Link of the week: In case you missed Daniel Sokatch, CEO of New Israel Fund, on January 16th—here's the recording to his talk! | | |
Contact office@shaarzahav.org to sponsor Oneg or Flowers for Shabbat. | |
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Friday Night Services for Yithro
February 2nd at 7:30pm
Hybrid: On Zoom and In-Person
Led by Cantor Bernstein and Zoe Friedman
Drash by Ron Lezell
Register Here for Zoom Service
Meeting ID: 886 7131 3838
Saturday Morning Service:
February 3rd at 10:00am
Hybrid: On Zoom and In-Person
Join Lia Rawlings-Fein at her bat mitzvah as she celebrates this great milestone. All are invited!
Join the Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 365 434 855 and Passcode: 068575.
To join by phone for either service, dial +1 669 900 9128 or find your local number.
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Rabbi's Coffee Hour
Cancelled for Today, January 31st due to rain!
Next Wednesday, 12:15-1pm, at Manny's Cafe
Come hang out at Manny's Cafe down the street from Sha'ar Zahav and chat with Rabbi Copeland over coffee or lunch.
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Judaism 101
Mondays, January 22nd to March 18th, 7pm
It's not too late to join!
We offer three modules of Judaism 101 throughout the year. Take one module or take them all! This winter module will focus on Torah, commandments, theology, and the lifecycle. The class format will be a combination of zoom-only and hybrid. Ask Cantor Bernstein any questions.
Register here
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Shul School - Prayer Practicum
Mondays, February 5th to March 18th
(excluding President's Day)
6-7pm
A series of hands-on workshops taught by Cantor Sharon Bernstein designed to help people get more familiar with the prayers in synagogue services. Each session will focus on a different prayer, covering Hebrew pronunciation, melody, and meaning of the prayer, both literal and metaphorical, with a particular emphasis on each person finding their own understanding and practice. No prior knowledge of Hebrew is necessary! The class format will be a combination of zoom-only and hybrid.
Register here
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Journey to Judaism: A Discussion Group
Facilitated by Ora Prochovnick, Rose Katz, and James Carlson
Second Tuesday of every month until June 4th
7-9pm, in person at Sha'ar Zahav
Last chance to join!
This discussion group will explore issues that arise for people who are considering, are in the process of, or have recently completed, converting to Judaism. This group is not an introduction to Judaism course, but rather a place to ask questions and discuss issues with others who are also on this journey. There are no fees or membership requirements for this group, but pre-registration is required. For further information, or to register, please contact Kerasa Tsokas, Director of Administration
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Understanding and Responding to Antisemitism with Project Shema
February 7th, 6:30-8pm on Zoom only
MEMBERS ONLY
Project Shema is a training and support organization built by progressives to help our Jewish community and allies understand and address contemporary antisemitism. They focus their efforts on the unique ways anti-Jewish ideas can emerge in discourse around Israel and Palestine. Project Shema was literally built for a moment like this, and they will provide our community with the analysis, resources, and strategies you need to address the anti-Jewish language we are seeing. Participants will receive an extensive resource guide with actionable next steps and messaging guidance. Contact Rabbi Copeland for more information, or click here for more about the organization.
Register here
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Kaf-Lamed Monthly Gathering:
Sushi with the Rabbi
Friday, February 16, 5:45pm-7:15pm
Warakubune Sushi (307 Church St.)
Forget the challah! (at least until after Shabbat services), swap Manischewitz for Sake and join Sha'ar Zahav young adult group for another monthly Shabbat Together for a feast unlike any other: Sushi at Warakubune, a local Sushi restaurant near 290 Dolores! We'll be joined by Rabbi Mychal Copeland for a lively discussion. All are welcome! Then around 7:15pm, head over to Sha'ar Zahav for Shabbat Services. Suggested ages: 20s-30s. Any questions, contact: Emily Ornelas-Dorian.
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Meet the (new) staff!
Friday, February 16, after Shabbat services
Welcome our three new SZ staff people! Rabbi Reuben, Rabbi Q, and Danny want to meet you on Friday, February 16th at oneg after services. Come schmooze (hang out!) with them in-person, and online (stay on the Shabbat link and they will visit the online crowd). For more information, email Rabbi Copeland.
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Klezmer Shabbat
Friday, March 1
Come light candles, sing songs, delight in familiar prayers melded with klezmer rhythms and melodies, dance, and of course, eat and drink (for those in the sanctuary). Sha’ar Zahav’s own Cantor Sharon Bernstein will be joined by Josh Horowitz on accordion, Cookie Segelstein on violin and the magnetic Bruce Bierman will provide dance support and instruction.
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Music in the Mishkan
Long-time member, Randall Weiss, and The Bridge Players present the 25th season of Music in the Mishkan on February 18 and April 21 - mark your calendars! All concerts begin at 4:00 p.m. Don't miss these beautiful concerts in our lovely sanctuary!
Order your tickets today!
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Recurring Gatherings and Meetings | |
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SZ Book Group
I Must Be Dreaming, by Roz Chast
Tuesday, February 20, 7:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
This month we’ll be discussing best-selling cartoonist Roz Chast’s engaging new graphic memoir, I Must Be Dreaming. In it she illustrates and explores her inner dream world in a way that’s funny, eerie, deep, and illuminating for all of us, woven through with insights from poets, philosophers and therapists.
Join the Meeting: Zoom link
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Social Action Committee
The first Monday (unless a holiday) of the month
6:00pm on Zoom
On fair elections, welcoming the stranger, secure housing and food, ending gun violence, and more! Want to join us? Come to our next meeting or contact Nancy Wecker or Neil Young.
Join the Meeting: Zoom link
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12-Step Meetings by and for SZ Members
Weekly on Thursdays
5:00-6:00pm on Zoom
Join CSZ's 12-step group at our new time for some pre-High Holiday reflection in the spirit of recovery! Meetings are open to everyone in our wider SZ community (and the Bay Area Jewish recovery community), and we welcome folks who are members of any 12-step fellowship (AA, NA, Alanon, CMA, etc.). Join us this Thursday at 5pm and use this zoom link. Questions? Email Erika Katske.
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L'Havin: Understanding Israel and Its Neighbors
Last Monday night of each month, 6pm
L'Havin: Understanding Israel and Its Neighbors is a Sha'ar Zahav working group that provides our members and community friends with support, knowledge, and dialogue skills that deepen our relationship with the land and peoples of Israel and Palestine, and to advance understanding and healing within our Jewish community. You do not need to come with any previous knowledge of the topics we may discuss or with any set viewpoints. In fact, we encourage all to come with open ears and a learner’s mindset.Led by Rachel Nilson-Ralston. Contact the office to add yourself to the listserv.
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Climate Action Committee
2nd Monday of the month, 5:00-6:30pm on Zoom
The CAC gathers monthly to support and educate ourselves and our community on climate issues, including climate grief, policy advocacy, and personal and community strategies to address the urgent crises of climate change and climate justice. Contact Deborah Levy.
Join the Meeting: Zoom link
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Disability and Accessibility Committee
If you identify as disabled, are exploring that identity, or have a loved one with a disability and are interested in joining the Disability and Accessibility Committee, please reach out to Eliana Smithstein for more information. If you are interested in learning more about disability and how you can become a better ally, stay tuned for educational events to come!
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Remember When
1st Wednesday of the Month
6:45-8:00pm
Hitch a ride on the wayback wagon for a trip down memory lane. Let’s reminisce about the 40’s thru the 70’s together! Different topics each month. We will gather on the first Wednesday of every month. Email Marv Lehrman.
Join the Meeting: Zoom link
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Weekly Torah Study Group
Weekly on Wednesday
8:30-9:30am
Rabbi Copeland and lay leaders lead discussions about the weekly Torah reading. Drop-ins welcome, no experience with Torah nessecary!
Join the Meeting: Zoom link
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Mussar Discussion Group
Bi-weekly on Thursdays
7:00-8:00pm
Mussar is a very practical and flexible spiritual discipline to help you balance soul-traits (Middah/Middot) such as Humility, Loving-Kindness, Generosity, and Silence. Drop-ins are always welcome! Contact Mark Pressler.
Join the Meeting: Zoom link
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Meditation Chavurah
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
10:30am-Noon
Everyone is welcome. And you will not regret it! A typical session includes a short and longer silent sit, with chanting, movement, and a short teaching. The group meets on the first and third Saturday of every month.
Join the Meeting: Zoom link
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Hiking Chavurah
2nd Saturday of the month, 9:50am
Join other Sha’ar Zahavniks on monthly urban hikes – mostly in SF but we sometimes venture farther afield. This is a great way to get to know other SZ members while exploring the city and beyond. The hikes usually last about two hours. Email Karen Schiller and Ellen Murland.
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Weekday Morning Prayer
Weekly on Tuesdays
8:30-9:00am
Songs and prayers to set our hearts and minds! This service takes place every Tuesday morning, and is led by community lay leaders and Cantor Bernstein. Contact Cantor Bernstein.
Join the Meeting: Zoom link
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Nora Downs 1/31
Jason Simonoff 2/1
Joan Goldman 2/1
Paul Bodner 2/1
Spencer Fischer 2/2
Zoe Friedman 2/2
Jacob Robinson 2/3
Denise Gordon 2/4
Ami Zusman 2/5
Andrew Fyne 2/6
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While we strive for all our events to be mixed-access, this is not always possible. Some events are only in-person, and some are Zoom only. If you have any questions about a particular event, please contact the office, or the contact listed for the event. | |
Health and Safety Policies at 290 Dolores | |
For the health and safety of our community, it is Sha’ar Zahav's expectation that all members and visitors who attend in-person services and events will be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. If you are unvaccinated, sick or experiencing any symptoms of illness, please enjoy services and events via Zoom.
Masks are no longer required at in-person services and events. But we are mask-friendly and fully supportive of visitors, members and service leaders who choose to wear masks for their own personal protection.
Sha’ar Zahav is a scent-free environment. Because keeping our synagogue safe for those with scent and chemical sensitivities is part of our commitment to accessibility, please refrain from wearing perfume/cologne or using other scented products.
For more information, email the Accessibility Committee.
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