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.
Fri, April 26 2024
18 Nisan 5784
Tonight's Sefirah Count Is 4
היום ארבעה ימים לעמר |
Today's Calendar
Chol Hamoed Pesach |
Candle Lighting : 7:38pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 7:38pm |
Shabbat Day
Havdalah : 8:47pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jun 8 Miriam Mendelsohn's Bat Mitzvah Saturday, Jun 8 |
Sep 21 Matan Karpel's Bar Mitzvah Saturday, Sep 21 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Apr 26, 7:38pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 27, 8:47pm |
Chol Hamoed Pesach
Friday, Apr 26 |
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 4:52am |
Earliest Tallit | 5:27am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 6:18am |
Latest Shema | 9:42am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:51am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 1:07pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:41pm |
Mincha Ketana | 5:05pm |
Plag HaMincha | 6:30pm |
Candle Lighting | 7:38pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 7:56pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 8:37pm |
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