Beit Halev
The coronavirus has opened up a new method of communication for those who are sheltering in place, and Beit HaLev is excited to offer its services on Zoom. Anyone interested in joining the Beit HaLev Zoom community for services and Hebrew lessons can 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 in addition to Zoom. To attend, go to Rabbi Galit Shirah’s website at galityomtov.com, 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.
This week Beit HaLev will read the Torah portion “Shoftim,” (public officials) in Deuteronomy 16:18-18:5. Moses’ dissertation to the Israelites continues with instructions concerning the judicial system, kings, Levitical priests and prophets; rules for creating cities of refuge, witnesses and laws relating to military regulations and unsolved murder are also addressed. Israel’s judicial system was to be executed with complete impartiality. No king, priest or judge was above the law.
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 say Kaddish, pray for healing and 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.
