November 7, 2019 || 9th of Cheshvan, 5780 ||
ט׳ בְּחֶשְׁוָן תש״פ
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Liturgically Traditional, Radically Inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, November 8, 6-7:30pm
A more traditional davenning style of Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv, the Shabbat evening service: songful and in Hebrew, following the full liturgy. Please bring veggie finger food to share. Cosponsored by Kehilla and Glitter Kehilla.
Learn more here.
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Shabbat Service & Madiba Nathan becoming Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, November 9, 10am-12:30pm
With Rabbi David, Hazzan Shulamit, Rachel Stone, and Debbie Fier. Join us for a celebratory and musical Shabbat morning service exploring Parashat Lech L’cha. Everyone is welcome! Kiddush provided by Madi’s parents, Emily and Josh Nathan.
Learn more here.
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Faith Trio Harvest Dinner
Saturday, November 9, 6:30-8:30pm
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please note the change in time
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Join our Muslim and Christian friends for a giant interfaith potluck at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California. RSVP please, donation requested but not required, and all welcome!
RSVP here
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Artists Reception
Sunday, November 10, 3-5pm
Please join us at a reception for the 20 talented artists represented in our annual High Holy Days Art Show. View widely varied artwork, meet and chat with the artists, and enjoy light refreshments. In the Fireside Room.
Learn more here.
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Book Discussion Group
Monday, November 11, 7-9pm
November's book:
Spies of No Country
by Matti Friedman
All Kehilla members are welcome to join us for our regular meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7pm. For more information about the Book Group, contact Terry at
mcglynnmandel@gmail.com
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Kehilla Sings!
A monthly gathering with Hazzan Shulamit to circle round and sing together! We’ll nourish our bodies, minds, and spirits with nigunuim (wordless melodies), new tunes for ancient prayers, and songs to take out into the streets. Everyone is welcome! Donations accepted at the door $5-15 (for gatherings at Kehilla).
Follow this link
for posted music for shabbat, protests, and more!
Learn more here.
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Morning Meditation Sit
Wednesday, November 13, 7:50-8;45am
With Rabbi Dev every Wednesday morning! In the Fireside Room
(enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview).
Learn more here.
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Surfing Safely on the Web
Wednesday, November 13, 12:30-2pm
Join us for an exciting FREE class on the basics of staying safer on the internet. Learn how to identify fake websites, avoid dangerous links and recognize scams. Taught by Susan Schulman & Dale Davis.
Learn more here.
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, November 15, 7:30-9pm
A song-filled and soulful evening of Shabbat music and prayer with Hazzan Shulamit, Julie Nesnansky and Jen Miriam Altman. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something veggie to share, sweet or savory.
Learn more here.
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Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, November 16, 10:30am-12:15pm
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service with Howard Hamburger & Julie Nesnansky. We will focus on davenen, singing and sharing an extended Torah study and discussion together on Parashat Vayera. Kiddush following services– Please bring something veggie to share.
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Tot Shabbat
Saturday, November 16, 10:30-11:15am
With Jen Miriam and Alon Altman and their puppet friends. Geared towards babies and children up to age 5 and their grownups! Join us for songs, prayers, friends, puppets and stories, ending with challah and grape juice. Bring a snack to share if you’d like. In the Back Classroom – Main Floor.
Learn more here.
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Tikkun Ha-Nefesh (Repair of the Soul) Healing Racism, Unpacking White Privilege Affinity Group Meeting
Sunday, November 17, 10:00 am-12:00pm
A safe space in which to engage in the emotional and spiritual journey of healing and repairing the soul around these critical issues. You are welcome to attend as many or as few sessions as will facilitate your healing journey. Pre-registration is not required, but RSVP’s are strongly encouraged to give facilitators a sense of how many people to expect: email Laura at
lafitch@gmail.com
Learn more here.
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Folks with White Privilege Affinity Group Meeting
Wednesday, November 20,
6:30-8:30pm - Time corrected from Kol Kehilla!
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Save the dates!
Craft Fair at Kehilla to Support Immigrants
Thursday December 19, 3-6pm &
Monday December 23, 4-8pm
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Teens and Adults, let’s do this, one aliyah at a time Join us for Shabbat morning services and share your skills and love of leynen with our community.
See dates and learn more here!
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This is Aurora Levins Morales, a resident poet of Kehilla. You’ve heard me read my work during services for years. Now, other synagogues are using my poetry, too, and asking me to write pieces for them.
Learn more here.
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Norah Needs You!!
Norah is a 5 year old in our Kehilla Community who needs a bone-marrow donor. You might save a life by joining the marrow-donor registry, which is easy and free to do. If that isn't an option for you, there are other ways you can help!!
Learn more here.
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Donate Supplies to Help
People Experiencing Homelessness
Please help Tayla Husbands-Hankin support our homeless population by donating
new
& used
tents, tarps, blankets, warm socks, warm men’s coats, sweatshirts & sweaters! A large box is located by the sanctuary door at Kehilla.
Please fill it with these items only
. Talya will pick up the items periodically and deliver them to people who need them. Questions? Contact Jeanne Finberg,
jeanne.finberg@gmail.com
. Thank you!
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Immigration Committee Request
We have a sponsor and young Guatemalan man who need housing as soon as possible. The sponsor is a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley, whose landlords decided to sell their house. He is a wonderful, perfectly-matched sponsor (has lived on & off in Guatemala and started his own nonprofit there) who is committed to providing housing for our recently-arrived friend. An ideal setup would be with someone who has a back house or empty rooms, who understands the situation and is willing to offer below-market rent as an act of solidarity. They are looking for: reasonable rent - sponsor's price range is $800-$1,400, but the upper end of that range would be a hardship. Two rooms would be ideal, in Oakland or Berkeley. Please spread the word, and email the sponsor, Michael,
michaelbakal@gmail.com
with possibilities. Both individuals are wonderfully warm, positive, energetic, and conscientious.
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KEHILLA MEMBERS
IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY
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World Without Walls World Without Cages
Sunday, November 10th, 4pm
Learn more about the shared experience of youth across the globe, and to share action steps and strategies for change. There will be artwork, performances, interfaith prayer and youth voices at Islamic Cultural Center, Madison St., Oakland.
Learn more here.
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Multicultural Havdalah and Dinner at Beth El
Saturday, November 16, 5:30-7:30pm
A special event for Multiracial and Jewish families of Color from across the greater Jewish Community. A kosher style dinner sponsored by the Rabbi's of Congregation Beth El will be provided. At 1301 Oxford St, Berkeley.
Learn more here.
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Voices Lesbian A Cappella for Justice: Won't Keep Quiet
Saturday, November 16, 7:30-9:30pm
Excited to share what we've been working on this year with our beloved community. Join us and feed your spirit to resist, survive, and thrive in the world today!
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Hear from our Community Leaders
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Need to book a room at Kehilla for an event or committee meeting?
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Kehilla Community Synagogue is comprised of people of all colors, genders, sexual orientations, including people with a wide range of religious and spiritual persuasions. We are committed to being a safe and welcoming place for everyone in our community.
510-547-2424
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