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About WBI

Women of Beth Israel is about women coming together to discuss and share their lives, careers, values and journeys. New CBI members receive their first year membership in Women of Beth Israel at no cost! Century Club members at the Sponsor, Benefactor and Pillar levels have a complimentary membership in Women of Beth Israel.

Women of Beth Israel Proudly Sponsors:

Cafe Beth Israel
Open Sundays during Religious School, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Relax in the social hall and enjoy bagels, cream cheese and coffee, television, newspapers, wifi and CBI library books.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gifts
The loving gift of candlesticks and/or Kiddush cups are presented to each Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and made possible by our membership dues and donations.

Ushers at Shabbat Services
All members of WBI are welcome and encouraged to volunteer to usher at Friday Shabbat services. It's a great way to serve and to meet others. Contact Sheila Bliss to sign up.

Fountain Beautification

wbi_board_2010Women of Beth Israel is proud to have contributed the funds to purchase this fountain as part of a temple beautification project led by Executive Director Lesley Mills. The fountain replaces a cork tree that was destroyed by a storm.

Oneg Flowers
Women of Beth Israel provides the lovely flowers on the tables at all the Friday night onegs.
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Outdoor Shabbat Service and Potluck Dinner

WOMEN OF BETH ISRAEL TO SPONSOR POTLUCK DINNER

Friday, July 13; Dinner Following the 6:15 p.m. Service

Join Women of Beth Israel for a potluck picnic dinner on Friday, July 13th, following the outdoor Shabbat service.  Spread out a blanket and enjoy a relaxing dinner with friends.  What a delightful way to welcome Shabbat!  Please bring a dish to share from one of the two following categories, based on the first initial of your last name:

A - L:  Side dish (salad, vegetables, fruit)

M – Z:  Main dish entree

Challah and dessert will be contributed by Women of Beth Israel, and water, lemonade, tea and coffee will be provided.

No fee, but please RSVP online at least one week in advance. For more information contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, 858-535-1111 ext. 3800.
 

Ongoing Women of Beth Israel Events

Volunteer at Rachel's Women's Center
2nd Sundays, 5:00 p.m.  
Help the women at this temporary downtown shelter in two ways:

1. Prepare and serve dinner to 30 homeless women. It is easy, fun and very rewarding. Wait until you feel the hugs and enjoy the smiles of our supper guests.

2. Donate toiletries, unused cosmetics, underwear and socks for the women. Collection baskets are at all WBI events and in the Beth Israel lobby. Needed everyday for over 120-150 women: small size toiletries, sunscreen, chap stick/lip balm, hair brushes, toopaste, toothbrushes, travel water bottles, new socks and ladies underwear.

For more information contact Valerie Leman at wbirhouse@gmail.com, or 858 535-1111 ext. 3800.

Erev Shabbat Services

erev shabbat servicesClergy-Led Friday Evening Services

Join us every Friday evening to welcome Shabbat with song, prayers and blessings. These services often feature notable speakers and the beautiful music of our Youth and Teen Choir, Adult Choir and Chai Band.

Minyan Lay-Led Services

minyan lay-led serviceLay-Led Informal Minyan Service

Every Shabbat at 10:00 a.m. members of the congregation lead an informal service open to all in the Foster Family Chapel. Called the Minyan Service, it features prayer, singing and Torah discussion in a relaxed and friendly setting. Attending the Minyan service is a wonderful way to become more familiar with a Shabbat morning service and to venture into participation in a service. 

Shabbat Services

torahs sanctuary congregation beth israel Clergy-Led Shabbat Morning and Afternoon Services

Most Saturdays Congregation Beth Israel holds Shabbat services in the mornings at 10:00 a.m. and afternoons at 4:00 p.m. in our beautiful Glickman-Galinson sanctuary. These services celebrate the Bar/Bat Mitzvahs of our members and are open to the entire community. Please join us and celebrate Shabbat!