Rabbi J. B. Sacks, Bill Singer, David Baellow, Ken Halpern, Bill Amplo-Photo by Pat Krause

DLNews Staff:

Congregation Beth Shalom was founded in 1994 as a modern egalitarian Conservative synagogue affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Our friendly, family atmosphere encourages everyone to participate in our experiences – religious, cultural, educational, and social.

Rabbi J. B. Sacks and Rabbi Ira Helf - Photo by Pat Krause

Whether you are a year-round resident, snowbird, or the occasional visitor – active senior or busy professional – we want Beth Shalom to be your spiritual home. So we invite you to join us, enjoy with us, and help promote our community as the leader of Conservative Judaism in the Coachella Valley.

We welcome all Jews and interfaith couples, regardless of experience, background, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Ken Hailpern has served as Spiritual Leader of Beth Shalom since 2010. He brings over a half-century of experience in Jewish education, administration, and congregational leadership to our synagogue. Ken hails from Colorado, serving as Cantor and Religious Leader at Beth Israel Congregation in Greeley, Education Director at Congregation Beth Joseph in Denver, and Administrator of Denver's Community High School of Jewish Studies. Before moving to the desert, Ken served as a senior professional at Southern California's Brandeis-Bardin Institute, where he held leadership positions in administration, programming, and operations.

Past President Gregg Mandinach, Founder Nita Wiesenthal, Past President Alan Nockenson -Photo by Pat Krause

Ken conducts our Shabbat and Festival morning and High Holy Day services. In addition, he officiates at life-cycle events and is involved in the cultural and social life of Beth Shalom.

An active Board of Directors and Synagogue Auxiliary work hand-in-hand to plan congregational events and coordinate fundraising efforts. Which include a yearly Scholar-in-Residence weekend, a Chanukah celebration with a live auction, barbeque and film events, and a unique interactive lecture series incorporating featured speakers, education, community outreach, socialization, and delicious food.

Steven Karash from Child Help, Project Chair-Roni Spetalnick, and Dr. Steward Fleishman-Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine.-Photo by Pat Krause

Berger Foundation Building - 42600 Cook Street Suite 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211

On Cook Street between Hovley Lane & Fred Waring

The event is Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2022, from 3 pm to about 5 pm, with a friendly desert reception.

• The address is the new facility which is the Berger Foundation Building - 42600 Cook Street Suite 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
• The event is indoors, and we have 90 people registered.
• Alan Potash, CEO of the Jewish Federation of the Desert, will be attending and speaking.
• Representatives from Congressman Raul Ruiz's office, CA State Assemblyman Chad Mayes's Office, and Mayor of Palm Desert Jan Harnik herself will be attending.

Source: Pam Price