness with the smallest flame. These donors bring the light of hope into our community’s future.
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Flame of Renewal ($300–749) Fire renews, warms, and inspires. These gifts help rekindle our spirit as we begin the new year together.
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Spark of Kindness (up to $299) Every spark matters. These contributions, each an act of generosity, together create a great fire of compassion and holiness in our synagogue.
Donations which exceed program costs are added to the CBI general fund, so your support also strengthens CBI's day-to-day operations. THANK YOU to all our past, current and future donors!
Use the form below or contact the CBI Office to make your donation!
Thu, September 18 2025
25 Elul 5785
2025 CHAI Hopes Sponsors
Anna & David Eisen
Yom Kippur Break Fast and Sukkot Dinner Sponsor
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Mark & Susan Heymann
High Holy Days Cantorial Soloist and Childcare Sponsor
In memory of our loving parents
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Robbie & Julie Ondrusek
Rosh Hashanah Luncheon Sponsor
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Michael & Noreen Abramovitz
High Holy Days Sponsor
In memory of Helen McNamee McKain
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The Finfer Family
High Holy Days Flowers Sponsor
In memory of Ray Finfer, Ruth Finfer, Dorothy Taylor and Horace Taylor
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Rachel & Edward Leeds
High Holy Days Sponsor
In memory of our parents
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Lynn Olinger
Selichot Sponsor
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Gene & Christine Posnock
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Marcy Roitman-Boothe
Kol Nidre Cello Prelude
In memory of my parents, Avram & Beverly Roitman, and Aunt Barbara & Uncle Alan Feder
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Judy & Richard Baratz
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Ron Barke
High Holy Days Sponsor
In memory of Morton Barke
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Nancy Blount Thomas
High Holy Days Sponsor
In memory of Fred Friss
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Rick & Leti Carson
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Jeffrey Cohen & Karen Jewell
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Samuel & Nicole Felberbaum
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Barry & Shirli Friedman
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Howard & Rena Frost
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Rich & Dolly Gartmann
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Amy & Matthew Hamilton
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Ellen & Tom Harris
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Ken Heymann
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Jerry & Judy Kane
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Michele & Eddie Kerstein
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Stephen M. Kusnit
High Holy Days Sponsor
In memory of Nathan and Betty Kusnit (my parents)
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Tiffany & Darrell Ley
High Holy Days Sponsor
In memory of Tiffany’s father, Gary Andresen
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Howard & Cindy Rosenthal
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Lawrence & Amy Schwartz
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Rachel & Jason Simon
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Anonymous
High Holy Days Sponsor
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Available for Sponsorship:
High Holy Days: Sponsor (3 remaining) | $270 |
High Holy Days: Sponsor our Cantorial Soloist (6 remaining) | $540 |
Hannukah: Sponsor our annual dinner and menorah lighting | $540 |
Purim: Sponsor CBI's Annual Spiel & Hamentashen Baking | $360 |
Passover: Co-sponsor our Second Night Seder Dinner (7 remaining) | $1080 |
Shavuot: Support our annual celebration | $360 |
Jewish Musical Enrichment Series: support music-related programming at CBI throughout the year (18 remaining)
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$720 |
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