Elijah’s Cup: A Symbol of Agreeing to Disagree
By Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel “Let’s agree to disagree.” That’s an expression we often say when we reach a stalemate in a conversation. In essence, we say to each other, “I
Humans of Beth Israel: Cecilia Carrick & Stanley Nadel
We reside in Point Loma. Our daughters and grandchildren reside in Austin, TX and Atlanta, GA. Both daughters, Amy Nadel Slotin and Paige Nadel Caras, celebrated their bat mitzvah and
Humans of Beth Israel – Armin, Maya & Anat Ridinger
Armin, Maya & Anat Ridinger We live in Pacific Beach. We are passionate about events related to nature, travel, Israel, Europe, science and sports. Maya grew up in France and Armin
Cantor Sheldon Merel presentation at the Men’s Club Dinner Forum
Cantor Emeritus Sheldon Merel gave a musical and impressive presentation at the monthly Men’s Club Dinner Forum on February 22, 2018. To watch the whole presentation, click HERE to be
An Open Letter to my Students After Attending AIPAC by Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel
An open letter to the 22 high school seniors of Congregation Beth Israel’s (San Diego, CA) delegation to AIPAC. My students, This weekend, the 22 of you left the warm,
Social Action Updates October ’17
Greetings! Shanah tovah and may it be a year of just living and full loving. We’re excited to share with you 1. Brit Olam is on, including 5 foci of
D’var – Ha’azinu – Joe Nalven
Ha’azinu [Listen] Deuteronomy 32 DVAR / Shabbat Shuvah / September 21, 2017 by Joe Nalven For the last several years I’ve given a dvar on Shabbat Shuva. Each year
Meet Our Newest Members
Meet the Humans of Beth Israel – Bonnie & Gary Friedman “We are looking forward to inspiring services and forming new friendships during our winters here. We have lived in Madison,
Dvar by Joseph Oppenheimer
Dvar by Joseph Oppenheimer, July 8, 2017, at the Beth Israel Minyan marking the 77th anniversary of his bar mitzvah Shabbat shalom! I feel blessed to be here today to