October 2021
Member Meet Up: Wineappajewza
Wineappajewza Host: Sarah Garrick Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30 pm We are bringing the vineyard to you! Motzi on up to your favorite spot and join us for Wineappajewza Tuesday, October 26. Raise a glass….or five….from the comfort of your home, complete with literary, music, and delightful food pairings. Our wine guide will treat us to a fun-filled evening of wine tips, tricks, and trivia. The fun will continue after our wine tasting with some time to nosh and talk.…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Bicycle ride up the coast
Bicycle ride up the coast Host: Alison and Steve Prager Sunday, October 31 during Religious School Drop the kids off at Religious School or just come and join for a 20 mile round-trip bike ride up the coast. Meet at the top level of the Temple parking structure and plan to leave no later than 9:15 am. If desired, others can go for a longer ride. Road bicycles only. Registration will be limited to 20 folks. No fee, but please…
Find out more »November 2021
Installation of Rabbi Jason Nevarez
Please join us at 6:15 pm for a special Installation Service of Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez. Upscale festive oneg following services, open to all. Please RSVP for planning purposes. The Installation service will feature guest speaker Rev. Paul Alcorn, Pastor Emeritus of Bedford Presbyterian Church in New York. For nearly 30 years Rev. Alcorn served as Pastor of Bedford Presbyterian Church in Bedford, NY, a congregation known, among other things, for its commitment to the community. In partnership with Rabbi…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Pumpkin Succulent Planting
Pumpkin Succulent Planting Host: Heather Cohen Sunday, November 14 during Religious School Join us in the Price Family Courtyard at Beth Israel around 9 am (masks please) to create your own seasonal pumpkin succulent design. Please bring your own pumpkins to decorate and you are welcome to bring more than one. Extras are encouraged to be donated to Caring Community to brighten up our care packages for others. All other materials will be provided by Beth Israel for a $5…
Find out more »Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Experience
THANKSGIVING SERVICE Beth Israel and First United Methodist Church will join together for the 41st Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 14, at 4:00 p.m. This year First United is hosting the service (2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA US 92108). Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez will deliver the Thanksgiving message, and the Zimriyah Chorale and the Chancel Choir (First United) and youth choir from both congregations will participate. COMMUNITY MEAL A FREE catered community meal follows on the First…
Find out more »Virtual Chanukah Zentangle: A Guided Meditative Doodling Experience
De-stress with Zentangle! Looking to take a break, de-stress, and make art all at the same time? Lose yourself in a session of guided, meditative doodling that begins with a brief “Torah Tangle” introduction by Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein and ends with a piece of art created by you! Do you have to be an artist? Definitely not. If you’ve ever doodled in the margins of a page, you can do this. Just grab a sharpened pencil, fine-tipped black pen,…
Find out more »December 2021
Erev Shabbat Chanukah Service
Join us for our BIG Chanukah Celebration! Before the service, let's light up the sky with our chanukiyot - we will light the candles together. After, we will join for a short Chanukah Shabbat service which will be followed by a festive oneg! Think lots of lights, arts & crafts, a latke bar, sufganiyot and more! Chanukiyah lighting @ 6:00 pm Chanukah Shabbat service @ 6:15 pm No fee, but please RSVP for planning purposes.
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Walk around Mission Bay
Walk around Mission Bay Host: Allison Golding Sunday, December 5 during Religious School Meet at the newly remodeled Mission Bay Visitor Center (2688 E Mission Bay Drive) around 9:15 am for a leisurely walk around Mission Bay. We’ll stretch together first as an opportunity to introduce ourselves to each other and then set out on a walk around the Bay. Masks are optional if vaccinated since we will be outside. Once finished, we can grab a coffee/juice at the new…
Find out more »January 2022
Evolution of CCAR and Reform Judaism
Rabbi Person will speak with Rabbi Nevarez on the evolution of CCAR and Reform Judaism at 7:00 p.m. on January 5, 2022. Rabbi Hara Person is the first woman to head one of the Reform Movement’s three major leadership organizations. She is a visionary who began her tenure as CCAR Chief Executive in the summer of 2019. Since that time, she has prioritized the cause of gender equity within the Reform Movement, increased the rabbinic voice on social justice issues,…
Find out more »Shabbat Tzedek: Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz is the President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, Founder & President of Uri L’Tzedek, Founder & CEO of Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy, and Founder & President of YATOM: The Jewish Foster & Adoption Network. Rabbi Yanklowitz’s writings have appeared in outlets as diverse as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Guardian, and the Atlantic among many other secular and religious publications. Rabbi Yanklowitz is a sought-after educator, social justice activist, and motivational speaker as well as the author of seventeen books on Jewish spirituality, social…
Find out more »Virtual Tu BiSh’vat Zentangle: A Guided Meditative Doodling Experience
De-stress with Zentangle, held in collaboration with Nefesh SD: the New Center for Jewish Creativity. Looking to take a break, de-stress, and make art all at the same time? Lose yourself in a session of guided, meditative doodling that begins with a brief “Torah Tangle” introduction by Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein and ends with a piece of art created by you! Do you have to be an artist? Definitely not. If you’ve ever doodled in the margins of a page, you can…
Find out more »“Antisemitism: Here and Now” with Deborah Lipstadt in conversation with Rabbi Jason Nevarez
Deborah Esther Lipstadt is an American historian, best known as the author of the books Denying the Holocaust, History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier, The Eichmann Trial, and Antisemitism: Here and Now Dr. Deborah E. Lipstadt, Dorot Professor of Holocaust Studies at Emory University in Atlanta, has published and taught about the Holocaust and antisemitism for close to 40 years. In August 2021, President Biden nominated her as his Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat…
Find out more »February 2022
Member Meet Up: Hike – Calavera Lake in Carlsbad
Host: Theo Romain Join us at 9:30 am as we hike around Lake Calavera and go to the top of Cerro de la Calavera for some nice views. Along the way we'll talk a bit about the history and unique geology of the preserve. The hike is between 3 and 4 miles. The hike up the volcanic plug is a gain of around 500 feet. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing consistent with the weather. Bring some water and any…
Find out more »Torah Flora: A Biblical Nature Walk
Join Dr. Jon Greenberg as he leads us on a walk through Coastal Roots Farms for a mutually enriching exchange between Torah and science through literate and intellectually honest exploration. This program includes periods of walking and standing. Price: $18 | JCC Members and Beth Israel Members: $15 To unlock member price, use code BethIsrael Call 858.362.1136 or visit https://my.lfjcc.org/11779/11780 to Register The program is presented in partnership with the LFJCC JLearn and Seniors departments, Congregation Beth Israel, and Coastal Roots…
Find out more »March 2022
Scholar-In-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Carole Balin
Rabbi Carole B. Balin is Professor Emerita of Jewish History at HUC-JIR/New York, where she trained and mentored over 500 beloved rabbinical, cantorial and education students. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wellesley College, Balin earned a Ph.D. at Columbia University and honed her spiritual practice in the Institute for Jewish Spirituality's program for clergy. Balin co-curated the national traveling exhibit, "Bat Mitzvah Comes of Age," co-sponsored by the National Museum of American Jewish History and the teen engagement organization…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Paint & Sip Tea
Paint & Sip Tea Host: Marsha Lubick Monday, March 7 @ 1:30 - 3:00 pm Join us for an afternoon of painting, socializing and sipping your favorite tea. No art smarts needed!You will be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by Leo Angelo ( https://www.leoangeloart.com/). You’re sure to enjoy a fun & creative afternoon as you produce your very own masterpiece! All materials and supplies are provided. No experience necessary. Cost is $35 per person and space is limited. RSVP below. If you…
Find out more »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 »Pre-Purim Pizza Dinner 5782
Purim is here! Before you get your spiel on, join the Lee and Frank Goldberg Family Religious School for a special pizza dinner. Order below for $10 a pie. Pizza dinner will be served outdoors on the courtyard (weather permitting) at 5:45. The Purim service will begin at 6:15. All pizza orders must be placed by March 10th.
Find out more »Purim spiel & Megillah reading
Join us for this year's Purim spiel: Purim Punnery Conglomospiel - or What You Will" Some synagogues have Star Wars themed Purim spiels. Some synagogues have Disney-themed Purim Spiels. Some even have superhero Purim spiels. But thanks to the miracle of Mickey Mouse’s media monopoly, Beth Israel—the biggest synagogue in San Diego—is proud to offer you ALL THREE. Esther. Haman. Mordechai. Achashveros. Tongue-twisters. Lightsaber battles. Sidekicks. Word play. Princesses. Riddles. The Multiverse. Jell-O shots. Nostalgia. All-you-can-stream for $8 a month.…
Find out more »Purim Carnival 5782
Come one, come all for the magnificent return of Beth Israel’s Purim Carnival! 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. Don’t forget to grab your goodie bag at the redemption booth on the way out, to bring the fun home with you! Mishloach Manot You can also fulfill the mitzvah of mishloach manot and…
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