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. By Rabbi Michael Berk I would like to begin my message to...
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...
Lucy is originally from South Bend, and Jerry is from St Paul. They met in Los Angeles, and married there 61 short years ago. After many years taking part in “Silicon Valley” life, they retired to spend the last 20 years in Scottsdale, Arizona. A few months ago they moved...
Peter and his three sons, Jack (12), Ryan (10) and Quinn (5), live in the UTC area, not far from Beth Israel. With three boys, they love to (have to) stay active! They love soccer, football, swimming, going to beach and parks – anywhere they can think of to release some...
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...
Shabbat Nahamu Remarks by Rabbi Michael Berk I’m going to say something more chutzpadik than normal for me: If you are not shocked and horrified by the murder of a Palestinian baby and the severe injuries to his family by a fire started by Jewish extremist terrorists, than you lose...
By Rabbi Michael Berk About 1,950 years ago the Jewish community was not very united. There was terrible infighting and even hatred between different groups that formed around their own ideologies. Everyone thought they were right and so there was no yielding, no respecting, and little love. The result was...
by Rabbi Michael Berk Standing here for the ninth consecutive annual meeting of this congregation, my heart is full. I stand here wanting to thank every member for the opportunity you’ve given me to be part of this historic congregation. Every year my love and appreciation for our community grows....
