January 2020
RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust Exhibit
Opening January 12, 2020, our next exhibit will feature Holocaust survivors that settled in the South Bay. We are proud to have the very first Holocaust exhibit in San Diego County which will run from January 2020 - December 2020. This exhibit will have monthly activities which feature speakers about the Holocaust, documentaries, featured books and activities. Schools are invited to schedule with museum curator, Sandra Scheller, personal tours of the exhibit by contacting her at sscheller@cox.net. Sandra’s mother, Ruth…
Find out more »March 2020
NO Religious School – SPRING BREAK!
Hello Religious School Families, There will not be Religious School beginning Sunday, March 29th through Thursday, April 16th. School will resume normal schedule on Sunday, April 19th. Hope you enjoy your break!
Find out more »Monday Morning Moment: Storytime with Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein
Join Rabbi Cantor Bernstein for a virtual storytime for young families. She will read a story and check in with all the little ones! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/878138318 Meeting ID: 878 138 318 One tap mobile +16699009128,,878138318# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,878138318# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301…
Find out more »Monday Night Movie: Hatikvah Watch Party with Rabbi Gimbel
Join us for a virtual screening and discussion of this compelling and fascinating documentary by Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel. Through an honest and thoughtful inspection of people’s perceptions and connections to Israel’s National Anthem, Hatikvah reveals a delicately nuanced story of a Jewish people, living under different flags in different countries, striving to define their relationship with Israel. Simple questions lead to complex answers as the knotted threads of Jewish history, culture, family, politics and legacies are teased apart by Jews from…
Find out more »A Life of Meaning: An Introduction to the Sacred Path of Reform Judaism
Tues., March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2020 @ 10:00am-11:30am. Session Topics: History, Mitzvot and Ethics, Justice, Spirituality, and Ongoing Revelation. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM. TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO LIVESTREAM THE CLASS, RSVP BELOW. Taking a broad look at Reform Judaism's history, theology, prayer, and our mission in this world, this class will highlight some of our most important Rabbis and thinkers in Reform Judaism's history. This class tells our story. Theologies shift, and…
Find out more »Mid-Day Mindfulness with Julie Potiker
Select Tuesday and Thursdays from 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Upcoming Dates: Thursday, March 26 @ 2:00 pm-2:30 pm: https://zoom.us/j/303305654 Tuesday, March 31 @ 2:00 pm-2:30 pm: https://zoom.us/j/303305654 Thursday, April 2 @ 2:00 pm-2:30 pm: https://zoom.us/j/303305654 Give yourself the gift of calm. Join Julie for a mid-day break and move from a place of fear to a place of calm. In these thirty-minute mindfulness sessions, you will experience bringing your attention to the present moment without judgment. About Julie: Julie Potiker was…
Find out more »April 2020
Songs and Stories for the Passover Season led by Rabbi Gimbel
Rabbi Gimbel will share stories and songs to help your family get ready for the Seder. Event will be held live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1583851641738539/
Find out more »Mid-Day Mindfulness with Julie Potiker
Select Tuesday and Thursdays from 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Upcoming Dates: Thursday, March 26 @ 2:00 pm-2:30 pm: https://zoom.us/j/303305654 Tuesday, March 31 @ 2:00 pm-2:30 pm: https://zoom.us/j/303305654 Thursday, April 2 @ 2:00 pm-2:30 pm: https://zoom.us/j/303305654 Give yourself the gift of calm. Join Julie for a mid-day break and move from a place of fear to a place of calm. In these thirty-minute mindfulness sessions, you will experience bringing your attention to the present moment without judgment. About Julie: Julie Potiker was…
Find out more »Introduction to Judaism: Fundamentals of Belief and Practice
Introduction to Judaism: Fundamentals of Belief and Practice Thursdays, October 17, 2019 – April 17, 2020 (no class Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 28, Dec. 19, Dec. 26, 2019 / April 9, 2020) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., except as noted. Friday, January 3, 2020 Learners Shabbat service at 6:15 p.m. and potluck dinner at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2020 Outreach Shabbat service at 6:15 p.m. and catered graduation dinner at 7:30 p.m. Instructors: Beth Israel Rabbis Fee: Beth Israel…
Find out more »Young Family Erev Shabbat Service
6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Welcome Shabbat with this service geared towards elementary school families. 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 Band…
Find out more »TRIBE Virtual Oneg
Virtually meet, mingle, and celebrate Shabbat with your fellow TRIBESTERS! Join us for a Virtual Oneg at 7:30 pm on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/745879441 TRIBE is for adults in their 20’s-40’s who Jew together.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Torah Study has moved to online only with the new time of 9:00 a.m. through at least April 18. You can connect via your computer or telephone. Details below. 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…
Find out more »A Life of Meaning: An Introduction to the Sacred Path of Reform Judaism
Tues., March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2020 @ 10:00am-11:30am. Session Topics: History, Mitzvot and Ethics, Justice, Spirituality, and Ongoing Revelation. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM. TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO LIVESTREAM THE CLASS, RSVP BELOW. Taking a broad look at Reform Judaism's history, theology, prayer, and our mission in this world, this class will highlight some of our most important Rabbis and thinkers in Reform Judaism's history. This class tells our story. Theologies shift, and…
Find out more »Virtual Congregational First Night Seder
Join us for a non-traditional Virtual Congregational 1st Night Seder with the Beth Israel clergy. This joyous celebration will take place virtually, on zoom! Seder begins at 5:30 p.m. Register in advance for this Seder: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlc-Ctqjsi-pk2pXJeqrKJp9kczVH0kA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Seder.
Find out more »First Day Pesach Service
Join us for a First Day Pesach Service, led by the clergy and followed by a Kiddush lunch
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Service with Youth and Teen Choir and Band
A service open to all and featuring music by the Teen and Youth Choir and 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…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Torah Study has moved to online only with the new time of 9:00 a.m. through at least April 18. You can connect via your computer or telephone. Details below. 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…
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 »Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Beth Israel is one of many organizations that brings and serves dinner to 25 – 30 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 we coordinate and count on magnanimous volunteers like you to…
Find out more »A Life of Meaning: An Introduction to the Sacred Path of Reform Judaism
Tues., March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2020 @ 10:00am-11:30am. Session Topics: History, Mitzvot and Ethics, Justice, Spirituality, and Ongoing Revelation. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM. TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO LIVESTREAM THE CLASS, RSVP BELOW. Taking a broad look at Reform Judaism's history, theology, prayer, and our mission in this world, this class will highlight some of our most important Rabbis and thinkers in Reform Judaism's history. This class tells our story. Theologies shift, and…
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