COMMUNITY UPDATES
Softball Season is Here
Bay Area Torah Softball (BATS) season is in full swing! Interested in joining our co-ed non-competitive league? We welcome everyone 18 years and older to play!
Andre and Aidan Freedman’s Bnai Mitzvah
Andre and Aidan Freedman, sons of Caren Ludmer and Richard Freedman z’l, will be called to the Torah for their B’nai Mitzvah on Saturday, May 11. They will read Parsha Kedoshim, which focuses on laws and commandments…
May Family of the Month: Takatri
Michelle, Hafid, Adam, Zach and Julia are the Takatri family! This is their Second year at preschool with Julia…
Leo Thillard’s Bar Mitzvah
Mazel Tov to Leo Thilliard who will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on May 4, 2024 (26 Nissan 5784)…
Learning with Rachel Korazim
Join us on Saturday, May 11, at 6:00 p.m. for a special learning opportunity with a world-renowned Israeli scholar. Rachel’s thought-provoking talks open a window onto Israeli society, inviting listeners to engage with the country and its history in new ways...
Todah Rabah to our Purimpalooza Supporters!
The CBS campus was packed for Purimpalooza, as Beth Sholom community members of all ages donned costumes and imbibed good spirits to celebrate and support CBS Family Preschool’s scholarship fund…
Yasher Koach to Our 2024 Volunteer Nominees
The following people were nominated by fellow community members for going above and beyond to serve Congregation Beth Sholom…
April Family of the Month: Linford
The Linfords joined Beth Sholom recently, in August 2023. Saba Tsvi Bar-David has led many programs here…
Challah Fundraiser for Abayudaya
Inspired by Chief Rabbi Gershom Sizomu’s visit to their class, our B’nai Mitzvah students have decided to fundraise for the Abayudaya Jewish community of Uganda…
Ezra Rudolph’s Bar Mitzvah
Ezra Rudolph will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, March 16. He will read from Parsha Pekudei and his drash will discuss God's presence in the Mishkan (tabernacle). Following the service, we’ll celebrate together at the Kiddush.
March Family of the Month: Karpel-Epshteyn
This month’s spotlight is on Gene Epshteyn and Eyal Karpel, and their twin boys Ben and Adam (4.8 years old). Let’s not forget their long-haired Chihuahua, Ronny…
Black History Month at Beth Sholom: A Message from Rabbi Richman
My mother called me from Virginia to tell me she read The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, and that I should read it, too…
February Family of the Month: Beharav
Meet Noa & Moti, and their children Eden (11th grade), Zoe (9th grade) and Orr (7th grade and will have his Bar Mitzvah here this coming June). Gizmo, their parrot, is 8 years old…
Welcome Back, Evan!
After a worldwide tour of his Heroes with Mishegas teachings, the best dressed Jewish scholar, Evan Wolkenstein, is returning to Beth Sholom for another Shabbat morning learning series…
Raphael Spencer’s Bar Mitzvah
Hi my name is Raphael. I am in the 8th grade at The Live Oak School, and am waiting to hear where I will be attending high school next year. I have a big, dynamic family here in San Francisco, and my mom, aunts and uncles all got Bnai mitzvah’d here at CBS when they were young.
January Family of the Month: Hilary Elfman
Hilary loves Beth Sholom! Where to begin? She went from a congregant in 2018, to a lay leader community organizer for Beth Sholom's Young(ish), to a Board member, and now she’s on staff to support the fabulous Rabbi Russell…
On Grief, On Hope
Beth Sholom is heartbroken by the death of three hostages who nearly escaped from the captivity and absolute terror of Hamas. These captives were killed mistakenly by IDF soldiers. Our hearts are with the grieving families of those hostages.
December Family of the Month: Landau-Goldberg
Meet Caroline Landau, 36, Alex Goldberg, 37 and their kids Zachary, 2 and Gigi, 2 months.
Lucy Browning’s Bat Mitzvah
Lucy Browning will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, November 18. She will read from Parsha Toldot and her D’var explores the sibling tension between Esau and Jacob, and particularly the role Rebekah plays in positioning Jacob for the birthright blessing.
Miles Lasser’s Bar Mitzvah
Miles Lasser will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 21. He will read from Parsha Noach and his D’var explores the short but essential story of the Tower of Babel.