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 is a regional vice president of the Rabbinical Council of America and 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 three 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.
Thu, May 19 2022
18 Iyyar 5782
Today's Sefirah Count Is 33
היום שלשה ושלשים יום שהם ארבעה שבועות וחמשה ימים לעמר |
Today's Calendar
Lag B'Omer |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 7:58pm |
Shabbat Day
Jed Smith Bar Mitzvah |
Shacharit Service : 9:00am |
Havdalah : 9:07pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
May 19 Lunchtime Talmud Thursday, May 19 12:00pm |
May 19 Lag B Omer Bonfire and Tisch, a BJC and NCSY Partner Event Thursday, May 19 6:45pm |
May 21 Jed Smith Bar Mitzvah Saturday, May 21 |
May 26 Lunchtime Talmud Thursday, May 26 12:00pm |
May 29 Hands-On Mitzvot Sunday, May 29 8:30am |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Behar
Shabbat, May 21 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, May 20, 7:58pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, May 21, 9:07pm |
Lag B'Omer
Thursday, May 19 |
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 4:23am |
Earliest Tallit | 5:01am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 5:56am |
Latest Shema | 9:30am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:42am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 1:06pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:41pm |
Mincha Ketana | 5:16pm |
Plag HaMincha | 6:46pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 8:15pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 9:00pm |
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