Rabbi Gershon Albert
Rabbi Gershon Albert
Rabbi Gershon Albert has been the senior rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland since 2014. Originally from Montreal, Canada, he received his rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS). Rabbi Albert believes in the nexus of Torah and modern life, and in the power of lifelong learning to transform communities, families, and individuals. Being a passionate musician, he is committed to enhancing Jewish ritual and spirituality through music and song.
In addition to his full-time responsibilities at Beth Jacob, Rabbi Albert is the halachic advisor for Oakland Hebrew Day School, where he also serves on the board. He has served as an executive committee member and officer of the Rabbinical Council of America and is a member of the Chicago Rabbinical Council, the Rabbinical Alumni Association of RIETS, and the rabbinic advisory committee of Shalom Bayit.
Rabbi Albert and his wife, Meira, a Jewish community professional, have four children, and their family loves the natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle of Northern California.
You can find many of Rabbi Albert’s classes and sermons by following him on Facebook or Twitter. His music is available at SoundCloud.
Tue, April 29 2025
1 Iyyar 5785
Tonight's Sefirah Count Is 17
היום שבעה עשר יום שהם שני שבועות ושלשה ימים לעמר |
Today's Calendar
Rosh Chodesh Iyyar |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 7:42pm |
Shabbat Day
Havdalah : 8:51pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Tazria-Metzora
Shabbat, May 3 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, May 2, 7:42pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, May 3, 8:51pm |
Rosh Chodesh Iyyar
Tuesday, Apr 29 |
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 4:49am |
Earliest Tallit | 5:24am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 6:16am |
Latest Shema | 9:41am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:50am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 1:07pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:41pm |
Mincha Ketana | 5:06pm |
Plag HaMincha | 6:32pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 7:57pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 8:40pm |
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Beth Jacob Congregation, 3778 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610
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