Beit HaLev
Beit HaLev is now conducting services on Zoom. The coronavirus has opened up a new method of communication for those of us who are sheltering in place. Anyone interested in joining the Beit HaLev Zoom community for services and Hebrew lessons, contact the rabbi at (562) 715-0888 for access and instructions on how to use Zoom.
Beit HaLev is continuing to livestream on Facebook and YouTube as well. To attend, go to Facebook.com/galityomtov or YouTube.com (Shabbat Shalom LIVE! channel). Evening services begin at 6 and morning services begin at 10:30. A link to the PDF version of each prayer book is provided at each service. “Devarim,” (Words) Deuteronomy 1:1-2:1, is the first chapter in the final book in the Torah; it is all the Hebrew name for the Book of Deuteronomy. It includes the setting and introduction of Moses’ final address to the Children of Israel; a review of their journey from Mt. Sinai, the appointments of tribal leaders, the episode of the scouts and peaceful encounters with the tribes of Edom, Moab and Ammon. This Shabbat is also Shabbat Chazon, the Sab- -bath of Vision; it is the Sabbath that precedes Tisha B’Av, the mournful fast day upon which every catastrophe that befell the Jewish people occurred. Tisha B’Av eve is Wednesday, July 29; Rabbi Galit Shirah will conduct a special livestream observance at 6 p.m.
Rabbi Galit Shirah conducts a weekday Ma’ariv service every Thursday for Sim Shalom, the online synagogue. Sim Shalom presents livestream services Monday-Thursday, with a different rabbi each day. To count the Omer, say Kaddish, pray for healing or to hear a spiritual message, go to SimShalom.com.
Rabbi Galit Shirah also teaches (currently) online Hebrew (Prayerbook and Conversational) and Cantillation (Torah chanting) for anyone who wants to learn something new. Contact the Rabbi at (562) 715-0888 or duets@icloud.com.
