June 1, 2020 Dear Friends, These are unsettling and trying times for us all. Since March, we have lived the loss of stability and predictability, as well as the loss of loved ones. The rhythm of our days has been upended, and physical/social distancing has become our daily practice. Perhaps,...
I am new to San Diego, having moved here in February. I live just minutes from the synagogue. I love that it’s close and it’s beautiful! Since I am new to the area I like exploring. I also enjoy walking and love taking photos. I’m looking forward to meeting new...
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Lou Dunst, husband of Estelle Dunst, September 8, 2015. The funeral service was held September 9 at Mount Sinai in Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles. Two memorial services will take place at Ohr Shalom (2512 3rd Ave, San...
Some of our parking options have changed for this year. Please read and select the best option for you. Refer to the map below for parking locations and the shuttle route. All parking described below is free! Disabled Parking Those with disabled parking placards are invited to park in...
Beth Israel’s clergy, staff and Board are excited to announce that we will be using the Reform Movement’s newly published machzor (prayer book) — Mishkan HaNefesh (Sanctuary of the Soul) for the 2015 High Holy Days. After using the same machzor for the past 40 years, it has become clear...
Beth Israel to Serve as Cool Zone Monday, August 17, 9am – 5pm Feuerstein Family Activity Center The heat wave is expected to continue on Monday, August 17. If you, or others you know, are without air conditioning, you are invited to Beth Israel to get some relief. We’ll...
Mazal tov to Celia Tedde for her election to the 2015-2016 National NFTY Board as North American Religious and Cultural Vice President! The announcement was made to Beth Israel’s Board and staff in the following letter from URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs. To the Leadership of Beth Israel, Mazel...
On November 19, 2014 Beth Israel sent out this press release. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BETH ISRAEL SENIOR RABBI MICHAEL BERK ISSUES STATEMENT ON SYNAGOGUE ATTACK IN JERUSALEM NOVEMBER 19, 2014, San Diego, CA – We are shocked and saddened by the murders of four rabbis in Jerusalem Tuesday. With broken...
Each fall, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) San Diego Chapter gathers civic leaders, volunteers, and philanthropists from throughout our region to celebrate the spirit of philanthropy at a National Philanthropy Day luncheon. Over the last 42 years, this luncheon has become the premier event for San Diego’s most committed...
Car donations are a wonderful way to do something useful with a vehicle you no longer need. Recycling steel uses about 75 percent less energy than producing new steel, so recycling vehicles saves about 85 million barrels of oil that would otherwise be used in the production of new steel....
