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Join us for our 3rd Annual Membership Outreach Brunch!
Please see below for more details.
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Torah Trope (Cantillation) for Adults
Begins Sunday, August 9 • 1:00 pm
Cantorial soloist Bon Singer is offering a four session “Introduction to Torah Cantillation (Trope) starting this Sunday afternoon, August 9, at 1:00 pm. Additional classes will be held on August 16 at 10:30 am, August 23 at 1:00 pm and August 30 at 10:30 am. This class is open to all adult members of the Congregation; it is especially for those who are considering becoming an adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah in 2010 or 2011. If you are planning on attending, please e-mail Bon Singer so that she can prepare the materials.
Conversational Yiddish
Wednesday, August 12
7:15 pm at Beth El
Easy conversation and topical themes, Yiddish music and culture - as decided by the participants. No knowledge of Yiddish is required. Newcomers welcome. If you are interested in attending, please email Evie Groch or call 510-235-9771.
Chai Group Gathering
Tuesday, August 18 • 12:00 pm
Guest speaker, Rabbi Ferenc Raj will show a film (title: to be announced) and answer questions. There is no age requirement to join the Chai Group. Everyone is welcome.
Everyone is invited!
Camp Kee Tov Shabbat
Friday, August 21 • 5:00 pm at Roberts Park
Camp Kee Tov is hosting the Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, August 21 at 5:00 pm. Many staff will be in attendance singing songs and participating in the service. Come join us for a night of Ruach and Shabbat.
3rd Annual
Membership Outreach Brunch
Sunday, August 23 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thinking of joining Congregation Beth El, or know someone who is? New to Beth El and hoping to meet more friends? Please join us at our third annual Membership Outreach Brunch on Sunday, August 23rd, from 10:00 - 12:00 in the Social Hall. A gourmet champagne brunch kicks off a lovely morning of getting to know Beth El and Rabbi Kahn, and making new connections. We welcome all newcomers to Beth El, including those new to Judaism, choosing Judaism, interfaith families and LGBT members. We look forward to meeting you there! Please email membership chair Nancy Turak with any questions.
 Religious School is Accepting Applications!
Congregation Beth El Religious School is still accepting student registrations for the 5770/2009-10 School Year! Register ASAP so your family doesn't miss out! We have exciting new programming and enhanced educational experiences planned for the whole family. You may view and download registration materials online by clicking here. For more information or if you have any questions, please email Rebecca DePalma or call 510-848-2122 x214. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
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Shabbat This Week:
August 7 & 8 2009
17 Av 5769
Parashat Ekev
Friday, August 7
-Shabbat Evening Service 6:15pm
Saturday, August 8
-Minyan Service 8:30am
-Torah Study 9:15am
led by Barry Silverblatt
-Shabbat Morning Service 10:15am
led by Rabbi Yoel Kahn and Rabbinic Intern Reuben Zellman
Bar Mitzvah - David Wallach
Shabbat Next Week:
Friday, August 14
-Shabbat Evening Service 6:15pm
Saturday, August 15
-Minyan Service 8:30am
-Torah Study 9:15am
led by Angela Botelho
-Shabbat Morning Service 10:15am
led by Rabbi Yoel Kahn and Rabbinic Intern Reuben Zellman
Bar Mitzvah - Jack Johnson
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!
Get Well Cards are
Available to Send!
Send a Get Well card to family members or friends who are ill. There will be blank cards and a "mail box" available at each service. Delivery will be handled by Laurie Juengert. Please let fellow congregants know if someone you know would appreciate hearing from us. Card donations should be left at the front desk with a note addressed to Laurie. For more information, please email Laurie Juengert.
Beth El Classifieds are BACK!
Click here to view.
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Sing in the New Year: Join Beth El's High Holy Day Chorus
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, August 12th - September 23rd • 7:00-9:00 pm
Are you a CBE member who loves to sing? Join the chorus, and prepare for the High Holy Days through some of Jewish tradition's most beautiful music. Musical background is not necessary --the only requirement to sing with the chorus is your commitment to being at the rehearsals and the services.
The Chorus will sing at the late services on Erev Rosh Hashanah (Friday, September 18th, 8:45 pm) and Kol Nidre (Sunday, September 27th, 8:45 pm) Rehearsals will take place Wednesday evenings from August 12th through September 23rd, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Beth El. Our repertoire will include High Holy Day music from Spain, Germany, Casablanca, Poland, Israel and the U.S. We’ll work hard, but the atmosphere will be fun and supportive! In addition to sheet music, rehearsal CDs will be available to all singers who would find them useful in learning the music.
The Chorus will be directed by Beth El's incoming Rabbinic Intern, Reuben Zellman. Reuben has significant experience as a director and singer of Jewish choral music, and is looking forward with enthusiasm to working with Beth El's chorus! Please email Reuben to let him know that you'll be singing with us, or with any questions. He will be delighted to be in contact with you as soon as he begins his new position at Beth El on August 1st. We want YOU, yes YOU, to sing in the year 5770!
The community is invited...
JCC East Bay proudly presents
The Center Stage After School Program - Information Night
Thursday, August 20 • 6:30 pm at the JCC East Bay • 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley
For more information, please click here.
The community is invited...
6th Annual
PicnicFest - A Gathering of East Bay Jewish Friends & Family
Sunday, September 13 • Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland
PicnicFest is a FREE community event with live music, beer, ice cream, and activities for children and adults. It's a great way to build community by connecting singles, couples and families to the greater Jewish community.
For more information, please click here.
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