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.
Sun, January 29 2023
7 Shevat 5783
Today's Calendar
Coffee, Cookies and Kabbalah : 8:45am |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 5:17pm |
Shabbat Day
Community Shabbat Dinner and Shabbaton with Rabbi Judah Dardik |
Havdalah : 6:26pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Feb 4 |
Feb 7 The Jewish Family and Modern Technology Tuesday, Feb 7 7:00pm |
Feb 11 Michael Barricks’s Second Bar Mitzvah Saturday, Feb 11 |
Feb 18 Beth Jacob Cholent Bowl Cooking Competition Saturday, Feb 18 |
Feb 21 The Jewish Family and Modern Technology Tuesday, Feb 21 7:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Beshalach
Shabbat, Feb 4 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Feb 3, 5:17pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 4, 6:26pm |
Tu B'Shvat
Monday, Feb 6 |
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:55am |
Earliest Tallit | 6:26am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 7:16am |
Latest Shema | 9:49am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:40am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 12:22pm |
Mincha Gedola | 12:48pm |
Mincha Ketana | 3:21pm |
Plag HaMincha | 4:25pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 5:29pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 6:10pm |
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