July 2021
Virtual Pride 5K Run/Walk
Virtual Pride 5K Run/Walk San Diego's Pride celebration is quickly approaching with events throughout the month of July and across the city. As a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community, JFS is once again supporting this year's celebration by participating in the Virtual Pride 5k Run and Walk. You are invited to join Team JFS by registering for the run/walk, choosing your own route (maybe with a friend or colleague), and taking and posting pictures along the way. Please register…
Find out more »Comic Con – “Art and the Holocaust – The art of Holocaust survivor Dr. Viktor Frankl”
Art and the Holocaust discusses the art of Holocaust survivor Dr. Viktor E. Frankl (author of Man’s Search For Meaning). This panel features Dr. Frankl’s grandson, Alexander Vesely-Frankl, a producer and award-winning documentary film director at Noetic Films in Los Angeles, California. He is also a licensed psychotherapist and head of the Viktor Frankl Media Archives in Vienna. Moderated by Stephen D. Smith, director of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute. The panel includes Sandra Scheller, author of Try To Remember Never Forget and creator of RUTH Remember Us The…
Find out more »Conversations on Zionism Reclaiming the Narrative
The time has come to show the world what Zionism looks like. That Zionism comes in all colors, shapes, and sizes. That it’s inclusive, diverse, beautiful, respectful. That is builds bridges. That it’s about freedom: freedom of religion, freedom of expression, freedom from preconceived notions. That Zionism supports Israel, a country where synagogues, mosques and churches all share the same skyline. A country where Christians, Jews, and Muslims live as neighbors and sit around the same table – and while…
Find out more »August 2021
Torah on Tap
Join Rabbi Nevarez and new and old friends for our Inaugural Torah on Tap: Interesting Conversation, Good People, Pub Style Food, and Cold Beer! Have some delicious food and drinks while reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. Rabbi Nevarez will also share some brief insights on: The intersection of a New Normal and a New Year. Don’t miss out! When: Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 pm Where: Beth Israel, David & Dorothea Garfield Social Hall Who: This event is…
Find out more »A Live Rosh Hashanah Cooking Experience
A Live Rosh Hashanah Cooking Experience Telling Our Stories Through Jewish Fusion Cuisine Hosted by Women for Israel San Diego Wednesday, August 18, 2021 1:00 - 1:30pm PT/4:00 - 4:30pm ET – Optional Prep Time (recommended if cooking along) 1:30 - 2:30pm PT/4:30 - 5:30pm ET – Cooking Class What better way to ring in the Jewish New Year than learning how to make a delicious homecooked meal that your friends and family will love?! Join cooking coach Debbie Kornberg and…
Find out more »Jewish Community Day at the Padres
On behalf of the Jewish Federation of San Diego County and the San Diego Padres, we are very excited to announce the return of Jewish Community Day at the Padres on Sunday, August 22nd vs Phillies at 12:40pm. It has been a long time since we have been able to come together as a community to kibbitz, relax, and enjoy each other’s company. Jewish Community Day at the Padres is a fun way to reconnect with your congregants, families, friends and…
Find out more »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…
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