Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park and Eagle Rock
Food and Potluck Rules

We sorta-kinda keep kosher.

For Passover, we really do keep kosher. We kasher the kitchen.

For potlucks, we allow people to bring in food from home. Here are the rules:
  • All potlucks are dairy only.

  • Vegetarian food is OK.

  • Dairy food is OK. This includes milk, cheese, and eggs.

  • No meat.

  • No poultry.

  • No shellfish. This includes squid.

  • Most fish are OK, but no eel or sturgeon.
Our kiddush lunches and our potlucks are known throughout Greater Temple Beth Israel-land as the best in town. Come join us!

Key to bringing potluck food to Family Friday and other family and education activities, according to mom's last name:
  • A to H: Side-dishes and salads
  • I to L: Desserts or drinks
  • M to Z: Dairy entrée – pasta, casserole, etc.
  • or bring money for the emergency pizza fund


Quick history of the Jews as quoted by Ken:
  • They tried to kill us
  • They failed
  • Let's eat