March 2021
Ultimate Passover Food Guide and Cooking Demo with Leah Koenig
Join Leah as she explores how we can take our Passover foods to the next level. She will present a live demonstration of two dishes, and recipes will be provided. Get ready to learn how to craft a delicious mina (Sephardic matzo pie with leeks, dill, and feta), and a sweet and simple dessert of chocolate dipped figs. Leah Koenig is the author of six cookbooks including The Jewish Cookbook (Phaidon, 2019) – a 400+ recipe collection of Jewish dishes from around the globe, and Modern Jewish…
Find out more »Coffee Hour with Rabbi Jason Nevarez
Join Rabbi Nevarez for monthly virtual coffee hours. Get to know your Senior Rabbi, ask him questions and enjoy this informal time with him. Space is limited to 15 people (Beth Israel members only), RSVP is on first-come first-serve basis. RSVP below.
Find out more »Virtual Congregational Second Night Seder
Join our Beth Israel clergy for our Virtual Congregational Second Night Seder. This joyous celebration will take place virtually, on zoom! We will start with a pre-dinner virtual seder. Follow along with an on-screen Haggadah and beautiful music thoughtfully selected for this Passover service. This will be a interactive and participatory event, including breakout rooms and people taking part in the service. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seder 7:00 pm - 7:40 pm Dinner Break 7:40 pm - 8:00 pm Closing There…
Find out more »April 2021
Violins of Hope: Yom Hashoah Event
In commemoration of Yom Hashoah, join us for a special event with Dr. James A. Grymes on his book Violins of Hope (winner of the National Book Award). A stirring testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of music, Violins of Hope tells the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, and of the Israeli violinmaker dedicated to bringing these inspirational instruments back to life. The book, which composer John Williams described as “one of the most…
Find out more »YOM HA’ATZMAUT ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
THE FOREMOST LIVE CONCERT & CELEBRATION OF ISRAEL'S INDEPENDENCE DAY RETURNS APRIL 11TH, 2021 AT 11AM PT Yom Ha'atzmaut Across North America is a live virtual concert experience hosted by "Hadar and Sheldon" and featuring some of the most recognizable names in Jewish music and leadership around the world. In addition to a joyous celebration of Israeli music, proceeds from Yom Ha'atzmaut Across America support Covid-19 relief. HEADLINING FULL BAND PERFORMANCES BY: CHAVA MIREL AND BAND JOSH NELSON AND BAND Proceeds from the 2021…
Find out more »April’s Coffee Hour with Rabbi Nevarez
Join Rabbi Nevarez for monthly virtual coffee hours. Get to know your Senior Rabbi, ask him questions and enjoy this informal time with him. Space is limited to 15 people (Beth Israel members only), RSVP is on first-come first-serve basis. RSVP below.
Find out more »May 2021
Spring Forward – Virtual Annual Fundraiser
Please join us for Beth Israel’s Virtual Annual Fundraiser, Spring Forward- May 1st, 2021! Join us from the comfort of your home for our first Virtual Fundraiser, Spring Forward. The event will feature Havdalah with our clergy, a short program highlighting our Caring Community, and entertainment by comedian, Joel Chasnoff. Most ticket packages include food and beverage options, and you can bid on fabulous items in our online silent auction (to bid, click HERE). Evening Line Up 7:00 pm PRE-EVENT…
Find out more »Tikkun Leil Shavuot 2021
Tikkun Leil Shavot Sunday, May 16 @ 5:00 - 9:00 pm The festival of Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. One of the most distinctive customs of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot is Tikkun Leil Shavuot, an evening-long study session held on the night of Shavuot. Tikkun means a “set order” of something and refers to the order in which the texts are read. We have an exhilarating line-up for the night with the Beth Israel clergy and special guests. 5:00 p.m.: Young Family…
Find out more »Annual Meeting 2021
All Beth Israel members are invited to our Annual Meeting with our Board of Directors, Clergy and staff. We look forward to hosting you both virtually and in-person. Anyone planning to attend the meeting, whether in person or virtually, needs to RSVP. In-person attendance is capped. AGENDA Welcome & blessing Remarks by President Kimberly Carnot and Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez Appreciation of retiring Board Members Board and Nominating Committee Elections Volunteer of the Year Award presentation to Stacey Eaton, Russ…
Find out more »June 2021
June Coffee Hour with Rabbi Nevarez
Join Rabbi Nevarez for monthly virtual coffee hours. Get to know your Senior Rabbi, ask him questions and enjoy this informal time with him. Space is limited to 15 people (Beth Israel members only), RSVP is on first-come first-serve basis. RSVP below.
Find out more »August 2021
Beth Israel Presents Elul Master Series: In Residence with Neshama Carlebach
Beth Israel Presents Elul Master Series: In Residence with Neshama Carlebach Each year, the ascent through Elul does its magic – affording us time and space for intentional focus to shake old bitterness from our hands and hearts. During the month which precedes our Days of Awe, we itemize the ways in which we want to change and teshuvah (turning/repentance). Every year the work is different because we are different. We bring this year’s version of ourselves to the work…
Find out more »Torah on Tap
Join Rabbi Nevarez and new and old friends for our Inaugural Torah on Tap: Interesting Conversation, Good People, Pub Style Food, and Cold Beer! Have some delicious food and drinks while reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. Rabbi Nevarez will also share some brief insights on: The intersection of a New Normal and a New Year. Don’t miss out! When: Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 pm Where: Beth Israel, David & Dorothea Garfield Social Hall Who: This event is…
Find out more »S’lichot: An Evening of Reflection, Prayer & Music
Join us at Beth Israel on Saturday, August 28 at 6:30 pm for a night of reflection, prayers and music at our S’lichot service. The S’lichot service prepares us for the 5782 Days of Awe from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur and helps to put us in a reflective state of mind for the Days of Awe. Additionally, this year, we will begin our evening with a special concert, “The music of High Holy Days from the Cutting Room Floor,”…
Find out more »September 2021
Caring Community Challah Bake!
Bake One/Keep One! In anticipation of Rosh Hashanah, we are excited to have our very own virtual Challah Bake with our resident Challah baker, Eric Whinston. Join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 pm and let’s bake some challah! The recipe makes for 2 ROUND loaves – keep one and donate one to Fill the Freezer to help fill our mish bags! We will also be testing your challah knowledge, as we will be asking challah-related trivia…
Find out more »Tashlich 5782/2021
Meet at La Jolla Shores Beach for a beautiful Tashlich service led by our clergy. Appropriate for all ages. Many stay to picnic following the service. We will meet at lifeguard station 32.
Find out more »2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Hike
Rosh Hashanah is known as “Hayom Harat Olam – the birthday of the world”. Join Rabbi Nevarez and our Beth Israel community for a wonderful hike, surrounded by nature. We will sprinkle in some relevant teaching throughout our time together. Hike specifics: We will be hiking the Rancho Penasquitos Adobe Loop. Park at the softball fields at the very back (west) end of the Canyonside Park. Please bring bottled water, sunscreen, hat. This is a walking trail for all levels. The…
Find out more »Simchat Torah Pizza Dinner
Before the Congregational Simchat Torah service, join the Beth Israel community for a pizza dinner. RSVP below. Looking forward to seeing you there! Please note: all pizza orders must be received by 5:00p.m. on Sunday, September 26. Pizzas requested after this deadline will not be available.
Find out more »October 2021
Walk Against Hate with Beth Israel
Please join us in supporting ADL’s work to fight hate on the streets and online by making a contribution to our team and sharing this page with your family and friends. Every dollar we raise allows ADL to carry out its anti-bias education programs, advocacy efforts and other programs that fight hate for good. Let’s get moving together!
Find out more »Shabbat San Diego 2021
TOGETHER AGAIN ON OCTOBER 21-24, 2021 MAKE SHABBAT SAN DIEGO YOURS! CHALLAH BAKE: (Thursday, October 21st) SSD's challah recipe 1 Tbsp Dry Yeast 1/2 cup Sugar 1 cup Water 1 tsp Salt 1/3 cup Oil 2 Eggs 4-41/2 cups Flour 1 Egg Yolk beaten for glazing SHABBAT MEALS: (October 22nd&23rd) Please take this time to reach out to a family or friend you haven't spoken to in awhile and let them know WE ARE UNITED and NO ONE IS…
Find out more »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.…
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