Beit HaLev

The Beit HaLev community continues prayers for Israel, the Israel Defense Forces, the safe return of all hostages and a swift end to the Israel-Hamas war.

The Torah reading this week is “Chayei Sarah” (The Life of Sarah) from Genesis 24:10-54; the Maftir (the end of the Parashah) is Genesis 25:16-18. Abraham’s beautiful wife and the mother of his beloved son, Isaac, has died. Abraham sends his servant Eliezer to Charan where he intends to find a wife for Isaac among his brothers’ daughters. Rebecca displays exactly the virtues that Abraham hopes for and Eliezer brings her home to Isaac—and it’s love at first sight. The Maftir gives the account of Abraham’s firstborn son, Ishmael, and his 12 sons who became princes of their respective tribes.

To join the Beit HaLev Zoomagogue and interactive service, go to Facebook at www.facebook.com/galityomtov, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@beithalevlive8816/streams or join the Zoom link at https://bit.ly/44kW8xP.

All Beit HaLev services share prayerbooks onscreen, “Lev L’Lev,” which include excerpts from the Reform Siddur, “Mishkan HaT’filah.”

Beit HaLev and Rabbi Galit-Shirah are affiliated with the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities and Clergy and the International Federation of Rabbis. It is progressive in thought and traditional in liturgy. The services are joyous, meaningful and musical. Beit HaLev welcomes everyone who seeks a path to the divine and we don’t believe in labels. It considers all religions holy and valid.

To join the Beit HaLev Zoomagogue mailing list, call Rabbi Galit-Shirah at 562-715-0888 or email duets@icloud.com. Beit HaLev does not require a fee for membership, but contributions are welcome and may be sent to: Beit HaLev, P.O. Box 2279, Seal Beach, CA 90740.

Rabbi Galit-Shirah