January – February 2020 | 4 Tevet – 4 Adar 5780
The Place of Joy in our Spiritual Lives With Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
Tuesdays, January 7, 14, & 21 7:30 pm, Bele Chapel In Rabbi Aaron’s upcoming class participants will explore how one finds joy in the midst of difficult times. How does joy and positive thinking actually help us to live and connect? Through science and Hasidic texts, we will discover the how-to and why joy is an important spiritual endeavor. RSVP to Events@tebh.org.
Justice Shabbat Unplugged
with Guest Speaker Rabbi Jonah Pesner of RAC Friday, January 10 8:00 pm*, Corwin Family Sanctuary Temple Emanuel is honored to host Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Executive Director of the Reform movement’s Religious Action Center in Washington. Rabbi Pesner has been extremely influential in the direction of the reform movement’s social justice initiatives.He is an inspirational speaker and calls on all of us to fight for change to make our world a better place. We are very excited to have this esteemed guest join us for services. For more information, visit tebh.org/Pesner. *You are welcome to join us for wine and cheese prior to our service starting at 7:15 pm.
Sacred Sounds Unbound
Musical Innovation Across Denominations Saturday, February 1 7:00 pm, Temple Beth Am A new musical partnership between Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and Temple Beth Am, these concerts bring you the very best in contemporary Jewish music. This February, we are fortunate to have both Chava Mirel and Yosef Goldman performing . Delight in Chava’s blend of rich, soulful energy with Yosef’s spiritually driven voice. Together they will spark joy in your hearts in this beautiful Saturday evening concert. Tickets available at sacredsoundsunbound.com
Shabbat Shira Unplugged
Friday, February 7, 6:15 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary In one of our most joyful musical services of the year, we celebrate the moment when Moses and Miriam led the Israelites through the Red Sea towards freedom. Join us for this special Shabbat service where melody and lyrics bring you to a harmonious start to the weekend. RSVP at tebh.org/Shira.
New Laws on Abortion Access: How Should Jews Respond? A Behrendt Conversation
Thursday, February 20 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary With the recent wave of new KEEP STOP N ABORTI legislation either O O N TI R LEGAL ABO NOW codifying or challenging Roe v. Wade (U.S. Supreme Court ruling, 1973), the public debate on abortion access and women’s reproductive health care has become increasingly polarized. Reform Jewish thought leader Rabbi Rachel Sabath BeitHalachmi, Ph.D. and Daphne Lazar Price of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance will go beyond traditional political divides to explore the ethical and practical implications of currently debated policies. How does our Judaism—from Orthodox and Reform perspectives—reframe a controversial conversation? RSVP to Events@tebh.org.
Shabbat in the Park with Ellen Allard
A musical Shabbat Experience for Young Families Saturday, February 29 10:00 am, Beverly CaÑon Gardens Join us in February for our lively Shabbat in the Park service in the heart of Beverly Hills. Let the temple ‘s clergy and our special musical guest, Ellen Allard, start your morning off with story, song, and dance in a beautiful sunlit setting. Perfect for families with children 6 years and younger, but all are welcome. Proudly partnered with PJ Library and sponsored by Patty and Larry Goodman and Family.