Beit HaLev
Beit HaLev is now conducting services on Zoom. 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 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. To join services on Zoom type the link: https://us-02web.zoom.us/j/9152434704?pwd=THJGTE1OUXI5VXFDTWtuZ HF4K3VxUT09 The Meeting ID is 915 243 4704 and the passcode: RavGalit A link to the PDF version of each prayerbook is provided at each service.
This Shabbat, the Torah reading is from Deuteronomy 26:1-27:10, “Kee Tavo;” Moses’ address describes the ceremonies for the fruits of the first harvest and tithes. The Israelites are instructed to build an altar and to bring the fruits of their harvest to “the place where your God will choose to establish the Divine Name (the Temple in Jerusalem).
The Days of Awe are about to begin. The pre-High Holiday ceremony of S’lichot is a week from Saturday. Beit HaLev’s schedule for livestream services for S’lichot and Rosh Hashanah is:
• S’lichot: Saturday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m.
• Erev Rosh Hashanah 1: Friday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.
• Rosh Hashanah 1: Saturday, Sept.19, 10:30 a.m.
• Erev Rosh Hashanah 2: Saturday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m.
• Rosh Hashanah 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.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 say Kaddish, pray for healing and hear a spiritual message, go to SimShalom.com.
Rabbi Galit Shirah’s classes are on hiatus. They will resume as soon as possible. For information, contact the Rabbi at (562) 715-0888 or
duets@icloud.com.
