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Tzedakah
We gratefully acknowledge donations from:
Corey Weinstein & Pat Skala, in memory of Florence Weinstein
Judith & Michael McCullough, in memory of Lawrence McCullough
Gloria Kolbe Saltzman and Hans Kolbe, in memory of Rabbi Murray Saltzman, Johanna Kolbe, and Joachim Neumann
Allan Pleaner, in memory of Ruth Pleaner
Betsy Strausberg, in memory of Joan and Solomon Strausberg
Judy Olasov, i
n memory of Louis Rabinowitz
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Rabbi
Board President
Administrator
Bet Sefer Coordinator
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We Remember the Yahrzeits of:
Jeremy Lapidus
Bob LeWitter
Daniel Rubin
Harlene Marshall
Louis Rabinowitz
Joan Strausberg
Dorothy Jane Lauer
Algis Raulinaitis
Sarah Resnick
Esther Itelson
Eneida Cordova
Emma Ruchames
Claire Wood
Lawrence McCullough
Margy Antanore
Barbara Robinson Ritzma
Irwin Greene
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This Week's Parsha is
Vayishlach
(Genesis 32:4-36:43)
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What is Reconstructing Judaism?
Learn more about our theological grounding:
- Rabbi Deborah Waxman interviews
Jewish professionals and educators about practices of Jewish resilience on her podcast Hashivenu.
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Upcoming Holiday Celebrations
2019
Hanukkah - Dec 28
2020
Tu B'Shvat - Feb 9
Purim - March 9
Pesach Seder - April 11
Yom Hashoah - April 22
Yom Ha'Atzmaut - April 29
Shavuot - May 28
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Or Shalom Weekly Newsletter
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS - December 2019-January 2020
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Fri 12/13
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11:30 am
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Interfaith vigil to to demonstrate solidarity for immigrant justice.
Details below |
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10:00 am |
Shabbat Service and Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Maeder-Wolland
son of Elyse Wolland
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Sun 12/15
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10:00 am
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LEV Shalom and Sing Shalom
Details below |
| Thu 12/19 |
12:00 pm |
Southside Collaborative Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Pam at Or Shalom
followed by making bag lunches for the homeless
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Fri 12/20
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6:30 pm
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Shabbat Kulanu
hosted by the Interfaith Action Committee
Details below |
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Sat 12/28
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4:30 pm
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LEV Shalom and Sing Shalom--special Hanukkah Party session
Details below
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Sat 12/28
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5:00 pm
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Hannukah Celebration
Details below, please RSVP!
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Fri 1/3
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6:30 pm
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Traveling Shabbat and potluck dinner
at the home of Barbara Bernstein and John Tibbetts |
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Sun 1/5
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10:00 am
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Reclaim Our Vote
Details to follow |
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Wed 1/8
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4:00 pm
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Bet Sefer and Bet Midrash resume
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Sat 1/11
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10:00 am
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Shabbat Morning Service
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Sun 1/12
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10:00 am
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LEV Shalom and Sing Shalom
Details below |
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Thu 1/16
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12:00 pm
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Southside Collaborative Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Katie at B'nai Emunah
followed by making bag lunches for the homeless |
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Fri 1/17
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6:30 pm
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Shabbat Kulanu
Details to follow |
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Save the Dates!
for don't-miss events coming up early next year
Volunteer Appreciation Havdallah, Feb 1, 2020
We honor the contributions of Or Shalom's volunteers: Board members, committee members, school helpers, office volunteers, many others. Or Shalom runs on their energy and dedication. We're planning a big
thank-you!
Community Retreat at Walker Ranch, May 1-3, 2020
"The best thing we do," according to Rabbi Katie. A relaxing weekend of shmoozing, studying, hiking, praying, swimming, and laughing til it hurts at the famous Or Shalom talent show.
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Our Annual Fund Drive continues! Thanks to all those who have pledged or contributed. If you have not yet made your gift or pledge, please consider what Or Shalom means to you, and understand that we need everyone's support to make it all happen. We are counting on you to make a meaningful donation.
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Human Rights Shabbat
December 13 & 14
We join with over 500 other Jewish Communities in exploring and celebrating the deep connections between Judaism and human rights.
Or Shalom will mark Human Rights Shabbat with
action and
learning.
Action -
Vigil at ICE building, 630 Sansome , Friday 12/13, 11:30 am (see below)
Learning - Rabbi Katie's teaching at services on Saturday, 12/14, 10:00 am
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Human Rights Shabbat: Vigil at ICE
Friday, December 13 at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
ICE Building, 630 Sansome, SF
To mark Human Rights Shabbat, join Or Shalom at this monthly interfaith ceremony to demonstrate out solidarity for immigrant justice. This is a good opportunity for our community to learn about how current immigration policies impact our neighbors. Learn more about the monthly vigils here.
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with the Interfaith Action Committee
Friday, December 20, 6:30 pm
On Shabbat Kulanu evenings, the whole community gathers for a hosted dinner followed by a joyous, musical Shabbat service for all ages.
Blessings and dinner start at 6:30 pm, with the service starting around 7. To help us with meal planning, please
RSVP here.
This Shabbat Kulanu is hosted by
Or Shalom's Interfaith Action Committee. Committee members,
sign up here
for hosting tasks.
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High Holy Day Addresses and Sermons Available
Listen, or listen again, to highlights of our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. Hear reflections and calls to action from Charlie Varon, Nadja Goldberg, and of course Rabbi Katie, along with a stirring Kol Nidre sung by Alison Faith Levy. You can find them here.
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Family Education
Next session - December 15 at 10 am
Learn about Jewish Holidays!
PLUS: Special Hanukkah Party Session
December 28 at 4:30,
right before the community Hanukkah Celebration
Or Shalom has launched two new family education programs for young children and their parents.
For either one, you can enroll for the entire series
or drop in any time.
Non-members are welcome, so invite your friends. Everyone can
enroll here
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Sing Shalom is a Jewish music and movement program for
kids under 5 along with their families. Introduce your little ones to song, dance, and Jewish tradition.
LEV Shalom is a joint learning program for children in grades K-2 and their families. Zehava will lead children's activities while Rabbi Katie spends learning time with the adults. The whole group will get together for activities like
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'filah (prayer), art, cooking, and singing.
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Bet Midrash
Or Shalom's New Adult Learning Opportunity
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 (whenever Bet Sefer is in session)
Join with other Or Shalom seekers as we study a variety of contemporary and traditional Jewish topics in a lively, participatory group of thoughtful kindred spirits. For just an hour a week, take time to exercise your mind, connect with your community, and nurture your soul.
Recent and upcoming topics include: Guilt-Free Teshuvah, The New Jewish Food Movement, Judaism and the Environment, The New Sanctuary Movement, and Rabbinic Rebellion.
All are welcome; no advance registration necessary. Drop in as you can. Upcoming dates: 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22
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Spread the Word...
Or Shalom is Looking for a Music Director
Here is the announcement that we have running in print and on the Web:
Progressive SF Congregation Seeks Musical Director
Or Shalom Jewish Community, a Reconstructionist congregation in SF,
is seeking a part-time music director. Work with warm and inspiring people making joyful music and encouraging enthusiastic participation. Familiarity with Jewish prayer and skills with guitar or similar instrument are essential.
Salary and benefits according to experience. Full job description
here.
to jobs@orshalom.org.
Do you know anybody? Have you heard any good Jewish music played or led by someone who might fit the bill? Please keep your ears open!
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Or Shalom's Bet Sefer connects students to their Jewish community and heritage by introducing them to Jewish
holidays, history, values, and the Hebrew language. Our curriculum
is built around study, song, dance, art, cooking,
and community service. It
is designed to meet the needs of all learners and support them along their Jewish journey.
More information.
We accept new students throughout the year. Use
this link to enroll.
Upcoming Bet Sefer dates: 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22
This week, students brought in and discussed family heirlooms as part of 'My Family Story'.
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- Intergenerational Climate Justice! AARP members--please sign this petition urging the group to join the fight against climate change. With 38-million members from across the political spectrum, AARP could be a major player in building a national, non-partisan climate activism movement. Let their management know what seniors want most: a livable world for their children and grandchildren. (If you're not a member, why not join? There's no age limit.) Questions? Want to pass it on? email Barbara Bernstein.
- San Francisco Politics 101. An intro course on politics with a panel of experts and activists. More information here.
- Get more news and hear about upcoming events at Spark!, our Social Action Website. You'll need to register to gain access to the site, so email admin@orshalom.org to get started.
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Announce Your Event to Or Shalom
We are happy to include your event in the Or Shalom weekly newsletter as long as it meets the
following criteria:
- Doesn't conflict with an OS event
- Is specifically relevant to the OS community
- Has official OS approval
Please submit announcements at least 3 weeks in advance. Be sure to include all details, including RSVP information. Your announcement may be edited for content, format, and/or length.
For more information about getting an event listed, please contact Administrator Lillian Markind at
admin@orshalom.org
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