Beit HaLev
The war between Israel an Hamas has consumed the Jewish communities around the world. Beit HaLev stands with Israel and prays for a safe and swift end to the conflict.
The Second Triennial Cycle reading this week is “Lech L’cha” (Go, go for yourself), Genesis 14:1-15:21. The first part of “Lech L’cha” includes HaShem’s instructing Avram to take his wife, Sarai, and leave the city of Ur to become the first Jew. Avram and Sarai receive a name change, Avraham and Sarah. They both are promised to have a child. HaShem tells Abraham that in the future, his descendants will be enslaved but that they will ultimately be the inheritors of the Land of Israel.
To join the Beit HaLev Zoomagogue and interactive service, go to Facebook at www.facebook.com/galityomtov,
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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.
