Rabbi Berk has been in Jerusalem since July 8, and has been safe, thanks in large part, to Israel’s Iron Dome, which has been financed by the U.S. Please watch his video message, sharing his experience and what we can do to defend Israel and the Jewish people from behind...
The following is an article written by Rabbi Michael Berk for San Diego Jewish WorldSAN DIEGO — I started writing this as I sat in the Newark airport in the very early hours of Tuesday morning, July 15, having just returned from Israel on a whirlwind week long AIPAC rabbinic...
by Gracie Glaser, participant in the Platt Youth to Israel Trip When we were in Israel, we hugged all of the Israelis goodbye, and were constantly saying, “We will see you soon.” When they arrived in San Diego, I felt like it had only been a few days since I...
By Librarian Anna Newton Q: Does Beth Israel have a LIBRARY? A: Yes we do, The Sophie & Arthur Brody Library has over 10,000 volumes. Q: Where is the Brody Library located? A: It’s on the 3rd floor, and yes, we have a wonderful elevator too! Q: When is the...
Monthly Men’s Club Dinner Forums are notable for featuring fascinating members of the San Diego community. Speakers represent a wide variety of areas of interest, from political, social, educational, medical, business and more. June’s speaker came from a different world altoghether. Armstrong Gidongo is a Jew from Uganda. Armstrong shared...
Every year, students in Eric Rempe’s classes at Coronado High School help fight hunger in San Diego by holding an Empty Bowls Fundraiser at the school. They, and local artisans, hand-craft beautiful ceramic bowls to sell at the fundraiser. Attendees select and purchase the bowl of their choosing for a...
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation took place Thursday, May 22, 2014. Rabbi Berk opened with a blessing, which was followed by remarks by President Meg Mandel. Treasurer Gary Hirschfeld gave the treasurer’s report. The election of the members to The Board of Directors were then announced by The Nominating...
On Saturday, May 17, Beth Israel hosted a spectacular gala fundraiser in honor of longtime member Jeff Silberman. The 270 attendees enjoyed dining al fresco, a performance by entertainer Robert Klein and the presentation of Beth Israel’s prestigious Carl M. Esenoff Award for extraordinary community service to Jeff. Nearly $250,000...
WE HAVE BEGUN…a new chapter at the Sophie & Arthur Brody Library: the Library Mobile Book Cart will be at the weekly Torah Study and Saturday Minyan service, filled with a cross sampling of books from the Library for members to browse through and check out. There will be selections...
On Monday, March 24th, the Women of Beth Israel hosted their annual Women’s Seder led by Rabbi/Cantor Arlene Bernstein and Rabbi Lenore Bohm. The Seder program welcomed Rabbi Aliza Berk, and featured music provided by Heidi Gantwerk, Myla Wingard and the young women from the tizmoret, and youth and teen...
