This weekend we remember and commemorate the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: civil rights leader, social justice activist, pastor, preacher, husband, father, scholar, orator, dreamer. This week as well, we delve more deeply into the book of Exodus as we read the second portion from this book, Parshat Ve’eira. The book of Exodus relates […]
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Rabbi’s Corner: Nurturing New Growth of Hope
Last week on the first day of Chanukah there was a fascinating article in the San Francisco Chronicle about a grove of coast redwoods in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County. They had been scorched by wildfires in 2020. Scientists studying the area were amazed to find fresh growth growing on trees […]
Rabbi’s Corner: Shabbat Chanukah – Lighting Sparks in the Darkness (and an Update on the Santa Ana City Council Meeting)
This past Tuesday evening, Rabbi Gersh Zylberman (Senior Rabbi of Temple Bat Yahm, Newport Beach) and I attended the Santa Ana City Council meeting to speak against the draft resolution in “Solidarity with the Palestinian People and in Support of a Ceasefire.” As I wrote to you earlier, the resolution was full of egregious false […]
Tallit Stories
Barbara Swartz I don’t have a story per se. The attached photos are obviously from my father’s youth based on the size. This was most likely the tallit he wore when he became a Bar Mitvah. He kept it his entire life. He was born in 1921 in 2009. Donna Wolffe My Most Vivid Tallit […]
Vayelech – And He Went – Deuteronomy 31:1-30; Page 1237 Women’s Commentary & Page 1547 in Plaut
This is the shortest Parshah in the Torah, just 30 verses. It begins and ends with Moses speaking. After his death the Torah will speak for him. Moses addresses the people, saying that he is 120 years of age on that day, and he is not permitted to cross the Jordan River together with them. […]
Writing for the Soul
Back by popular demand, this four week class will offer new and unique prompts, followed by writing, sharing, and, of course, a nosh. No writing experience is necessary! Join in and connect with an expression of thoughts and feelings through words. Instructor: Rise Kirbo. Cost: $18 for the series 6:30 – 7:30 pm |TBS Library […]
The Future of Aging: Challenges and Opportunities in the New Longevity Landscape
March 3, 2019 10:30 – 11:30 am | TBS Board Room Coordinator: Paul Irving Cost: $10 per person If you signed up and have not receive a confirmation response or email, please contact the TBS Office at 714-628-4600 Population aging and increasing longevity have profound implications for businesses, governments, and individuals across the globe. Aging […]
October 26, 2018 – TBS Jewlennials Young Adult Group
TBS Jewlennials invites you to join them for Shabbat Services on October 26th – 6:30 pm Golems, Goblins and Ghouls – Jewish Lore and Superstions Following the service, they will be screening “Hocus Pocus” $4 – per person $8 – per couple or family Prices go up at noon on Thursday, October 25th. $5 couple […]
September 23 – Sukkot Pot Luck
One Big Family Under One Big Sukkah Sunday, September 23 – 6:00 pm Sukkot Pot Luck! Come celebrate Sukkot with at Temple Beth Sholom with a pot luck dinner. Simply fill out the form below to let us know what you’re bringing. Please no shellfish, pork or dishes that mix meat & cheese. [gravityform […]
Selichot Dinner, Program and Services
Join us Saturday, September 1 for our Selichot Program 6:00 pm | Dinner catered by Cooking it Personally – Denise Stephens Menu Mediterranean Chicken Dinner – Boneless chicken baked and then topped with artichoke hearts, asparagus, olives, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and white wine, served over lemon, fettuccine noodles. Vegetarian Option (Only available if it is […]