October 2022
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 »J2 Paint Party
Join J2 as we put on our smocks, roll up our sleeves and gather paint brushes in hand. Back by popular demand, ARTBEAT San Diego will be coming to Beth Israel to provide a private step by step art lesson on Sunday, October 2nd. We'll be creating the "funky tree" which is shown in the photo above. For children who are not in choir: They will join Charlotte on the lower field after religious school for lunch and games. For…
Find out more »KOL NIDRE
KOL NIDRE Tuesday, October 4 6:00 p.m. Kol Nidre Early Service (YouTube) 8:30 p.m. Kol Nidre Late Service (YouTube) ALL HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES WILL BE STREAMED (click here for a schedule) For information about High Holy Day tickets, visit: https://cbisd.org/worship-hhd5783/
Find out more »YOM KIPPUR
YOM KIPPUR Wednesday, October 5 8:30 a.m. Family Yom Kippur Service (YouTube) 11:00 a.m. Morning Service (BITY reflections following the Torah service) (YouTube) Food for Thought: Session 1 – 12:00 – 1:00 pm Speaker Rabbi Philip Graubart , Notes from the Narrow Place: Jewish Stories, Songs, and Texts on Illness, Confinement, and Healing RSVP HERE Session 2 – 1:15 – 2:00 pm Sermon Talk Back with Rabbi Nevarez RSVP HERE 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Contemporary Confessions (YouTube) 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Service 5:00 p.m.…
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 »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 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 details on where to meet.…
Find out more »SUKKOT
SUKKOT Monday, October 10 10:00 a.m. Morning Service and Lunch in the Sukkah (YouTube) ALL HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES WILL BE STREAMED (click here for a schedule) For information about High Holy Day tickets, visit: https://cbisd.org/worship-hhd5783/
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 »DayTimers Speaker Series: Connecting across the world: One woman’s experience with the Abayudaya Jewish Community of Uganda with Rebecca Ottinger
Join us as we hear from our Beth Israel alum Rebecca Ottinger about her time with the Abayudaya Jewish community of Uganda. Rebecca spent three months in Uganda at the end of 2021, traveling and connecting with friends. After discovering the Abayudaya Jewish community, Rebecca spent multiple shabbats with them in the village of Nabugoye, and in January 2022 she participated as an 'older sister' in a very large Ugandan Jewish wedding. Through this presentation of photos and videos, you'll…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Family 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. Meet, mingle, and celebrate Shabbat with your fellow TRIBESTERS! Join us for an Oneg on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 7:30 pm in the Activity Center. (Please note, TRIBE Oneg takes place immediately following Erev Shabbat Services, which begin at 6:15 pm in the Sukkah and Courtyard.) Oneg features catered dinner, discussion, and dessert. We are always looking for new ideas! Do you have a hot topic you’d like to…
Find out more »Shira Chadasha service
Join us for our Shira Chadasha service (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 service takes place every 2nd Friday of the month at 8:30 PM. This service will be in-person only, it will not be live-streamed. Your core Band members are: Rabbi Bernstein, Rabbi Gimbel, Andy Mayer, Heidi Gantwerk, and Buddy…
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 »Shabbat Afternoon Service
Aa celebratory service led by clergy and bar/bat mitzvah and open to all.
Find out more »Beth Israel 411
EREV SIMCHAT TORAH FESTIVITIES Sunday, October 16 5:00 Mix and Mingle with members old and new at Beth Israel 411 (reg link: https://cbisd.org/programs/beth-israel-411/) 6:00 p.m. Simchat Torah Pizza Dinner (reg link: https://cbisd.org/programs/simchat-torah-pizza-dinner-5783/) 6:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Simchat Torah Service followed by Israeli Dancing (YouTube) Please save the dates for our next 411 session on January 31, 2023. Our final gathering will take place on March 24, 2023, as part of New Member Shabbat.
Find out more »EREV SIMCHAT TORAH
EREV SIMCHAT TORAH Sunday, October 16 5:00 Mix and Mingle with members old and new at Beth Israel 411 (reg link: https://cbisd.org/programs/beth-israel-411/) 6:00 p.m. Simchat Torah Pizza Dinner (reg link: https://cbisd.org/programs/simchat-torah-pizza-dinner-5783/) 6:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Simchat Torah Service followed by Israeli Dancing (YouTube) ALL HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES WILL BE STREAMED (click here for a schedule) For information about High Holy Day tickets, visit: https://cbisd.org/worship-hhd5783/
Find out more »Simchat Torah Pizza Dinner 5783
Before tonight's Erev Simchat Torah service, celebrate with a pizza dinner hosted by the Lee & Frank Goldberg Family Religious School. Use the form below to order your pizza in advance for $12 per large pie. Pizzas will be available for pickup in the North Social Hall beginning at 6:00p.m. Orders must be submitted before Friday, October 14 at 10:00a.m. to be guaranteed. For late orders after October 14, please contact Raphael Stigliano at rstig@cbisd.org.
Find out more »SIMCHAT TORAH
SIMCHAT TORAH Monday, October 17 10:00 a.m. Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Yizkor Service and Lunch in the Sukkah (YouTube) ALL HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES WILL BE STREAMED (click here for a schedule) For information about High Holy Day tickets, visit: https://cbisd.org/worship-hhd5783/
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 »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 »Erev Shabbat Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
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 »Shabbat Afternoon Service
Aa celebratory service led by clergy and bar/bat mitzvah and open to all.
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 »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 »Succulents and Sangria with Women of Beth Israel
Kick-off 5783 with Women of Beth Israel! Sip sangria and savor some small bites as Tammy Vener guides us in making stunning succulent planters. Planting materials will be provided. $36 pre-registration $40 at the door Women of Beth Israel is open to all Beth Israel members who identify as female.
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 »Erev Shabbat Chai Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
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 »Shabbat Afternoon Service
Aa celebratory service led by clergy and bar/bat mitzvah and open to all.
Find out more »November 2022
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 »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 »Synagogue Geography
Beth Israel’s campus brings Jerusalem to San Diego. The theme of the buildings can be summed up as community, connectedness, and holiness through its connection with Jerusalem. The architect and his team felt it was very important to preserve the past while building the future. They spent time in Jerusalem, studying how to bring the feel of our holy city to San Diego. Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel takes you on a fascinating, behind-the-scenes tour that reveals little-known facts about the Beth…
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 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 »Start up Hebrew: No experience necessary—beginning with Alef to Tav with Rabbi Cantor Bernstein
Learn the basics of modern Hebrew and Hebrew reading with Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein in this marathon 8-session course. This course is designed to give total beginners a thorough, intelligent, and enjoyable familiarity with the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Rabbi Bernstein's bio can be found here: https://cbisd.org/about/clergy/ Class meets in-person only on Tuesdays, November 8, 2022 – January 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (No class on November 22, December 20 and 27, 2022, and January 3, 2023).…
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 »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 »Challah Braiding with The Challah Prince
Be the life of the Shabbat table when you show off your newfound challah braiding skills, courtesy of our special virtual guest and expert challah braider/baker, The Challah Prince, Idan Chabasov! This braiding demo is part of our Shabbat San Diego offerings at Beth Israel. Shabbat San Diego is an independent grassroots level community-wide, inclusive and egalitarian organization of volunteers dedicated to encouraging the entire San Diego Jewish community to participate in a unique, international Jewish identity event that inspires…
Find out more »Erev Shabbat Family Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
Find out more »Shabbat San Diego Dinner
Enjoy a fun and delicious dinner among friends old and new in celebration of Shabbat San Diego! Shabbat San Diego is an independent grassroots level community-wide, inclusive and egalitarian organization of volunteers dedicated to encouraging the entire San Diego Jewish community to participate in a unique, international Jewish identity event that inspires all Jews to experience Shabbat together on November 10-13. The International Unity Shabbat will occur in more than 1500 cities, 97 countries, and 10 languages around the globe.…
Find out more »Shira Chadasha service
Join us for our Shira Chadasha service (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 service takes place every 2nd Friday of the month at 8:30 PM. This service will be in-person only, it will not be live-streamed. Your core Band members are: Rabbi Bernstein, Rabbi Gimbel, Andy Mayer, Heidi Gantwerk, and Buddy…
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 »Shabbat Afternoon Service
Aa celebratory service led by clergy and bar/bat mitzvah and open to all.
Find out more »42nd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Experience
Beth Israel and First United Methodist Church will join together for the 42nd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 13, at 4:00 p.m. This year Beth Israel is hosting the service (9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92122).
Find out more »Start up Hebrew: No experience necessary—beginning with Alef to Tav with Rabbi Cantor Bernstein
Learn the basics of modern Hebrew and Hebrew reading with Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein in this marathon 8-session course. This course is designed to give total beginners a thorough, intelligent, and enjoyable familiarity with the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Rabbi Bernstein's bio can be found here: https://cbisd.org/about/clergy/ Class meets in-person only on Tuesdays, November 8, 2022 – January 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (No class on November 22, December 20 and 27, 2022, and January 3, 2023).…
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 »DayTimers Speaker Series: “Cultivating (Jewish) Hope in the Age of Climate Change” with Rabbi Rebecca Fletcher
Join Coastal Roots Farm’s new Director of Jewish Life Rebecca Joy Fletcher in an informal conversation exploring how Jewish texts and teachings can help each of us cultivate and keep doing what we can to help, even as the world’s climate becomes more uncertain with each year. Hope is a deeply Jewish value, and something each of us can consciously cultivate. Let’s explore how to, together! Rebecca Joy Fletcher inaugurates the Director of Jewish Life position at the Farm. She…
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 »Shabbat, Havdalah and The Jewish Home
When most people think of holidays, they think of annual celebrations, but in Judaism, there is one holiday that occurs every week – the Sabbath. Known in Hebrew as Shabbat and in Yiddish as Shabbos, this holiday is central to Jewish Life. As the great Jewish writer, Ahad Ha-Am has observed: “More than the Jewish people has kept the Sabbath, the Sabbath has kept the Jewish people.” Shabbat truly has been a unifying force for Jews the world over. To…
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. Meet, mingle, and celebrate Shabbat with your fellow TRIBESTERS! Join us for an Oneg on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 7:30 pm in the Activity Center. (Please note, TRIBE Oneg takes place immediately following Erev Shabbat Services, which begin at 6:15 pm in the Sanctuary.) Oneg features catered dinner, discussion, and dessert. We are always looking for new ideas! Do you have a hot topic you’d like to discuss? A…
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 »Shabbat Afternoon Service
Aa celebratory service led by clergy and bar/bat mitzvah and open to all.
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 »Erev Shabbat Chai Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
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 »Start up Hebrew: No experience necessary—beginning with Alef to Tav with Rabbi Cantor Bernstein
Learn the basics of modern Hebrew and Hebrew reading with Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein in this marathon 8-session course. This course is designed to give total beginners a thorough, intelligent, and enjoyable familiarity with the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Rabbi Bernstein's bio can be found here: https://cbisd.org/about/clergy/ Class meets in-person only on Tuesdays, November 8, 2022 – January 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (No class on November 22, December 20 and 27, 2022, and January 3, 2023).…
Find out more »Jerusalem Rediscovered: New Archaeological Findings from Ancient Jerusalem
This program is made possible by MGSDII. The Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative (MGSDII) seeks to strategically promote, support and catalyze knowledge discourse and interaction on the modern state of Israel through scholarship, engagement and collaboration. The MGSDII is a network of Israel Studies programs on San Diego campuses including UC San Diego (UCSD), San Diego State University (SDSU), CSU San Marcos (CSUSM), University of San Diego (USD) and Cal Western School of Law supported by a growing consortium of…
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 »December 2022
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 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 »Shabbat Afternoon Service
Aa celebratory service led by clergy and bar/bat mitzvah and open to all.
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 »Start up Hebrew: No experience necessary—beginning with Alef to Tav with Rabbi Cantor Bernstein
Learn the basics of modern Hebrew and Hebrew reading with Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein in this marathon 8-session course. This course is designed to give total beginners a thorough, intelligent, and enjoyable familiarity with the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Rabbi Bernstein's bio can be found here: https://cbisd.org/about/clergy/ Class meets in-person only on Tuesdays, November 8, 2022 – January 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (No class on November 22, December 20 and 27, 2022, and January 3, 2023).…
Find out more »Mor Shilon, UCSD
This program is made possible by MGSDII. The Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative (MGSDII) seeks to strategically promote, support and catalyze knowledge discourse and interaction on the modern state of Israel through scholarship, engagement and collaboration. The MGSDII is a network of Israel Studies programs on San Diego campuses including UC San Diego (UCSD), San Diego State University (SDSU), CSU San Marcos (CSUSM), University of San Diego (USD) and Cal Western School of Law supported by a growing consortium of charitable funders.…
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 »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 »Erev Shabbat Family Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
Find out more »Shira Chadasha service
Join us for our Shira Chadasha service (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 service takes place every 2nd Friday of the month at 8:30 PM. This service will be in-person only, it will not be live-streamed. Your core Band members are: Rabbi Bernstein, Rabbi Gimbel, Andy Mayer, Heidi Gantwerk, and Buddy…
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 »Start up Hebrew: No experience necessary—beginning with Alef to Tav with Rabbi Cantor Bernstein
Learn the basics of modern Hebrew and Hebrew reading with Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein in this marathon 8-session course. This course is designed to give total beginners a thorough, intelligent, and enjoyable familiarity with the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Rabbi Bernstein's bio can be found here: https://cbisd.org/about/clergy/ Class meets in-person only on Tuesdays, November 8, 2022 – January 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (No class on November 22, December 20 and 27, 2022, and January 3, 2023).…
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 »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 »Light Up Your Chanukah
Join us to create your own memorable Chanukah celebration, one of the most joyful holidays of Judaism! Rabbi/Cantor Arlene Bernstein will teach you how to do it yourself (DIY) in this fun-filled, hands-on workshop. No fee, but please RSVP below at least one week in advance. For more information contact Program Director Ilene Tatro; itatro@cbisd.org or call 858 535-1111, ext.2516
Find out more »Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob “Spike” Kraus
Friday, December 16 6:15 pm - Friday night services featuring Jacob “Spike” Kraus. Shabbat services are available via live stream and in-person. Saturday, December 17 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Young Family Prayers & Pancakes with Spike (Click HERE to RSVP) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Kumsitz jam session/sing-a-long with Spike (Click HERE to RSVP) Jacob serves as the Artist in Residence at Temple Israel of West Bloomfield. His music has been included in the cantorial curriculum of Hebrew Union College…
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. Meet, mingle, and celebrate Shabbat with your fellow TRIBESTERS! Join us for an Oneg on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 7:30 pm in the Foster Family Chapel. (Please note, TRIBE Oneg takes place immediately following Erev Shabbat Services, which begin at 6:15 pm in the Sanctuary.) Oneg features catered dinner, discussion, and dessert. We are always looking for new ideas! Do you have a hot topic you’d like to discuss?…
Find out more »Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob “Spike” Kraus
Friday, December 16 6:15 pm - Friday night services featuring Jacob “Spike” Kraus. Shabbat services are available via live stream and in-person. Saturday, December 17 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Young Family Prayers & Pancakes with Spike (Click HERE to RSVP) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Kumsitz jam session/sing-a-long with Spike (Click HERE to RSVP) Jacob serves as the Artist in Residence at Temple Israel of West Bloomfield. His music has been included in the cantorial curriculum of Hebrew Union College…
Find out more »Young Family Prayers & Pancakes with Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob “Spike” Kraus
Join us on Saturday morning for a Young Family Prayers& Pancakes with Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob "Spike" Kraus! Songs, stories, and Shabbat joy... come one, come all! 9:30-10 am Tot Service in the North Social Hall 10-10:30 am Pancake Nosh to follow Jacob serves as the Artist in Residence at Temple Israel of West Bloomfield. His music has been included in the cantorial curriculum of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, and is featured…
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: Kumsitz: Come and Jam with Rabbi Gimbel & Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob “Spike” Kraus
Kumsitz: Come and Jam with Rabbi Gimbel & Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob "Spike" Kraus Host: Rabbi Gimbel Saturday, December 17 @ 12:00 – 2:00 pm Join Rabbi Gimbel and our Chanukah Artist in Residence: Jacob “Spike” Kraus and come and jam together on Shabbat. A fun gathering of folks to sing and play both Jewish and non Jewish songs together. We will meet in the Foster Family Chapel. Jacob serves as the Artist in Residence at Temple Israel of…
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 »Erev Shabbat Service
Welcome Shabbat with this inspirational service open to all in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.
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: 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.
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