Shabbat Shira - The Shabbat of Song TONIGHT, February 6 6:15 pm Our newly revitalized Adult Choir will enhance our Shabbat evening service on Friday, February 6, in honor of Shabbat Shira, the Shabbat of Song. The Shabbat when we read Miriam's Song of the Sea from the Torah is called "The Shabbat of Song" and our choir, under the leadership of Cantorial Soloist Bon Singer, will add beauty and spirituality to our service.
The Structure of the Liturgy
with Rabbi Yoel Kahn Saturday afternoon, February 7 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited!
Synaplex Tu B'Shevat Celebration Sunday afternoon, February 8th Hiking, Planting, a Blessing Walk for Parents and Children, and a Talk on Environmental Issues and Solutions in Israel. Come for Part, or Stay for the Whole Afternoon!
For a detailed schedule of events and start times,
please click here.
Faith & Human Rights
with Rabbi Brian Walt, Rabbis for Human Rights-North America Thursday, February 12 7:30 pm at Beth El
The Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, in collaboration with Congregation Beth El, other universities, centers, faith communities, and social organizations will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a program entitled Faith in Human Rights: Promoting Human Dignity, working for Justice, Building Peace.
Rabbi Brian Walt, the founding executive director of Rabbis for Human Rights-North America and Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Mishkan Shalom, a synagogue in Philadelphia PA is dedicated to the integration of spiritual life and social justice. For many years Rabbi Walt has promoted open discussion in the Jewish community of human rights issues faced by Palestinians living under Israeli control. He is a member of the board of the National Religious Campaign against Torture. He speaks nationally on issues of human rights and Judaism.
Shabbat This Week:
February 6 & 7, 2009
12 Shevat 5769
Parashat Beshalach Exodus 13:17-17:16
Friday, February 6 -Shabbat Shira 6:15pm
led by Cantorial Soloist Bon Singer
and the Beth El Adult Choir
Saturday, February 7 -Minyan Service 8:30am
-Torah Study, 9:15am
led by Stan Schiffman -Shabbat Morning Service 10:15am
led by Rabbi Yoel Kahn and
Cantorial Soloist Bon Singer
Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Preneta
Shabbat Next Week:
Friday, February 13 -Shabbat Evening Service 6:15pm
led by Rabbi Yoel Kahn
Saturday, February 14 -Minyan Service 8:30am
-Torah Study, 9:15am
led by Rabbi Elizabeth Goldstein -Shabbat Morning Service 10:15am
led by Rabbi Yoel Kahn and
Cantorial Soloist Bon Singer
Bat Mitzvah of Sasha Price
Greeter, Gabbai and Bimah
Representatives Needed To sign up or for more information, including what each of these positions entails, please click here.
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Looking for a Volunteer Coordinator Have you been wondering how you can get involved in building community at Beth El? Here's an opportunity to use your excellent people and organizational skills and at the same time get to know many of our incredibly talented members. Beth El is looking for a volunteer Volunteer Coordinator to match congregational and program needs with members' skills. Please click here to view the job description and if you feel this position is for you, please email Beth El Vice President, Joanne Backman as soon as possible. We are looking to find the right person in the next few weeks, so please don't hesitate to let Joanne know you're interested.
Conversational Yiddish Wednesdays, February 11 & 25 7:15 pm Easy conversation and topical themes, Yiddish music and culture - as decided by the participants.
No knowledge of Yiddish is required. Newcomers welcome. Questions? Please email Evie Groch or call 510-235-9771.Israel trip Aliyah Shabbat morning, February 21 10:15 am The congregation will honor and bless the departure of our group with a special aliyah at Shabbat morning services on Saturday, February 21. Shabbat morning services are at 10:15 am (but the Torah service begins at approximately 11:00!) We realize that some of you may have already left as part of your own pre-trip travel but hope that many of you will attend.
Save the Date!
Beth El Retreat Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma More information will be available shortly.
The community is invited... 2009 BPWA Special Winter Presentation Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Redwood Gardens Habitat Rehab: Restoring Bay Area Nature from Mountains to your Downspout
For more information, please click here
The community is invited... 2009 Inaugural Berkeley Seminars in Modern Jewish Culture Sunday, March 15, 2009 4:00 pm - Morrison Room, in Doe Library, UC Berkeley This public lecture will be given by Professor Jeffrey Shandler of Rutgers University.
For more information, please click here.
The community is invited... Jewish Family and Children's Services Job Search Support Group
JFCS/East Bay is pleased to announce a new, free five-part workshop that will offer techniques, resources, and the support necessary for a successful job search. For more information, please click here.
