January 2019
11th Annual MLK Jr. Day of Interfaith Community Service
11th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Interfaith Service This remarkable event will bring together people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds for a wonderful morning of community service, fun and camaraderie. Families are encouraged to participate together in this hands-on community service day for all ages. Join diverse San Diego faith communities in hands-on volunteer service in Balboa Park. Make it a day on, not a day off! WHEN Monday, January 21, 2019, 8:45 AM to approx. 12 PM. In…
Find out more »Soul Sunday – Hike
TU B’SHVAT TREE POWER 9:15 - 11:15 AM Meet @ the front steps at Beth Israel Let’s get dusty! We will depart at 9:20 am sharp via carpool to our hike & return in time for religious school pick up at 11:15 am. Hosted by Sarah & Devon Callahan & Tammy Vener. Photo: Tu b’Shvat in Rosh Ayin, Israel in the late 1940s or early ’50s. RSVP online by January 24.
Find out more »February 2019
New Member Shabbat
Join us for a special evening as Beth Israel welcomes new members who have joined in the past year. Everyone is invited! Come for the Erev Shabbat service and stay for the joyful oneg event following. There will be hearty appetizers and plentiful treats, and fun for everyone. This special oneg is sponsored by the Beth Israel Membership Committee. For more information contact Bethany Eisenberg, beisenberg@cbisd.org.
Find out more »March 2019
Passover Step-by-Step
Experience the rituals, traditions, foods and music of Passover in this hands-on workshop led by Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein. Learn how to lead a Seder and take home a booklet complete with recipes and songs to use at home. No fee, but please RSVP below at least one week in advance. For more information contact Program Director Ilene Tatro; itatro@cbisd.org or call 858 535-1111, ext.2516
Find out more »Soul Sunday – Bake
IT’S PASSOVER TIME 9:15 - 11:15 AM Garfield Social Hall and Kitchen Join us to learn how to make Passover food taste good! We will prepare some of the classics, with a new twist, and show you how to be the master of Passover desserts: matzo granola, chocolate covered matzo, macaroons, Passover brownies, pineapple macadamia charoset, oh my! Hosts Heather McCracken Cohen & April Fink. $5 pre-registration required to save your spot & help cover costs of ingredients. RSVP online…
Find out more »April 2019
Congregational First Night Seder
5:45 p.m. Erev Pesach Shabbat Service 6:15 p.m. First Night Seder begins Join us for our traditional Congregational 1st Night Seder with the Beth Israel clergy. This joyous celebration will feature a delicious catered dinner and Haggadot will be provided. Tickets are $45 for non-members (per person), $40 for members and their guests (per person). Children 6-12 years old are $18 and children 5 and under are $5. Registration opens soon!
Find out more »May 2019
Consultation on Conscience 2019, May 19 – 21 in Washington, DC
Registration for the 2019 Consultation on Conscience will open in November 2018. BETH ISRAEL MEMBERS RECEIVE A $100 SCHOLARSHIP! CONTACT ILENE FOR DETAILS, ITATRO@CBISD.ORG Beth Israel has a delegation for the 2019 Consultation on Conscience! Registration Prices November 1 - 23: $249 November 24 - January 30: $349 February 1 - April 8: $499 April 8 - May 1: $599 There has never been a better time to repair the world. In May 2019, as we continue to face legislative…
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