Explore the wonderful variety of ethnic Jewish food at the 32nd annual Congregation Beth Shalom Food and Craft Faire.  You will be able to purchase kugel, rugallah, mandlebrot, falafels with pita bread, chicken and vegetarian matzo ball soup and kosher beef hot dogs with dill pickles.  There will be breakfast items from 9:00 to noon, including bagels with trimmings and cheese blintzes.  Lunch items will be served from noon to 3:00 and include BBQ brisket.  There will be a coffee bar open all day and plenty of water and soft drinks.  All this and more will be available on OCTOBER 18TH, a Sunday, from 9:00 to 3:00.  Admission and parking are free at the temple, 4746 El Camino Ave in Carmichael.

Special this year will be salami from Katz's Deli in New York and specialty Jewish rye and pastries from Canter's Deli in Los Angeles.  There will also be plenty of homemade pastries made by the members and friends of the temple.  There will be musical entertainment throughout the day, including Taiko drumming, the Congregation's Music with a Beat Band, and a DJ between 11:00 and 2:00.  Children will have art projects and activities available to them all day.  Over 30 artists will display their crafts for sale, which can help you with your holiday shopping.  Most of the items are handmade and include kitchen, bath, pottery and jewelry items.

The Sacramento Bloodmobile will be there in the morning so you can donate on behalf of your favorite organization.  Go to the temple website at CBShalom.org to see a list of the foods available and to preorder your favorites.  Come hungry on the 18th and enjoy a full day of meeting new friends and learning about Jewish food.  Watch the SacPress for additional details between now and the event.  We look forward to sharing the day with you!