April 2020
Virtual Shabbat Lay Led Service
An informal service, open to all, featuring prayer, singing and Torah discussion in a relaxed and friendly setting. For the Zoom link, please contact Gordon Glenn at gaglenn@prodigy.net to be added to the Lay Led Service list. For those 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 iPad or iPhone, you can download a Kindle App from the iTunes Store and…
Find out more »April 2021
YOM HA’ATZMAUT ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
THE FOREMOST LIVE CONCERT & CELEBRATION OF ISRAEL'S INDEPENDENCE DAY RETURNS APRIL 11TH, 2021 AT 11AM PT Yom Ha'atzmaut Across North America is a live virtual concert experience hosted by "Hadar and Sheldon" and featuring some of the most recognizable names in Jewish music and leadership around the world. In addition to a joyous celebration of Israeli music, proceeds from Yom Ha'atzmaut Across America support Covid-19 relief. HEADLINING FULL BAND PERFORMANCES BY: CHAVA MIREL AND BAND JOSH NELSON AND BAND Proceeds from the 2021…
Find out more »August 2021
WBI: Rosh Chodesh Elul – Julie Potiker
The themes for Rosh Chodesh Elul are forgiveness, compassion, and waking up, as we prepare for the High Holidays. We are happy to welcome Julie Potiker who will be leading a Mindfulness Class for our next Rosh Chodesh. Julie is a mindfulness expert with extensive teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Compassion. Through her Mindful Methods for Life program offerings and her book — “Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods…
Find out more »September 2021
Caring Community Challah Bake!
Bake One/Keep One! In anticipation of Rosh Hashanah, we are excited to have our very own virtual Challah Bake with our resident Challah baker, Eric Whinston. Join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 pm and let’s bake some challah! The recipe makes for 2 ROUND loaves – keep one and donate one to Fill the Freezer to help fill our mish bags! We will also be testing your challah knowledge, as we will be asking challah-related trivia…
Find out more »October 2021
Women of Beth Israel – Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
WBI is excited to partner with Caring Community and Sharsheret (The Jewish Breast and Ovarian Cancer Community) for our October Rosh Chodesh event. The themes for Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan are faith, follow thru and grounding. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To honor these, we will be having a presentation on Women's Health with Laurie Greenberg, MD, OB/GYN. Dr. Greenberg’s private practice at IGO Medical Group includes gynecology and the full range of women’s healthcare, including contraception, pregnancy planning,…
Find out more »Men’s Club Monthly Forum – Abe Vorensky
Why are Jews funny? Better stated, why do we love humor and why do we make it such a major part of our personalities? In 1978, Time magazine claimed that 80% of all stand-up comedians in the United States were Jewish. There are plenty of theories to explain why Jews live, breath and love giving and receiving things that are funny. Even Sigmund Fraud pitched in with a few theories. This class will explore why and also focus on those…
Find out more »Member Meet Up: Wineappajewza
Wineappajewza Host: Sarah Garrick Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30 pm We are bringing the vineyard to you! Motzi on up to your favorite spot and join us for Wineappajewza Tuesday, October 26. Raise a glass….or five….from the comfort of your home, complete with literary, music, and delightful food pairings. Our wine guide will treat us to a fun-filled evening of wine tips, tricks, and trivia. The fun will continue after our wine tasting with some time to nosh and talk.…
Find out more »November 2021
Women of Beth Israel – Rosh Chodesh Kislev
The themes for Rosh Chodesh Kislev are activating our power, light. We are so excited to have Nicole Nevarez return to lead our Rosh Chodesh event! Nicole Nevarez is a Jewish educator, trainer, and facilitator. Most importantly, she is a seeker who believes that we can choose to always be on a path of growth and change. Nicole also provides independent coaching to individuals and consulting to mission-critical organizations to support efforts to create positive internal culture. The inaugural National Director of Ta'amod: Stand Up!,…
Find out more »February 2022
Women of Beth Israel – Rosh Chodesh Adar
Join us virtually as we welcome the moth of Adar I, the happiest and most joyful month in the Jewish calendar. Together we will view the short film (18 min) Eddy's World, about an award-winning independent toy inventor in Los Angeles, who is still creating toys from his own ideas at age 100! A short discussion will follow. Rosh Chodesh events are a space for those who identify as female. There is no fee, but please RSVP for planning purposes. This event is…
Find out more »Cooking with Caring Community: Michelle Berkowitz & Family Hamantashen Bake
Learn a new recipe and provide a Mitzvah all in one evening. Join us for another Cooking Caring Community evening. Our hosts will welcome you into their home and demonstrate a family recipe or a favorite holiday dish. Our hope is that once you have prepared the meal, you will donate half to our Fill the Freezer Program that supports delivery of Mi Sheberach (healing) Bags to those in our community who are dealing with illness or loss or celebrating…
Find out more »March 2022
Women of Beth Israel – Rosh Chodesh Adar II
We get to celebrate Adar twice this year! We are thrilled to have Joellyn Zollman join us for Rosh Chodesh Adar II. Since we will be meeting just before Purim, and during Adar, we will be enacting The Great Latke- Hamantaschen Debate. This is an actual debate that takes place at the University of Chicago every year where professors use their expertise to argue for the merits of one traditional Jewish food or the other. Joellyn Zollman holds a Ph.D…
Find out more »April 2022
Cooking with Caring Community with Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel
Learn a new recipe and provide a Mitzvah all in one evening. Join us for another Cooking Caring Community evening. Our hosts will welcome you into their home and demonstrate a family recipe or a favorite holiday dish. Once you have prepared the meal you will donate half to our Fill the Freezer Program that supports delivery of Mi Sheberach (healing) Bags to those in our community who are dealing with illness or loss or celebrating the birth of a…
Find out more »June 2022
Shabbat Lay Led Service
An informal service, open to all, featuring prayer, singing and Torah discussion in a relaxed and friendly setting. The Shabbat Lay Led Service will be via diverse access starting July 24, 2021 with both in-person and streaming options. For those 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. If you have an iPad or iPhone, you can download a Kindle App from the iTunes Store…
Find out more »July 2022
Shabbat Lay Led Service
An informal service, open to all, featuring prayer, singing and Torah discussion in a relaxed and friendly setting. The Shabbat Lay Led Service will be via diverse access starting July 24, 2021 with both in-person and streaming options. For those 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. If you have an iPad or iPhone, you can download a Kindle App from the iTunes Store…
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. The Shabbat Lay Led Service will be via diverse access starting July 24, 2021 with both in-person and streaming options. For those 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. If you have an iPad or iPhone, you can download a Kindle App from the iTunes Store…
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. The Shabbat Lay Led Service will be via diverse access starting July 24, 2021 with both in-person and streaming options. For those 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. If you have an iPad or iPhone, you can download a Kindle App from the iTunes Store…
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. The Shabbat Lay Led Service will be via diverse access starting July 24, 2021 with both in-person and streaming options. For those 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. If you have an iPad or iPhone, you can download a Kindle App from the iTunes Store…
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. The Shabbat Lay Led Service will be via diverse access starting July 24, 2021 with both in-person and streaming options. For those 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. If you have an iPad or iPhone, you can download a Kindle App from the iTunes Store…
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