Link of the Week: Read our member Rabbi Elliot Kukla's article in the New York Times on Judaism and multiple genders. | | |
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Friday Night Services:
March 24th at 7:30 pm.
Hybrid: On Zoom and In-Person.
Led by Cantor Bernstein, Danny Stellini and Judy Roniger
Register Here for Zoom Service
Meeting ID: 886 7131 3838
Saturday Morning Service:
March 25th at 10:00 am.
Hybrid: On Zoom and In-Person.
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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May You Live to be 120: Talking About Death
Sunday, March 26, 3pm-7:15pm
Hybrid: In person at Sha'ar Zahav
For Members only
If you been avoiding making arrangements for your own burial, don’t know much about Jewish mourning customs, have an ill loved one, need to write your will or advance directives-you need this workshop!
Whether attending online or in person, please register here.
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Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) Panel
on the Power of Pro-Trans Legislation
Wednesday, March 29th, 6:00-8:00pm
Hybrid: In-Person at Sha'ar Zahav
Please join us for a panel discussion about the Power of Pro-Trans Legislation. TDOV is held in memory of Ray Bernstein z"l.
6:00 - Come Early and experience Nonbinary Chanting
6:30 - Welcome and Panel
If joining via Zoom, register here.
If joining in person, register here.
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Sha'ar Zahav's 2023 Passover Seder
Our in-person Passover Seder has been filled to capacity. Our Zoom Passover Seder, however, is still open for all to join! It'll be a highly participatory Seder. Membership isn't required to join.
Register for Zoom Seder here!
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Music in the Mishkan
Long-time member, Randall Weiss, and The Bridge Players present the 23rd season of Music in the Mishkan on April 2, April 16 and May 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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Interfaith Benefit Choral Concert
Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief
Saturday, March 25, 3pm
Old First Pesbyterian Church (1751 Sacramento Street)
Our very own Cantor Bernstein will be preforming live at this benefit concert. 100% of the proceeds will go to earthquake relief work.
Livestream here
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Our Rainbow Campaign is happening now! Our primary goal for the Rainbow Campaign 2023 is to have 100% participation from SZ Members.
So far, 79 households (24.8% of our membership) have given. As of today we have raised $70,418 of our $165,000 goal. Thank you to all who have given so far.
You can give by clicking this link.
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"Sha'ar Zahav has been our spiritual home and community for decades and we know that the Rainbow Fund is essential to sustaining the rich diversity of activities that bring so much joy and comfort into our lives."
--Gerry Llamado and Arthur Slepian
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JCRC Bay Area Freedom Seder
Monday, April 3, 6:00-8:00pm San Francisco City Hall
Co-led by San Francisco Supervisors
our member, Rafael Mandelman and Myrna Melgar
Now more than ever, the story of Passover and the Jewish Exodus from Egypt resonates with modern experiences of systemic injustices and the dangerous fractures facing our society. The Freedom Seder inspires us to build bridges and take meaningful action to help solve the most critical issues facing the Bay Area. For more information and to get tickets: Click Here
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Shupin Passover Seder
Sunday, April 9, 5:00-8:00pm
exact address will be sent to confirmed attendees
sponsored by JFCS
This is a family-friendly Passover Seder open to families of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, generously sponsored by the Berke Family. For more information and to get tickets: click here.
Please RSVP by March 31st.
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Recurring Gatherings and Meetings | |
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L'Havin: Understanding Israel and Its Neighbors
Monday, March 26th
6:00-7:00pm on Zoom
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. Please contact lhavin@shaarzahav.org if you’re curious.
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Theater & Movie Chavurah: "Tár"
Monday, April 3rd
6:00pm on Zoom
The movie is all about Cate’s character Lydia Tár, a fictional, world-renowned composer and conductor whose personal and professional challenges surface as she’s in the midst of preparing to record the last of Mahler’s symphonies. It has won multiple Oscars. It’s available to stream on Peacock (with no charge) or for $5.99 on Apple TV, Amazon Prime or YouTube.
Join the Meeting: Zoom link
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Social Action Committee
Monday, April 3, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm on Zoom
Together we can create a more Just and Peaceful World. Act to Welcome the Stranger, Secure Housing and Food, End Gun Violence, Protect Fair Voting, and more! We are organizing a special SZ visit to the AIDS Memorial Quilt!
What’s on your mind? Come to our next meeting or contact Nancy Wecker or Geri Kahn.
Join the Meeting: Zoom Link
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Kaf-Lamed Monthly Gathering
Don't go to Shabbat alone!
April 21, 7:30pm
Join Sha'ar Zahav's young adult group (The Kaf Lameds) for a monthly gathering at Shabbat Services in person! Perfect for those who've ever felt intimidated to go to Shabbat in person services alone. Or perfect for those who just want a few buddies to join on Friday night services! This is a monthly gathering, where we'll do "Shabbat Together" the 3rd Friday of each month.
Contact Emily Ornelas-Dorian.
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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
6:30-8:00pm
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
Join the Meeting: Zoom link
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Mussar 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, 9:50 am
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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12-Step Meetings by and for SZ Members
Weekly on Sundays On Zoom
1:00-2:00pm
The meeting will be run in the usual 12-step format but will also feature some thoughts and reflections from members bringing Judaism into their 12-step practice. Contact Erika Katske.
For Sha'ar Zahav Members Only. Register Here to Attend.
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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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Ellen Novogrodsky 3/22
John Smithers 3/22
Abigail Weissman 3/24
Scott Kramer 3/25
Randall Weiss 3/25
Joan Toledo 3/25
Miriam Menzel 3/27
Michael Hulton 3/28
Giovanni Winters Raff 3/28
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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. | |
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Attending In-Person Events and Services
Our policy is as follows.
- 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.
- Well-fitting masks covering the mouth and nose are required at services, and are optional at other in-person events. N95 or KN95 masks are recommended and will be provided if you don’t have one. Masks may be removed for eating at onegs/receptions following services.
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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. Key cards are available to all members. Please reach out to get yours.
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