November 9, 2018 || 1st of Kislev, 5779, 5779 || א׳ בְּכִסְלֵו תשע״ט
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Have you paid your dues / tuition?
Please check your records and make sure you are on track with your payment for dues and/or school and Bar/Bat Mitzvah tuition.
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Liturgically Traditional,
Radically Inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, November 9, 7-9pm
Join us for a more traditional davenning style of Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv.
Learn more here.
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Shabbat Service &
Ruby Burg-Naughton becoming Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, November 10, 10am-12:30pm
Join us for a celebratory, musical Shabbat morning exploring Parashat Noach. Everyone is welcome!
Learn more
here
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Tikkun Ha-Nefesh (Repair of the Soul)
Healing Racism, Unpacking White
Privilege
For healing, for intersectionality, for time together: Please join us! This group will meet for 2 hours/month for a year
beginning November 11th
and then the 3rd Sunday of every month after that. The group is part of the community’s larger project of addressing racism and de-centering whiteness within and beyond our congregation.
As a framework we will use the three-fold path from the Ba'al Shem Tov's teaching on healing and being present to grief and trauma. The group is facilitated by
Rabbi Shifrah Tobacman and Chaplain Laura Fitch
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Decoding Hebrew
Taught by Bracha Stone. Begins Sunday, November 11th
Bracha will present an effective way for adults to learn our amazing language – with patience, song, community and BOOKS! This class is for everyone.
Learn more & register here.
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Book Discussion Group
Monday, November 12, 7-9pm
This month's book: Someone to Run With by David Grossman.
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Morning Meditation Sit
Wednesday, November 14, 7:50am
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the patio entrance on Fairview Ave).
Learn more here.
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Glitter Kehilla Kabbalat Shabbat & Trans Day of Remembrance & Resistance
Friday, November 16, 7:30-9pm.
Shabbat observance that centers and honors the resilience of the trans community and remembers lives lost to anti-trans violence.
Learn more here
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Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, November 17, 10:30am-12pm
Join us for shabbat morning prayers and an exploration of Parashat Vayetzi.
Learn more here
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Celebration of Life in loving memory of Ariel Hershcopf
Sunday, November 18, 4:30-7:30pm.
You are cordially invited to a memorial in loving memory of Ariel Hershcopf. Please RSVP to NaomiBaran@gmail.com.
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Kehilla Office Closed for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23
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Kehilla People of Color Affinity Group Meeting
Monday, November 26, 2018, 6-9pm
a potluck! Aurora Levins Morales is leading this group.
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Holiday Crafts Sale to Benefit Immigrants
Thursday, November 29, 3:30-6:30pm &
Saturday, December 8, 6:30pm
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Kehilla is searching for a Bookkeeping Assistant!
Know anyone who might be a good fit?
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Donate Supplies to Help
People Experiencing Homelessness
Please help Tayla Husbands-Hankin support our homeless population by donating 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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KEHILLA MEMBERS IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY
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Upcoming Drum Classes
Sunday afternoons 4-5:15 in Oakland (near Mills College), November 11, 18
This is a perfect anti-dote to what's happening around us - come be together in a circle and drum - it is healing! $100. for the 4-class series or $35/class drop-in
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Voices Lesbian A Capella for Justice Concert this Saturday
Saturday, November 10, 7:30-10pm
Celebrate a history of resistance as we sing with joy, defiance, courage, and power.
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SF Bay Area Chamber Choir 40th Anniversary Concert at Kehilla
Saturday, November 17, 7pm
This choir will present a festive program and reception at Kehilla.
Learn more here.
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Dragon in the Drop-Off Lane - a solo show for grown-ups
Thursday, November 29, 7:30pm
After Kehilla member Lisa Rothman's kids dodge bullets at the local park, she takes them to a Winter Solstice Carnival in the ritzy town where she grew up.
Learn more here
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Chasing the Changes, a Klezmer Workshop at Kehilla led by Jeanette Lewicki
Monday, November 11, 3:30-6:30pm
We will play by ear, listen to tunes, and try to catch the chord changes.
Learn more here.
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Hear from our Community Leaders
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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.
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