Welcome to B'nai Big Bear!




A traditional Jewish Congregation

in the mountains of Big Bear, California 






We are located in Big Bear,  CA,

known for pristine mountain living 

and the pursuit of individual lifestyles



B'nai Big Bear welcomes

 Jews from all backgrounds,  

interfaith marriages 

and those interested learning about Judiasm 



B'nai Big Bear offers 

a relaxed, friendly environment

for worship,  culture,  

Jewish education and social life.


Travel to Big Bear is easy,

30 minutes by air

or two and a half hours from Los Angeles.

by car or stagecoach. 



 


We have services led by our Cantor 

on all major holidays 

and throughout the year, 

including High Holidays and Passover,  

Friday night & Saturday Services 





Services are held

in a historic log building

nestled in a grove of Ponderosa Pines.
 




Please review our activities below.

Singles and children are welcome.



Call or drop by anytime. 

B'nai Big Bear 

(909) 866-9556  contact@bnaibigbear.org

 


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    Shabbat Services
        First Saturday 
       of each month,                  at 10:00 am
          Miller Park
              information
           (909) 866-9556    

Shabbat  
Pot Luck 
2nd & 4th
Friday night
each month
6:30 pm
Miller Park
call
(909) 866-9556
for information

          Havdallah                  3rd Saturday           each month at 7 pm 

Events, Shabbat and Holidays


NEXT EVENT

Friday Night Shabbat

Kiddush & Pot Luck Dinner 

July 9, 6:30 pm

at Miller Park

CALL (909) 866-9556 FOR INFORMATION



UPCOMING EVENT

Annual Election & BBQ

Saturday, July 17 at 5:00 pm

at the Harrell residence

Please come and cast your vote for the new board

or send in your ballot.  

We must receive your ballot by July 15  in order to count it.

CALL (909) 866-9556 FOR INFORMATION



Regular Events - Dates & Times

On the first Saturday of the month at 10 am, we meet at Miller Park for Shabbat services and Torah study.  Bring a dish or a dessert for lunch!

On the second Friday of the month at 6:30 pm, we meet at Miller Park for our Friday night Shabbat Kiddish and pot luck dinner.  Bring a dish or a dessert and enjoy the company!  Get to know Big Bear if you are new to the area!

On the third Saturday night of the month at 7 pm we meet for havdallah. Bring a light dish or a dessert and enjoy the company!

On the fourth Friday of the month at 6:30 pm, we meet at Miller Park for our  Friday night Shabbat Kiddish and pot luck dinner.  Bring a dish or a dessert and enjoy the company! Get to know Big Bear if you are new to the area!


Please check the calendar for specific dates.

Join us for holidays throughout the year

Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur

High Holiday services are Rabbi and Cantor led. We have a traditional, kosher dinner on erev Rosh Hashana.  Register earlty to assure attendance. 

Succot, Chanukah, Tu Bishvat, Purim and Shavuot

We have activities on each of these holidays.  Attendance is large on Chanukah and Purim.  

Passover

We have a traditional, kosher Seder.   Register early to assure seating. 

Education

Join us for Torah study at Miller Park, following Shabbat morning service each month.  This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Jewish practices and liturgy.  Get your questions answered!

We also offer classes on Jewish culture and practices, conversion, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and Hebrew.  Schedules are flexible and ongoing.  

Tribute Cards

B'nai Big Bear offers tribute cards that are sent to members of the community for special occasions or when good wishes are needed. This is a nice way to recognize someone and to raise funds for the congregation.  Please contact B'nai Big Bear if you wish to send a tribute card.