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DID YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FILM FROM THIS YEAR?
Click on the title of a film below to let us know which were your favorites!
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Sing-A-Long!
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SUN, DEC 14 • 1PM
Rialto Cinemas, Sebastopol
Originally based on Sholem Aleichem’s short story “Tevye and His Daughters,” Norman Jewison’s adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical is set in a Russian village at the beginning of the twentieth century. Israeli actor Topol repeats his legendary London stage performance as Tevye the milkman, whose equilibrium is constantly being challenged by his poverty, the prejudice of non-Jews, and the romantic entanglements of his five daughters.
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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:
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COMING UP: SONOMA COUNTY & BEYOND
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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!
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NER SHALOM CHANUKAH PARTY!
SUN, DEC 14 • 4 - 7 PM
Ner Shalom, Cotati
Join us as we gather in light, song, and community to celebrate the Festival of Lights together!
4:00–5:00 PM – Games & Crafts for kids and families
5:00–7:00 PM – Candle lighting, dinner, songs, and stories
Bring your Chanukah menorah and candles, and a vegetarian dish or dessert to share — we’ll provide the latkes!
Come ready to sing, laugh, and light up the night together.
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FILM SCREENING - Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink
THURS, JAN 11 • 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Ner Shalom, Cotati
Ner Shalom Tzedek committee presents: STRIPPED FOR PARTS: AMERICAN JOURNALISM ON THE BRINK This 90-minute documentary film, this story of one secretive hedge fund that is plundering America’s newspapers and the journalists who are fighting back. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with local journalists.
Suggested donation $10 or pay what you can.
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GIFT SHOP HOSTING PRE-CHANUKAH SALE!
SUN, DEC 14
11 - 2 PM
Sip, Shop, Nosh!
We have Chanukah candles, Menorahs, Gift Wrap, Cards, Toys and so much more!
We're Open Year-Round, so if you want to beat the rush, give us call!
707-762-0340
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SHABBAT HANUKKAH
FRI, DEC 19 • 6-15 - 8 PM
Shomrei Torah
During the darkest time of year, we celebrate light. So come light up the night at Shabbat Hanukkah – literally! Bring a hanukkiah with candles from home and we'll illuminate the sanctuary, lighting candles together at the beginning of the service.
Shomrei Shirah (CST's choir) and youth will add a musical glow, and we'll enjoy delicious donuts and latkes at the oneg.
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REGULAR JEWISH MEDITATION/ MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
TUESDAYS, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
DEC 16, 30
Online via Zoom
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.
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HEBREW SCHOOL
CHANUKKAH CELEBRATION
WED, DEC 17 • 4 - 4:30 PM
Sonoma Plaza Amphitheater, Sonoma
Congregation Shir Shalom’s Hebrew school will share the story of Chanukkah and perform traditional songs celebrating this joyous holiday.
COMMUNITY CHANUKKAH CELEBRATION - 8TH NIGHT
SUN, DEC 21 • 3:30 PM
Shir Shalom, Sonoma
Congregation Shir Shalom invites Sonoma friends, neighbors, and their families to celebrate the final night of Chanukkah. The festivities will include lighting the 8th candle on the menorah, dancing in front of the synagogue on W. Spain St. and enjoying potato latkes and hot chocolate.
Please note that W. Spain will be closed to traffic, between 2nd and 3rd streets, at approximately 3:30 pm.
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“This is a wonderful opportunity for families and community members to come together, enjoy the spirit of Chanukkah, and experience the traditions that make this holiday so special”
- Shir Shalom Rabbi, Steve Finley.
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TOT SHABBAT
With a Hanukah Flavor!
SAT, DEC 20 • 10:30 AM
Beth Ami, Santa Rosa
December 20: Tot Shabbat!
Congregation Beth Ami’s Tot Shabbat Program invites all with children ages one to five, for a Shabbat experience with a Hanukah flavor!
Saturday, December 20th, 10:30 am to noon, in the CBA lounge. Featuring Lauren Kalmanson from the Tot Shabbat team. Come enjoy music, storytelling, crafts, special Hanukah treats and enjoy our fabulous playground. We look forward to seeing you.
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For more info: (707) 360-300
office@bethamisr.org
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COMMUNITY CHANUKAH PARTY
& LATKE NIGHT!
SUN, DEC 21 • 4:30 - 7 PM
Beth Ami, Santa Rosa
The eighth night of Chanukah we will host our traditional Beth Ami Board-sponsored latke dinner. Schmooze, card/board games, a short service witth Rabbi Koas, light candles (Bring your Chanukiah and 9 candles!) Chanukah songs with Susy Boimoil Starr and Jeremy Lipsin! Latke (and salad and dessert) dinner.
MUST RSVP to the Beth Ami office by Thursday Dec. 18, and have ID to show at gate. 707-360-3000 or office@BethAmiSR.org
Cost: FREE but donations are gratefully accepted, and keep this tradition going.
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CHINESE FOOD & COMEDY NIGHT
THURS, DEC 25 • 4:30 PM
Beth Ami, Santa Rosa
'Kung Pao Comedy' Beth Ami style! 5 course vegetarian Kosher Chinese dinner at 4:30 pm followed by comedians from the Barrel Proof Lounge.
$60 (BYOB)
Please sign up by Monday December 22 with the CBA office or online (Open link below, then click event or purchase.)
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FREE GENEALOGY CLASSES
Santa Rosa Junior College
Enrollment Opens
FRI, DEC 5
Class Starts
THURS, JAN 15 • 10:15 AM
Online via Zoom
Please see Category 505 Discussion Classes under Genealogy
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