Faith & Human Rights
with Rabbi Brian Walt, Rabbis for Human Rights-North America TONIGHT, 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.
It's Purim basket
time again! As in years past, we'll be offering a beautiful and well-stocked gift basket for you to send to friends and family members for just $18 a piece.
The Nursery School has conducted this important fundraiser for more than ten years. The funds are used entirely for the Beth El Nursery School Scholarship Program. We welcome orders from all over the country and world. This year, we will be hand delivering baskets between Oakland, Richmond and Lafayette on Sunday, March 8th.
Shabbat This Week:
February 13 & 14, 2009
19 Shevat 5769
Parashat Yitro Exodus 18:1-20:23
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 guest teacher,
Rabbi Elizabeth Goldstein -Shabbat Morning Service 10:15am
led by Rabbi Yoel Kahn and
Cantorial Soloist Bon Singer
Bat Mitzvah of Sasha Price
Shabbat Next Week:
Friday, February 20 -Shabbat Evening Service 6:15pm
led by Rabbi Yoel Kahn
Saturday, February 21 -Minyan Service 8:30am
-Torah Study, 9:15am
led by Robert Goldstein -Shabbat Morning Service 10:15am
led by Rabbi Yoel Kahn and
Cantorial Soloist Bon Singer
Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Kolligs
Help Usher in Shabbat
with your Smile! Come join your rabbi on the bima or volunteer to help greet at a Friday night or Saturday morning service. Help us create a warm atmosphere by clicking on this link, entering SHABBAT as your password and volunteering! Any questions? Please email Robinn Magid.
Hope to see you in shul!
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.Please help mark this important occasion for Beth El and for our travelers.We will recite the “Travelers' Prayer” and the “Psalm for Jerusalem.”
"Two Legacies" Movie Screening Saturday, February 28 • 7:30 pm Two Legacies a beautiful and tender movie by Israeli filmmaker Einat Kapach tells the story of her Yemenite grandparents Rabbi Yosef and Bracha Kapach who were married in Sana'a, Yemen at the age of 11, emigrated to Israel, and lived together for almost 70 years. The scholar and philosopher, Rabbi Karpach was a spiritual leader of Israel's Yemenite community while his wife founded and maintained numerous Tzedakah programs.
The movie unveils the story of a decades-long theological dispute among Yemenite Jewry long kept secret by Yosef, a central figure in this struggle, This 60 minute movie has received enthusiastic reviews in Israel and New York.
Congregation Beth El is sponsoring the first West Coast showing of "Two Legacies" on Saturday, February 28,2009 at 7:30 pm. Filmmaker Einat Kapach will be available to answer questions about her movie. A desert Oneg, including some traditional Yemenite treats, will be served after the movie. Childcare provided. A $5.00 per person contribution is requested. For more information about the film, please click here. Please RSVP in order to ensure abundant food, drinks and seating for everyone!
Reservations: Please email Charlie Radin in the Beth El office.
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.
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.
