January 2023
Collection benefitting the village of La Guama, in the northwest region of the Dominican Republic
We are excited to announce that a delegation of teens and adults from Beth Israel will be participating in a Service Learning Trip to La Guama, a village in the northwest region of the Dominican Republic. During their time there, they will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building a home for a local beneficiary family and participating in a cross-cultural exchange. They will also witness firsthand the harsh realities of poverty and have the chance to…
Find out more »February 2023
Morning Mindfulness with Julie Potiker
Wednesdays mornings from 10:00-10:45 am Give yourself the gift of calm. Join Julie Potiker for this grounding way to start the day and move from a place of fear to a place of calm. In these forty-five-minute mindfulness sessions, you will experience bringing your attention to the present moment without judgment. For past sessions, visit: https://blubrry.com/balancedmind/ About Julie: Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert with extensive teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Compassion. Through her…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong
Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong Hosts: Randy Savarese and Iloo Gruder Wednesdays, starting October 20 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Make new friends! Join us on Wednesdays from 1-3pm to play Mah jongg. All levels welcome. If you would like to watch and learn, just let the organizer know you will be watching. Space is limited. No fee, but please RSVP below for planning purposes.
Find out more »SNAP! From Chaos to Calm: Book Launch & Workshop with author Julie Potiker
Join us on Thursday, February 2nd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for one of the most unique book launches you have ever experienced! Julie Potiker's latest book, SNAP! From Chaos to Calm, will be released in early 2023. The launch will begin with a festive reception with light bites and beverages and will be followed by an hour-long mindfulness workshop. The workshop begins promptly at 6:30 pm. Each registrant will receive a hardcover copy of SNAP! and Julie will be…
Find out more »Introduction to Judaism: Fundamentals of Belief and Practice
Thursdays, October 20, 2022 – April 21, 2023 (no class Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 29, 2022 / Feb. 23, April 6, and April 13, 2023) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., except as noted. (Friday, February 17, 2022, Learners Shabbat service at 6:15 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, Graduation Shabbat service at 6:15 p.m.) This series takes place on campus at Beth Israel. Audio recordings for missed sessions will be available by request. Instructors: Beth Israel Rabbis Fee: Beth Israel members…
Find out more »Young Families Shabbat Experience
5:00 p.m. Young Families Shabbat Experience (in person only in the Foster Family Chapel) Welcome Shabbat with this service geared toward our youngest congregants, birth – 5 years old. Join us for singing, storytime, and welcoming Shabbat together.
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Torah Study will be via diverse access: in person in the Feuerstein Family Activity Center or on Zoom You can connect via your computer or telephone using Zoom. You can register just once for all future sessions, by clicking HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 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…
Find out more »Shabbat Lay Led Service
An informal service, open to all, featuring prayer, singing and Torah discussion in a relaxed and friendly setting. Located in the Foster Family Chapel, or via the Beth Israel Chapel YouTube Channel. Please contact Gordon Glenn at gaglenn@prodigy.net to be added to the Lay Led Service list. For those attending virtually and who do not have your own Mishkan Ti’filah for Shabbat, you can get a Kindle version for $4.99 at the following link: Amazon/Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Mishkan-Tfilah-Shabbat-Reform-Siddur-ebook/dp/B016R0HSLU/ref=sr_1_2 If you have an…
Find out more »Shabbat Afternoon Service
Aa celebratory service led by clergy and bar/bat mitzvah and open to all.
Find out more »An Overview of Israeli Current Affairs
Join us for an overview of Israeli current affairs from the editor of The Times of Israel -- covering everything from the recent elections, to regional challenges, the high-tech economy, and relations with Diaspora Jews and key allies. David Horovitz is the founding editor of The Times of Israel, the fastest-growing current affairs website in the Jewish world, with an average of some 8 million monthly users worldwide and 40 million monthly page views. The Times of Israel, which provides…
Find out more »J2 Event (3rd-5th grade) Yoga
Come join J2 as we find our flow and learn about mindfulness while creating a zen space during a yoga session led by The Whole Child San Diego. This yoga afternoon is specifically build for kids, so you know it's going to be blast! We'll be building up our strength and stretching our flexibility. Please be sure your children are wearing clothing that is comfortable for them to move around in. If your children enjoy wearing dresses, it's recommended they wear leggings…
Find out more »Does the Bible Take the Bible Literally? Biblical Criticism of Religion with Rabbi Emeritus Michael Berk
We tend to think of religion as how we relate to God; how we serve and think of God. In other words, religion is about rituals, rites, and praise of God. The Bible criticizes this understanding of religion. In this class, we will examine how the bible criticizes the temple rites and rituals and how we think of God. Session I: Do Rituals Protect Us? The Problem of Taking Religion Too Seriously Session 2: Does God Want our Praise? Session…
Find out more »Herzl’s Budapest
Theodore Herzl was born and grew up in Budapest in a rapidly growing Jewish community situated in a rapidly emerging European metropolis. He lived in the heart of the most Jewish part of the city and a stone’s throw from the large Dohany Street Synagogue. Although he was religiously lax and largely indifferent to religious observance, he came of age in a vibrant world of Jewish ideas, lifestyles, and identities. In addition, he grew at a time when there was…
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! This series is held in the Rotunda on the 3rd floor of Beth Israel. RSVP at least one week in advance to Randy Savarese at randybeth@aol.com. No fee (Beth Israel members only) December 6, 2022 - "The Women in the Castle" by Jessica Shattuck,…
Find out more »Morning Mindfulness with Julie Potiker
Wednesdays mornings from 10:00-10:45 am Give yourself the gift of calm. Join Julie Potiker for this grounding way to start the day and move from a place of fear to a place of calm. In these forty-five-minute mindfulness sessions, you will experience bringing your attention to the present moment without judgment. For past sessions, visit: https://blubrry.com/balancedmind/ About Julie: Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert with extensive teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Compassion. Through her…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong
Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong Hosts: Randy Savarese and Iloo Gruder Wednesdays, starting October 20 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Make new friends! Join us on Wednesdays from 1-3pm to play Mah jongg. All levels welcome. If you would like to watch and learn, just let the organizer know you will be watching. Space is limited. No fee, but please RSVP below for planning purposes.
Find out more »Introduction to Judaism: Fundamentals of Belief and Practice
Thursdays, October 20, 2022 – April 21, 2023 (no class Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 29, 2022 / Feb. 23, April 6, and April 13, 2023) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., except as noted. (Friday, February 17, 2022, Learners Shabbat service at 6:15 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, Graduation Shabbat service at 6:15 p.m.) This series takes place on campus at Beth Israel. Audio recordings for missed sessions will be available by request. Instructors: Beth Israel Rabbis Fee: Beth Israel members…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Family Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
Find out more »Shira Chadasha service
Join us for our Shira Chadasha service (New Song), formerly known as Soul Food Shabbat, in the Foster Family Chapel. Replenish your soul with contemporary music and prayer in this intimate and informal service open to all and followed by an Oneg. This service takes place every 2nd Friday of the month at 8:30 PM. This service will be in-person only, it will not be live-streamed. Your core Band members are: Buddy Voit, Andy Mayer, Rabbi Jeremy Gimble, Rabbi Cantor Arlene…
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