Beit HaLev
Beit HaLev’s community prays for the safe return of all hostages, Israeli and Americans, and a swift end to the Israel-Hamas War and the proxy war being waged against Jewish students on U.S. campuses.
Beit HaLev services are held on Fridays at 5 p.m. To join Beit HaLev’s Zoomagogue interactive service go to: https:// shorturl.at/hsJTZ, Facebook: www.facebook.com/galityomtov, or YouTube: www.youtube.com/@beithalevlive8816/streams.
The Second Triennial Cycle reading is from the Parashah “Emor,” in Leviticus 22:17-23:22. This section of “Emor” (God spoke) instructs the Kohanim (priests) and their families in the regulations for sacrificial animals, which are considered unqualified and which are disqualified. The Maftir, the final verses speak of the “blasphemer,” who was sentenced to death by stoning.
All Beit HaLev services share special prayer books 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 doesn’t believe in labels. Beit HaLev consider 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, however contributions to Beit HaLev are welcome and may be sent to: Beit HaLev, P.O. Box 2279, Seal Beach, CA 90740.
