October 2022
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 »BBYO San Diego Kick Off
Join all of San Diego BBYO for our City Kickoff at Aztec Lanes. We will have cosmic bowling, pool, snacks, and more. All 8th -12th grade Jewish teens are welcome to join. Click HERE to register
Find out more »KEVER AVOT CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICES
KEVER AVOT CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICES Sunday, October 2 11:00 a.m. Cypress View Mausoleum 12:30 p.m. El Camino Memorial Park ALL HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES WILL BE STREAMED (click here for a schedule) For information about High Holy Day tickets, visit: https://cbisd.org/worship-hhd5783/
Find out more »A Sukkah of One’s Own: On Tents, Tabernacles, and the True Miracle of Sukkot
Where's the great miracle of the festival of Sukkot? When did the Israelites ever dwell in booths? And what has this to do with the different homes of the Bible? Understanding the significance of Sukkot – the holiday and the habitat – through an exploration of biblical architecture. Gila Fine is a teacher of Aggada at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, exploring the tales of the Talmud through philosophy, literary criticism, psychoanalysis, and pop-culture. She is also a faculty member…
Find out more »J2 Paint Party
Join J2 as we put on our smocks, roll up our sleeves and gather paint brushes in hand. Back by popular demand, ARTBEAT San Diego will be coming to Beth Israel to provide a private step by step art lesson on Sunday, October 2nd. We'll be creating the "funky tree" which is shown in the photo above. For children who are not in choir: They will join Charlotte on the lower field after religious school for lunch and games. For…
Find out more »KOL NIDRE
KOL NIDRE Tuesday, October 4 6:00 p.m. Kol Nidre Early Service (YouTube) 8:30 p.m. Kol Nidre Late Service (YouTube) ALL HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES WILL BE STREAMED (click here for a schedule) For information about High Holy Day tickets, visit: https://cbisd.org/worship-hhd5783/
Find out more »YOM KIPPUR
YOM KIPPUR Wednesday, October 5 8:30 a.m. Family Yom Kippur Service (YouTube) 11:00 a.m. Morning Service (BITY reflections following the Torah service) (YouTube) Food for Thought: Session 1 – 12:00 – 1:00 pm Speaker Rabbi Philip Graubart , Notes from the Narrow Place: Jewish Stories, Songs, and Texts on Illness, Confinement, and Healing RSVP HERE Session 2 – 1:15 – 2:00 pm Sermon Talk Back with Rabbi Nevarez RSVP HERE 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Contemporary Confessions (YouTube) 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Service 5:00 p.m.…
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 »Desperately Seeking Psalms
What would Jewish prayers be without the Psalms? The lyrics of King David and other psalmists can open our hearts and help us to reflect on what we most value. Language, rhythm and poetry come together to form powerful texts that can transport us. This series unpacks the history, meaning and usage of four psalms from the book of Tehillim in our religious services: (1) Psalm 23 (Learning to Trust), (2) Psalm 27 (Hoping to Repent), (3) Psalm 49 (Finding…
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 »Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community
Join us on the Social Hall Patio at Beth Israel to knit and crochet items for Caring Community. We will supply the yarn and knitting needles, just bring yourself! If you need to freshen up your knitting or crocheting skills, Netanya and Melanie have offered to provide some direction, but you should have some familiarity with knitting already. Please RSVP below as space is limited to 12 folks. Once you register, we will provide you details on where to meet.…
Find out more »Sukkot Harvest Festival 2022
Sunday, October 9 @ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Coastal Roots Farm Join us for the 10th Annual Sukkot Harvest Festival at Coastal Roots Farm! The Sukkot Harvest Festival is the Farm's biggest event of the year, inspired by the Jewish tradition of gathering community outdoors to celebrate the end of an abundant summer harvest and welcome in the fall season and all it brings. Meet us under the sukkah (temporary shelter) for a day filled with live music, food, and activities for all ages.…
Find out more »Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. Beth Israel is one of many organizations that brings and serves dinner to 32 women at Rachel's House. Beth Israel members and their family/friends have been involved with this project for over 20 years. Our goal is to ensure there are enough human resources on the second Sunday of every other month (and also Christmas night) to nourish the current residents of the day center and shelter, so…
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 Beth Israel to virtually meet together, enjoy camaraderie and to discuss relevant issues. Participation is not limited to Beth Israel members. There is no fee, but please RSVP for planning purposes and the Zoom link will be sent to you.
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