April 2024
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 »Women of Beth Israel Rosh Chodesh: An Indoor Garden Party with Lesley Mills
Please join us as we learn from our very own Lesley Mills. She will be discussing her book, Merlin’s Garden, and sharing some of her own original paintings. Come and see how nature has influenced her life and how it can brighten your own life as well. Lesley will share her creative journey through pictures and story-telling on gardening, animals and painting and how her experiences impacted her perspective on life. Lesley Mills became Executive Director for Beth Israel in…
Find out more »Lines of Resonance Unveiling the Poetic Tapestry of Contemporary Israel
The calamity of October 7th had left Israel and the Jewish world in shock and despair. The unimaginable became our reality. As more details of the horror unfold, we find ourselves less and less able to talk about it. The expression most commonly used is מילים אין ein milim – No Words! And yet – there are those who struggle and find words to express pain and anger, despair and abandonment. In our session we will read and discuss poetry…
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.
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 »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 »Social Action Network Meeting via Zoom
We invite you to join us for our 2nd Social Action Network meeting! New members are welcome to attend. At this meeting we will hear updates from leaders of our current projects as well as learn about new opportunities and ways to be involved. What is the Social Action Network? Our Social Action Network is designed to empower each and every congregant, providing a platform for you to initiate and execute programs both on and off our campus that resonate…
Find out more »Conversational Hebrew Course – Tomer Osman
Previous class students and new students are welcome. This course is for Hebrew beginners and intermediate levels, no writing skills are necessary. The class will meet on Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 26, and April 2, 9 and 16. Students participating in this course will learn the following: • How to use tools available on the internet to properly translate, conjugate and pronounce Hebrew. • Translate English greetings and basic sentences into Hebrew and incorporate them into daily conversations. • Basic…
Find out more »Navigating the Spring 2024 NYC Art Scene A Virtual Gallery Tour with Artist Tobi Kahn
Join artist Tobi Kahn as he takes us on an exhilarating virtual Spring 2024 tour of multiple 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…
Find out more »Introduction to Judaism
Fundamentals of Belief and Practice Thursdays, October 19, 2023 to Friday, April 12, 2024 (No class November 23; December 21, & 28; February 22) Learners Shabbat Service - Friday, February 16 @ 6:15 pm Graduation Shabbat Service - Friday April 19 @ 6:15 pm This course is designed for newcomers to Judaism as well as those who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Judaism. You will learn the fundamental concepts of Jewish belief and practice and become more…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Family Services
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary (YouTube).
Find out more »Shira Chadasha Services
Join us for our Shira Chadasha Services (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 In Person (no livestream available) service takes place every 2nd Friday of month at 8:30 pm. Your core band members are Buddy Voit, Andy Mayer, Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel, Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein, Heidi Gantwerk, and Sebastian Mayer,…
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 »Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community
Join us on the Social Hall Patio at Beth Israel to knit and crochet items for Caring Community. We will supply the yarn and knitting needles, just bring yourself! If you need to freshen up your knitting or crocheting skills, Netanya and Melanie have offered to provide some direction, but you should have some familiarity with knitting already. Please RSVP below as space is limited to 12 folks. Once you register, we will provide you with details on where to…
Find out more »What did Abraham have to do with the Abraham Accords?
While the political motivations for Arab states to normalize relations with Israel are well known, this session looks at the religious-cultural language around the Abraham Accords. Was this just branding, or a real attempt to rewrite the script of Arab-Jewish relations? And what will be the fate of all this following the Israel-Hamas war? Toby Greene is visiting fellow at the Middle East Centre and a lecturer in the Department for Political Studies at Bar Ilan University. He is a…
Find out more »Saving the world - one cookie at a time! April 14, 11:30am-1:00pm Join the Justice League as we help out Beth Israel's Caring Community by baking cookies! We'll also be making bracelets and cards for local organizations promoting literacy for young children. This program is for 6th and 7th graders only. Please note that the recipe will include wheat and dairy ingredients, so those with allergies should plan accordingly. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Find out more »Southern California Gathering of Czech Torah Scrolls That Survived the Holocaust
Southern California Gathering of Czech Torah Scrolls That Survived the Holocaust In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Memorial Scrolls Trust, the Southern California Jewish Community will honor the legacy left by our ancestors and dedicate our actions to protecting the words contained within the scrolls on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Tikvah located 1600 N. Acacia Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831. Beth Israel's Memorial Scrolls Trust Our community is privileged to have received on…
Find out more »Rachel’s Women’s Center 2nd Sunday Dinners
Beth Israel's Social Action Network invites you to help us prepare dinner for 28-32 hungry, homeless women from Rachel's Women's Center. You can sign-up for one or more slots/dates here. Please bring your prepared food in a disposable container to the lower parking area near the CBI guard station. If the gate is locked, just park on the street in front of gate and we will find you. One volunteer will collect all the prepared food at the Beth Israel…
Find out more »Cooking with Caring Community: Passover Flourless Chocolate Cake
Join us for another wonderful evening of Cooking with Caring Community. Hostess, Ava Kurnow, has tested three amazing recipes for your Passover table and has come up with a very simple and delicious flourless Chocolate Cake. Buy the ingredients below and get ready for a very fun evening with an educational component on Passover eating! Ingredients: • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan • 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped • 6 large eggs, separating yolks…
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