We look forward to welcoming you to Beth Israel! Whether you are a new member or just checking us out, there are many ways we can help you learn, grow and connect.

Worship, Festivals & Holidays, and Life Cycles

Shabbat and festival services and celebrations*
• Shabbat Morning Torah study*
Shabbat Morning Lay-Led “Minyan” Service*
• High Holy Days Services
Life Cycles & Celebrations
• Congregational Passover Seders*
Host an event at Beth Israel (life cycle celebrations, meetings, conferences)
• Yahrzeit notices (anniversary of death)

Child and Youth Programs

Bill & Sid Rubin Preschool*
Summer Camp at Beth Israel*
Lee & Frank Goldberg Family Religious School
Youth Groups
Teen band and youth choirs
Madrichim (teacher aid, leader) program
Platt Youth to Israel Trip and Scholarships
Confirmation Class trip to Washington D.C.

Make New Friends and Ways to Connect

Chavurah
Men’s Club
Women of Beth Israel
Chai Band and Adult Choir
DayTimers Adult Enrichment*
New to Judaism classes*

Adult Education

Adult Education*
DayTimers Adult Enrichment*
New to Judaism classes*

Caring for Each Other and the World

Caring Community
Social Action Projects*
Clergy hospital visits and counseling
Funerals and shiva minyans

Staying Connected

Subscribe to receive our weekly e-News*
• Facebook: Beth Israel | Preschool | TRIBE (young adults)
• Beth Israel Blog: Latest news & stories
Beth Israel Quarterly Magazine

* Does not require membership

Contact us at 858 535-1111 to learn more about these and other opportunities.

We also invite you to contact our clergy:
For Rabbi Jason Nevarez, contact Cheryl Katz at cherylk@cbisd.org, or 858 535-1111, ext. 2520
For Rabbi/Cantor Arlene Bernstein, contact Susan Hutchison at shutchison@cbisd.org, or 858 535-1111, ext. 2522.
For Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel, contact Susan Hutchison at shutchison@cbisd.org, or 858 535-1111, ext. 2522.

For questions about membership, contact Bethany Eisenberg, Director of Membership and Engagement at beisenberg@cbisd.org, or 858.535.1111 ext. 2554.