Beit HaLev

Beit HaLev will livestream the Selichot service on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. The interactive Zoomagogue link is https://us-02web.zoom.us/j/9152434704.

Beit HaLev is conducting in-person services this year, led by Rabbi-Cantor Galit-Shirah. All services will be held in Clubhouse 3, Room 4. There is no charge for attending Beit HaLev services, but donations are welcome and needed.

The High Holy Day schedule is:

• Erev Rosh HaShanah: Sunday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m.

• The First Day of Rosh Hashanah: Monday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m.

• Kol Nidre: Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m.

• Yom Kippur: Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m.

• Erev Sukkot: Sunday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m.

• First Day of Sukkot: Monday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.

• Erev Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah: Sunday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m.

• Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah: Monday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. The Second Days of Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot services will be livestreamed at Facebook. com/galityomtov, YouTube.com

(Beit HaLev LIVE! Channel); and via Zoom at https:// us-02web.zoom.us/j/9152434704. The meeting ID is 915 243 4704, and the passcode is RavGalit.

Live, in-person Shabbat services will begin on Friday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 4. Services will also be livestreamed for both Friday Shabbat evening and Saturday morning service at the above links.

“Kee Tavo” (When you enter) from Deuteronomy 27:1129:8 recounts the blessings and the curses ceremonially recited from the Mountains of Gerezim and Ebal; the declaration between HaShem and the Israelites the obey the Covenant; the commencement of Moses’ final discourse.

All Beit HaLev services use special prayer books, “Lev L’Lev,” which include excerpts from the Reform Siddurim, “Mishkan HaT’filah.” and “Mishkan HaNefesh.” Printed versions of the prayer books will be available for sale when in-person services resume.

Beit HaLev and Rabbi Galit-Shirah are a part of the Union of Jewish Universalist Clergy and Community. 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. It considers all religions holy and valid.

To request a membership form, call Rabbi Galit-Shirah at (562) 715-0888 or email duets@icloud.com.

Contributions to Beit HaLev are welcome and can be sent to Beit HaLev, P.O. Box 2279, Seal Beach, CA 90740.

Rabbi Galit-Shirah will need some assistance preparing for services. Those who can help should let her know beforehand.

Rabbi-Cantor Galit Shirah