Rabbi Berk’s sermon given on Friday, December 18, 2015. On Sunday our 11th graders leave on Beth Israel’s Shearn and Linda Platt Teen Trip to Israel. I can’t tell you how proud I am of Beth Israel for developing this program; how grateful I am to Shearn and Linda Platt,...
To Have a Grateful Disposition I happen to be a fan of David Brooks, the New York Times philosopher in residence. An article that caught my eye a few months ago was on gratitude. You have to love a story that begins the way he began that article: “I’m sometimes...
Mitzvah Mall is sponsored by the 4th Grade Religious School to promote “Gemilut Hasadim” (deeds of loving kindness) and “Tzedakah” (the Jewish practice of giving money in order to help those less fortunate and using our financial resources to create a more just and righteous world).The Mitzvah Mall Donation Certificates...
We are Shana Hazan, Marc Schaefer and Sloane Schaefer. We live in Kensington. Our lives have been filled with many interesting activities – too numerous to mention! Life is an incredible adventure with twists and turns around every corner. We’re passionate about social justice, strengthening our community and sports. Our...
Last Friday was a most special morning in our preschool, as it is every year. Grandparents and grand-friends, arrived from near and far- flying in to town, driving on the freeway, or coming from around town, to experience a morning in our preschool. We sang songs, played with toys, read...
The Epstein family lives in Carmel Valley and enjoys hiking Torrey Pines (or, at least mom likes to hike Torrey Pines and Haley and Brooke go along, begrudgingly!). They also love having dance parties using playlists from the app Songza. Jill, Haley and Brooke have all made great friends at...
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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...
By Rabbi Michael Berk I thought of my mother a lot this summer. I always think of her at this time because her yahrzeit is the 9th of Av; usually mid-summer. But I also thought of her a lot because the 2016 presidential campaign officially began. My mother is the...
Note Regarding the Difference between the Sermons for the Early and Late Services: Our Early Service is designed with children and families in mind and therefore includes a simplified version of the sermon delivered in the Late Service. You may read the sermon from the Early Service here. By Rabbi...
