Nov 20th, 2025

WINDSOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATION - JCCSoCo Tent & Menorah Dedications 


THURS, DEC 4 • 5 - 8PM 
Windsor Town Green

Come out to one of Sonoma County's largest holiday celebrations, and find community and fun under our tent!

ACTIVITIES - Ner Shalom's Nitzanim program and our JCC SoCo Preschool will have fun activities and creative take-aways for the whole family.

MENORAH LIGHTING - At 6pm we'll turn our focus to the nearby stage to light our gigantic menorah.

LIVE MUSIC - Sofia Fichera will amplify the cheer again with a live performance.

You won't want to miss out on this community convening. If you've been before, you know it's a PACKED event so we recommend you try the SMART train or coordinate parking at the High School and shuttle to our tent area directly.

Want to get involved? Lets us know! office@jccsoco.org

THAT'S A WRAP
Thank you to our 2025 Film Festival Sponsors and Rialto Cinemas 
for such a fun, thought provoking and Jewish year at the movies!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Sing-A-Long!

HANUKKAH PARTY

TUES, DEC 16 • 1:30 - 4PM 
Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa

Join us for a fun afternoon. Schmooze, and shop from a wonderful array of local artisans. Bring your own menorah for a bright and sparkling candle lighting ceremony. Stay for latkes, Chelm story, games and door prizes.

We hope you'll join us! 
More details in the newsletter below:

SAVE THE DATE

Sonoma County's 2026 Yom Hashoah Commemoration

APRIL 19, 2026 
Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa

Mark your calendar for this year's commemoration, taking place April 19th, 2026 at Congregation Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa. 

This year's theme "Between Silence and Story" will honor the children of survivors, and their journeys. 

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More information and event registration details to come in the new year.



In the meantime, we hope you will reflect on last year's commemoration and share your thoughtful feedback:​

THANKSGIVING SHABBAT

FRI, NOV 21 • 6:15 - 8 PM

Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa

It is fundamentally Jewish to express gratitude. Modim anachnu lach, grateful we are! Come fill your cup at this Thanksgiving Shabbat service where we will welcome our friends from Christ Church United Methodist and celebrate the longstanding success of Elisha's Pantry. Shomrei Shirah, CST's choir, will combine with the CCUM choir and feature music reflecting on and inspiring gratitude. After the service, join us for a festive oneg. 

If you are able to, please bring a jar of pasta sauce for Elisha's Pantry's monthly food collection.

REGULAR JEWISH MEDITATION/ MINDFULNESS PRACTICE

TUESDAYS, 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Online via Zoom 


DEC 2, 16, 30   

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

Please contact Shomrei Torah's office
cst@cstsr.org for the Zoom link.

THE MITZVAH CLUB

SUN, NOV 23 • 11 AM

ANNUAL SONOMA VALLEY COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE

WED, NOV 26 • 6:30 pm
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Sonoma

Join the Sonoma Valley community as we come together to give thanks. This annual interfaith service is hosted by the Sonoma Valley Interfaith Group. All are welcome!

LEGAL OBSERVER TRAINING


MON, DEC 1 • 5:30 PM

B'nai Israel, Petaluma

B’nai Israel Jewish Center’s “Support Our Neighbors Task Force” invites you to a legal observer training class, taught by North Bay Organizing Project.

This training is designed to teach community members about how to serve as a legal observer for our immigrant neighbors and other at-risk people.

Everyone is welcome, but space is limited.

Please contact:

Rick Brown at ricktvrp@gmail.com to RSVP

THE LEGACY OF THEODORE BIKEL - Presented by Aimee Ginsburg Bikel

SUN, DEC 7 • 2 - 4 PM

Ner Shalom, Cotati

Join us for an afternoon of warmth, nostalgia, and inspiration as Aimee Ginsburg Bikel shares stories of her life with Theo - an extraordinary artist, activist, and humanitarian whose legacy continues to resonate.

If you’re a baby boomer (or simply a lover of great music and storytelling) you may remember the rich voice and soul of Theo Bikel, whose songs and performances left an indelible mark on generations.

Cost: $26.50

TOT SHABBAT &

MUSICAL FAMILY SHABBAT

SAT, DEC 13 • 9 & 10:15 AM

Ner Shalom, Cotati

Our musical family Shabbat service.

Fun for all ages!

9:00 - 9:45 am - Tot Shabbat 
With George Wilde and Reb Irwin Songs, Stories, Torah-touching, and Nosh at the end.

10:15 - 11:45 am - Musical Family Shabbat With Reb Mia, Reb Irwin, and George Wilde.

Please sign up so we have enough bagels!

TOT SHABBAT

SAT, DEC 20 • 11 AM
Beth Ami, Santa Rosa

We're excited to invite you and your little ones to a brand-new, kid-friendly Shabbat experience led by Zoe Baruch. Join us once a month for Tot Shabbat, a warm and playful hour designed just for children ages 1 to 5.

We'll have stories, songs, and activities that help introduce our youngest members to the beauty of Shabbat and Jewish traditions in a way that's fun and engaging. Bring your kids, let them sing along, and watch them discover the joy of Shabbat in a welcoming and lively atmosphere.

Then join us for lunch! We can't wait to celebrate together.

(707) 360-300

 office@bethamisr.org 

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