September 2019
A Holistic Approach to Bereavement & Healing Through the Arts: Healing of the Soul
August 2019 through February 2020 All programs are Wednesdays from 10-11:30 am Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life's biggest challenges. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, whatever your loss, it is personal to you. Join us for a series on A Holistic Approach to Bereavement & Healing Through the Arts as we use artful ways to express, process and heal. Space is limited to 9 people per class. First class: Topic: Healing…
Find out more »Men’s Club Dinner Forum September: Harry Litman – Political Commentator
MEN'S CLUB DINNER FORUM Harry Litman - Political Commentator Wednesday, September 18 @ 6:30 pm Our speaker this month is Harry Litman, prolific columnist on legal issues, having nine opinion pieces published in the Washington Post last month. He is a former United States Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General. He teaches Constitutional Law and National Security Law at UCLA School of Law and at UCSD Department of Political Science. He is a regular commentator on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox…
Find out more »DayTimers Speaker Series: Professor Stan Schatt “The Future Started Yesterday and We’re Already Late”
“The Future Started Yesterday and We’re Already Late” - John Legend Hints of the future are all around us, if only we know where to look. Stan Schatt, professor and author with a proven record as a forecaster of future trends, will discuss what we can expect technologically, scientifically, humanistically and culturally in our rapidly changing world. Discover how humans may evolve and what paradigm shift could impact everything and change the way we view the universe. Stan Schatt holds…
Find out more »Adult Evening Book Club
Monthly, usually on the 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 3rd Floor Rotunda Conference Room. No fee. See below for the scheduled meeting dates and books being read. New members are always welcome, and no reservation is required. Most book club selections are available in libraries or through online booksellers used or in paperback. 19 September "Beneath the Scarlet Sky" by Mark Sullivan - Rob Rubin, facilitator 17 October "Einstein's Dreams" by Alan Lightman - Arnie Gass, facilitator 21 November…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Elul Service
The month leading up to the High Holidays – called “Elul” in Hebrew – is a time for us as individuals, and as a community, to prepare for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We do this by searching our hearts, beginning the work of teshuvah, repentance, and getting ourselves ready for the holy days to come. During the Shabbat evening services of September, which happen to coincide with the four Shabbats of Elul, we will: move back into our Glickman/Galinson…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Come occasionally or come every week. These eclectic and lively discussions about the week’s Torah portion consider the text through traditional and modern commentaries, as well as through the lenses of history, ethics, sociology and psychology. Insightful and frequently provocative, Torah study at Beth Israel will prompt you to engage with the text in new ways. Young and old, scholars and beginners are all welcome. Bagels and coffee provided. No fee, no reservation needed.
Find out more »Shabbat Lay Led Morning Service
An informal service, open to all, in the Foster Family Chapel, featuring prayer, singing and Torah discussion in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Find out more »Young Family Selichot Service
Join us for fun, exciting and BRAND NEW Young Family Selichot Service, geared for kids ages 2+! Kids are encouraged to come in pajamas for Havdalah, and a short Selichot service focused on repentance, forgiveness and will sound the shofar. Kids will be changing the Torah covers to white ones (including our plush Torahs). The service will be followed by potluck dinner. Please bring a (labeled) dish to share. Beth Israel will provide dessert and drinks.
Find out more »Selichot Nosh Drash & Service
Join us for nosh, d'rash and a Selichot service. In preparation for the High Holy Days, we will observe the beautiful service of Selichot ("forgiveness" in Hebrew) on Saturday night, September 21. The evening will consist of: 7:00 pm Nosh 7:15 - 8:15 pm Rabbi Graubart teaches 8:15 - 9:15 pm Havdalah followed by Selichot service in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary with prayers and music reflecting the themes of repentance and forgiveness. We will perform the meaningful ritual of changing our Torah…
Find out more »Hunger Project
2nd through 5th Sunday of Every Month, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Beth Israel’s San Diego Hunger Project relies on wonderful volunteers like you to help us serve lunch to hundreds of San Diego's homeless and hungry on Sunday mornings at St. Vincent de Paul Village. Your help is needed to set up, serve and clean up. Volunteers over the age of 12 are welcome (accompanied by an adult). Beth Israel provides food, funding and volunteers for this program. Cash donations are also…
Find out more »Men’s Club Discussion Group
The purpose of the Men’s Discussion Group is to create a forum for men who are members of Congregation Beth Israel to meet together, enjoy camaraderie and to discuss relevant issues. Participation is not limited to Beth Israel members and a reservation is not required. Just show up. Discussion topics depend on what participants wish to discuss. Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of each month. Refreshments served.
Find out more »DayTimers Book Club
DayTimers Book Club members share the wonder they discover "between the lines." Limited openings in the book club are available for newcomers interested in attending regularly and willing to lead book discussions. Men and women are welcome! 2019: Aug. 6, 2019 - Judy Winter—Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine—Gail Honeyman Sept. 24,. 2019 - Arlette Smith—The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish Dec.3, 2019 - Renee Barnow—Little Fires Everywhere—Celeste Ng Feb. 4, 2020 - TBD Apr. 7, 2020 - TBD Jun.…
Find out more »A Holistic Approach to Bereavement & Healing Through the Arts: Healing of the Soul
August 2019 through February 2020 All programs are Wednesdays from 10-11:30 am Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life's biggest challenges. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, whatever your loss, it is personal to you. Join us for a series on A Holistic Approach to Bereavement & Healing Through the Arts as we use artful ways to express, process and heal. Space is limited to 9 people per class. First class: Topic: Healing…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Elul Service
The month leading up to the High Holidays – called “Elul” in Hebrew – is a time for us as individuals, and as a community, to prepare for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We do this by searching our hearts, beginning the work of teshuvah, repentance, and getting ourselves ready for the holy days to come. During the Shabbat evening services of September, which happen to coincide with the four Shabbats of Elul, we will: move back into our Glickman/Galinson…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Come occasionally or come every week. These eclectic and lively discussions about the week’s Torah portion consider the text through traditional and modern commentaries, as well as through the lenses of history, ethics, sociology and psychology. Insightful and frequently provocative, Torah study at Beth Israel will prompt you to engage with the text in new ways. Young and old, scholars and beginners are all welcome. Bagels and coffee provided. No fee, no reservation needed.
Find out more »Shabbat Lay Led Morning Service
An informal service, open to all, in the Foster Family Chapel, featuring prayer, singing and Torah discussion in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Find out more »New Moon Circle by Rachel Selk Wellness
Welcome to the magic of the moon and the power of ritual! Influenced by my Jewish practice and passion for wellness and natural healing, I invite you to a unique New Moon Circle. This is an opportunity to invoke the power and symbolism of the new moon to: Pause and reflect on your experiences from the past month Renew your energy and set intentions for the upcoming month Refill your cup through self-care Reconnect with yourself and women in our community…
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