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Jewish Wisdom and the Aleph Bet
Various Tuesday evenings, September 12, 2017 - April 24, 2018 @ 6:00pm - 8:30pm (Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 28, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, March 6, 13, 20, Apr. 24) In this unique and popular class, Dr. Al Ray combines Hebrew language instruction with Jewish lore. Half the content focuses on learning the Hebrew letters, starting with their stand-alone sound and gradually evolving into words used in our prayers. The…
Find out more »Men’s Club Dinner Forum September 2017
The Men's Club Dinner Forum will not be held in September due to the Holidays. The next Dinner Forum will take place on Wednesday October 18, 2017 featuring Rabbi Martin Lawson as our Guest Speaker.
Find out more »TRIBE Rosh Hashanah Dinner 5778
TRIBE Rosh Hashanah Dinner Join us for either early services at 6 pm or late services at 8:30 pm. In between we will have a festive, delicious catered dinner by Chef Oren Koreh. Join your TRIBE for a night of togetherness and new beginnings. All young, wild SD Jews are invited. Bring a friend.
Find out more »TRIBE Tashlich Pot Luck @ La Jolla Shores
After Rosh Hashanah services, Beth Israel and lots of San Diego Jews will gather at La Jolla Shores to toss breadcrumbs of regret, excess and humility into the sea. Bring a picnic dinner and/or snacks to share, a blanket and look for the Beth Israel rainbow banner and the TRIBE gathering.
Find out more »RS Open House/Meet the Teachers
Parents are invited to meet their students' teachers and visit our classrooms. Specific hours and details to be announced.
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 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 »TRIBE Break The Fast 5778
Price Family Courtyard & Regents Pizzeria 4150 Regents Park Row, #100 Following Yizkor (5:15pm) & Neilah Services, join us in the courtyard for a quick nosh at the community Beth Israel Break the Fast. Then, TRIBE will migrate to Regents Pizzeria for a fun meet up with Chai at Beth El & NextGen and some New Year's l'chaims.
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: All Who Go Do Not Return--Shuleem Deen June 5: A Gentleman in Moscow—Amor Towles August 7: October…
Find out more »Creative Aging: Living with Purpose, Passion and Possibilities
Creative Aging: Living with Purpose, Passion and Possibilities Mid-age and beyond is the perfect time to consider our past and explore our future. The stories, experiences and lessons we have accumulated give us a foundation to move forward with creativity and wisdom. Join us for Creative Aging, a series of interactive workshops facilitated by Gail Braverman, LMFT. We will share important connection and conversation about life, community, wisdom, resilience, meaning and purpose. The six-month series begins Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 10:00--11:30…
Find out more »DayTimers Movie Mavens
1:00 -- 2:30 p.m. in the Rotunda No fee; Beth Israel members only This spirited cinema discussion group is led by film guru Linda Levine. Much like a book club, you'll see the movie on your own and participate in the discussion by sharing your impressions. Linda will provide insights into screenwriters, story lines, actors, producers, and directors. The specific movie title will be announced approximately two to three weeks before the scheduled discussion. Watch eTidings, evites or Beth Israel's website…
Find out more »Rabbi Solomon Installation Blessing & Sukkot Picnic
6:15 p.m. Sukkot Installation Service of Rabbi Alyson Solomon. Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, Dean of the Hebrew College Rabbinical School in Boston will deliver the drash & blessing followed by words of gratitude and vision by Rabbi Solomon. Service in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary, then bring-your-own picnic Sukkot dinner under the stars in the Price Family Courtyard. Desserts and beverages provided by Beth Israel. RSVP below for planning purposes.
Find out more »Rabbi Solomon Installation – Seudah Slishit (Third meal & study)
Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld 6:00 p.m. Seudah Shlishit: Third meal & study with Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, Dean of the Hebrew College Rabbinical School in Boston, in honor of Rabbi Solomon's installation. Join us for songs, stories & l'chaims in the Price Family Courtyard. Please bring a savory or sweet treat to share. Beth Israel will provide desserts and beverages. Please RSVP below for planning purposes
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 »Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Family Education Day
Students and parents in our Kindergarten and TK Religious School classes will join together with parents for a busy and fun-filled day of learning. Families will also complete a cooking project to benefit the Caring Community.
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 »8th Grade Trip to LA
Weekend journey to Los Angeles where we will build and deepen our community connection as 8th graders of Beth Israel, experience LA Jewish culture, explore our roots and connections to the greater Jewish Community, and have an all-around great time!
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 »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 Chai Band. Followed by an oneg.
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