Beit HaLev
Beit HaLev’s community prays for Israel, the Israel Defense Forces, the safe return of all hostages and a swift end to the Israel-Hamas war.
In chapter “Va’era” (HaShem appeared), Exodus 7:8-9:35, Moshe and Aharon come before Pharaoh to ask that the Israelite slaves be set free. Pharaoh is obstinate and refuses; the first of the 10 plagues begins with the Nile River changing from water into blood. The ending verses of the Torah reading, the Maftir, describe the devastation of Egypt’s crops from fiery hail.
To join the Beit HaLev “Zoomagogue” interactive service, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9152434704?pwd=THJGTE1OUXI5 VXFDTWtuZHF4K3VxUT09, on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ galityomtov, or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beithalevlive8816/ streams. Services are on Fridays at 5 p.m.
All Beit HaLev services share brand new special prayer books onscreen, “Lev L’Lev,” which include excerpts from the Reform Siddur, “Mishkan HaT’filah.”
Beit HaLev and Rabbi GalitShirah are affiliated with the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities and Clergy (UJUC) and the International Federation of Rabbis (IFR). They are progressive in thought and traditional in liturgy. Services are joyous, meaningful and musical. Everyone is welcome who seeks a path to the Divine. All religions are considered 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.
