September 2023
First day Rosh Hashanah
8:30 a.m. Family Rosh Hashanah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube) 11:00 a.m. Morning Rosh Hashanah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube) 4:00 p.m. Young Family Rosh Hashanah, Foster Family Chapel (YouTube) 6:00 p.m. Tashlich & Havdalah, La Jolla Shores (Lifeguard Station 32)
Find out more »Second Day Rosh Hashanah
9:00 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Second Day Morning Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube) Followed by Kiddush lunch, Feuerstein Family Activity Center 11:15 a.m. Hike with Rabbi Nevarez: https://cbisd.org/programs/rosh-hashanah-2nd-day-hike-with-rabbi-nevarez/ Afternoon (Time TBD) – Kever Avot Cemetery Memorial Service, El Camino Memorial Park, and Miramar National Cemetery
Find out more »Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Hike with Rabbi Nevarez
Spend a few hours of reflection while enjoying nature and conversation on our annual Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Hike. Join Rabbi Nevarez and a few new/old friends as we walk and talk beside Penasquitos Creek. We will meet at the Penasquitos Creek Park kiosk at the trail head on the west side of the park. The (ambitious) goal is to make it to the waterfall, but we can play it by ear. Remember to bring a hat, sunscreen, and lots…
Find out more »The Future of Israel’s Jewish Democratic Identity
A few days before this event, Israel’s Supreme Court will hear the appeal over the judicial overhaul plan. Join the MGSDII (https://mgsdii.org/) with Visiting Professors Dr. Amos Nadan, Deputy Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Tel Aviv University, and special guest Dr. Maya Tevet Dayan, Israel’s most famous feminist poet, for a discussion about the divisions in Israeli society, the current political crisis, and what efforts can be undertaken to bridge the growing divides. RSVP…
Find out more »The Music of Kol Nidre
For many Jews, the melody of Kol Nidre is their most recognizable and most stirring liturgical music. We will investigate its origin and compare it with the way non-Ashkenazic Jews sing the same prayer. We will see the ways in which its motifs reappear as crucial musical signals throughout the Days of Awe. Finally, we will listen to several magnificent orchestral works which were inspired by Kol Nidre. Dr. Joshua R. Jacobson holds a Bachelors degree in Music from Harvard College,…
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…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong
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.
Find out more »Men’s Club Speaker Forum
The Speaker Forum is designed to bring to Beth Israel a person with some expertise on a topic of interest for all adult members. Participation is not limited to Beth Israel members. These Forums are proudly sponsored by the Men’s Club for our entire congregation. This event is held virtually on Zoom. After registering, you will receive an email containing information on how to join the event. This evening offers an early look at some of the exciting short films to…
Find out more »Beyond Plastic Fruit and Popcorn Chains The Rich History of Sukkah Structures and Adornments
Plastic fruit and popcorn chains may be the current go-to decor for your backyard or synagogue sukkah, but simple structures and pedestrian decorations were not always the hallmark sukkot. These structures, whether private or communal, have a long history of composition and adornment. By definition they are ephemeral structures, but we have images and information. Join us as we explore the structures that are sukkot. Dr. Sharon Keller, who served as CSP's 15th Annual One Month Scholar in residence in…
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 Shuva Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Foster Family Chapel
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 »Erev Yom Kippur
5:30 p.m. Kol Nidre Early Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube) 8:00 p.m. Kol Nidre Late Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube)
Find out more »Yom Kippur
8:30 a.m. Family Yom Kippur Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube) 11:00 a.m. Yom Kippur Morning Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube) Food for Thought: Session 1 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Rabbi Emeritus Michael Berk, WHAT ARE WE THAT YOU ARE MINDFUL OF US? (Psalm 8:4) The Meaning of Being Human: Are we “little less than divine”? or just specks of dust? Session 2 – 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Sermon Talk Back with Rabbi Nevarez 2:30 p.m. Contemporary Confessions, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube) 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Service,…
Find out more »Welcome the new Consul General of Israel at the HOI in Balboa Park: Consul General Israel Bachar
Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest Israel Bachar was appointed Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest in May 2023, and assumed the post in September. Having developed his career in the private sector, Mr. Bachar is one of the most respected and sought-after marketing and political strategists in the country. He has decades of experience in Israel’s ever-shifting political landscape, and his background serves him well in his role as Israel’s senior representative to the Pacific…
Find out more »The Evolution of the Male Figure in the Poetry of Ghadda al-Samman
Ghada al-Samman is a prolific writer who has produced over 40 works in a variety of genres, including journalism, poetry, short stories, and the novel. Outspoken, innovative, and provocative, Samman is a highly respected if sometimes controversial writer in the Arab world who is becoming increasingly well known internationally; several of her works have been translated from Arabic into languages such as English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish, German, Japanese, and Farsi.Unconventional in both her personal life and literary works,…
Find out more »Conversational Hebrew Course – Tomer Osman
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+…
Find out more »Help Build the Sukkah with the Men’s Club
The Men’s Club will be tackling the new year by performing the Mitzvah of assembling the Sukkah. Due to the High Holy Days schedule we will set up the Sukkah on Tuesday evening, September 26, starting at 7:00 pm. 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…
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