March 2023
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 »Jewish Comedians – Pioneers of Television: Featuring Sid Caesar, Jack Benny, Danny Kaye and Joan Rivers
Join Entertainment Historian John Kenrick as he brings to life the comedic legends of Sid Caesar, Jack Benny, Danny Kaye, and Joan Rivers! From the Catskills to Broadway and beyond, these icons redefined comedy and captured the hearts of audiences everywhere. Don't miss out on these hilarious presentations on Wednesdays, February 22, March 1, 8, and 15, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, exclusively on Zoom. Hail Caesar!: How Sid & His Legion Conquered the World of Comedy – Sid…
Find out more »What’s Happening in Israel: Voices from MGSDII Alumni
Join us as we hear from MGSDII Visiting Professor alumni – leading academics and thought leaders on the ground in Israel. In recent weeks, many Israelis have taken to the streets to protest proposed judicial reforms. Beyond the law itself, the debate has turned into a referendum on the nature of democracy in Israel and the founding vision of a Jewish democratic state. Our panel, all former MGSDII professors, will share real-time analysis and personal reflections at this critical juncture.…
Find out more »The Neo-Hasidic Renewal of Judaism Learning from the Hasidic Masters
Across the Jewish world, in every denomination, there is a revival of the spiritual teachings of the 18th and 19th century Hasidic masters in a pluralistic context, hence the term “Neo-Hasidism.” Join Rabbi Ingber as he samples these radical and deep sources, exploring our Jewish community’s need for this kind of spiritual nourishment. *Note: Rabbi Ingber will be serving as the Rabbi Allen Krause Scholar in Residence at Temople Beth El of South Orange County over Shabbat March 17-18, 2023.…
Find out more »DayTimers Speaker Series: Stan Schatt
Will artificial intelligence, robots, and other emerging technologies replace human workers in the near future? Dr. Stan’s Schatt’s latest research reveals which professions and industries are in the most danger and what people need to do to make themselves indispensable. Learn what kinds of new jobs will be created and what “soft skills” people will need to polish to survive in the workplace and what survival strategies they will need to deploy. Schatt also describes the major changes government and…
Find out more »Passover Seder Plate Fused Glass Workshop
Beth Israel is thrilled to offer a special opportunity to explore the art of fused glass with renowned glass artist Ilanit Shalev. During this 10" seder plate workshop, participants will have the chance to learn the process of fused glass making and create their own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Ilanit, who was born and raised in Israel and studied at the World Center for Glass in Portland, Oregon, will guide participants step-by-step through the process, allowing them to tap into their own…
Find out more »Introduction to Judaism: Fundamentals of Belief and Practice
Thursdays, October 20, 2022 – April 21, 2023 (no class Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 29, 2022 / Feb. 23, April 6, and April 13, 2023) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., except as noted. (Friday, February 17, 2022, Learners Shabbat service at 6:15 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, Graduation Shabbat service at 6:15 p.m.) This series takes place on campus at Beth Israel. Audio recordings for missed sessions will be available by request. Instructors: Beth Israel Rabbis Fee: Beth Israel members…
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. Date Book Facilitator September 15, 2022 Apeirigon Carol Levy October 20, 2022 The House of Fragile Things Barbara…
Find out more »Woman2Woman: Beth Israel Women’s Discussion Group
The Beth Israel Women's Discussion Group, "Woman2Woman," is a supportive and inclusive space for Jewish women to come together and connect. We provide a forum for women to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you're looking to make new friends, gain new insights, or simply have a meaningful conversation, our group is here for you. Join us for stimulating and thought-provoking discussions on a wide range of topics that are relevant to Jewish…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
Find out more »TRIBE Oneg
TRIBE is for adults in their 20’s-40’s who Jew together. Come and socialize, connect, and honor Shabbat with your fellow TRIBE members! You're invited to join us for an Oneg at 7:30 pm in the Foster Family Chapel. (Please note, the TRIBE Oneg immediately follows the Erev Shabbat Services, which commence at 6:15 pm in the Sanctuary.) This month's Oneg will be hosted by TRIBE member Yovel Autry. The Oneg offers a delightful catered dinner, stimulating conversation, and mouth-watering desserts.…
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 clicking HERE. 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 Morning Service
A celebratory service led by clergy and bar/bat mitzvah and open to all.
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 »Caring Community Presents Mending Hearts
Caring Community brings a new program this fall, Mending Hearts, supporting those who have lost a loved one. Join in for one or all eight of the sessions listed below to meet new friends, share experiences and support each other in a safe and loving environment. Each session is limited to 8 participants, there is no fee. All sessions are on a Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Foster Family Chapel. This event is for BETH ISRAEL MEMBERS…
Find out more »Golda, Why Now?
In recent years, there's been a revival of interest in Golda Meir, both in the US and in Israel. A new movie about Golda is due to be released this summer starring Helen Mirren, and a TV series produced by Barbra Streisand is in production. In Israel, after many decades of deliberate disregarding her term of office as a prime minister her legacy as a state’s woman and labor minister is being re-examined and gaining recognition. Furthermore, in contemporary pop…
Find out more »NOAR Event (6th-7th grade) Mini Golf
NOAR is going Mini Golfing on March 19th at Pelly's Mini Golf, from 3pm-5pm. Food and drinks will be provided. In case your child tends to get chilly, as this is an outside event, please have them wear warmer clothes and bring a jacket. Parents we are asking you drop off AND pick up your child at this address: 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Find out more »Gallery Hop in NYC
Join artist Tobi Kahn as he takes us on another exhilarating virtual tour of mulitple galleries in New York City including PPOW GALLERY – Tribeca, 392 Broadway; JAMES COHAN GALLERY – Tribeca - 48 Walker Street; HAUSER & WIRTH GALLERY – Madison Avenue, 69th Street; JACK SHAINMAN GALLERY – Chelsea, 513 West 20th Street; BARBARA GLADSTONE GALLERY – 530 West 21st Street; 303 GALLERY – Chelsea, 551 West 21st Street; and LEHMAN MAUPIN GALLERY - 501 West 24th Street. Throughout…
Find out more »How To Read the Bible Maimonides vs. Spinoza
Should every passage of the Hebrew Bible be read literally? Is the Bible a source of not just religious inspiration but historical, scientific and theological truths? These are questions on which two of the greatest Jewish philosophers ever — Maimonides and Spinoza, both arch-rationalists — disagreed. Spinoza, in fact, explicitly criticizes Maimonides over his account of the interpretation of Scripture, making a comparison of the two thinkers especially interesting. Steven Nadler is the Vilas Research Professor and William H. Hay…
Find out more »Caring Community Food Kit Assembly
Join us as we assemble meal kits for Caring Community’s Fill the Freezer program. We will be assembling already roasted chicken, rice and veggis. NO cooking required, just your desire to do a mitzvah and help us assemble a delicious meal for our Misheberach Bags serving those who have lost a loved one, recovering from surgery or illness, or celebrating the birth of a baby! Space is limited to 8 participants. This is event is at capacity, the registration is…
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