Beth Sholom Chula Vista

09/06/2024

My newest book just came out, "Birth and Rebirth Through Genesis 1:1-11: A Timeless Theological Conversation. The book is being sold at an introductory price of $14.99 for the next couple of weeks, but I think you will find the 625 pages interesting. Who knows what you might learn?

Embark on a captivating journey through the first eleven chapters of Genesis, as Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel invites you into a "timeless theological conversation." This insightful commentary weaves together ancient wisdom and modern perspectives, illuminating these foundational biblical narratives'...

06/01/2023

Great news for the civilized world...

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05/10/2020

Good news...

Daily air violations of Greek airspace, the continued occupation of northern Cyprus, a failed invasion of Syria's Idlib province, funding of the losing Muslim B

01/23/2018

http://rabbimichaelsamuel.com/2018/01/an-ancient-ethical-controversy-preserving-human-life-and-its-moral-implications/

Two are walking on the road. In the hand of one of them is a canteen of water. If they both drink-both will die. If only one drinks—he will reach his destination alive. Ben Petura contends that it is better that both drink and they both die, rather than one see the death of his fellow. This was th...

01/15/2018

Part 2 on coveting:

The covetous road often entangles numerous other prohibition in its web. Below is a famous medieval parable about the dangers of coveting, and how the covetous person may ultimately get much more than he originally bargained.

01/15/2018

Here's a new article on coveting:

From Maimonides’ description, it is clear that the man who covets is someone who has an unhealthy soul and may not realize it. By being unconscious of this problem, his behavior embarks on a path of self-destruction and moral ruin. Based on this reading of Maimonides, it becomes clear the role of ...

01/11/2018

Check out my new blog post:

When I was a young sixteen-year-old, I remember becoming involved in the Chabad movement in Los Angelos, CA. I remember purchasing a translation of Judah Halevi’s classic theological work, “The Kuzari” that was translated by the early 20th-centuryOriental scholar Hartwig Hirschfeld. When an Or...

01/05/2018

Good news, our website bethshalomtemple.com is back online!! Yiddish & parsha classes + a delicious vegetarian meal served every Shabbat! To our Hispanic friends, come rediscover your Jewish roots!!

12/18/2017

Our Hanukah party was packed full of people! Thanks to all who made the celebration special.

11/24/2017

We had a fabulous Thanksgiving for a lot of people, who later went home with extra turkey. Thanks to everyone who made the meal wonderful!

11/19/2017

All the classes are doing great! If anyone needs a place for Thanksgiving, rsvp at TBS asap.

11/06/2017

Monday Night Talmud Class from 6:45 to 8:00 pm. Topic: The Yetzer Hara in Rabbinic Tradition.

Beginner's Hebrew...Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 8:00 pm

Shabbat Yiddish Class 1:30 to 2:00 PM
Parsha Class from 2:00 to 3:00