September 2021
Caring Community Challah Bake!
Bake One/Keep One! In anticipation of Rosh Hashanah, we are excited to have our very own virtual Challah Bake with our resident Challah baker, Eric Whinston. Join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 pm and let’s bake some challah! The recipe makes for 2 ROUND loaves – keep one and donate one to Fill the Freezer to help fill our mish bags! We will also be testing your challah knowledge, as we will be asking challah-related trivia…
Find out more »Women’s Weekend
Join us for our 15th Annual Women’s Weekend! It’s all about YOU—connecting with yourself, with other women, and with nature. Join us to feel enriched, powerful, and alive. Our weekend will offer opportunities for self-reflection as well as opportunities to connect with other women. This year has brought unprecedented circumstances creating unique challenges and stress to us all. The perfect antidote is a special weekend that allows you to feel refreshed in body, mind and soul. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required…
Find out more »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 »October 2021
Walk Against Hate with Beth Israel
Please join us in supporting ADL’s work to fight hate on the streets and online by making a contribution to our team and sharing this page with your family and friends. Every dollar we raise allows ADL to carry out its anti-bias education programs, advocacy efforts and other programs that fight hate for good. Let’s get moving together!
Find out more »Shabbat San Diego 2021
TOGETHER AGAIN ON OCTOBER 21-24, 2021 MAKE SHABBAT SAN DIEGO YOURS! CHALLAH BAKE: (Thursday, October 21st) SSD's challah recipe 1 Tbsp Dry Yeast 1/2 cup Sugar 1 cup Water 1 tsp Salt 1/3 cup Oil 2 Eggs 4-41/2 cups Flour 1 Egg Yolk beaten for glazing SHABBAT MEALS: (October 22nd&23rd) Please take this time to reach out to a family or friend you haven't spoken to in awhile and let them know WE ARE UNITED and NO ONE IS…
Find out more »6TH ANNUAL TAPESTRY: 2E. A Personal Guide: Weaving the Fabric of Multi-Faith Partnerships and How You Can Be Part! | Rabbi Jason Nevarez
A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF JEWISH LEARNING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021 On-site Program 8:50 –9:40 P.M. SESSION #2 2E. A Personal Guide: Weaving the Fabric of Multi-Faith Partnerships and How You Can Be Part! | Rabbi Jason Nevarez At a time of increased antisemitism and divisive rhetoric, it's critically important to build bridges across the faith lines. Join Rabbi Nevarez as he illustrates successful models of multi-faith partnerships, and shares tangible ways for each of us to join in bridging the divides…
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 »Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Experience
THANKSGIVING SERVICE Beth Israel and First United Methodist Church will join together for the 41st Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 14, at 4:00 p.m. This year First United is hosting the service (2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA US 92108). Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez will deliver the Thanksgiving message, and the Zimriyah Chorale and the Chancel Choir (First United) and youth choir from both congregations will participate. COMMUNITY MEAL A FREE catered community meal follows on the First…
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March 2022
Purim spiel & Megillah reading
Join us for this year's Purim spiel: Purim Punnery Conglomospiel - or What You Will" Some synagogues have Star Wars themed Purim spiels. Some synagogues have Disney-themed Purim Spiels. Some even have superhero Purim spiels. But thanks to the miracle of Mickey Mouse’s media monopoly, Beth Israel—the biggest synagogue in San Diego—is proud to offer you ALL THREE. Esther. Haman. Mordechai. Achashveros. Tongue-twisters. Lightsaber battles. Sidekicks. Word play. Princesses. Riddles. The Multiverse. Jell-O shots. Nostalgia. All-you-can-stream for $8 a month.…
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 »April 2022
Jewish Poverty in San Diego – A Conversation on How to Address It
Did you know? As many as 20% of Jewish households in San Diego earn less than $30,000 per year. Join us to hear how the community is coming together to address Jewish Poverty in San Diego. Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 pm Register Here Learn more about the concerning trend around Jewish poverty and how San Diego’s providers, including Jewish Family Service, Kindness Initiative, Hebrew Free Loan, and others are addressing it. Our guests will introduce the new…
Find out more »Mimouna: A Post-Passover Moroccan Celebration
Mimouna marks the end of Passover, a time when we can once again eat chametz (leavened foods) and celebrate together. A largely Jewish Moroccan festival, Mimouna begins after sunset and leads into a full day of community gatherings full of excitement and enjoyment. Join us at the JCC for our very own Mimouna celebration where we will indulge in delicious food and delicacies, have exciting and meaningful arts & crafts activities, engage in storytime and teach about the significance of…
Find out more »Yom Hashoah Community Holocaust Commemoration
Yom Hashoah Community Holocaust Commemoration Wednesday April 27, 2022 and Sunday May 1, 2022 On Yom Hashoah we remember the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust, honor those who survived, and teach future generations so it never happens again. Our mantra has been Never Forget and Never Again. This year we will explore “Never again . . . but how” — learning from individuals who have turned these words into actions.. REMEMBER Memorial Ceremony Wednesday, April 27 | 7:30pm Del…
Find out more »May 2022
Yom Hashoah Community Holocaust Commemoration
Yom Hashoah Community Holocaust Commemoration Wednesday April 27, 2022 and Sunday May 1, 2022 On Yom Hashoah we remember the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust, honor those who survived, and teach future generations so it never happens again. Our mantra has been Never Forget and Never Again. This year we will explore “Never again . . . but how” — learning from individuals who have turned these words into actions.. REMEMBER Memorial Ceremony Wednesday, April 27 | 7:30pm Del…
Find out more »Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Day of Remembrance
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 | 7:30pm Join our Community Commemoration in La Jolla as we honor those who lost their lives in a battlefield and acts of terror in Israel.
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