May 2024
Artifacts of Identity Exploring Jewish Material Culture Through Time
When we think about archaeology, we think, of course, about antiquity. But Jews in all times in places lived in communities surrounded by the material culture – the architecture, the furnishings, the clothing, and the artifacts– of their time. Join Professor Marc Michael Epstein for a deep dive into Jewish spaces places, clothing, and the material remains of daily and synagogue life— of Jewish “stuff“ throughout the ages. How should we go about digging for clues in this vast array…
Find out more »Morning Mindfulness with Julie Potiker
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 Mindful Methods…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong
Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong Hosts: Randy Savarese and Iloo Gruder Tuesdays, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Make new friends! Join us on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm to play Mah jongg. All levels are 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.
Find out more »DayTimers Movie Mavens: American Fiction
90% of critics liked it! Metacritic—“triumphant satire about race, exploitation, family and identity" “Confronts our culture’s obsession with reducing people to outrageous stereotypes.” “Smart, wonderfully acted story about demands of personal and performance of blackness” This spirited cinema discussion group is led by film guru Linda Levine. Like a book club, you’ll see the movie on your own and participate in the discussion by sharing your impressions. This event is open to all and takes place on campus at…
Find out more »Men’s Club Dinner Forum: Ethical Issues in Human DNA Gene Editing
Please join the Men’s Club Dinner Forum on May 15 for dinner and socializing followed by our featured speaker, Professor Carol Padden, Dean of the School of Social Sciences at UCSD. A Zoom option is available for those unable to attend in person. The eradication of disease and disability has been a goal of medicine since its inception. This has only occurred very rarely. Smallpox is so far the only disease to be eradicated, due to the success of worldwide…
Find out more »Beth Israel’s Annual Meeting
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND ALL YOU DO FOR OUR COMMUNITY! APPRECIATION DINNER & ANNUAL MEETING 6:00 P.M. - VOLUNTEER AND MEMBER APPRECIATION FREE DINNER 6:30 P.M. - ANNUAL MEETING DAVID & DOROTHEA GARFIELD SOCIAL HALL All Beth Israel members and volunteers are invited to enjoy a Free Appreciation Dinner. We look forward to treating you to this fun and festive evening. AGENDA • Welcome & blessing • Remarks by President Dan Jones and Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Services
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube).
Find out more »Tribe Oneg
TRIBE is for adults in their 20’s-40’s who Jew together. Meet, mingle, and celebrate Shabbat with your fellow TRIBESTERS! TRIBE Oneg takes place immediately following Erev Shabbat Services, which begin at 6:15 pm. Oneg features catered dinner, discussion, and dessert. REGISTER
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Torah Study
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…
Find out more »Shabbat Lay Led Service
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…
Find out more »Israel’s Independence Day יוֹם הָעַצְמָאוּת
Celebrate Israel: Now and Forever חוגגים עצמאות, עכשיו ולתמיד Location: On the Grass Field at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS Admission: Free for all! Experience the power of unity at Israel's 76th Independence Day (Yom Ha'atzmaut) celebration right here in San Diego! Join us as we come together as a community to show our unwavering support for Israel and its people, both near and far. Get ready for an exciting lineup of performances featuring Israeli supergroup Shufuni, delicious food, and…
Find out more »Intersections of Art, Conflict, and Memory George Segal’s ‘The Sacrifice of Isaac’
It’s been 51 years since American pop artist George Segal’s sculpture “Sacrifice of Isaac” was first installed outside Tel Aviv’s Mann Auditorium. The modernist artist, raised in New York by his Eastern European immigrant parents, chose the story of the sacrifice of Isaac as an homage to his father and his own affinity with the biblical story. The sculpture was first exhibited in May 1973 at the outdoor plaza of Tel Aviv’s Mann auditorium. Five months following the sculpture’s installation,…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Tuesday Afternoon Mahjong
Tuesday Afternoon Mahjong Hosts: Randy Savarese and Iloo Gruder Tuesdays, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm Make new friends! Join us on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm to play Mahjong. All levels are 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.
Find out more »Morning Mindfulness with Julie Potiker
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 Mindful Methods…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong
Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong Hosts: Randy Savarese and Iloo Gruder Tuesdays, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Make new friends! Join us on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm to play Mah jongg. All levels are 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.
Find out more »Adult Evening Book Club
Are you a reader looking to connect with others and discuss great literature? Join our monthly book club! We welcome adults of all ages to come together and engage in thought-provoking discussions about a diverse range of books. Whether you’re a seasoned bookworm or a newcomer to the reading scene, we encourage you to join us for an enjoyable and enriching experience. Sources for 2023-2024 Book Lists There is no fee, but please RSVP below for planning purposes. After registering,…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Services
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube).
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Torah Study
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…
Find out more »Shabbat Lay Led Service
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…
Find out more »Men’s Club Discussion Group
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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