COMMUNITY UPDATES
Meet Our June Family of the Month: Catherine and Yves Lewi
Catherine and Yves Lewi have been part of Beth Sholom since 2014. Catherine is a Marketing consultant, working with startups helping them grow their business. Yves is a recent retiree from the banking industry, specializing in wealth management…
Henry Baum’s Bar Mitzvah
My name is Henry Baum. I attend the Sterne School here in San Francisco. I love to read mystery books, look at maps and play sports…
Todah Rabah to Our Annual Gala Supporters!
Todah Rabah to everyone who joined us last weekend at our annual gala! We want to wish a special “thank you” to our sponsors and gala chairs who made this joyous event possible.
Beth Sholom x Chai Cycle
Let’s ride! Beth Sholom is partnering with Rabbi Jamie Hyam’s Chai Cycle, where cyclists experience Jewish community through bicycling and text study. On Sunday, May 18th, we’ll ride, stop halfway for coffee and study, then ride back.
Let’s Go, Beth Sholom Avenues! 🥎
Bay Area Torah Softball (BATS) season is in full swing! Interested in joining our non-competitive league? Email Dan Laser at daniel.laser@gmail.com. We welcome everyone 18 years and older to play!
Meet Our May Family of the Month: Ava Apple & Harry Tsvi Strauch
Though we “officially” joined just a year or so ago, we’ve been attending services since 2019. My father has a deep history with CBS—he taught Sunday School here in the mid-to-late 1950s. We love the mix of ages and backgrounds, the inclusive services, and the Rabbis…
Louis Van Nguyen Glantz’s Bar Mitzvah
Louis Van Nguyen Glantz will be celebrating his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, May 10, 2025. He will be reading the Torah portion Acharet-Mot/Kedushim. Louis’s family has been attending services at Beth Sholom for four generations, and he enjoys attending Shabbat morning service with his family…
Meet Our April Family of the Month: The Crosbys
We first discovered Beth Sholom simply by driving past it on Sunset—how could we miss it? We’ve been members since 2014, and now Jonathan serves on the Board of Directors, where he is also a co-chair of the Chesed v’Tzedek Committee and a member of the Education Committee…
Heleni Buckwald’s Bat Mitzvah
Hello! My name is Heleni Buckwald. I’m in 7th grade at A.P. Giannini Middle School. In my free time I like to sing, read, draw, and hang out with my friends. One of my main extracurricular activities is performing in musical theater shows at Musical Theatre Works…
Purim 5785: A Wicked Celebration!
What a night! The Good, The Bad, and The Wicked was nothing short of spectacular. A special thank you to our donors and volunteers. Without your generosity and support, this event would not have been the success it was!
Ruby Lewis’ Bat Mitzvah
My name is Ruby Lewis and I’m in the 7th Grade at The Brandeis School of San Francisco. I love to play basketball, soccer and volleyball. I play on my school’s teams and club soccer outside of school. I am a very big Philadelphia sports fanatic, thanks to my dad and brother!
Meet Our March Family of the Month: Jean Tepper
I live alone in San Francisco, but my family is spread across the world. My two stepdaughters, Connie and Susi, live in Port Townsend, Washington. They both attended Brandeis Hillel Day School and CBS Religious School. My sons, Sam and Max, are in Wellington, New Zealand, and Los Angeles, respectively, and both celebrated their Bar Mitzvahs at Beth Sholom…
Refugee Shabbat Lunch and Learn with Danny Grossman
We are thrilled to welcome Danny Grossman for Refugee Shabbat Lunch and Learn at ~12:15 p.m. following services on Saturday, March 1.
Asha Pai’s Bat Mitzvah
Hi, my name is Asha Pai. I’m in seventh grade and I’ve been going to Brandeis SF since Kindergarten. A bit more about me — I live with my mom (Aliza), stepdad (Jeb), and sisters (Izzy, Lucy and Willa). We recently got a dog named Shoshana (Shoshi for short!)…
Meet Our February Family of the Month: The Carls
Although Stacy wasn’t initially a member, she has been attending Beth Sholom since the 2000s, mostly during the High Holidays. She fondly remembers Rabbi Lew’s teachings and the first time she heard Rabbi Richman’s voice, describing it as a soul-touching experience that felt like a big hug…
Max Molofsky’s Bar Mitzvah
Hello. I am Max Molofsky, and I attend The Brandeis School of San Francisco. Because I am in 7th grade, I have many hobbies and extracurriculars. I like to play soccer with my team in SF United, play chess, and hang out with my family and friends…
New Two-Part Learner’s Service
Join us for an opportunity to learn (or dive deeper) into Shabbat morning services! Rabbi Russell will guide you slowly through the highlights of a Shabbat morning service providing insights and explanations…
Ella Chinn’s Bat Mitzvah
Hi, my name is Ella Chinn and I'm a 7th grader at San Francisco Schoolhouse. I like to crochet, be around my friends and hang out with my dog, Cami and cat, Kipper. I also love to travel and explore good food in interesting places…
Introducing Our Hanukkah Pop-Up Shop!
Come by our Hanukkah pop-up shop to purchase ritual items for the holiday! We will have candles for your hanukkiah, chocolate gelt, dreidels, and more…
December Family of the Month: Afergan
The Afergans first connected with CBS after moving to California in 2015, attending High Holiday services. Their involvement grew in 2021 when Zoe and Mira began attending the preschool here. Today, they actively participate in the Moadon and Shabbat School…
