Feb 19th, 2026

PURIM • Evening of Mon, Mar 2, 2026 – Tue, Mar 3, 2026

SENIORS & SENIORS & KEHILLAH

TONIGHT

THURS, FEB 19 • 6:30 PM

Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa

Join us for a very special evening with Rick Concoff and Sandy Andresen. Students from Kehillah Class led by Rick Concoff meet with Seniors from the Jewish Community Center Sonoma County led by Sandy Andresen to engage in intergenerational conversations about our culture, our lives, what came before, and what comes next!

A great evening of sharing stories, commonalities and cultures.

FREE - Dinner is provided.

Did you know we host 
Mah Jongg twice a month?

MAH JONGG 

2ND & 4TH WEDS • 1 - 3 PM

Rincon Valley, Santa Rosa

Beginners and seasoned players are all welcome! 


Email friendshipcircle@jccsoco.org for more information!

Last Friday, the JCC SoCo Preschool team - a total of eight educators, had the honor and privilege of attending the KEHILLAH & KAVOD CONFERENCE put on by two AJU graduates and sponsored by EarlyJ. This conference provided our teachers with the opportunity to be in community with fellow Jewish educators to build colleague connections.

We enjoyed the words of keynote speaker Dr. Tamar Andrews, who reminded us that we “help children feel what Judaism feels like” and “are a reflection of the divine.” Our educators strengthened their own relationships through the day, and got to enjoy a Shabbat celebration with over 300 Jewish educators.

Thanks to this experience, our team is excited to bring their learning back with them into the school community.

NOW ENROLLING
SUMMER & FALL 2026

Our JCC SoCo kehillah (community) continues to grow stronger each year, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome back alumni families for another wonderful summer, while also opening our doors to new friends joining us for the first time. Welcoming ages 2-6 for summer!

Be sure to share with your family and friends before spaces fill up!

SONOMA COUNTY 
YOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION


SUN, APRIL 19 • 3 PM

Santa Rosa, CA

This is a very special event and we'd be honored if you'd join us. This year’s theme will center on the impact of the Shoah on children of survivors, who are now tasked with carrying on the legacy and experiences of their parents. Three of those second-generation survivors will discuss how those experiences have shaped their lives.

There will be musical performances, as well as candle lighting by Jewish survivors, lighters for the Roma, LGBTQ, Disabled, Righteous Among the Nations, and Political Prisoners, and those targeted by genocide.

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This program is free and open to the public.

Attendees must register ahead of time. 

SHIR SHALOM IN THE NEWS - A Sonoma Hebrew School opens to non-Jews in bid to combat antisemitism

TOT SHABBAT 

SAT, FEB 21 • 10:30 AM
Beth Ami, Santa Rosa

Join us for a Jewish experience for the whole family especially for young children 1 to 8 years old. Siblings encouraged to come.

Featuring Lauren Kalmanson from the Tot Shabbat team. Add a touch of Purim to brighten your day. Join us at Tot Shabbat for festive crafts, special Purim treats. You and your child are invited to dress up in costume.

THE REAL GANTZE MEGILLAH - Chanted by Asher Nathan 


MON, MARCH 2 • 6:30 PM
Beth Ami, Santa Rosa

The real Gantze Megillah, chanted by Asher Nathan. Monday March 2 at 6:30 p.m. Come in costume, and eat some Beth-Ami-made hamentashen.

THE VIVA LAS VEGAS HAPPY HOUR SINGALONG PURIMSPIEL - Starring Sinatra, Elvis, Dancing Showgirls & a Shark! 


MON, MARCH 8 • 4 PM
Beth Ami, Santa Rosa



Entry is $36 per adult, age 5 to 16 is $18, which includes savory and sweet hors d’oeuvres, hamentashen, and 2 cocktails (or mock-tails) such as the Hamanhattan, the Vashtini, the Estherito Mojito, and Morde-chai. Wine, beer, soda too.

Call (707) 360-300 or email office@bethamisr.org 

TRANS JOURNEYS
Insight & Advocacy


SUN, FEB 22 • 2 - 4:30 PM 
Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa


The Social Action Committee Congregation Shomrei Torah invites you to join them for special event and hear directly from individuals who identify as transgender and from speakers who share expertise on challenges facing the trans community and ways you can help address them. 



REGISTRATION is required for both in person and zoom. 

These events are FREE and open to all. 

RABBI JEREMY S. MORRISON'S INSTALLATION WEEKEND


FRI & SAT, MAR 13 & 14
Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa

Friday evening beginning at 6:15 PM will begin with a special Shabbat service and formal installation ceremony, led by our clergy and Rabbi Morrison's long-time colleagues. Following services, we invite you to join us for a festive oneg as we joyfully celebrate and welcome our newly installed rabbi.

Saturday morning beginning at 9 AM will offer a meaningful opportunity for learning and connection as visiting clergy lead Torah study during Shabbat services. Following services, we invite you to continue the celebration together at a festive and joyful brunch.

FREE MINDFULNESS/MEDITATION PRACTICE

EVERY TUES • 5:30-6:30 PM
Online (via Zoom)

This free series of mindful/meditation practices continues! This will be a time for grounding, sitting practice and a "Dharma/Torah" teaching. Everyone is welcome.

Please contact Shomrei Torah's office:

cst@cstsr.org for the Zoom link.

PURIM CELEBRATION

MON, MARCH 2 • 5 - 7:30 PM 
Ner Shalom, Cotati

Join us across all our generations to chant from our megillah about brave Queen Esther.

5–5:45

Purim fun for our youngest community members and their grownups: mask-making, songs, and a Purim parade. Come in your best Purim or non-Purim costume!! Co-sponsored by PJ Library!

5:45–6:15

Hamentaschen and other triangular foods. Please bring hamentaschen made from your favorite family recipe or a triangle-shaped food to share! We’ll also supplement with hamentaschen from Drewish Deli in Healdsburg.

6:15–7:30

Adults and older kids enjoy megillah reading and Book of Esther re-telling by our many Ner Shalom storytellers. The whole story, soup to nuts, with all the joys and oys."

UNLEARNING JEWISH ANXIETY - How to Live with More Joy and Suffer Less

THURS, MARCH 26 • 7 PM 
Online (via Zoom)


Join Rabbi Dr. Aviv in a book reading and in conversation with Rabbi Irwin 

Rabbi Caryn Aviv’s new book, Unlearning Jewish Anxiety: How to Live with More Joy and Suffer Less, addresses the rise in anti-Jewish hatred and the growing anxiety many Jews feel about safety, belonging, and worth. While acknowledging that these fears are understandable, Aviv argues that suffering from them is not inevitable.

The book examines how anti-Jewish contempt shapes everyday habits and trauma responses, and combines neuroscience with Jewish wisdom to help readers recognize and compassionately “unlearn” inherited cultural anxiety patterns. Its aim is to support tikkun atzmi (personal and nervous system healing) as a pathway to tikkun olam (healing the broader world).

CELEBRATE PURIM & A MOST HEROIC QUEEN

SAT, MARCH 7 • 2:30 - 5 PM

North Bay Shalom invites you to come and join them to honor women from ancient history to modern era. Especially celebrating Esther. She risked her life to save a nation!


Expect a day of music, costumes, and empowerment as we honor the strong women who inspire us.

We will have plenty of fun with costume attire to choose from to play charades, acting out women who made their mark on history.

SHABBAT CAMP - First Friday of Every Month

FRI, MAR 6 • 4 - 6 PM

B'nai Israel Jewish Center

Join us for Shabbat Camp the first Friday of every month!

The evening begins at 4pm in our scenic backyard (weather permitting) with a playdate/social hour for our kids and families followed by a kid-friendly, musical Shabbat service lead by Rabbi Shalom. Finally, please join us for a kid-friendly Shabbat dinner (usually pizza).

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