We had a wonderful and fun-filled Purim Carnival. No other synagogue activity brings together young and old so successfully or makes the rabbi look so silly. As of press time we do not have a final tally but it looks like our raffle was PHENOMENALLY successful and the Purim Carnival may meet or exceed budget for this year. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to have another wonderful event: those selling raffle tickets, volunteering to run the booths, and all the organizers. As soon as we have all the names we will thank you again. Special thanks to Jane Durango –chairman; Laura Taub – volunteer chairman; Doug Freifeld, David Brown – set up and cleanup; Carl Nelson – announcer; Josh Genser – prize booth; Neoma Kenwood – games; Betty Bleicher – raffle; Evelyn Hooker/Pat Trumbull – bake sale; Louise Snitz – kitchen; Arlene Lisby – everything; Audrey Berger – publicity.

Congratulations to our Raffle Prize Winners:

Neoma Kenwood, i-Pod Touch; Marilyn Hertzberg,   World Class Indulgence Basket; Neoma Kenwood,  Mind, Body and Spirit Basket; Arlene  Lisby, Potpourri Basket; Kathleen Hunt, Cultural Cornucopia; Jim Montgomery, Divine Drinks, Marvelous Morsels and Tasty Tidbits Basket  (purchased through Linda Rose); Jack Freethy,   Jewish Immersion Basket I (purchased through Katheen Hunt);  Lili Lili Kuchar,   Jewish Immersion Basket II  (purchased through Carl Panelson); Nathan Kuchar, Where’s the Party Basket  (purchased through Carl Panelson).

Special Thanks to the vendors who generously donated the fabulous prices.  Please frequent their establishments and let them know how much you appreciate their support of TBH:

Claremont Resort Hotel, Chez Panisse, Berkeley Symphony, Aurora Theater, Motown Madness at Pier 39, Freight & Salvage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Hagafen Cellars, Peets coffee, Alegio Gourmet Chocolates, Semifreddis, Spun Sugar, Afikomen, Saul’s Restaurant & Delicatessen, Grand Bakery, Holy Land Restaurant, Contemporary Jewish Museum, Jewish Film Festival, Jewish Music Festival, Jewish Theatre (formally Traveling Jewish Theatre), NeshomaNetwork.com, Playland Not at the Beach, Albany Bowl, Oakland Ice Center, Bridges Rock Climbing Gym, Acupressure Institute, Hilltop YMCA, Lehrhaus Judaica, Kathyrn  Martakan, Sport Fencing Center, Hotel Mac Restaurant, K2TOG, Stone Mountain Daughter, Paper Plus Outlet.

Thank you all for helping to make this a successful raffle ticket drive by selling and purchasing tickets.  Special thanks to the two people who sold the most tickets; Kathleen Hunt, who sold $365 worth of tickets and Betty Bleicher who sold $345 worth of tickets.