May 2019
Consultation on Conscience 2019, May 19 – 21 in Washington, DC
Registration for the 2019 Consultation on Conscience will open in November 2018. BETH ISRAEL MEMBERS RECEIVE A $100 SCHOLARSHIP! CONTACT ILENE FOR DETAILS, ITATRO@CBISD.ORG Beth Israel has a delegation for the 2019 Consultation on Conscience! Registration Prices November 1 - 23: $249 November 24 - January 30: $349 February 1 - April 8: $499 April 8 - May 1: $599 There has never been a better time to repair the world. In May 2019, as we continue to face legislative…
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 »2nd Annual Walk Against Hate
Join our Team and help make San Diego No Place for Hate®! Register: https://support.adl.org/team/210967 For information about the Walk, visit: https://support.adl.org/event/adl-san-diego-walk-against-hate-2019/e211578 When is the Walk? May 19, 2019, at 8:30 AM-12 PM in Liberty Station, Point Loma. Registration opens at 8:30 AM. The Walk will begin at 9:45 AM. How long is the Walk? Two laps on the Walk route is equal to 5K. The Walk Against Hate & Diversity Expo began in 2010 at ADL Philadelphia. Here in San Diego, we are celebrating…
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. Sept. 27: The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish; An historical novel (600 pages) to be read over the summer. Presenter: Edith Kodmur Oct. 18: The German…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Chai Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspiring service open to all and featuring Beth Israel's Chai 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 Chai…
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 »Shabbat Morning Service
Celebrate Shabbat and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
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 »DayTimers Speaker Series: Grand Finale with Heidi Gantwerk and Andy Mayer
We guarantee that you will be singing along as Heidi and Andy mix their eclectic styles to make this an unforgettable afternoon. DayTimers monthly programs are open to the whole community. Please RSVP below at least one week in advance or to Program Director Ilene Tatro at itatro@cbisd.org, 858 900-2516. Fee: $5 with RSVP, $8 without RSVP.
Find out more »June 2019
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 »Shabbat Morning Service
Celebrate Shabbat and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
Find out more »Beth Israel’s Annual Fundraiser 2019 – Berk’s Diner & Comedy Club
Please join us for Beth Israel’s Annual Spring Fundraiser, Berk's Diner and Comedy Club! We are excited for our Annual Fundraiser, Berk's Diner and Comedy Club. We will honor Rabbi Michael Berk as we celebrate his retirement.The event will feature great food and an impressive silent auction, and the program will showcase a fabulous stand-up comedian, Joel Chasnoff. Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien will be our emcee for the evening. Following the program, enjoy a dessert reception and an afterparty with…
Find out more »Friendship Walk
The annual Friendship Walk is the Friendship Circle's largest fundraiser of the year. Individuals, families, organizations, and businesses unite to show their committed support for a cause that touches the heart of the San Diego community. Again, the Federation of San Diego is teaming with the Friendship Circle of San Diego in honor of Israel's Day of Independence by offering exciting festivities for everyone to enjoy after the walk! Funds raised through this year's walk will greatly benefit the lives of…
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: Feb. 5—Evelyn Rady—Hillbilly Elegy—J.D. Vance April 2—Linda Valfer—Pachinko—Min Jin Lee June 4—Susan Ulevitch—An American Marriage—Tayari Jones Aug. 6—Judy Winter—Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine—Gail Honeyman Sept. 24 (for Oct. 1)—Arlette Smith—Unsheltered—Barbara Kingsolver Dec.3—Renee Barnow—Little Fires Everywhere—Celeste Ng RSVP at least one week in…
Find out more »Who Knows Ten? The Ten Commandments Thoughtfully Considered
June 6, 13, 20, 2019 10:00 am-11:30 am Congregation Beth Israel 9001 Town Centre Dr, San Diego Rabbi Bohm will address why the Decalogue as a whole is unique as a code of behavior, and then she will present unexpected insights into this ultimate gift of Torah, exploring each "commandment" individually. This class will focus on the revolutionary nature of Ten Commandments as a whole as well as the deep truths and spiritual challenges of each individual commandment. Join the…
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