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October 2023

Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center

Sunday, October 8 @ 4:15 pm
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An event every month that begins at 4:15 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Sunday, January 14, 2024

Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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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. At the present time, all pickups will be at the lower curb near CBI guard station, and if gate is locked, just park on street in front of gate and we will find you at the curb.

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Men’s Club Discussion Group

Monday, October 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Fourth of the month, repeating indefinitely

Zoom CA United States

The purpose of the Men’s Discussion Group is to create a forum for men who are members of Congregation Beth Israel to meet together, enjoy camaraderie and to discuss relevant issues. Participation is not limited to Beth Israel members and a reservation is not required. Discussion topics depend on what participants wish to discuss. Meetings are held via Zoom every second and fourth Monday of each month. Please RSVP via email to Marty Stern at mrstern847@gmail.com.

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Cooking with Caring Community

Monday, October 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom CA United States
Free

Join us for another wonderful evening of Cooking with Caring Community. 

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American Jewish History: Freedom in Four Objects

Tuesday, October 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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Let’s start the new year with a fresh consideration of our own past. In this class, Dr. Zollman will lead an object-centered exploration of the idea of freedom in American Jewish history. Each week will will feature an historical object that will serve as a springboard for discussion of the meaning, purpose, challenges and benefits of freedom in American Jewish life.

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Interfaith Panel, “Misconceptions: How Jews and Afghans Think About Each Other”

Tuesday, October 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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Featuring Rabbi Jason Nevarez and Mohammad J. Rahimi, Ph.D. Moderated by Jason Bercovitch. Join us for a thought-provoking and enlightening evening as we delve into the rich cultural tapestries of two distinct communities, Jews and Afghans, in a panel discussion aimed at dispelling misconceptions and fostering understanding. Our esteemed panelists, Rabbi Jason Nevarez and Mohammad J. Rahimi, Ph.D., will share their unique perspectives and experiences, shedding light on the diversity, history, and contributions of these communities. Our moderator, Jason Bercovitch, will…

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Conversational Hebrew Course – Tomer Osman

Tuesday, October 10 @ 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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This course is for Hebrew beginners, no writing skills are necessary. The class will meet on Tuesdays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, and November 14. Students participating in this course will learn the following: Use tools available on the internet and how to properly translate and pronounce Hebrew. Translate English greetings and basic sentences into Hebrew and incorporate them into discussions. Basic colors and shapes from classical Israeli children's songs. Advanced lyrics in Hebrew using the English alphabet+…

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Morning Mindfulness with Julie Potiker

Wednesday, October 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:40 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, December 27, 2023

One event on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 10:00 am

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One event on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:00 am

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One event on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 10:00 am

One event on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 10:00 am

Zoom San Diego, CA United States
Free

Wednesdays mornings from 10:00-10:45 am   Give yourself the gift of calm. Join Julie Potiker for this grounding way to start the day and move from a place of fear to a place of calm. In these forty-five-minute mindfulness sessions, you will experience bringing your attention to the present moment without judgment. For past sessions, visit: https://blubrry.com/balancedmind/ About Julie: Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert with extensive teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Compassion. Through her…

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Jewish Genealogy and the Making of Fioretta

Wednesday, October 11 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Zoom San Diego, CA United States

Attorney E. Randol Schoenberg, known for his role in the recovery of Nazi-looted paintings as portrayed in the 2015 film Woman in Gold, will discuss his lifelong passion for genealogy and the making of his new documentary film Fioretta, which has its West Coast Premiere on Thursday October 19th, 2023 at the Newport Beach Film Festival. In Fioretta, Randy drags his teenage son Joey on a roots trip that ends up tracing his family back 500 years to the beginning…

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Member Meet Up: Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong

Wednesday, October 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States

Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong Hosts: Randy Savarese and Iloo Gruder Wednesdays, starting October 20 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Make new friends! Join us on Wednesdays from 1-3pm to play Mah jongg. All levels welcome. If you would like to watch and learn, just let the organizer know you will be watching. Space is limited. No fee, but please RSVP below for planning purposes.

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Navigating the Fall NYC Art Scene A Virtual Gallery Tour with Artist Tobi Kahn

Thursday, October 12 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Join artist Tobi Kahn as he takes us on an exhilarating virtual Fall 2023 tour of mulitple galleries in New York City. Throughout the tour we will view exhibitions, virtually meet artists, curators and art historians and hear about their perspectives on the works viewed. Participants will be introduced to what is new and important in the art world. The goal of the tour is for participants to view art critically. Tobi Kahn’s gallery tours were ranked #1 in New York Magazine’s “Best…

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WBI goes to the Movies!

Thursday, October 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr
La Jolla, 92037 United States

Join us for a fun evening of six short subject films at the Opening Night of the Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival on Thursday, October 12 in the Garfield Theater at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus. Use Discount Code WOCBI2023 and follow this link. Be sure to select Program 1 (October 12) to order your tickets. https://2023jfjsff.eventive.org/schedule. THE CARETAKER – (German, Narrative, Holocaust – 17:42) Based on true events, when all Jewish and “degenerate” art…

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PreK-2nd Grade Family Shabbat

Friday, October 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States

On Friday, October 13, please join our community for a special Shabbat service with the PreK-2nd Grade classes from the Lee & Frank Goldberg Family Religious School. Dinner will be catered by Lorna's Italian Kitchen (menu TBA!) in the Social Hall at 5:30pm prior to the service. Click the button below to let us know you're coming and to order dinner! The deadline for dinner orders is Monday, October 9 at 1pm. For late dinner orders, please contact Raphael Stigliano…

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Erev Shabbat Family Service

Friday, October 13 @ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 6:15 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Friday, June 30, 2023

One event on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 6:15 pm

One event on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 6:15 pm

Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.

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Shira Chadasha service

Friday, October 13 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 8:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Friday, June 9, 2023

One event on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 8:30 pm

One event on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 8:30 pm

One event on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8:30 pm

One event on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8:30 pm

Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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Join us for our Shira Chadasha service (New Song), formerly known as Soul Food Shabbat, in the Foster Family Chapel. Replenish your soul with contemporary music and prayer in this intimate and informal service open to all and followed by an Oneg. This service takes place every 2nd Friday of the month at 8:30 PM. This service will be in-person only, it will not be live-streamed. Your core Band members are: Buddy Voit, Andy Mayer, Rabbi Jeremy Gimble, Rabbi Cantor Arlene…

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Shabbat Morning Torah Study

Saturday, October 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Saturday, December 28, 2024

Beth Israel and Zoom, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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Torah Study will be via diverse access: in person in the Feuerstein Family Activity Center or on Zoom You can connect via your computer or telephone using Zoom. You can register just once for all future sessions, by visiting https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf--gqTgpE9Ey74eFhwi60yVUeUNpsp14 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Come occasionally or come every week. These eclectic and lively discussions about the week’s Torah portion consider the text through traditional and modern commentaries, as well…

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Shabbat Lay Led Service

Saturday, October 14 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating until Saturday, December 30, 2023

Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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An informal service, open to all, featuring prayer, singing and Torah discussion in a relaxed and friendly setting. Located in the Foster Family Chapel, or via the Beth Israel Chapel YouTube Channel. Please contact Gordon Glenn at gaglenn@prodigy.net to be added to the Lay Led Service list. For those attending virtually and who do not have your own Mishkan Ti’filah for Shabbat, you can get a Kindle version for $4.99 at the following link: Amazon/Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Mishkan-Tfilah-Shabbat-Reform-Siddur-ebook/dp/B016R0HSLU/ref=sr_1_2  If you have an…

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Help Unbuild the Sukkah with the Men’s Club

Sunday, October 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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Please join us in the Beth Israel Price Family Courtyard. Both men and women are invited to participate! Bagels and coffee will be provided. We expect to have enough tools but if you have your own feel free to bring a cordless drill or impact driver with 7/16" deep socket, driver bits, and a hammer for minor adjustments. Work gloves are a good idea. Please email Marty Stern at mrstern847@gmail.com for any questions.  

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Beth Israel Day of Service

Sunday, October 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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Come join us for a day of community and purposeful projects at our synagogue! Let's give our time on various projects such as painting, sprucing garden beds, preparing school materials, dismantling the sukkah, or assembling membership packets. Meet us at the Price Family Courtyard. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. To assist us in planning, please RSVP below. Your presence and enthusiasm will make a meaningful difference. We can't wait to see you here!

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Caring Community Presents Mending Hearts

Sunday, October 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating until Sunday, January 7, 2024

Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 United States
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Free

Caring Community’s bereavement program supporting those who have lost a loved one, Mending Hearts, returns this fall. Join to meet new friends, share experiences, and support each other in a safe and loving environment. Mending Heart is limited to 8 participants and advance registration is required to participate. This event is exclusively for Beth Israel members and is free of charge. All sessions meet on a Sundays from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Facilitators: Rabbi Aliza Berk, LMFT, Jewish Educator, Chaplain,…

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Dissent and Crisis – In the Heart of Jerusalem

Sunday, October 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am

A poetic virtual tour that uncovers roots of the contemporary crisis; from Notre-Dame through Musrara to the site of Mandelbaum Gate along the old borderline between Israel and Jordan. On the top of Notre-Dame Monastery while looking at an amazing 360 view of the city, we will read poetry that reveals the deep divide between Left and Right wing views of the old city and Temple mount – The poetry may be 70 years old and more- the issues are…

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