December 2022
Antisemitism Today: A San Diego Town Hall with Mayor Todd Gloria
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Find out more »Placing Jewish Ritual Stones at Veterans’ Graves
Each year, thousands of volunteers across the country participate in the Wreaths Across America remembrance program to visit over two-thousand veteran and private cemeteries to place millions of remembrance wreaths atop the graves of our veterans. Here in San Diego, our WWA committee has initiated a practice to honor and remember veterans of the Jewish faith with the custom of placing Jewish Ritual Stones atop the veterans’ gravesites. Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein will lead the opening ceremony for this meaningful…
Find out more »Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
Find out more »Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
Find out more »January 2023
Collection benefitting the village of La Guama, in the northwest region of the Dominican Republic
We are excited to announce that a delegation of teens and adults from Beth Israel will be participating in a Service Learning Trip to La Guama, a village in the northwest region of the Dominican Republic. During their time there, they will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building a home for a local beneficiary family and participating in a cross-cultural exchange. They will also witness firsthand the harsh realities of poverty and have the chance to…
Find out more »Volunteer at Interfaith Shelter Jan 3 – Jan 14, 2023
Beth Israel and Interfaith Shelter Network are co-hosting guests at St. James by-the-Sea. Guests will arrive Tuesday, January 3rd, to officially launch the start of the eleven-day period at St. James. Each guest is pre-screened and receives additional case management support as they endeavor to get their lives on more solid footing. Guests will stay in the Parish Hall and will be with at St. James by-the-Sea on weekdays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 am the following morning. In addition…
Find out more »Men’s Club Speaker Forum: Antisemitism in Visual Art Since the Middle Ages
In general, when we talk about antisemitism, people think about the Nazis, the Holocaust, or contemporary antisemitism. The aim of this presentation is to show that antijudaism has been expressed in visual art since the early Middle Ages. This, and other types of discrimination have been encouraged by political and religious powers and these actions paved the way to persecution and genocide. Jews have been depicted as monsters, subhumans, animals, or demons. Medieval depictions of monsters were not designed simply…
Find out more »Poverty Simulation: Understanding Through Experience
The purpose of this simulation is to give participants a small taste of what life is like on an extremely limited income. During the simulation, participants will join the millions of U.S. citizens who live, for one reason or another, with incomes below the poverty line. They will be facing some of the many challenges that real low-income families face. This is an active event designed to give participants a first-hand glimpse of navigating the systems needed to survive and…
Find out more »February 2023
Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
Find out more »[New Date] 15th Annual Interfaith Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
WE WILL COME TOGETHER THIS MONDAY, RAIN OR SHINE! This remarkable event brings people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds together for a wonderful morning of hands-on community service, fun and fellowship. Families are encouraged to participate together on this day of community work, suitable for all ages. NO PETS PLEASE. WHERE TO MEET AND PARKING: Meet in Balboa Park at President’s Way, in the first parking lot on the left. WHAT TO BRING: Water, work gloves, and pruning tools (if…
Find out more »March 2023
RAC-CA San Diego & Orange County Regional Gathering
RAC-CA is building a statewide Climate Tzedek campaign to achieve policies that will fulfill our climate leadership goals as Californians, as well as to grow our communities into centers of spiritual resilience, education and action on climate change. At the gathering, we will: • Participate in inspiring Jewish learning connected to climate change; • Hear from RAC-CA Leaders about the primary Climate Tzedek campaign options; • Gain skills to build an impactful statewide, local and congregational campaign; • Share experiences…
Find out more »The State of Antisemitism in America at Congregation Beth Israel
Featuring Holly Huffnagle Sara E. Brown, PhD AJC U.S. Director for AJC San Diego Combating Antisemitism Regional Director Each day seems to bring more troubling news about the state of antisemitism in America, and San Diego has not been immune to this hate. Over the last few years, American Jews have been murdered in synagogues and shot in the streets, Jewish institutions have been vandalized,…
Find out more »April 2023
Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
Find out more »June 2023
Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
Find out more »July 2023
Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Beth Israel’s Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel’s Women’s Center. At the present time, all pickups will be at the lower curb near CBI guard station, and if gate is locked, just park on street in front of gate and we will find you at the curb.
Find out more »Poster & Shirt Making Party for San Diego Pride Parade
Join us anytime between 5:00 pm-7:00 pm for a Poster and Shirt Making Party in advance of Pride Parade! The annual San Diego Pride Parade, on July 15, 2023, is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 300,000 people. To learn more and sign up to March with Beth Israel, visit: https://cbisd.org/programs/beth-israel-marches-san-diego-pride-parade-3/. Materials will be provided (A supply of 20 blank white t-shirts in Med, L, and…
Find out more »Pride Shabbat
We are delighted to invite you to join us for Pride Shabbat at our Erev Shabbat Service on Friday, July 14 at 6:15 pm. Our Pride Shabbat service promises to be a beautiful fusion of Shabbat traditions and the spirit of pride. We will rejoice in song, prayer, and reflection, celebrating the remarkable diversity and strength of our congregation. Following the service, we invite you to join us for a delightful oneg, where we can engage in meaningful conversations and deepen…
Find out more »Beth Israel marches @ San Diego Pride Parade
The annual San Diego Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 300,000 people. Cheer on colorful floats & parade participants as we celebrate and honor the LGBTQ community at the San Diego Pride Parade in Hillcrest. Theme: Thrive When: July 15, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Location: The parade begins at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Ave. and Normal St., proceeds west on University…
Find out more »August 2023
Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Beth Israel’s Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel’s Women’s Center. At the present time, all pickups will be at the lower curb near CBI guard station, and if gate is locked, just park on street in front of gate and we will find you at the curb.
Find out more »Dominican Republic Service Learning Trip Informational Meeting
Join us for an informational session about the 2024 service learning trip to the Dominican Republic! Beth Israel and First United Methodist Church have partnered with Bridges to Community for this upcoming February 2024 expedition. Become immersed in the daily life of the Dominican people, learning about their country and culture while working to alleviate poverty in one of the poorest countries in the Caribbean. This chance to empower a community in need is sure to be an unforgettable experience…
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