August 2020
Meet Rabbi Nevarez & Religious School Director, Rose Orlovich!
Please register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdu-trDIjGdP-6v5gj_qIXZvidShb9TWy After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining this virtual meeting. Pre-K-2nd and 7th-12th Grades will be invited to personalized meeting spaces that will discuss each of their unique schedules. If you have multiple children who fall into different grades, you are encouraged to attend at least one of these meetings to learn more about the opportunities for your children at Beth Israel this fall.
Find out more »September 2020
Preschool Shabbat
Start your Shabbat with your family, our Beth Israel Clergy, Cathy, and your preschool friends. We will sing, hear a story, and do the Shabbat prayers together. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Fridays, 10:00 - 10:30 am (Zoom Shabbat, recurring weekly) in 2021 Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 Register in…
Find out more »Young Family Havdalah
Join our Rabbis for a musical morning filled with song and prayer. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Tuesdays 2021, 10-10:30 am: January 5, 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1 Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdumqrDopHdxVb_KD2RCPkfEFHa13S6vO Zoom ID: 857 1022 1378; Password: havdalah
Find out more »October 2020
3rd Annual Walk Against Hate
TAKE A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Make your voice heard on Sunday, October 18th, 2020 at 12pm ET/9am PT by joining ADL's Virtual Walk Against Hate! This year's Walk will bring together entire communities across the country including families, students and educators, corporations and non-profits and all others who want to stand up to hate. Click HERE to register to walk with the Beth Israel team! We are virtual this year! This means you can get creative in how…
Find out more »December 2020
PJ Havdalah & Chanukiyah Lighting
Join us for a special Young Family Havdalah. We will light the 3rd candle on our chanukiyah together! Come dressed in your pajamas and see your friends on Zoom! To receive the Zoom link, please RSVP below.
Find out more »Young Family Shabbat
Join us for another Young Family Shabbat Service led by our rabbis. We'll sing, pray, and hear a story. We know your lives are busy and the timing of every day changes. That's why some of these will be live, and others will be pre-recorded so you can participate when it works for your family. Watch it on our YouTube HERE.
Find out more »Preschool Shabbat
Start your Shabbat with your family, our Beth Israel Clergy, Cathy, and your preschool friends. We will sing, hear a story, and do the Shabbat prayers together. Fridays, 10:00 - 10:30 am (Zoom Shabbat, recurring weekly) Sept. 11, 18, 25 Oct. 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13, 20 Dec. 4, 11, 18 Register in advance for this (recurring) Zoom Shabbat Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdu-vrz4vG93VXGcf6aoFCBt-QIDz2h2w Zoom ID: 864 1671 5519 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the…
Find out more »January 2021
Preschool Shabbat
Start your Shabbat with your family, our Beth Israel Clergy, Cathy, and your preschool friends. We will sing, hear a story, and do the Shabbat prayers together. Fridays, 10:00 - 10:30 am (Zoom Shabbat, recurring weekly) Sept. 11, 18, 25 Oct. 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13, 20 Dec. 4, 11, 18 Register in advance for this (recurring) Zoom Shabbat Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdu-vrz4vG93VXGcf6aoFCBt-QIDz2h2w Zoom ID: 864 1671 5519 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the…
Find out more »13th Annual San Diego Interfaith Community Event honoring MLK Jr. Day
This remarkable virtual event will bring together people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds for a wonderful morning of community building, education, and camaraderie. As a community, we will learn from members of the Environmental and Climate Justice Committee (ECJ) with NAACP San Diego and NAACP North San Diego County. This esteemed panel will weave together the importance of the intersection between Martin Luther King's mission of justice and the impact of environmental and climate justice on a local and…
Find out more »Young Family Shabbat
Join us for another Young Family Shabbat Service led by our rabbis. We'll sing, pray, and hear a story. We will celebrate the holiday of Tu B'shvat, the holiday of the trees. We will read a story on trees - we will plant parsley for Passover and sing Happy Birthday to the trees song. Watch it on our YouTube HERE.
Find out more »February 2021
Young Family Purim Havdalah
Join our rabbis and Cathy for a special Young Family Purim Havdalah service. Let's end Shabbat together on Zoom! Wear your best costume (optional), bring your groggers and let's celebrate Purim together and sing songs! There is no fee, but please RSVP for planning purposes.
Find out more »Purim Drive-Through CAR-nival!
Follow the yellow brick road to our Purim CAR-nival drive-through! There will be balloons, take home items, an Emerald City photo op and much more! The Beth Israel Social Action Committee is committed to the Purim practice of Matanot La'evyonim, giving to those in need. To honor this, we ask that our community help support the Interfaith Shelter Network by providing much needed resources. Items needed: Zip-lock bags containing 1 laundry pod and $4.00 in quarters each for guests…
Find out more »March 2021
Virtual Congregational Second Night Seder
Join our Beth Israel clergy for our Virtual Congregational Second Night Seder. This joyous celebration will take place virtually, on zoom! We will start with a pre-dinner virtual seder. Follow along with an on-screen Haggadah and beautiful music thoughtfully selected for this Passover service. This will be a interactive and participatory event, including breakout rooms and people taking part in the service. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seder 7:00 pm - 7:40 pm Dinner Break 7:40 pm - 8:00 pm Closing There…
Find out more »May 2021
Young Family Shavuot
Do you like cheese? Do you like Torah? Did you know there's a Jewish holiday which celebrates both of those things? It's Shavuot! Join Rabbis Jason Nevarez & Jeremy Gimbel on YouTube for songs, stories, and even a fun family activity (you'll want to have a sheet of paper ready!). Watch it on our YouTube HERE.
Find out more »September 2021
Simchat Torah Pizza Dinner
Before the Congregational Simchat Torah service, join the Beth Israel community for a pizza dinner. RSVP below. Looking forward to seeing you there! Please note: all pizza orders must be received by 5:00p.m. on Sunday, September 26. Pizzas requested after this deadline will not be available.
Find out more »November 2021
Young Families Shabbat Experience
Welcome Shabbat with this service geared toward our youngest congregants, birth – 5 years old. Join us for singing, story time, and welcoming Shabbat together with our Beth Israel clergy. This event is open to the community! No fee, but please RSVP below for planning purposes. This event will be in person only.
Find out more »December 2021
Young Family Chanukah Shabbat Experience
Join us in-person and outside for singing, story time, and welcoming Shabbat and Chanukah. This service geared toward our youngest congregants, birth – 5 years old. We will light the chanukiyah together and celebrate Chanukah with our littlest members. Please RSVP for planning purposes.
Find out more »March 2022
Pre-Purim Pizza Dinner 5782
Purim is here! Before you get your spiel on, join the Lee and Frank Goldberg Family Religious School for a special pizza dinner. Order below for $10 a pie. Pizza dinner will be served outdoors on the courtyard (weather permitting) at 5:45. The Purim service will begin at 6:15. All pizza orders must be placed by March 10th.
Find out more »Purim Carnival 5782
Come one, come all for the magnificent return of Beth Israel’s Purim Carnival! Get the wind in your hair on bouncy houses and exciting rides, or challenge your friends to fun carnival games. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, hit the dining area in Café Shushan. Don’t forget to grab your goodie bag at the redemption booth on the way out, to bring the fun home with you! Mishloach Manot You can also fulfill the mitzvah of mishloach manot and…
Find out more »May 2022
Member Meet Up: Astronomy Night: Come Stargaze during the First Quarter Moon
Astronomy Night: Come Stargaze during the First Quarter Moon Host: Mike Chasin Sunday, May 8 at Hilltop Park (9711 Oviedo Way, San Diego, CA 92129) – 7:30 pm – you are finished Join host Mike Chasin for a night of stargazing at Hilltop Park. Mike will bring his telescope and guide folks in viewing and identifying the moon, star clusters, constellations and various other objects as the night sky permits on this First Quarter Moon night. Those that would like…
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