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Friday Night Services:
July 8th at 7:30 pm.
Hybrid: On Zoom and In-Person.
SZ’s Anniversary Shabbat and Va’ad Installation
Back in July, 1977, our three founders had a vision for a new community where people could bring their whole selves. We are now celebrating our 45th anniversary! Ron Lezell, one of our first attendees, and Alyss Weissglass, one of our newer members, will co-lead this special Shabbat. Our new president, Deborah Levy, will install our new Va’ad!
Led by Ron Lezell and Alyss Weissglass.
D'rash by Arthur Slepian.
Meeting ID: 886 7131 3838
Saturday Morning Service:
July 9th at 10:00 am.
Hybrid: On Zoom and In-Person.
Join the Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 365 434 855 and Passcode: 068575.
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The Sha'ar Zahav office
will be closed next week
July 11 through July 15
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While we strive for all our events to be mixed-access, this is not always possible. Some of the events below 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. |
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Judaism 101 with Maggid Eli Andrew Ramer
Tuesdays from July 12th- September 13th, 6:30-8:30pm
on Zoom
Open to members and non-members
Judaism 101 is an introduction to Judaism for people who are new or returning to Judaism and are looking for a starting point to dive into Jewish learning and/or Jewish practice. Anyone from any background is welcome. We will be covering everything from Torah to Israel, spirituality to ethics, through a queer-positive, progressive, inclusive Jewish lens with plenty of room for questions. Our learning will be interactive and communal; come ready to be in the learning with us. Cost is $149. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. This summer course will be taught by Maggid Eli Andrew Ramer. If you have any questions, please reach out to Eli. Register for the class here
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Shmita Immersive: Rest as Resistance
taught by Rabbi Elliot Kukla
Thursdays, July 7th and July 14th, 1-3pm
on Zoom only
In this immersive, we will learn about Shmita (literally “release”), the Biblical sabbath for the land. We will look at it as a liberatory spiritual practice, make time to mark grief and loss, equalize economic power, strengthen loving relationships, and create a more sustainable ecological future. We will discuss the racist and exploitative origins of the stigma surrounding the term “lazy.” We will explore sources on rest and dreaming from Disability Justice activists, the most recent neuroscience on how sleep can heal trauma, and insights from contemporary rest activists. We will uncover how to integrate rest into our own lives and spiritual practices.
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Community: Let's Get Together |
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John Lewis Voter Engagement Group
We are back again! Our first campaign is in Florida. With Reclaim Our Vote, we are starting to postcard 1.2M Black voters, to encourage voting in their August 23 primary. These are voters who did not vote in the past 3 primaries; 61% of Black voters in Florida do not vote. Please contact Tirtza Pearl, if you would like to participate in postcarding.
Save the Date!
We will be having our first “In-person” postcard party on Sunday, July 31st from 1:30- 4:00pm at SZ. More details to follow.
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Hebrew Free Loan
Hebrew Free Loan is seeking a creative, self-motivated team player with a warm, cooperative nature and an abundance of positive energy to help spread the word about our interest-free loans. This is a new position created in response to the reality that the Jewish community has become less affiliated and more geographically dispersed over the years.
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Keshet
Keshet works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and families in Jewish life. They equip Jewish organizations with the skills and knowledge to build LGBTQ-affirming communities, create spaces in which all queer Jewish youth feel seen and valued, and advance LGBTQ rights nationwide. There are currently three job positions open.
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Recurring Gatherings and Meetings |
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Social Action Committee
Monday, July 11
6:00 pm in person and on Zoom
On fair elections, welcoming the stranger, secure housing and food, ending gun violence, and more! At our next meeting we will be focusing on the ballot initiative to create a vacancy tax and discussing get-out-the vote actions. We are also actively recruiting SZ members to join an accompaniment team to assist either an Afghan or Ukrainian refugee family. Want to join us? Come to our next meeting or contact Nancy Wecker or Geri Kahn. We will be meeting in person at the home of Shawn Matloob, in the east bay, for our July meeting. Please contact Shawn, for his address. We will also be on Zoom.
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Kaf-Lamed Monthly Check In
Last Friday of the Month
6-6:30pm
All young adults welcome! Kaf-Lameds is Sha'ar Zahav's 20-30s group. We meet on the last Friday of every month at 6pm-6:30pm, switching between meeting virtually and in person. This is a time to briefly check in on each other, plan ideas for events, and create belonging. For more information, please contact KL co-leader Emily Ornelas-Dorian.
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Climate Action Committee
2nd Monday of the Month
5:00 - 6:30 pm on Zoom
If you missed our recent Earth Day Fair, you missed a busy and exciting morning! Thanks to the Climate Action Committee for putting on this event, and to all who participated!
Here is a link to resources provided, on a variety of interesting and important topics.
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Book Group Discussion:
My Father's Paradise: A Son's Search for His Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq
by Ariel Sabar
Tuesday, August 9, 7:00 - 8:00 pm on Zoom
My Father's Paradise tells the story of Yona Sabar, who grew up in an isolated corner of Kurdish Iraq where Aramaic (once the daily language of most Jews) was his mother tongue. When antisemitism forced Yona and his family to flee to Israel in the 1950s, he overcame poverty and prejudice against Mizrahi Jews in Ashkenazi-dominated Israel. Then, as a distinguished UCLA professor, he made preserving the ancient Aramaic language and culture his life's mission. Read and come discuss! Contact Ami Zusman for more info.
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Remember When
1st Wednesday of the Month
6:30 - 8:00 pm
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. Everyone is welcome! Questions? Please email Marv Lehrman.
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Weekly Torah Study Group
Weekly on Wednesday
8:30 - 9:30 am
Study the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Copeland and lay leaders. For the first half-hour, we’ll talk, learn and share thoughts about the portion. In the second half, we will practice our Hebrew reading skills in a compassionate environment! Join for either or both parts of the study. To be added to our SZ Torah listserv, email Susie Idzik.
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Mussar Group
Bi-weekly on Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
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! For more information, contact Mark Pressler.
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Art Group: Drop-in
Weekly on Thursdays
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Meditation Chavurah
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
10:30 am - 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.
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Jewish Yoga
You are invited to a Shabbat morning exploration of yoga and Judaism that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Beginners and experienced yoga practitioners are welcome. To be added to our SZ Yoga listserv, email susie@shaarzahav.org.
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Hiking Chavurah
2nd Saturday of the month, 9:50 am
We hike on the second Saturday of the month
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. For more information, email Karen Schiller and Ellen Murland
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12-Step Meetings by and for Sha’ar Zahav Members
Weekly on Sundays On Zoom
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Come listen and share experience, strength, and hope with other CSZ members who identify as part of any 12-step community (AA, NA, CMA, Alanon, SA, etc.).
The meeting will be run in the usual 12-step format but will also feature some thoughts and reflections from members who are working to bring their Jewish selves and Jewish traditions to their 12-step practice. Contact Erika Katske with any questions.
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Weekday Morning Prayer
Weekly on Tuesdays
8:30 - 9:00 am
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. For more information, contact Cantor Bernstein.
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Marika Straw 7/6
Andrea Guerra 7/6
Mindy Oppenheim 7/7
Yuval Gnessin 7/8
Vincent Reybet-Degat 7/8
Marc Lipsett 7/8
Hannah Pines-Schwartz 7/8
Laura Trupin 7/8
Gavrielle Sontag 7/8
Steven Elman 7/9
Carolyn Pines 7/9
Ikuko Korthof 7/11
Kelly Thiemann 7/12
Naomi Zingman-Daniels 7/12
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Attending In-Person Events and Services
Starting at the end of April, our policy is as follows.
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Shabbat Service: Masking during the service is required. Following the service, you may remove your mask to enjoy oneg.
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For all other events, masking is optional. Children 2-5 will be required to mask. We welcome you to keep wearing masks if you choose.
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Proof of vaccination is required, including a booster shot.
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Please remember: Sha’ar Zahav is a scent-free environment. Keeping our synagogue safe for those with scent and chemical sensitivities is part of our commitment to accessibility. Questions/concerns? Email us, the Accessibility Committee.
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Updated Registration Policy
Registration: Registration will no longer be required for most in-person services and events. If you have a key card, please let yourself in. If you do not, you will be asked to sign in and show proof of vaccination. Key cards are available to all members. Please reach out to get yours.
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