Need help getting on Zoom or with other technologies? Contact
Sara Haber
, she'll help you one on one!
|
|
Making Every Day Count
Omer Counting Spiritual Practice
Monday-Thursday (April 13-April 16)
7:45-8:15 pm
From Passover through the holiday of Shavuot in late May, we observe a centering practice called Counting the Omer. The psalmist says, “Give us the wisdom to count our days,” and during this time of uncertainty and waiting, our Omer practice will guide us in finding meaning in each day. Join Rabbi Copeland this week, and then on Thursday evenings through May 21, for a short, spiritual closing of the day: a chant, a kavannah (intention) for the week utilizing Jewish mystical wisdom, and counting the day together.
Drop in whenever you can.
We will be using
Cantor Bernstein’s Omer counter tool
to help us stay on track. No experience with this simple ritual is necessary, but if you wish to guide your own practice or learn more about the practice, search for a copy of Counting the Omer: A Kabbalistic Meditation Guide by Min Kantrowitz, or use Rami Shapiro’s excellent
online Omer Journal.
For more information contact
rabbi@shaarzahav.org
.
Every day, until Apr 16, 2020, 4 occurrence(s)
Apr 13, 2020 07:45 PM
Apr 14, 2020 07:45 PM
Apr 15, 2020 07:45 PM
Apr 16, 2020 07:45 PM
Meeting ID:
201 067 230
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
|
|
Thursday, April 16
9:00-10:00 am
Yizkor is our service of remembrance at the close of the Passover holiday, pausing to honor the lives of loved ones who have died. Whether or not you have ever participated in such a service, especially if you have had a loss, you are invited to join. We will share names and memories, say Kaddish, and support one another in our mourning process during this time of distancing. Led by Rabbi Copeland.
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
|
|
Family & Friends Shabbat is Coming to you on Zoom!
Friday, April 17 at 4:30 pm
Join Rabbi Reuben Zellman and Educator Sue Bojdak for a quick (1/2 hour) fun, interactive Shabbat service including music, stories, and puppets for people ages 3-7 and their family and friends. BYOD (dinosaur) and BYOC (candles). We'll welcome the Shabbat dinosaur and light candles together.
We are hoping to be back with you in shared space in June! Questions? Contact our Education Director, Sue Bojdak at
education@shaarzahav.org
.
|
|
Young Adults Zoom Shabbat
Friday, April 17
6:00-6:45 pm
(candle lighting at 6:15)
While we continue to shelter-in-place, please join us as we check-in with how we're each doing, meet new people, and light Shabbat Candles. We welcome you to show up however you're feeling. We're all on a roller-coaster right now! (Suggested age group 22-38). For more information, please contact Carey Averbook at
caverbook@pm.me
or Emily Dorian at
emilydorian29@gmail.com
.
Meeting ID:
134 920 431
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US
|
|
Community Shabbat Service
Friday, April 17 at 7:30 pm
Join us virtually, on Zoom, for our weekly Friday evening Shabbat services. Shabbes beat with Cantor Bernstein, the drash will be given by member, Martin Rawlings-Fein. **There will be a "waitlist" when you join the meeting, please make sure your Zoom user name matches your first and last name, so that we can admit you quickly upon entering the meeting.**
Meeting ID:
452 290 988
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
|
|
Lay-led Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 am
Join us for weekly Shabbat Morning services now on Zoom!
Meeting ID:
365 434 855
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US
|
|
Join us for a virtual commemoration
of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Monday, April 20
4:00-6:45 pm
Though we must practice social distancing, we will harness the power of online platforms to commemorate Yom HaShoah. Join the JFCS Holocaust Center, HaMaqom, Rabbi Copeland, and the greater Bay Area community as we commemorate Yom HaShoah online for the very first time. All are welcome to this free, online, community-wide event.
4:00 – 6:00 pm: Virtual Reading of the Names*
6:00 – 6:45 pm: Virtual Memorial Commemoration and Program
|
|
Weekday Morning Service
Tuesday, April 21
8:30-9:15 am
Songs and prayers to set our hearts and minds for the coming day! Led by Cantor Bernstein. For information, contact
cantor@shaarzahav.org
.
Meeting ID:
287 279 861
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
|
|
Tree of Life Yoga
Wednesday, April 22
8:00-9:00 am
Join in a yoga session celebrating the Passover season. Wear clothes you can move in, all levels welcome. Led by Rabbi Mychal Copeland.
Meeting ID:
354 552 296
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 354 552 296
|
|
Green Shabbat Zoom Service
Friday, April 24 at 7:30 pm
Please join us for this special service presented by Sha’ar Zahav’s Environmental Justice Group to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. The drash will be given by member Terry Fletcher.
Torah reminds us that preserving Breishit (Creation) is part of our sacred commitment as Jews and as humans. Join us in contemplating this magnificent gift and challenge.
Interested in joining our group to take concrete action on climate change and the environment? Contact Terry Fletcher at
gillianf19@gmail.com
.
|
|
This eight-week group is for anyone mourning a person who has died. Open to Congregation Sha'ar Zahav members and the wider community. Rabbi Natan Fenner of the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center will facilitate on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm, at Sha'ar Zahav and/or through Zoom (TBD closer to June 23rd). Contact
BAJHC
at 415-750-3436 or
program@bajhc.org
for more information. Advance registration is required for this space-limited group. Sha’ar Zahavniks will have a chance to register before the wider community, so if you’re interested, respond immediately to ensure a spot.
|
|
Now, more than ever, as we work to support you, we need your support. Whether you’re a member or not, we’re here for you — with online services, learning, inspiration and community. Please consider a donation today!
|
|
SZ Tech Corps
Do you have tech skills and are looking for a way to support our community? If you're skilled at Zoom, Google Drive and WordPress, we could use your help! Contact Carey Averbrook at
caverbrook@pm.me
.
|
|
Adult Orphans Friendship Circle
Wednesday, April 15
6:30-8:30 pm
Second Wednesday of every month
Meeting ID: 139 952 196
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
|
|
Meditation Group (SF)
Saturday, April 18
10:30 am
First Saturday of
every
month (generally)
Everyone is welcome. Typical session includes a short and longer silent sit, with chanting, movement, and a short teaching.
**This virtual meeting requires a password, please contact Andy Schwartz at
andy@schegg.org
to obtain the password.**
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://jewishfed.zoom.us/j/99097835267
|
|
Board Meeting
(Va'ad)
Wednesday, April 22
7:00 pm Meeting
Third Wednesday of every month, open to all members
Our Board of Directors is responsible for expressing the voice of the community. If you’re curious about Sha'ar Zahav's behind the scenes work, come to a Board meeting! We will be moving this meeting to zoom. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to
sara.fay.haber@gmail.com
.
|
|
Ritual Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 29
7:00 pm
Last Wednesday of every month
Ron Edelman and James Carlson co-chair RitCom. They work with our Rabbi and Cantor to set Sha'ar Zahav's ritual agenda and continue strengthening our clergy-lay partnership in service leading and other ritual activities. Want to learn more? Join us! For information, contact
ritual@shaarzahav.org
.
Meeting ID: 474 456 278
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
|
|
6:00 pm
Usually first Monday of the month
Everyone welcome! Bring your interests, curiosity, passions, questions.Together we can make a difference. Questions? Contact Nancy Wecker at
nwecker@earthlink.net
. In keeping with the traditions of Pesach, please consider joining in SZ’s second annual collaboration with Or Shalom, Mission Minyan, The Kitchen, and Faith in Action Bay Area in donating to:
www.bayareaimmigrationbondfund.org
Meeting ID: 683 592 660
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
|
|
Environmental Justice Group
Monday, May 11
6:30 pm
Generally meets the second Monday of every month
Join us as we find ways to protect Earth, from changing our personal habits to reducing our shul’s carbon footprint; from divesting from fossil fuels to supporting local, state, and federal policy changes that can truly make a difference. Come share your ideas and make friends while doing this urgent and sacred work.
Contact
Terry Fletcher,
gillianf19@gmail.com
.
Meeting ID: 852 592 669
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
|
|
Hineni Caring Community:
Helping our Members During the Pandemic
(formerly Bikkur Cholim)
“
Hineni
” is the biblical answer our ancestors gave when God called out to them: “I am present,” or “I am ready.”
Our Hineni Caring Community wants to do what we can to help our members, whether it’s outreach by our clergy or practical assistance from members of our community who can be present for them. Do you have a need or know someone who does? Or can you perform a
mitzvah
like running an errand or bringing food? Find out how you can help fellow Sha’ar Zahav members by signing up with our online community, or ask any questions about
Hineni Caring Community,
by contacting us at
HineniLeaders@shaarzahav.org
.
|
|
A welcoming group focused on fostering Jewish identity in an inclusive social setting for gay, bi, queer, and trans men. Creating social spaces and service opportunities that foster meaningful connections and generate a positive impact in our community. Check out
njb-sf.com
for upcoming events.
|
|
24 Nisan
Shemini
Friday Evening Service
April 17, 7:30 pm
Shabbes Beat
Led by
: Cantor Bernstein
Drash
: Martin Rawlings-Fein
Saturday, Lay-led Morning Service
April 18, 10:00 am
|
|
1 Iyar
Tazria/Metzora
Friday Evening Service
April 24, 7:30 pm
Green Shabbat
Led by
: Rabbi Copeland
Drash
: Terry Fletcher
Saturday, Lay-led Morning Service
April 25, 10:00 am
Rabbi Copeland and Bar Mitzvah Student Isaac Lachter will also be co-leading
|
|
|
|
Are you struggling financially?
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
provides the following services:
- Urgent home health care, meal and grocery delivery, and virtual Safe At Home calls to isolated seniors and those with disabilities.
- No-interest loans and grants to help individuals, families, and small businesses through this crisis.
- Expert advice and counseling for anyone in need of mental health services, including children and teens.
|
|
Canela Bistro & Wine Bar's Passover 2020
Menu available Tuesday, April 7-Thursday April 16
4 Course Meals (
$49 per person + tax)
with
House Made Matzo and optional wine pairings. Feeding a group? Email
contact@canelasf.com
.
|
|
We are aware that many of you may not support or use Amazon services generally and, in particular, some may be feeling concern for those who continue to work in order to provide so many of us with essential items via delivery. We also know that many of our members are depending on delivery services to stay safe during this time. As always, we encourage you to make choices that are best for you.
If you do choose to
use Amazon, please consider
supporting this community by selecting Sha'ar Zahav as your charitable organization using the link:
smile.amazon.com
.
We also encourage writing a comment in support of Amazon workers under “Customer Service - Contact Amazon”.
|
|
|
|
Susan Leff 4/12
Jay Cohen 4/13
Bonnie Kates 4/13
Avidan Rene Novogrodsky-Godt 4/13
Abby Volk 4/14
Marjorie Hilsenrad 4/14
Kaye Hoxter 4/14
Bob Gordon 4/16
Diana Buchbinder 4/17
Maelis Perlman 4/18
Meg Keene 4/18
Donald Fischer 4/18
Ben Gaster 4/19
Lillian Seklir 4/19
Carina Elisa Rose 4/19
Shaun Poblete 4/20
Scott Bergman 4/20
Joshua Muller 4/23
Sara Haber 4/23
Karen Schiller 4/24
Samuel Lowinger 4/24
Brian Ellis 4/25
Karlyn Isaac Lotney 4/26
Bradley Neuberg 4/28
Janaye Murphy 4/29
Rachel Ralston 4/30
Ruth Schoenbach 4/30
Kei Micah Korthof 5/1
Lori Roniger 5/2
Rena Frantz 5/2
|
|
You are receiving this email because you expressed interest in Sha'ar Zahav. Be sure to add
office@shaarzahav.org
to your (email) contacts list so that our communications land in your inbox! All our events take place at Sha'ar Zahav 290 Dolores Street, unless noted otherwise. To unsubscribe, please click on the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this email.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
