March 2022
Trivia Night
Think, Drink, and Win! Cruise on out to Beth Israel for a Saturday night of friends and fun at this in-person Trivia Night hosted by the fine folks at Sunset Trivia. The evening will begin at 6:30 pm with registration, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and appetizers. Trivia begins sharply at 7:00 pm. Each team will have 8 players. Team registration is welcome. Groups of 8 or less will be paired with other groups to create a team. Registration is now closed.
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Passover Casserole Making for Caring Community
Member Meet Up: Passover Casserole Making for Caring Community Hosts: Jody Newlander, Sabrina Leitner and Allison Golding Tuesday, March 15 @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm Do a Mitzvah and come join us at Beth Israel on Tuesday, March 15 to make Passover casseroles. We will provide all the necessary ingredients and set up so you can easily assemble special Passover casseroles to benefit our Caring Community recipients. Space will be limited to 12 participants. The event is free of charge,…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: LGBTQIA+ Zoom Purim Party
Purim is just around the corner. This holiday is important to the Jewish community for being about Jewish empowerment… but did you know the LGBTQIA+ community has claimed it as a holiday to celebrate coming out? The LGBTQIA+ come together on Purim because just like Esther, they overcome and are who they are. Empowered. Come join a Zoom Purim party for LGBTQIA+ to celebrate ourselves and who we are! Costumes encouraged! Zoom link will be provided after you RSVP. Open…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Kumsitz: Come and Jam with Rabbi Gimbel
Kumsitz: Come and Jam with Rabbi Gimbel Host: Rabbi Gimbel Saturday, March 19, April 2, June 11 @ 12:00 - 2:00 pm Join Rabbi Gimbel and come and jam together on Shabbat. A fun gathering of folks to sing and play both Jewish and non Jewish songs together. We will meet in the Foster Family Chapel. No fee, but please RSVP below for planning purposes.
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community
Join us on the Social Hall Patio at Beth Israel (masks please) to knit and crochet items for Caring Community. We will supply the yarn and knitting needles, just bring yourself! If you need to freshen up your knitting or crocheting skills, Netanya and Melanie have offered to provide some direction, but you should have some familiarity with knitting already. Please RSVP below as space is limited to 12 folks. Once you register, we will provide you details on where…
Find out more »Nature Journaling at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
Nature Journaling at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve (west approach) Host: Seekey Cacciatore Date: Sunday, March 27 @ 9:15 am (during Religious School) Meet at 9:15 am at the parking lot/trailhead of Los Peñasquitos Canyon (west approach) located at 4733 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121. This is a 10 minute drive from Beth Israel. This will be a slow-paced walk making plant and animal observations, journaling/drawing, and getting to know one another on a well-maintained trail. The elevation gain/loss…
Find out more »April 2022
Member Meet Up: Krav Maga Class
Member Meet Up: Krav Maga Class Hosts: Sarah Garrick & John Lefter Join us for a Krav Maga experience appropriate for individuals of all adult ages and experience levels. Training will be facilitated by Krav Maga San Diego (KMSD), the oldest and most well-known local Krav Maga training facilitator with over 29 Years of serious Krav Maga training experience. With KMSD, you will receive effective instruction to produce quality results in an efficient period of time. Krav Maga is a…
Find out more »May 2022
Member Meet Up: Hiking and Bocce Ball
Hiking and Bocce Ball Host: Stephanie & Rob Rubin Sunday, May 1 at 9:00 am Join hosts Rob and Stephanie Rubin for a refreshing hike in 4S Ranch followed by some fun Bocce Ball. We will start our 3-mile walk/hike at 9:00am at the Boys and Girls Club in 4S Ranch located at 16118 4S Ranch Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92127. The hike has minimal elevation gains, but hiking shoes are recommended as we will be on trails. Don’t forget…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Baseball and Brew
Baseball and Brew Host: Kevin Berkowitz Thursday, May 5 at 5:30 - 8:00 pm Join host Kevin Berkowitz for a happy hour of schmoozing at the brewery while watching our San Diego Padres take on the Miami Marlins. Wear your favorite Padres gear and come join others for a cold brew. We will meet at Harland Brew (10115 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92131). Please RSVP so we can get an estimate for attendance and space needs. Hope to…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: San Diego’s 7 Bridges Walk
San Diego’s 7 Bridges Walk Host: Heather Cohen Date: Sunday, May 15 @ 8:30 am Join host Heather Cohen for a wonderful trek to explore San Diego’s 7 Bridges Walk. Starting in Balboa Park, this urban hike spans some of the city’s finest canyons, parks, museums, and more. You will explore the neighborhoods around Balboa Park, Banker’s Hill, and Hillcrest as you follow the path from one bridge to the next. Please note this is a 5+ mile walk/hike and…
Find out more »June 2022
Member Meet Up: Kumsitz: Come and Jam with Rabbi Gimbel
Kumsitz: Come and Jam with Rabbi Gimbel Host: Rabbi Gimbel Saturday, March 19, April 2, June 11 @ 12:00 - 2:00 pm Join Rabbi Gimbel and come and jam together on Shabbat. A fun gathering of folks to sing and play both Jewish and non Jewish songs together. We will meet in the Foster Family Chapel. No fee, but please RSVP below for planning purposes.
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Second Sunday Dinner/Luncheon Meet Up
Second Sunday Luncheon Meet Up Host: Karen Horn Sunday, June 12 @ 1:00 pm Anyone interested in meeting up for lunch or dinner? Join us for lunch for our monthly luncheon meet-ups. Our next luncheon will take place on Sunday, June 12 @ 1:00 pm - location to be announced. Weather permitting, we will be sitting outside. Our goal is to set up monthly events for lunch or dinner at local area restaurants that are moderately priced, have a variety…
Find out more »July 2022
Member Meet Up: Go behind the scenes of the San Diego Natural History Museum!
Since 1874, The Nat has been studying the unique biodiversity of southern and Baja California. Join host Andrew Garman on an exclusive tour to learn more about The Nat's research and collections, including nearly eight million specimens! You'll also have the opportunity to see the antiquarian book collection, which includes the extremely rare and valuable Birds of America, by John J. Audubon. There is no fee, but please RSVP below. This member meet up is for Beth Israel members only.
Find out more »August 2022
Member Meet Up: Second Sunday Dinner Meet Up
Member Meet Up: Second Sunday Dinner Meet Up Sunday, August 14 @ 6:00 pm Anyone interested in meeting up for lunch or dinner? Join us for dinner for our monthly meet-ups. Our next dinner meet up will take place on Sunday, August 14 @ 6:00 pm PF Chang's in La Jolla. Our goal is to set up monthly events for lunch or dinner at local area restaurants that are moderately priced, have a variety of foods, and where there is…
Find out more »September 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 Saturday, September 3 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 to…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community
Join us on the Social Hall Patio at Beth Israel to knit and crochet items for Caring Community. We will supply the yarn and knitting needles, just bring yourself! If you need to freshen up your knitting or crocheting skills, Netanya and Melanie have offered to provide some direction, but you should have some familiarity with knitting already. Please RSVP below as space is limited to 12 folks. Once you register, we will provide you details on where to meet.…
Find out more »October 2022
Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community
Join us on the Social Hall Patio at Beth Israel to knit and crochet items for Caring Community. We will supply the yarn and knitting needles, just bring yourself! If you need to freshen up your knitting or crocheting skills, Netanya and Melanie have offered to provide some direction, but you should have some familiarity with knitting already. Please RSVP below as space is limited to 12 folks. Once you register, we will provide you with details on where to…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Second Sunday Lunch Group
Member Meet Up: Second Sunday Dinner Meet Up Sunday, December 11 @ 6:00 pm Anyone interested in meeting up for lunch or dinner? Join us for dinner for our monthly meet-ups. Our next dinner meet up will take place on Sunday, Decemer 11 @ 6:00 pm location TBD. Our goal is to set up monthly events for lunch or dinner at local area restaurants that are moderately priced, have a variety of foods, and where there is easy parking. Please…
Find out more »December 2022
Member Meet Up: Second Sunday Dinner Meet Up
Member Meet Up: Second Sunday Dinner Meet Up Sunday, December 11 @ 6:00 pm Join your fellow Beth Israel members for vivacious conversation and delicious food our Second Sunday Meet Up! This event takes place on Sunday, December 11 at 6:00 pm at Hennessey's Tavern in La Jolla (7811 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037). Please RSVP by Friday, December 2nd: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e48aaaf2ca5fb6-second1 For questions, please contact Karen Horn, at karenghorn@gmail.com.
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