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, February 25 2021
13 Adar 5781
Today's Calendar
Taanit Esther |
Erev Purim |
Daily Mishnah of Tractate Brachot : 8:00a |
Weekly Lunchtime Talmud with Rabbi Albert on Zoom : 12:00p |
Weekly Erev Shabbat Drasha with Zoom : 8:00p |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Feb 25 Daily Mishnah of Tractate Brachot Thursday, Feb 25 8:00a |
Feb 25 Weekly Lunchtime Talmud with Rabbi Albert on Zoom Thursday, Feb 25 12:00p |
Feb 25 Weekly Erev Shabbat Drasha with Zoom Thursday, Feb 25 8:00p |
Feb 26 Weekly Rav Soloveitchik on the Parsha with Rabbi Albert on Zoom Friday, Feb 26 8:00a |
Feb 27 TOT SHABBAT Shabbat, Feb 27 11:15a |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Tetzaveh
Shabbat, Feb 27 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Feb 26, 5:41p |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 27, 6:50p |
Taanit Esther & Erev Purim
Thursday, Feb 25 |
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:29a |
Earliest Tallit | 5:58a |
Netz (Sunrise) | 6:46a |
Latest Shema | 9:34a |
Zman Tefillah | 10:30a |
Chatzot (Midday) | 12:22p |
Mincha Gedola | 12:50p |
Mincha Ketana | 3:38p |
Plag HaMincha | 4:48p |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 5:58p |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 6:38p |
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