Welcome to B'nai Big Bear!

A traditional Jewish Congregation

in the mountains of Big Bear, California

We are located in Big Bear Lake, CA.

known for boating, fishing, skiing,

and pristine mountain living

Travel to B'nai Big Bear is easy,

30 minutes by air

or two and a half hours from Los Angeles

B'nai Big Bear offers

a relaxed, friendly environment

of worship, culture,

Jewish education and socializing.

All Jewish traditions, interfaith marriages

and those interested learning about Judiasm

are welcome

All major holidays, including High Holidays and Passover

led by rabbis and cantors

Each Friday night we have a Shabbat service & pot luck

in an historic log building

nestled in a grove of Ponderosa Pines

Please review our activities below,

singles and families welcome,

drop by anytime for a visit

B'nai Big Bear

(909) 866-9556

Events, Shabbat and Holidays

High Holidays 5768 - 5759

WELCOME THE NEW YEAR WITH PRAYER & REFLECTION

Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Services

LED by

Rabbi Robert Bonem

and

Cantor Isaac Boudaie

Click here for reservation form

ROSH HASHANAH AT MILLER PARK

Monday, Sept. 29th

5:30 pm Evening Services

6:30 pm Traditional Holiday Dinner *

Tuesday, Sept 30th

10:00 am Services

12:30 pm Potluck Kiddush & Lunch

2:30pm Tashlich Service at Meadow's Edge (bring bread)

YOM KIPPUR AT MILLER PARK

Wednesday, Oct. 8th

7:30 pm, Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre services (Services Only)

Thursday, Oct. 9th

10:00 am Services

3:30pm Group Discussion

5:00 pm Ne’ilah Services

6:30 pm Havdallah

Followed by Dairy & Vegetarian pot luck Break - Fast

SUKKOT

Friday, Oct. 17 - 6:30 pm, Pot Luck Dinner in Sukkah at miller Park

Saturday, Oct. 18 – 7:00 PM Havdallah in Sukkah at Sprecher home

Erev Shabbat

Every Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Miller Park in Fawnskin: Kabbalat Shabbat (Friday evening prayers) and potluck dinner. Bring a dish or a dessert and enjoy the company! Check the calendar for specific dates.

Shabbat Services

Shacharit service at 10:00 am on the First Saturday of each month followed by Torah study and a pot luck lunch at Miller Park in Fawnskin. Check the calendar for specific dates.

Havdallah

Havdallah is at 7:00 pm on the third Saturday of each month, followed by a pot luck dessert and often followed by a presentation on a topic of interest. Check the newsletter or calendar for specific dates, times, and locations.

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Join us for the Holidays throughout the year

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Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur

High Holiday services are Rabbi and Cantor led. Rosh Hashana is followed by a traditional, kosher dinner.

Succot, Chanukah, Tu Bishvat, Purim and Shavuot.

We have activities on these holidays.

Passover

We have a traditional, kosher Seder.

Check the newsletter or calendar for specific dates.

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 Mary Jo Pelton if you wish to send a tribute card.