February 2023
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 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.
Find out more »DayTimers: Beginners Beading Workshop
This class offers an exciting and creative opportunity for beginners and anyone looking to make a stunning and elegant necklace in just a few hours. The class will guide you through the process of stringing beads onto wire, without the need for needles or thread. Each participant will begin with a 36-inch piece of wire, although the recommended length for most necklaces is about 22 inches. The class provides a bead board to design and size the necklace, as well…
Find out more »Jews of Argentina “They sowed seeds and harvested doctors”
The Argentinean Jewish Community is the 6th largest in the world after Israel, the USA, France, Canada and the UK. The first Jewish communities in Latin America were Sephardic. What happened to those Jews during the Inquisition? Why, if Latin America was part of the Spanish Empire, is the Jewish Community in Argentina 80% Ashkenazi and only 20% Sephardic today? We are going to answer all these questions and many more during the first session of our Virtual Jewish Tour…
Find out more »TRIBE Twilight Taco Tuesday
Join us at our annual TRIBE Twilight Taco Tuesday on February 28th at 6:00pm at Beth Israel! Connect with other adults in their 20s-40s while indulging in delicious tacos and one-of-a-kind churro donuts. We’ll be learning the game of Gaga, and you’ll have the opportunity to win a special treat too! If you’re new to the area, the tacos and churro donuts are arguably the best around. The event is $25 per person and pre-registration is required. Don't miss out…
Find out more »March 2023
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 »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 »Continuity, Communication and Revolution The Role of Language in the Arab and Islamic World with Dr. David Mendelsohn
The relationship between language and national identity has always been a very controversial issue in terms of its importance and role in formulating the collective identity of a nation. Some scholars consider it to be one of the major components, if not the most major, that construct the national identity of any community. Join us as we explore the role that language played in the evolution, continuity and revolution of the Arab and Islamic world. Dr. David Mendelsohn supervises the…
Find out more »DayTimers Movie Mavens: The Fabelmans (2022)
Loosely based on Spielberg's childhood growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, from age seven to eighteen, a young man named Sammy Fabelman discovers a shattering family secret, and explores how the power of movies help us see the truth about each other and ourselves. 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…
Find out more »Pink & Teal Hamentaschen Bake: Cooking with Caring Community with Sharsheret
Join us for a Pink & Teal Hamentaschen Bake in collaboration with Sharsheret, a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer. Not only will you be able to enjoy delicious hamentaschen, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. Everyone is welcome to attend, so bring your friends and family for a fun and meaningful event. Dr. Julie Le, MD will be…
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 »Young Families Shabbat Experience
5:00 p.m. Young Families Shabbat Experience (in person only in the Foster Family Chapel) Welcome Shabbat with this service geared toward our youngest congregants, birth – 5 years old. Join us for singing, storytime, and welcoming Shabbat together.
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
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 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 »Dangerous Beauty Esther and the Righteous Temptress of the Bible
Why does the Bible always effect redemption through sexual transgression? Who are the women who seduce and redeem? And how do they tempt their prey? Exploring the stories of the six righteous temptresses through the Bible and Midrash, Bavli and Yerushalmi, Victor Turner and Simone de Beauvoir, Rabbi Soloveitchik and Game of Thrones. Gila Fine is a teacher of Aggada at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, exploring the tales of the Talmud through philosophy, literary criticism, psychoanalysis, and pop-culture. She…
Find out more »Purim Carnival
Do you hear that? The distant sound of groggers in the wind? It can only mean one thing... ...the annual Purim Carnival is coming to Beth Israel! Get the wind in your hair on bouncy houses and exciting rides, or challenge your friends to fun carnival games. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, hit the dining area in Café Shushan. There's endless fun to be had, so don't wait—buy your wristbands today! Schedule & Information The Purim Carnival will be…
Find out more »The Deck of Esther The New Venice Megillah
From Beit Venezia in Venice, a focal point of Jewish life, arts and culture in Italy, comes an extraordinary new visual art commission, The Deck of Esther. This artist project tells the story of Purim and the Jewish affinity with card games and gambling. The cards in the deck are a Book of Esther, shuffled with the words removed, reimagining the story and characters as playing cards, endlessly shuffling and gambling their way through the story. Jacqueline Nicholls, the lead artist for…
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