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LIFE
CYCLE EVENTS
Weddings
We feel honored to be part of the holiness of the Covenant of Marriage.
Our clergy officiate at wedding services in Beth Israel's
sanctuary or chapel as well as at nearby locations. Interfaith officiation
is possible with the fulfillment of criteria set by the Senior Rabbi.
Brit Milah/Baby Namings
Our clergy are available to help welcome children into
the Covenant of Israel. When available, we co-officiate with a Mohel
for Brit Milah or officiate solely for the Covenant Ceremony of a Girl,
Brit Banot. Namings are also done on our pulpit during select Erev
Shabbat (evening) services.
B'nai Mitzvah
Every Jew reaches the age of Jewish responsibility at his or her 13th birthday.
We are proud to welcome those with a Jewish foundation and specific preparation
to celebrate that milestone on our Bimah. Students enrolled in our Religious
School program, or those members who are attending a Jewish day school, are
eligible for B’nai Mitzvah. Read about our B'nai
Mitzvah program.
Conversions
We welcome those who wish to explore our faith and consider embracing the Covenant
of Israel. Our rabbis work with individual candidates toward conversion to Judaism.
In addition, candidates are required to successfully complete the Basic
Judaism Class and other requirements as assigned by the sponsoring
rabbi. Our Outreach
Program is another opportunity to learn more about Jewish
belief and practice.
Funerals and Unveilings
The clergy strives to make ourselves available to bereaved families as soon as
we hear of a death. A Rabbi or our Cantor will meet with your family in advance
of a funeral service and officiate at either the graveside or chapel. If you
need to reach the clergy immediately, our answering service is available through
our main switchboard, at 858-535-1111.
Information about our Jewish
burial space
and above-ground mausoleum entombment, including addresses and directions, is
on our cemetery
page.
Minyan/Shiva Calls
A rabbi, cantor, or layperson will officiate at shiva minyan services in the
home of the bereaved for one service or up to the full week of shiva.
Congregation Beth Israel provides appropriate prayer books and kippot.
Bereavement
Congregation Beth Israel is proud to host a Bereavement Support group on our
campus, run by the Jewish Healing Center of San Diego. More information about
the Bereavement Group is available;
for questions, please call the Healing Center at 619-291-0473.
Counseling
Our clergy meet with congregants on occasion for short-term counseling. We are also available to direct congregants to appropriate long-term counseling settings.
For further information about Life Cycle scheduling, please contact
,
Assistant to Rabbi Berk, at 858-535-1111 ext. 3110, or the clergy member of
your choice.
Priority for Life Cycle officiation goes to those who are members
of Congregation Beth Israel.
Should you wish to use Congregation Beth Israel to celebrate a Life Cycle event,
please contact Facilities Coordinator Elaine Guerrero at 858-535-1111 ext.
3106. Read about renting our facilities.
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