Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach, California

04/07/2026

Parents, take the night off-TBS has the kids covered! Kids are invited to a free enchanted evening where Torah and fairy tales come to life.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/TBSKidsHavdalahApril2026

04/02/2026

You can leave Egypt physically. But Egypt can remain in your thinking.

Or, as we might put it: you can take a person out of Egypt—but not always Egypt out of the person.
After the sin of Golden Calf Moses does something remarkable. Instead of asking only for forgiveness, he asks for something more:
“Show me Your ways.” (Exodus 33:13)

In other words: help me understand. Moses is asking not only for the renewal of trust in his people, but for insight. And that moment reminds us that, in the Jewish tradition, liberation is deeply connected to one of the most fundamental Jewish values - learning. And learning is not possible without questioning—without the freedom to ask real questions.
On the night of the Seder, the entire ritual begins with a question:
“Why is this night different from all other nights?”

So in that spirit let me ask a question: How do we step outside our intellectual bubbles without abandoning our beliefs?

You will find good answers in the latest episode of The Rabbi Mirski Show:

https://youtu.be/EoIw8ZnCV4I

Chag Pesach Sameach!

Rabbi Mirski

The Rabbi Mirski Show – Episode 18Leave Your Bubble… Without Changing Your Beliefs. In this episode, Rabbi Menachem Mirski explores one of the biggest challe...

03/26/2026

New episode of The Rabbi Mirski Show is out!
Episode 17: Judaism and Zionism.

Many people today treat Zionism as if it were a modern political invention from the 19th century. But what if I told you that the traditional Jewish Siddur – the prayer book we use every single day – is actually a 2,000-year-old Zionist document? Zion, understood as a physical land - Eretz Israel - is woven deeply into our daily prayers.

No heavy theology, just clear explanations, a few laughs, and a lot of truth. And if you’ve ever wondered whether Judaism could exist without the hope of returning to Zion… this episode is exactly what you need.

Watch the full episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtjYWMyzP5w
Like, share, and share your thoughts in the comments.

THE RABBI MIRSKI SHOW, episode 17In this episode we explore one of the most important topics today: Judaism and Zionism.Many people think Zionism is a moder...

03/25/2026

Save the date! Parents, take the night off-TBS has the kids covered! Kids are invited to a free enchanted evening where Torah and fairy tales come to life.
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/TBSKidsHavdalahApril2026

03/23/2026

Last chance to RSVP for this Friday's Family Shabbat! Please email your RSVP to Julie at [email protected] by tomorrow.

03/20/2026

Did you know that our Torah School students use laptops as part of their Hebrew studies? Thanks to a generous donor, every student in Torah School has their own laptop that they use as a learning resource. To learn more about Torah School, contact our Education Director, Julie Nolte, at [email protected].

03/16/2026

Join Rabbi Mirski and Morah Julie for Family Shabbat on Friday, March 27th! This joyful service is designed for children under 13 and their parents.

To make sure that there is plenty of food for everyone, please email your RSVP to Julie at [email protected] by Tuesday, March 24th.

03/06/2026

Save the date! Join us for Family Shabbat on Friday, March 27th! This service is designed for children under 13 and their parents. A free dinner will be served following the service. All are welcome! RSVP to [email protected] so we can plan the appropriate amount of food.

02/27/2026

Purim is happening this Monday, March 2nd from 6-8 pm at TBS. The evening will include dinner, a megillah reading, songs, a children’s costume contest and hamantaschen. Please register in advance so we can plan the appropriate amount of food for dinner: https://us.rakefetonline.com/ #/customForm?sGUID=e825ddab-d117-4e9c-9508-904cb60e4d2d&fGUID=f938599c-a470-4d96-bf4c-70e60fb2830e

02/25/2026

Select spots are still available for K-Pop Havdallah Night. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 4th. https://tinyurl.com/TBSHavdalahMar2026

02/13/2026

Save the date for Ruach Shabbat! Leeav Sofer will be leading us in a spirited prayer service on Saturday, February 28th.

02/13/2026

Family Shabbat is one week away! This service is designed for children under 13 and their parents. A free dinner will be served following the service. All are welcome! RSVP to [email protected] by Tuesday so we can plan the appropriate amount of food.