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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 CBI 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 »Tuesdays in the Park 2017
Join us for some family summer fun at our "park" on the big grassy play field at Beth Israel! We have 4 wonderful nights planned full of music, singing, dancing, and dessert! All you have to do is bring your family, friends, a picnic dinner and blanket to sit on....then sit back, relax, and enjoy. Tuesdays: June 27, July 11, July 25, & August 15 Time: 5:30 - 7pm Cost: FREE! Free entertainment and dessert for all Who: Everyone! This…
Find out more »Meditation with Hebrew Letters
Lecturer: Kohenet Nancy Handwerger The Hebrew letters are living symbols of thought, expression, and healing. In each of our three workshops we will focus on one key letter. Through exploration with simple art forms, chanting, teaching and meditation we'll be able to ask questions of the letter explore any information it offers and connect with how it relates to our daily living. The process is both enjoyable and enlightening. The workshop is open to beginners and those experienced in meditation.…
Find out more »Shvitz: Weekly Sweat Minyan
Get your SOUL movin’ for the weekend with a blend of yoga and morning blessings led by Rabbi Solomon. Bring a yoga mat and a friend. All are welcome. No prior yoga experience needed.
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: April 3: June 5: August 7: October 2: December 4: RSVP at least one week in advance…
Find out more »Shvitz: Weekly Sweat Minyan
Get your SOUL movin’ for the weekend with a blend of yoga and morning blessings led by Rabbi Solomon. Bring a yoga mat and a friend. All are welcome. No prior yoga experience needed.
Find out more »Tribe Potluck
Fri, August 4 @ 6:15 pm (Post Services) Join us outside in the courtyard at Beth Israel for outdoor Shabbat services on August 4. Bring a vegetarian side dish to share. Dinner in the Foster Family Chapel following services.
Find out more »Torah Study with Rabbi Solomon
Bagels, coffee and a really good book. All generations gather to question, laugh and study the weekly portion. No experience necessary. Come jump in the sea of Torah.
Find out more »Deeper Dive into Defining Stories with Rabbi Lenore Bohm
Rabbi Bohm invites you to take a deeper dive into some of our defining stories. Can anything new be said about these themes and holidays? Yes, plenty!! Come and learn: add your voice to the on-going conversation between Jews and our beloved texts. May 1: Deeper Dive into Shavuot (Part 1) May 15: Deeper Dive into Shavuot (Part 2) June 5: Themes in Bemidbar (Book of Numbers) August 7: Themes in Devarim (Book of Deuteronomy) Rabbi Lenore Bohm is a respected…
Find out more »Stuff the Bus – Beth Israel’s School Supply Drive
During the last school year more than 23,000 children were identified as homeless in San Diego County. Students experiencing homelessness and in foster homes face many hardships – having the right school supplies shouldn’t be one of them. Students equipped with the school supplies they need are able to participate fully in the classroom from the first bell. Every student should have that opportunity. You can play a significant role in a child’s life when school reopens in the fall.…
Find out more »Song of Songs : Shir haShirim with Rabbi Alyson Solomon
Join us for a study of what Rabbi Akiva called the most holy of all the books of the Bible. Song of Songs is one of our most spicy love songs and one of the five megillot (scrolls). Over the series of three sessions, we will study various sections of the poetry itself, in Hebrew & English, drawing on insights from traditional Jewish sources and contemporary authors. Delicious delicacies from the seven species will be on hand to enjoy. Prepare…
Find out more »TRIBE: Roots Trip – Salsa Adventure
Let's eat and dance our way back to our roots...Spain, once the largest Jewish community in the world! Join us for a night of Spanish cuisine and salsa dancing. Hosted by our lovely Tribester, Sarah Garrick. RSVP below for planning purposes. Secure your reservation by August 3rd: Please mail or drop off a $36 check (made out to Beth Israel) or cash to Beth Israel c/o Susan Hutchison. You may also pay below by credit card. Only…
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 »Shvitz: Weekly Sweat Minyan
Get your SOUL movin’ for the weekend with a blend of yoga and morning blessings led by Rabbi Solomon. Bring a yoga mat and a friend. All are welcome. No prior yoga experience needed.
Find out more »Meal for Rachel’s Women’s Center
Congregation Beth Israel is one of many organizations that brings and serves dinner to 25 - 30 women at Rachel’s House on a given evening. The Women of Beth Israel 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 we coordinate and count on magnanimous volunteers like…
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 CBI 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 »Tuesdays in the Park 2017
Join us for some family summer fun at our "park" on the big grassy play field at Beth Israel! We have 4 wonderful nights planned full of music, singing, dancing, and dessert! All you have to do is bring your family, friends, a picnic dinner and blanket to sit on....then sit back, relax, and enjoy. Tuesdays: June 27, July 11, July 25, & August 15 Time: 5:30 - 7pm Cost: FREE! Free entertainment and dessert for all Who: Everyone! This…
Find out more »Men’s Club Dinner Forum August 2017
An Evening of Language and Laughter Featuring Union-Tribune Language Columnist Richard Lederer Beth Israel’s Men’s Club is pleased to announce that Richard Lederer, Ph.D., will be the guest speaker at our August Dinner Forum. Dr. Lederer will take us on a joy ride through the glories and oddities of our marvelous English language. Come prepared to laugh and learn. He is the author of more than 40 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series…
Find out more »Song of Songs : Shir haShirim with Rabbi Alyson Solomon
Join us for a study of what Rabbi Akiva called the most holy of all the books of the Bible. Song of Songs is one of our most spicy love songs and one of the five megillot (scrolls). Over the series of three sessions, we will study various sections of the poetry itself, in Hebrew & English, drawing on insights from traditional Jewish sources and contemporary authors. Delicious delicacies from the seven species will be on hand to enjoy. Prepare…
Find out more »Shvitz: Weekly Sweat Minyan
Get your SOUL movin’ for the weekend with a blend of yoga and morning blessings led by Rabbi Solomon. Bring a yoga mat and a friend. All are welcome. No prior yoga experience needed.
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