1. About the Event To honor our long time
members, Temple Beth Israel
and its Membership Committee
enthusiastically chose to
celebrate the very life blood
that sustains our mission.
Our words and gestures cannot
convey our appreciation for
what you have given, but we
will spend this time trying.
Contributors:
Yvonne Cheyney for her expertise on English Tea
The Lyttons for the knowledge of English Tea
Rabbi Jonathan Kupetz
Cantor Paul Buch
The TBI Membership Committee
UK Tea and Infusions Association
Special Thanks to:
Bamboo TeaHouse – Claremont, CA
TBI Membership Committee Members for their
Tea Pots, Tea Cups and Saucers.
TempleBeth Israel Membership Committee
3033 N. TowneAve
Pomona, CA, 91767
www.tbipomona.org
On behalf of all Temple Beth Israel members, the
Temple Beth Israel Membership Committee
presents:
2015 Long Time Member
Appreciation Tea
February 22, 2015 Temple Beth Israel
2:00pm Pomona, CA

2. Did you know? Tea originated in China in2737 BCE when Emperor
and herbalist, Shen Nung, had leaves froma
nearby tree land into his boiling water.
In the 8th century, tea is introduced to Japan.
By the 16th century, the Portuguese are among the
first Europeans to drinktea.
Tea came to London inSeptember 1658.
DiversiTEA Program DiversiTEA Program
2:00pm – 2:30pm:
Check-in
230pm -245pm:
Greetings and Introductions
2:50pm – 345pm:
DiversiTEA program
3:45pm -4:00pm:
Farewell and Appreciations
Also Featuring
Music:
Tchaikovsky at Tea Time
© 1996, Phillips
Do you share the same
tea set as a Membership
Ambassador?
Inquire about the Teapot
and the Tea Sets on loan
from your Membership
Committee.
They may have a story
behind their beauty.
Greetings and Introductions
We open our afternoon with greetings and introductions from
the TBI Membership Committee.
We continue with a message from Rabbi Kupetz and Cantor
Buch to sanctify this magical occasion.
The CelebratoryTea Experience
The highlight of this event is the tea, fare, and desserts. The
delicacies of this event have been planned and executed by many
thoughtful minds, two that are experts in tea. Enjoy the classic menu
of British tea as we combine a variety of tea flavors.
Please ask a Membership Ambassador for Tea Pot refills orchanges.
Respect, Reminisce, and Request
In this portion of the afternoon, you will find cards with a short list of
questions on them. As a valuable gateway to our past, present and
the time to come, we will ask about your experiences at TBI and
request guidance for younger generations to come.