FAQ
What is the Eat Drink Bid event?
The main event of our annual fundraiser will commence on Saturday March 13th with a not-to-be-missed gala hosted by VIP Catering and other prominent businesses serving our community. Located in the Grand Ballroom at Congregation Bﾕnai Israel, guests can expect exceptional culinary, wine and beverage offerings, live music and plenty of surprises in a relaxed lounge atmosphere. In addition, guests will have ample opportunity to bid on auction items while mingling with family and friends!
What should I wear?
Lounge Chic! No ballgowns or suits required!
How much is a ticket?
Tickets will be $70 per person.Tickets at the door will be available for $80 per person.
What does my ticket include?
Cocktails including wines, international beers and other liquors, as well as Eat Drink Bid signature drinks! Food tastings and samplings from around the world will keep you satisfied!
How will tickets be available?
$70 Regular Price Tickets:
Available after Wednesday January 13, 2010. There will be three ways to purchase regular priced tickets:
- Invitations will be mailed to all CBI / NCECE / SLJ enrolled families. Utilize the RSVP card to purchase tickets.
- Purchase tickets online here!
- Buy tickets at the CBI main office.
Purchase tickets at the door.
If you would like to attend our event on March 13, but have not previously purchased tickets, the tickets prices are
$80 per person.
Where is the event taking place?
Eat Drink Bid will take place in the Grand Ballroom at Congregation B’nai Israel.
Will there be parking?
Valet parking, sponsored by JM Lexus will be available on Saturday March 13 for Eat Drink Bid.
Who do the funds raised by Eat Drink Bid benefit?
The Eat Drink Bid Gala raises monies for the entire organization of Congregation B'nai Israel. At the Nadel Center for Early Childhood Education it supports the improvement of classrooms and facilities such as the new decorative hall murals, technology such as installation of wireless networks, purchase of new teaching materials and classroom tools and up keep of playgrounds and much more. At the Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism the money supports special programming and education initiatives, new teaching materials and classroom tools. For the synagogue the money supports a variety of events and programs we produce including the social action efforts of the Kantor Family Center for Justice.
Why have a party to raise money?
The monies raised through our silent, eBay and live auctions, raffle event and ticket sales will be used to enhance programming and operations throughout CBI including NCECE and SLJ. At our Birthday Bash event in 2009, more than $130,000 was raised through the generous participation of our donors and sponsors as well as purchasers at the event.
Can I become a Sponsor of Eat Drink Bid?
Thank you for your sponsorship consideration. To review sponsorship levels and details, please click here. Please note that your generous donation will be added to this website (www.eatdrinkbid.com).The donation will also be listed in the event catalog which is email distributed to over 1600 congregation and school families and in the event program distributed on the evening of the event. In addition, a projector screen will display sponsorships and donation items throughout the evening of the event.
Is my Sponsorship donation Tax Exempt?
All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent as provided by law. Click here for more information on tax exemption.
What is Congregation B'nai Israel ?
Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) is a thriving Reform Jewish Synagogue and center for the spiritual lives of some 1,200 families throughout South Palm Beach County. Our Nadel Center for Early Childhood Education (NCECE) offers children ages three months to five years the opportunity to learn and grow in a nurturing, educational atmosphere. Each day more than 500 students at NCECE participate in science classes, physical education, dance lessons, computer study and beyond. Our Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism (SLJ) offers adolescents the chance to further explore their Judaism through weekly Judaic and Hebrew classes. A total of 700 students ages six to eighteen participate in social action projects, preparation for Bar/Bat Mitzvah and leadership retreats.
What is eBay?
eBay is the world's online marketplace; a place for buyers and sellers to come together and trade almost anything.
How does eBay work?
A seller lists an item on eBay, most anything from antiques to cars, books to sporting goods. The seller chooses to accept only bids for the item (an auction-type listing) or to offer the Buy It Now option, which allows buyers to purchase the item right away at a fixed price.In an online auction, the bidding opens at a price the seller specifies and remains on eBay for a certain number of days. Buyers then place bids on the item. When the listing ends, the buyer with the highest bid wins.
Why are some items for our auction put on eBay?
The eBay auction gives everyone who can and cannot attend Eat Drink Bid a chance to bid on many fabulous items and support CBI.
How do I place a bid?
Please click here or log onto cbiauction.com. Scroll through and click on the item you wish to purchase. Enter your maximum bid amount and let the fun begin!
Will classes be available to help me learn eBay?
Stay tuned for more information on tutorial classes being held at CBI during the first week of March!
What are the dates of the eBay auction?
The auction opens Thursday March 4 and bidding times end the evening of Wednesday, March 10.If you won’t be there for the end of your bidding remember to type in your maximum bid and let eBay bid for you.
How will winners be notified?
Winners will be notified by email on Thursday March 11.
How can items be picked up?
Items can be picked up at CBI from Monday, March 15 through Wednesday, March 17.
