October 2022
Beth Israel 411
EREV SIMCHAT TORAH FESTIVITIES Sunday, October 16 5:00 Mix and Mingle with members old and new at Beth Israel 411 (reg link: https://cbisd.org/programs/beth-israel-411/) 6:00 p.m. Simchat Torah Pizza Dinner (reg link: https://cbisd.org/programs/simchat-torah-pizza-dinner-5783/) 6:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Simchat Torah Service followed by Israeli Dancing (YouTube) Please save the dates for our next 411 session on January 31, 2023. Our final gathering will take place on March 24, 2023, as part of New Member Shabbat.
Find out more »Israel Trip with Rabbi Nevarez 2022
Join us on the Beth Israel Trip to Israel (and optional extension to the UAE) led by Rabbi Jason and Nicole Nevarez and Nir Nitzan of Nitzan Travel Service The Tour price includes the following: - 10 hotel nights: 3 nights in Tel Aviv, 3 nights in the Galilee, 1 night by the Dead Sea, 3 nights in Jerusalem - Portage at the hotels - Breakfast daily - 7 dinners: welcome dinner, 1 dinner in Tel Aviv, 1 home hospitality…
Find out more »November 2022
Challah Braiding with The Challah Prince
Be the life of the Shabbat table when you show off your newfound challah braiding skills, courtesy of our special virtual guest and expert challah braider/baker, The Challah Prince, Idan Chabasov! This braiding demo is part of our Shabbat San Diego offerings at Beth Israel. Shabbat San Diego is an independent grassroots level community-wide, inclusive and egalitarian organization of volunteers dedicated to encouraging the entire San Diego Jewish community to participate in a unique, international Jewish identity event that inspires…
Find out more »Shabbat San Diego Dinner
Enjoy a fun and delicious dinner among friends old and new in celebration of Shabbat San Diego! Shabbat San Diego is an independent grassroots level community-wide, inclusive and egalitarian organization of volunteers dedicated to encouraging the entire San Diego Jewish community to participate in a unique, international Jewish identity event that inspires all Jews to experience Shabbat together on November 10-13. The International Unity Shabbat will occur in more than 1500 cities, 97 countries, and 10 languages around the globe.…
Find out more »Broad commonalities & differences of the Abrahamic faiths, addressing the question of: Who is my neighbor?”
The San Diego School of Christian Studies (SDSCS) cordially invites you to celebrate and join the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 curriculum. Who is my neighbor? Engage with us in asking deep questions. How do we build relationships with those who are different from us? How can we understand “the other?” Join us as we explore these and many similar questions through 1) expert lectures and a panel discussion; 2) experiencing art from various cultures and religions; 3) and participating in…
Find out more »42nd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Experience
Beth Israel and First United Methodist Church will join together for the 42nd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 13, at 4:00 p.m. This year Beth Israel is hosting the service (9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92122).
Find out more »December 2022
Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob “Spike” Kraus
Friday, December 16 6:15 pm - Friday night services featuring Jacob “Spike” Kraus. Shabbat services are available via live stream and in-person. Saturday, December 17 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Young Family Prayers & Pancakes with Spike (Click HERE to RSVP) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Kumsitz jam session/sing-a-long with Spike (Click HERE to RSVP) Jacob serves as the Artist in Residence at Temple Israel of West Bloomfield. His music has been included in the cantorial curriculum of Hebrew Union College…
Find out more »Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob “Spike” Kraus
Friday, December 16 6:15 pm - Friday night services featuring Jacob “Spike” Kraus. Shabbat services are available via live stream and in-person. Saturday, December 17 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Young Family Prayers & Pancakes with Spike (Click HERE to RSVP) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Kumsitz jam session/sing-a-long with Spike (Click HERE to RSVP) Jacob serves as the Artist in Residence at Temple Israel of West Bloomfield. His music has been included in the cantorial curriculum of Hebrew Union College…
Find out more »Young Family Prayers & Pancakes with Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob “Spike” Kraus
Join us on Saturday morning for a Young Family Prayers& Pancakes with Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob "Spike" Kraus! Songs, stories, and Shabbat joy... come one, come all! 9:30-10 am Tot Service in the North Social Hall 10-10:30 am Pancake Nosh to follow Jacob serves as the Artist in Residence at Temple Israel of West Bloomfield. His music has been included in the cantorial curriculum of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, and is featured…
Find out more »January 2023
15th Annual Interfaith Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
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: Balboa Park. Location TBA WHAT TO BRING: Water, work gloves, pruning tools (if possible). Tools will also be provided. Lunch (optional) WHAT TO WEAR: Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, closed-toe work shoes HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE:…
Find out more »April 2023
Congregational Second Night Passover Seder
Join us for our traditional Congregational 2nd Night Seder with the Beth Israel clergy. This joyous celebration will feature a delicious catered dinner and Haggadot will be provided. Registration coming soon!
Find out more »Scholar-In-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman
Rabbi Geoffrey Mitelman is the Founding Director of Sinai and Synapses, an organization that bridges the scientific and religious worlds, and is being incubated at Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. His writings about the intersection of religion and science have appeared on the homepages of several sites, including The Huffington Post, Nautilus, and Science and Religion Today. ****Please RSVP for each session using its individualized Zoom Registration Link found below each bullet point.***** Friday, April…
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