We hope everyone is continuing to have an eventful summer. Plenty of temple members have shared their stories of travel plans and destinations all over the world. Whether across our beautiful state, or the East Coast, Europe, and many other locations, taking time to explore other parts of the world allows us to appreciate its wonders. At this time of year, before the start of the major holidays, let us take our inspiration from the ancient Israelites and wander in search of greater meaning. And be sure to send lots of photos!
In other news, the Rabbi Search Committee continues in its efforts to search for a new rabbi for next year. We will start submitting announcements and accepting job applications later this year, with interviews scheduled for the fall and winter. The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement. We will provide more updates as we start to hear from our candidates.
Also, please mark your calendars for several exciting events next month. First, on Sunday, August 4, the Oakland A’s will be hosting their final Jewish Heritage Night (and playing the Dodgers, which is a great bonus!) at 1:07 p.m. The cost is $36/ticket and we’ll have a whole small section set up for TBH! Later that week, TBH will be hosting a movie night on Saturday, August 10, at 4:00 p.m. We will provide more details as we get closer to the date. The very next day, August 11, at 9:30 a.m. the Religious School staff will be hosting its annual cleanup of the classrooms to get the kids ready for the upcoming school year. We encourage all members to come help out with this important project to make the opening day of Religious School a wonderful experience for our younger members.
Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place this Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. Family shabbats have completed for the year but will resume in September. Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom. And of course, although Religious School is completed for the year, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services once the kids come back for their classes in August. Thank you everyone!
If I am not for myself, who will be for me?
If I am not for others, what am I?
And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel
~ Anna and David, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel
From the Presidents – July 20, 2024
July 20, 2024 by tbhrich • president
Hello Everyone!
We hope everyone is continuing to have an eventful summer. Plenty of temple members have shared their stories of travel plans and destinations all over the world. Whether across our beautiful state, or the East Coast, Europe, and many other locations, taking time to explore other parts of the world allows us to appreciate its wonders. At this time of year, before the start of the major holidays, let us take our inspiration from the ancient Israelites and wander in search of greater meaning. And be sure to send lots of photos!
In other news, the Rabbi Search Committee continues in its efforts to search for a new rabbi for next year. We will start submitting announcements and accepting job applications later this year, with interviews scheduled for the fall and winter. The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement. We will provide more updates as we start to hear from our candidates.
Also, please mark your calendars for several exciting events next month. First, on Sunday, August 4, the Oakland A’s will be hosting their final Jewish Heritage Night (and playing the Dodgers, which is a great bonus!) at 1:07 p.m. The cost is $36/ticket and we’ll have a whole small section set up for TBH! Later that week, TBH will be hosting a movie night on Saturday, August 10, at 4:00 p.m. We will provide more details as we get closer to the date. The very next day, August 11, at 9:30 a.m. the Religious School staff will be hosting its annual cleanup of the classrooms to get the kids ready for the upcoming school year. We encourage all members to come help out with this important project to make the opening day of Religious School a wonderful experience for our younger members.
Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place this Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. Family shabbats have completed for the year but will resume in September. Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom. And of course, although Religious School is completed for the year, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services once the kids come back for their classes in August. Thank you everyone!
If I am not for myself, who will be for me?
If I am not for others, what am I?
And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel
~ Anna and David, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel