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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. May 24-"Not in God's Name" by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks-facilitated by Harriet Brown June 21 - Sept. 20 Oct. 18 Nov. 15 Jan. 17 Feb. 21 Mar.…
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 »Erev Shabbat Service – 1st Fridays
6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Welcome Shabbat with this service Followed by an oneg. Located in our Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary, except during the summer and other dates as noted. Our Friday Erev Shabbat Schedule is as follows: 1st Fridays: 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Young Family Service 2nd Fridays: 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service with Teen and Youth Choir and Band 8:30 p.m. Soul Food Shabbat Service 4th Friday of each Month: 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Chai Service featuring Beth Israel’s Chai Band All Other Fridays: 6:15 p.m. Erev…
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 Morning Service
Celebrate Shabbat and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Lay Led 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 »Shabbat Afternoon Service
Celebrate Shabbat and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
Find out more »Havdalah & S’mores: June 2, 2018
Havdalah & S'mores! Join us for crafts, playtime, dinner, a song-session & Havdalah. We will enjoy some delicious S'mores to finish off the night! This event is open to the community. Bring your friends for this fun night under the stars.
Find out more »Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
Please join us for a morning of fun at the Men’s Club annual Texas Hold’em tournament in the second floor Activity Center starting at 10:00 am Sunday June 3, 2018. The event is open to men and women 18 years or older. The event should end by approximately 1:00 pm. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to participate. Low $20 buy-in (at door). Snacks and prizes will be provided and are included. For more information, contact us via email at cbimensclub@gmail.com…
Find out more »UCSD Research Program: Compassionate Meditation
UCSD Research Program: Compassionate Meditation Beth Israel partners with UC San Diego Health Compassionate Meditation for Older Adults Beth Israel is excited to partner with the University of California, San Diego Health, for an exciting research project on Compassionate Meditation. This research is the first of its kind for older adults and will provide a rare opportunity to inform science and pave the way for programs that could benefit older adults across the nation. We are currently recruiting participants for a 10-week program…
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! June 6: Stoner by John Williams August 1: Zealot by Reza Aslan October 3: Nutshell by Ian McEwan December 5: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 2018: February 6: Waiting for Snow in Havana—Carlos Eire April 3: All Who Go Do Not Return--Shuleem Deen June 5: A Gentleman in…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Service with Children and Youth Choir and Band- 2nd Fridays
A service open to all and featuring music by the Teen and Youth Choir and Band. Followed by an oneg. Located in our Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary, except during the summer and other dates as noted. Our Friday Erev Shabbat Schedule is as follows: 1st Fridays: 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Young Family Service 2nd Fridays: 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service with Teen and Youth Choir and Band 8:30 p.m. Soul Food Shabbat Service 4th Friday of each Month: 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Chai Service featuring Beth Israel’s…
Find out more »Soul Food Shabbat
Feed your soul with contemporary music and prayer in this intimate and informal service open to all and followed by an Oneg. “The Sabbath is the presence of God in the world, open to the soul of humankind. God is not in things of space, but in moments of time.” Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath
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 Morning Lay Led 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 »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 »UCSD Research Program: Compassionate Meditation
UCSD Research Program: Compassionate Meditation Beth Israel partners with UC San Diego Health Compassionate Meditation for Older Adults Beth Israel is excited to partner with the University of California, San Diego Health, for an exciting research project on Compassionate Meditation. This research is the first of its kind for older adults and will provide a rare opportunity to inform science and pave the way for programs that could benefit older adults across the nation. We are currently recruiting participants for a 10-week program…
Find out more »Tot Shabbat Service & BBQ Dinner: June 15, 2018
Please join your Beth Israel community for a Tot Shabbat service on Friday, June 15th at 6pm OUTDOORS on the downstairs playfield! Tot Shabbat is designed for families with young children and includes singing, simple prayers, and a story. There is no need to RSVP for the service. A family-friendly BBQ dinner will follow the Tot Service at 6:30 pm. ALL ARE WELCOME! Dinner reservations are required. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
Find out more »Summer Outdoor Erev Shabbat Service
Welcome Shabbat with this service open to all in the Price Family Courtyard. Join us for the Oneg following this service
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