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As Congregation Beth Israel and the community adapt to life with the COVID-19 outbreak, please join us online! All halachically (under Jewish law) permitted activities will be live-streamed on Facebook and Zoom. Click below for Kabbalat Shabbat, Shacharit on Sunday mornings, all of our classes, and more from our Facebook Live feeds!
What's even better than watching? Joining in! Click below to join via Zoom.
Note, for those participating in closed meetings, check with Rabbi Josh or our shul leadership for meeting specific Zoom invitations.
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2021
Wednesday, Jan 27th 7:00p to 9:00p
Sources Through Srugim: Join Rabbi Josh for TV and Torah on Wednesday nights. We'll be watching the hit Israeli TV show “Srugim”, the Israeli version of “Friends.” Unlike in “Friends,” the characters in Srugim need to navigate relationships and family dynamics within the bounds of halacha, traditional Jewish law, and we will explore their challenges and successes in balancing their religious and personal lives. We will start with a mini-class to prepare for that day’s episode with Rabbi Josh at 7:00, before breaking to watch the episode. We’ll regather for a brief discussion of the episode after watching. Beginning at 8:15, for those who would like to stick around, we will have a halachic discussion concerning the episode with Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Rebecca Schatz of Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles and members of her congregation. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2021
Thursday, Jan 28th 11:00a to 12:00p
Divided kingdoms. Blood feuds. The pursuit of power at all costs. There’s no need for an HBO subscription when you have access to a Tanach! Over the coming months, we will be learning through the Book of Kings, a book filled with palace intrigue as our nation seeks to solidify a successful monarchy. Join us as we follow the twists and turns in the story of the Israelite monarchy. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2021
Thursday, Jan 28th 4:00p to 5:00p
Join Rabbi Josh on Tuesdays and Thursdays as we learn the Talmud's first tractate: Masechet Brachot. Through learning this text together, we will explore how the early rabbis maintained their faith in the future during some of the darkest days in our people's history, and will consider how their theological reflections resonate in ours. No prior background in Jewish learning of any kind required. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2021
Thursday, Jan 28th 6:45p to 8:00p
Join Rabbis Daniel and Josh Pernick as we learn legends from the English translation of the classic Jewish text Sefer HaAggadah (The Book of Legends). We will be exploring midrashim (legends) which relates to the events and personalities in the Book of Exodus in these months leading up to Passover. . -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2021
Shabbat, Jan 30th 9:30a to 11:30a
Join us starting at 9:30 am for in-person Shabbat morning services! Open to all; RSVP required. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2021
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 30th 6:30p to 7:00p
Bring in the new week with Congregation Beth Israel and Shir Chadash as we hear words of Torah from Rabbis Pernick and Silver. Every week at 8:30 pm. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2021
Sunday, Jan 31st 10:30a to 12:00p
The pandemic in which we live has generated new halacha. Join Rabbi Deborah Silver and Rabbi Josh Pernick for three sessions based around the most current approaches to COVID via Zoom: Jan 17th - If I Am Not For Myself... We will explore whether each of us is obligated to take the vaccination when offered. Does Jewish law provide we must do so, or is it up to the individual to decide? This session will be co-led by Rabbi Gary Gerson and Dr. Carol Gerson, along with Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Silver. Jan 24th - If I Am Only For Myself... We will address the challenging question of triage. Who should get the vaccine first, and why? What are the criteria for deciding? Jan 31st - If Not Now… How should we mark the moment of getting the vaccine? We will explore kavvanot and blessings old and new. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2021
Tuesday, Feb 2nd 4:00p to 5:00p
Join Rabbi Josh on Tuesdays and Thursdays as we learn the Talmud's first tractate: Masechet Brachot. Through learning this text together, we will explore how the early rabbis maintained their faith in the future during some of the darkest days in our people's history, and will consider how their theological reflections resonate in ours. No prior background in Jewish learning of any kind required. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2021
Wednesday, Feb 3rd 7:00p to 9:00p
Sources Through Srugim: Join Rabbi Josh for TV and Torah on Wednesday nights. We'll be watching the hit Israeli TV show “Srugim”, the Israeli version of “Friends.” Unlike in “Friends,” the characters in Srugim need to navigate relationships and family dynamics within the bounds of halacha, traditional Jewish law, and we will explore their challenges and successes in balancing their religious and personal lives. We will start with a mini-class to prepare for that day’s episode with Rabbi Josh at 7:00, before breaking to watch the episode. We’ll regather for a brief discussion of the episode after watching. Beginning at 8:15, for those who would like to stick around, we will have a halachic discussion concerning the episode with Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Rebecca Schatz of Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles and members of her congregation. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2021
Thursday, Feb 4th 11:00a to 12:00p
Divided kingdoms. Blood feuds. The pursuit of power at all costs. There’s no need for an HBO subscription when you have access to a Tanach! Over the coming months, we will be learning through the Book of Kings, a book filled with palace intrigue as our nation seeks to solidify a successful monarchy. Join us as we follow the twists and turns in the story of the Israelite monarchy.
Tue, January 26 2021
13 Shevat 5781
Today's Calendar
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 5:17p |
Maariv : 6:45p |
Shabbat Day
In-Person Shabbat Shacharit! : 9:30a |
Havdalah : 6:13p |
Community Havdalah : 6:30p |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jan 26 Taste of Talmud with Rabbi Josh Tuesday, Jan 26 4:00p |
Jan 27 Sources Through Srugim Wednesday, Jan 27 7:00p |
Jan 28 Tanach Chabura-Game of Thrones, The Prequel Thursday, Jan 28 11:00a |
Jan 28 Taste of Talmud with Rabbi Josh Thursday, Jan 28 4:00p |
Jan 28 Classic Legends on the Book of Exodus with Rabbi Daniel & Rabbi Josh Pernick Thursday, Jan 28 6:45p |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Beshalach
Shabbat, Jan 30 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Jan 29, 5:17p |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 30, 6:13p |
Tu B'Shvat
Thursday, Jan 28 |
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Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:41a |
Earliest Tallit | 6:09a |
Netz (Sunrise) | 6:54a |
Latest Shema | 9:33a |
Zman Tefillah | 10:27a |
Chatzot (Midday) | 12:14p |
Mincha Gedola | 12:40p |
Mincha Ketana | 3:20p |
Plag HaMincha | 4:26p |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 5:33p |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 6:10p |
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Tue, January 26 2021 13 Shevat 5781