Men's Club Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 05, 2013, 06:30pm

Beth Israel Golf Tournament

Sunday, June 09, 2013, 10:00am

Save the Date! All friends, family, and congregation members are invited to participate in a day of friendship and fun at Riverwalk Golf Course in Hotel Circle. Tee Times have been reserved for the first 40 people who sign up. Prizes and awards will be given to those who drive closest to the pin on par 3 holes, for longest drives, lowest net score and for other contests. Participants can bid for the privilege of playing with Rabbi Berk.

Men's Club Discussion Group

Monday, June 10, 2013, 10:00am

Location  Congregation Beth Israel, Feuerstein Family Activity Center

Men's Club Dinner Forum Presents: Rabbi Michael Berk

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 06:30pm

On Yom Kippur, half of the sins Jews confess to have to do with words that came out of our mouth. Rabbi Berk will discuss aspects of Judaism’s well developed ethics of speech.

Rabbi Michael Berk joined Congregation Beth Israel as Senior Rabbi in July 2007. He brings a wealth of rabbinic experience to the congregation. From 1997 to 2007, Rabbi Berk served as Regional Director, Pacific Central West Council, for the Union for Reform Judaism. From 1991 to 1997 he served as rabbi at Temple Beth Torah in Ventura. From 1984 to 1991 he was the rabbi at Beth Sholom Temple in Santa Monica. In his first position after ordination, he served as rabbi educator, assistant rabbi, and associate rabbi at Temple Emanu El, San Jose, from 1980 to 1984.

Rabbi Berk was ordained in 1980 at Hebrew Union College and Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned a Master's Degree in Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Union College in 1978. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1975.

Rabbi Berk is married to Rabbi Aliza Berk (pronounced Aleeza). The Berks were ordained as rabbis on the same day in June 1980. Rabbi Aliza earned her BA from University of California, Santa Cruz, and, after she became a rabbi, she earned a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from University of Santa Clara. She is now a licensed family therapist and a trained spiritual director. In San Francisco, Rabbi Aliza was the rabbi at the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center.

All Dinner Forums: $15, or $12 with a RSVP, includes deli dinner. RSVP below or call Bethany Ratner at 858-535-1111 ext. 3124.

Men’s Club Shabbat

Friday, June 21, 2013, 06:15pm

Join us for the Erev Shabbat service recognizing the Men's Club for its activities in support of the Congregation. Afterward, all are invited to attend the Shabbat dinner with Rabbi Berk. New Men's Club officers will be announced and awards for service to the Men's Club will be presented.

Dinner fee: $30 per adult, $20 per child 12 and under. RSVP and pay for the dinner at least one week in advance.

Hunger Project: Volunteer with the Men's Club

Sunday, June 30, 2013, 09:00am

Men's Club Dinner Forum: Caron Golden

Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 06:30pm

Caron is a San Diego based freelance writers, editor culinary blogger and radio host. Join us as she shares secrets to great food and restaurants here in San Diego.

All Dinner Forums: $15, or $12 with a RSVP, includes deli dinner. RSVP below or call Bethany Ratner at 858-535-1111 ext. 3124.