October 2020
Women of Beth Israel: Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
When was the last time you felt fully present? What are you thankful for in your daily life? This month, we will gather together and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of being fully present in our lives. We will carve out time to appreciate the here and now as Educator and Rosh Chodesh leader Jessica Kretzer teaches us what guidance Jewish tradition offers us on this topic. Please bring a candle to light and a glass of wine, a cup of tea,…
Find out more »November 2020
Women of Beth Israel: Rosh Chodesh Kislev
Women of Beth Israel invites you to celebrate Rosh Chodesh Kislev. Rosh Chodesh Kislev is often represented by women activating their power. With this in mind, we wanted to explore how women could take power in their own health and wellness journies. This event will feature meditation as well as a women's health panel exploring the topics of breast cancer screening, breast health, and osteoporosis. Our panelists are medical professionals from our Beth Israel community, Haydee Ojeda-Fournier, MD, Sarah L…
Find out more »December 2020
Women of Beth Israel: Rosh Chodesh in Chanukah: The Seventh Candle
In North African countries, the seventh night of Chanukah was called "Chag HaBanot," which means, "Holiday of Daughters." Rabbi Lenore Bohm will lead our celebration, in which we will honor our daughters and granddaughters, our mothers and grandmothers. The Chanukiyah looks so beautiful and nearly full on Rosh Chodesh Tevet. Let's honor the passionate women who kept Judaism alive for centuries, and give thanks that we have inherited wisdom, courage and spirit from the women of our own family trees. As…
Find out more »January 2021
Women of Beth Israel: Rosh Chodesh Shvat
Katey Lindley, Director of Caring Community, returns to Women of Beth Israel’s Rosh Chodesh for the month of Shvat. Join us as, together, we explore a few significant moments in biblical history as they relate to the Month of Shvat and discover how those events are relevant in our lives today. We will start with the first of the month and Moses’ translation of the Torah and conclude with Tu B’Shvat, a celebration of nature. Please bring a candle to light and…
Find out more »March 2021
WBI: Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Nisan is the first month of the Jewish calendar. On Rosh Chodesh Nisan we honor Miriam haNevia, Miriam the Prophetess, who died on this day. We honor Miriam with music, singing, and dancing. We honor her with stories; we honor her with poetry. (source) Please join the Women of Beth Israel as we honor Miriam and prepare for Passover with our Rosh Chodesh Nisan celebration. Presentations include: Searching for the Chametz (bedikat chametz), Cooking Demonstrations, Passover Music, and the Passover Seder from a Women’s perspective. Passover…
Find out more »April 2021
Women of Beth Israel: Rosh Chodesh Iyar
Happy Anniversary!!! Iyar is the one-year anniversary of our Rosh Chodesh events. To celebrate, we are honored to welcome Rose Orlovich who will be leading us in the topic of Elevating the Everyday Moments. Rose Orlovich is the Director of Education at Beth Israel. She moved to San Diego after getting her second master's degree in education and she strives to keep Jewish values at the core of her lessons each time she teaches. Rose looks forward to getting to know more families…
Find out more »May 2021
Women of Beth Israel: Rosh Chodesh Sivan
We are so excited that Dr. Sarah Gimbel will be leading our next Rosh Chodesh event! Dr. Sarah Gimbel is a neuroscientist with a background in the fields of memory and the brain bases of changing one's beliefs in the presence of counterevidence. She is currently a research scientist at the Balboa Naval Hospital, studying Traumatic Brain Injury in service members. As a San Diego native, Sarah has deep ties to the Beth Israel community and enjoys interweaving her loves…
Find out more »June 2021
Women of Beth Israel: Rosh Chodesh Tamuz with Sarah Waxman
We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Waxman, Executive Director, At the Well Project, will be leading our Rosh Chodesh Tammuz. Sarah Waxman was the reason that we started our Rosh Chodesh events, as a result of watching her YouTube video: Rosh Chodesh: A Guide to the Cycles of Our Lives, and now she will be sharing her knowledge and expertise directly with Women of Beth Israel. Sarah founded At The Well in 2015 in order to center the Jewish voice…
Find out more »Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
Find out more »July 2021
Women of Beth Israel: Rosh Chodesh Av
Rosh Chodesh Av is actually a Shabbat Rosh Chodesh in that it falls on Shabbat. We are excited to have our first in person Rosh Chodesh celebration and partake in the outdoor services. Please join us from 5:00 - 6:00 pm for a pre-service oneg / happy hour and stay to enjoy the outdoor summer Erev Shabbat service. There is no fee but please RSVP by Wednesday, July 7 for planning purposes.
Find out more »August 2021
Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
Find out more »WBI: Rosh Chodesh Elul – Julie Potiker
The themes for Rosh Chodesh Elul are forgiveness, compassion, and waking up, as we prepare for the High Holidays. We are happy to welcome Julie Potiker who will be leading a Mindfulness Class for our next Rosh Chodesh. Julie is a mindfulness expert with extensive teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Compassion. Through her Mindful Methods for Life program offerings and her book — “Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods…
Find out more »October 2021
Women of Beth Israel – Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
WBI is excited to partner with Caring Community and Sharsheret (The Jewish Breast and Ovarian Cancer Community) for our October Rosh Chodesh event. The themes for Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan are faith, follow thru and grounding. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To honor these, we will be having a presentation on Women's Health with Laurie Greenberg, MD, OB/GYN. Dr. Greenberg’s private practice at IGO Medical Group includes gynecology and the full range of women’s healthcare, including contraception, pregnancy planning,…
Find out more »Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
Find out more »November 2021
Women of Beth Israel – Rosh Chodesh Kislev
The themes for Rosh Chodesh Kislev are activating our power, light. We are so excited to have Nicole Nevarez return to lead our Rosh Chodesh event! Nicole Nevarez is a Jewish educator, trainer, and facilitator. Most importantly, she is a seeker who believes that we can choose to always be on a path of growth and change. Nicole also provides independent coaching to individuals and consulting to mission-critical organizations to support efforts to create positive internal culture. The inaugural National Director of Ta'amod: Stand Up!,…
Find out more »December 2021
Women of Beth Israel: Latkes & Vodkas
Join WBI for a fun and festive Chanukah celebration! Enjoy latkes with some signature vodka drinks and great company. We will begin the evening with a chanukiyah lighting so please bring your chanukiyah and candles to participate. Other nosh and non-alcoholic beverages will be available as well. Dress warmly as we will be outside in the Price Family Courtyard, weather permitting. Masks are required for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status, at all times on campus unless actively eating or…
Find out more »Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
Find out more »Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
Find out more »February 2022
Women of Beth Israel – Rosh Chodesh Adar
Join us virtually as we welcome the moth of Adar I, the happiest and most joyful month in the Jewish calendar. Together we will view the short film (18 min) Eddy's World, about an award-winning independent toy inventor in Los Angeles, who is still creating toys from his own ideas at age 100! A short discussion will follow. Rosh Chodesh events are a space for those who identify as female. There is no fee, but please RSVP for planning purposes. This event is…
Find out more »Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rachel’s Women's Center provides overnight, emergency, short/midterm, safe and sober shelter for homeless women. To sign-up for a volunteer slot, follow this link. Congregation Beth Israel's Women of Beth Israel and Social Action Committees invite you to help us feed 28-32 hungry, homeless women on the second Sunday of even-numbered months, at Rachel's Women's Center (plus Christmas Day!). We appreciate sign-ups for one or more slots/dates, as explained below. Our plans for the next dates & times, subject to the updates below, are: At the present time--All pickups…
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