April 23th, 2026

CRAFT AS ART - 
Free Online FAMSF Docents Tour

MON, APRIL 27 • 10:30 AM
Online (Via Zoom)


Docents: Shelley Ford and Amy Chu Finkel

What do woven rugs made by nomads from Central Asia and the Middle East have in common with embroidered samplers made by European schoolgirls?

They are on our tour today! Woven rugs used for warmth and furniture, and embroidered samplers used as patterns and practice of needlework skills are considered to be crafts because they are functional objects. Some are so beautifully made they’re appreciated as artworks.

Please join us as we explore hand-woven rugs and hand-embroidered samplers from the collections of the FAMSF that are currently on display at the de Young Museum.

Doubts 2020?
Faig Ahmed (2020), (Azerbaijani, b. 1982)

Cotton warp and weft; plain weave with symmetrical knots, wool pile, and cotton fringe

COMING UP!

THE LAST SPY
TUES, MAY 12

LABORS OF LIVE: 
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HENRIETTA SZOLD
TUES, JUNE 9

SWEDISHKAYT: 
YIDLIFE CRISIS IN STOCKHOLM 
TUES, JULY 14


1 PM Matinees

6:30 PM Evenings

Rialto Cinemas, Sebastopol

MUSICAL SHABBAT - Kirtan Style

FRI, APRIL 24 •

6 - 7 PM 
B'nai Israel Jewish Center, Petaluma


Come join the community Kabbalat Shabbat Kirtan-style sing-along! Sing and dance to a melodic prayers from Chassidic, Sephardic and contemporary lineages.

CONNECTING 
ACROSS 
DIFFERENCES

SUN, APRIL 26 
• 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Lucchesi Community Center, Petaluma 


Presented by: 
Aqus Community Foundation and Petaluma Conversations

A Presentation from a Palestinian and an Israeli committed to peaceful coexistence in their shared homeland, followed by an opportunity for connection and listening.

NOSH & LEARN: 
Conversation with American Hispanics & Cultural Historian, E. Michael Gerli

SUN, APRIL 25
Immediately following 10am services

Shir Shalom, Sonoma

Join us at Congregation Shir Shalom for an engaging lecture by renowned cultural historian E. Michael Gerli.

This talk explores Jewish conversion in Spain before 1492, revealing a complex story of identity, opportunity, and social mobility. Discover how individuals navigated power and belonging in a time of great change.

There is no charge to attend, and lunch will be provided by the Lifelong Learning Committee.

Please RSVP to judymillerkm@aol.com 
or text 978-660-3080.

Israel's Day of Remembrance & Israel Independence Day

SUN, APRIL 26 • 1 PM
Beth Ami, Santa Rosa

Our celebration will include:

• Two speakers, one Israeli, one American, each with an unusual story. The Israeli speaker is being called up for reserve duty, so his talk will be on video. 
• Live music
• Israeli dancing
• Israeli products
• A kids' activity table
• And of course... what Beth Ami excels at... FOOD
  

Due to security considerations, pre-registration is required.

Open to the community

There is no charge for Rabbi Koas' classes on Torah, Prophets, The Siddur, and Introduction to Judaism 

See our calendar for dates.

A SHABBAT FAREWELL 
FOR KATIE EVENBACK

FRI, MAY 1 • 6:15 PM 
Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa (and online via Zoom)


Join us as we gather to celebrate and honor our beloved Executive Director, Katie Evenbeck, as she begins her next chapter. Over her years of dedicated service, Katie has poured her heart into every corner of Congregation Shomrei Torah—from the quiet logistics that keep our community running to the moments of warmth and care that our members will carry with them always. What better way to say thank you than together, as Shabbat ushers in a spirit of gratitude and blessing. 


Come raise a glass, share a memory, and send Katie off with the love she so richly deserves. 

Please register to attend.

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