December 2021
DayTimers Speaker Series: The History and Culture of Sephardic Spain
The lecture will examine the rich Jewish culture of Spain that is often referred to as the "Golden Age of Spain" which ended with the expulsion of Spanish Jewry on August 1, 1492. The lecture (40 minutes) will be accompanied by music (20 minutes) from Yale Strom (violin) and Elizabeth Schwartz (baritone ukelele/vocals) playing Ladino songs and Middle Eastern and Ottoman melodies. Yale Strom is also one of the world’s leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Roma music and history. He…
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DayTimers Movie Mavens: “Being the Ricardos”
Being the Ricardos (2021): Being the Ricardos is a 2021 American biographical drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, about the relationship between I Love Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star as Ball and Arnaz, while J. K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy, and Clark Gregg also star. This film is available on Amazon Prime Video. This spirited cinema discussion group is led by film guru Linda Levine.…
Find out more »DayTimers Speaker Series: Heidi Gantwerk, President and CEO at Jewish Federation of San Diego County
Join longtime Beth Israel congregant Heidi Gantwerk to hear her “view from the corner office” as she reflects on her appointment as the first woman to head Jewish Federation of San Diego County in its 85 year history. Heidi will share an overview of Federation’s mission and its priorities, an update on our sister region Sha’ar HaNegev, and the challenges and opportunities she sees facing San Diego’s Jewish Community and the Jewish community around the world. She will also preview…
Find out more »February 2022
DayTimers Speaker Series: The USS Midway – Surprises, Milestones & Disasters
The USS Midway—America’s longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century—had its share of hair-raising missions, pranks, heartbreaking disasters, and remarkable accomplishments. Shared by about 150,000 sailors whose average age was only 19! Find out why “Midway Magic” became universally known throughout the Navy. Led by: Chris Day Chris has been a USS Midway Museum Docent since July 2014. He served as a US Navy Officer 1977-1984 (Lieutenant) A few highlights about Chris: -Commercial construction industry post-Navy. Retired in 2014 as…
Find out more »April 2022
DayTimers Movie Mavens: King Richard
King Richard (2021): Armed with a clear vision and a brazen, 78-page plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his two daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on tennis courts in Compton, Calif., Richard shapes the girls' unyielding commitment and keen intuition. Together, the Williams family defies seemingly insurmountable odds and the prevailing expectations laid before them. This spirited cinema discussion group is led by film guru Linda Levine. Like a book club, you’ll see the movie on your…
Find out more »May 2022
DayTimers Speaker Series: David Ellenstein, Artistic Director @ North Coast Repertory Theatre
Born into a theatrical family, David has worked in theatres across the country. Before joining North Coast Rep in 2003 he served as Artistic Director for the Los Angeles Repertory Company and the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company (AJTC). A veteran of over 250 theatrical productions, directorial favorites include: North Coast Rep (Streaming) Dr. Glas, Becoming Dr. Ruth, Einstein Comes Through, Trying, A Christmas Carol, An Iliad, Same Time, Next Year and Necessary Sacrifices – (LIVE) The Outsider, All in the Timing, Holmes and Watson, A Funny Thing…
Find out more »June 2022
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! This series is held in the Rotunda on the 3rd floor of Beth Israel. RSVP at least one week in advance to Randy Savarese at randybeth@aol.com. No fee (Beth Israel members only) December 5, 2023 - "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" by Christy Lefteri, Led…
Find out more »August 2022
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! This series is held in the Rotunda on the 3rd floor of Beth Israel. RSVP at least one week in advance to Randy Savarese at randybeth@aol.com. No fee (Beth Israel members only) December 5, 2023 - "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" by Christy Lefteri, Led…
Find out more »September 2022
DayTimers Movie Mavens: Elvis (2022)
The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. This spirited cinema discussion group is led by film guru Linda Levine. Like a book club, you’ll see the movie on your own and participate in the discussion by sharing your impressions. There is no fee, but please RSVP for planning purposes. This event is held on-site at…
Find out more »October 2022
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! This series is held in the Rotunda on the 3rd floor of Beth Israel. RSVP at least one week in advance to Randy Savarese at randybeth@aol.com. No fee (Beth Israel members only) December 5, 2023 - "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" by Christy Lefteri, Led…
Find out more »DayTimers Speaker Series: Connecting across the world: One woman’s experience with the Abayudaya Jewish Community of Uganda with Rebecca Ottinger
Join us as we hear from our Beth Israel alum Rebecca Ottinger about her time with the Abayudaya Jewish community of Uganda. Rebecca spent three months in Uganda at the end of 2021, traveling and connecting with friends. After discovering the Abayudaya Jewish community, Rebecca spent multiple shabbats with them in the village of Nabugoye, and in January 2022 she participated as an 'older sister' in a very large Ugandan Jewish wedding. Through this presentation of photos and videos, you'll…
Find out more »November 2022
DayTimers Speaker Series: “Cultivating (Jewish) Hope in the Age of Climate Change” with Rabbi Rebecca Fletcher
Join Coastal Roots Farm’s new Director of Jewish Life Rebecca Joy Fletcher in an informal conversation exploring how Jewish texts and teachings can help each of us cultivate and keep doing what we can to help, even as the world’s climate becomes more uncertain with each year. Hope is a deeply Jewish value, and something each of us can consciously cultivate. Let’s explore how to, together! Rebecca Joy Fletcher inaugurates the Director of Jewish Life position at the Farm. She…
Find out more »December 2022
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! This series is held in the Rotunda on the 3rd floor of Beth Israel. RSVP at least one week in advance to Randy Savarese at randybeth@aol.com. No fee (Beth Israel members only) December 5, 2023 - "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" by Christy Lefteri, Led…
Find out more »DayTimers Speaker Series: San Diego Padres Lead Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Jesse Agler
2021 marks Jesse Agler’s eighth season as a member of the Padres’ broadcast team and his first as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for Padres radio broadcasts on the club’s flagship station 97.3 The Fan. Prior to assuming the lead play-by-play role, Agler served as a primary voice on the radio broadcasts for the past five seasons and as the fill-in announcer on Padres telecasts on FOX Sports San Diego. Agler joined the Padres front office in February of 2014 as…
Find out more »January 2023
DayTimers Movie Mavens: The Outfit (2022)
Leonard (Mark Rylance), a master English tailor who's ended up in Chicago, operates a corner tailor shop with his assistant (Zoey Deutch) where he makes beautiful clothes for the only people around who can afford them: a family of vicious gangsters. One night, two killers (Dylan O'Brien, Johnny Flynn) knock on his door in need of a favor - And Leonard is thrust onto the board in a deadly game of deception and murder. This spirited cinema discussion group is…
Find out more »DayTimers Silk Painting Workshop
Create a one-of-a-kind 8" x 54" Haboti lightweight silk scarf! Have fun with color, pattern, and abstract design. Learn simple techniques using both wet and dry brush work with silk paints, direct color mixing, and salt application on silk scarf blanks. Adding salt creates spontaneous textures. Detailed work can be added with brush work. Receive easy heat setting, care instruction, and reference handouts. Please wear your painting clothes or bring an apron. This workshop has a class minimum of 8…
Find out more »February 2023
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! This series is held in the Rotunda on the 3rd floor of Beth Israel. RSVP at least one week in advance to Randy Savarese at randybeth@aol.com. No fee (Beth Israel members only) December 5, 2023 - "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" by Christy Lefteri, Led…
Find out more »DayTimers Speaker Series: Sara L. Mattson, Au.D., CCC-A
Doctor of Audiology Dr. Sara L. Mattson is a highly devoted healthcare professional dedicated to a patient-centered approach that is meant to produce the greatest outcomes for those dealing with the frustrating effects of hearing loss. She has over fifteen years of experience treating patients with all levels of hearing loss and expertise in the most advanced technological solutions available, which not only include hearing amplification devices, but cochlear implants, and bone-anchored hearing devices as well. She has earned a…
Find out more »Woman2Woman: Beth Israel Women’s Discussion Group
The Beth Israel Women's Discussion Group, "Woman2Woman," is a supportive and inclusive space for Jewish women to come together and connect. We provide a forum for women to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you're looking to make new friends, gain new insights, or simply have a meaningful conversation, our group is here for you. Join us for stimulating and thought-provoking discussions on a wide range of topics that are relevant to Jewish…
Find out more »DayTimers: Beginners Beading Workshop
This class offers an exciting and creative opportunity for beginners and anyone looking to make a stunning and elegant necklace in just a few hours. The class will guide you through the process of stringing beads onto wire, without the need for needles or thread. Each participant will begin with a 36-inch piece of wire, although the recommended length for most necklaces is about 22 inches. The class provides a bead board to design and size the necklace, as well…
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