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 »Beth Israel Day of Service 2022
Join us as we come together and give our time on various synagogue projects, such as painting our gaga pit, sprucing up a garden bed, preparation of materials for our 2nd graders, or assembling packets for membership. Beverages and snacks provided. Please RSVP for planning purposes:
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 »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). The event will begin in the Sanctuary at 4:00 pm with communal worship. We will continue into the Social Hall at 5:00 pm for a community service project and festive meal. Please bring some of the following items to contribute…
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) 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! 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Kumsitz jam session/sing-a-long with Spike (Click HERE…
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) 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! 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Kumsitz jam session/sing-a-long with Spike (Click HERE…
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 »Community Chanukiah lighting prior to Erev Shabbat Services
Bring your chanukiah and candles to the courtyard at 6:00 pm to join together for a community chanukiah lighting prior to Erev Shabbat Services!
Find out more »February 2023
Dominican Republic Service Learning Trip
When: Friday, February 17 (late evening) to Saturday, February 25, 2023 Where: We will be living and working in the village of La Guama, in the northwest region of the Dominican Republic. What: We will primarily be building a home for one beneficiary family. More importantly, we will be participating in a cross-cultural exchange as well as witnessing the harsh realities of poverty. Who: Beth Israel has up to 20 spots this February.…
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
Purim Carnival
Do you hear that? The distant sound of groggers in the wind? It can only mean one thing... ...the annual Purim Carnival is coming to Beth Israel! 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. There's endless fun to be had, so don't wait—buy your wristbands today! Schedule & Information The Purim Carnival will be…
Find out more »Passover Seder Plate Fused Glass Workshop
Beth Israel is thrilled to offer a special opportunity to explore the art of fused glass with renowned glass artist Ilanit Shalev. During this 10" seder plate workshop, participants will have the chance to learn the process of fused glass making and create their own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Ilanit, who was born and raised in Israel and studied at the World Center for Glass in Portland, Oregon, will guide participants step-by-step through the process, allowing them to tap into their own…
Find out more »Special Meeting
Please join us for a special meeting of the congregation to affirm and celebrate the first renewal of Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez’s tenure. Voting will be available electronically for those attending virtually. A link to the meeting will be emailed. You must be a member in good standing to vote. * Beth Israel Bylaws require the first renewal of the Senior Rabbi’s tenure be approved at a special meeting of the congregation. David & Dorothea Garfield Social Hall. Wine, cheese…
Find out more »New Member Shabbat
New Member Shabbat is a longstanding tradition at Beth Israel when our community joins together at Erev Shabbat Services to welcome all members who have joined in the past year with open arms. The service features a special blessing from our clergy in honor and in celebration of our newest community members. All are invited to a festive oneg immediately following services. New Member Reception: Our new members are invited to an intimate happy hour reception in the Foster Family Chapel…
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
Congregational Second Night Passover Seder
Celebrate the Passover season with us at our unforgettable 2nd Night Seder! Join the Beth Israel clergy and fellow members of our congregation as we come together for a night of joy, reflection, and delicious food. Our Haggadot will be thoughtfully provided, guiding us through the traditional story of the Exodus with beautiful illustrations and meaningful insights. Whether you're a long-time member or new to our community, you're warmly welcome to join us. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening…
Find out more »May 2023
CommUNITY Trip to Israel
A CommUNITY Trip to Israel enables you to engage with Israel through exclusive access to premier hotels, venues, and experiences. Along with fellow San Diego Jewish community members, you will meet with high-level government officials, journalists, academics, and experts in a variety of fields, while also connecting with everyday Israelis. Most of the trip experiences will be in groups of 30-40 people. We’ll also have special, meaningful moments when our entire group gathers, representing people involved in our local synagogues…
Find out more »Annual Meeting
All Beth Israel members and volunteers are invited to enjoy a complimentary dinner at our Annual Meeting of the Congregation. We look forward to treating you to this fun and festive evening. Anyone planning to attend the meeting needs to RSVP. 6:00 p.m. - Volunteer and Member Appreciation Dinner 6:30 p.m. - Annual Meeting in the David & Dorothea Garfield Social Hall AGENDA Welcome & blessing Remarks by President Dan Jones, Treasurer John Lefter, and Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez Appreciation…
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