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Registration for the OS Community Retreat, May 1-3, is coming soon!
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Mazel tov...
To New Members, Tal Honig and family, and Jackie Schwartz and family. Welcome to Or Shalom!
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Condolences...
We send comfort to Adele Shafer on the loss of her father, Charles Shafer.
Our condolences to Fred Weiner on the passing of his father, Stanley Weiner.
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Tzedakah
We gratefully acknowledge donations from:
Sandy & Joel Goldman, in honor of Al & Patricia Mizrahi's 50th Anniversary
Stephen Gerard & Trudy Lionel, In Honor of Al & Patricia Mizrahi's 50th Anniversary
Al & Frida Sion, in honor of Al & Patricia Mizrahi's 50th Anniversary
Rachelle Resnick, in honor of Al & Patricia Mizrahi's 50th Anniversary
Phyllis Shulman, in honor of Al & Patricia MIzrahi's 50th Anniversary
Betsy Bigelow-Teller, in memory of Rene Pleaner
Judy Olasov, in memory of Mary Isham
Barbara Bernstein, in memory of Doris Bernstein
Barbara Bernstein & John Tibbetts, in honor of Al & Patricia Mizrahi's 50th Anniversary
Betsy Strausberg, in memory of Mary Isham
Corey Weinstein, in memory of Earl Weinstein
Claudia & Alan Silverman, to the Bravo! Silverman Fund
Judy Olasov, for a speedy recovery for Robyn Talman, in memory of Pierre Jeremy Barolette, in memory of Rene Pleaner, and in memory of Sophye Patla Olasov
Judith and Michael McCullough, in honor of Al & Patricia Mizrahi on their 50th wedding anniversary
Betsy Strausberg, in honor of Al & Patricia Mizrahi on their 50th wedding anniversary
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Rabbi
Board President
Administrator
Bet Sefer Coordinator
Social Action Fellow
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We Remember the Yahrzeits of:
Barry Willdorf
Hans Freistadt
Esther Rubinstein
Mary Isham
Geraldine Satz
Doris Najjar
Sally Weiner
Earl Weinstein
Ron Glassman
Clara Wolinsky Menduke
Rose (Ruchel) Raskin
John Levin
Gene Balot
Doris Bernstein
Betty Levy
Ya'akov Mor
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This Week's Parsha is
Yitro
(Exodus 18:1-20:23)
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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
2020
Purim - March 9
Pesach Seder - April 11
Yom Hashoah - April 22
Yom Ha'Atzmaut - April 29
Shavuot - May 28
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625 Brotherhood Way
San Francisco, CA 94132
415.469.5542
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Or Shalom Weekly Newsletter
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS - February/March 2020
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Sat 2/15
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10:00 am
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Shabbat service and Bat Mitzvah of Shoshana Priel,
daughter of Daphne Blumenthal & Peter Priel |
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Wed 2/19
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2:00 pm
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Reclaim Our Vote phone-banking
Details below, please RSVP
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Thu 2/20
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12:00 pm
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Southside Jewish Collaborative Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Danny at Ner Tamid,
followed by making lunches for the homeless
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Fri 2/21
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6:30 pm
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Shabbat Kulanu honoring and welcoming our new members,
hosted by Or Shalom - Details below, please RSVP
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Sat 2/22
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10:00 am
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Shabbat service and Bar Mitzvah of Simon Rudoff,
son of Motomi and Matt Rudoff
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Sun 2/23
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10:00 am
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Spiritual exchange at Grace Tabernacle with Rabbi Katie -
Details below
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Sun 2/23
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1:00 pm
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Dismantling Racism: Film and Discussion, co-sponsored by Or Shalom, at the Calvary Presbyterian Church -
Details below
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| Fri 2/28 |
6:30 pm
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4th Friday Shabbat: Service and talk with Susan Levine
Oneg hosted by Pat Skala and Corey Weinstein in memory of Dorothy Skala. Details below.
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| Fri 3/6 |
6:30 pm |
Sanctuary Dinners in member homes
Open your home or be a guest at a special Shabbat dinner and discussion about Sanctuary
Details below
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| Mon 3/9 |
6:30 pm |
Purim Shpiel and Megillah Reading - SouthSide Jewish Collaborative presents Harry Potter Purim and potluck dinner!
Details below, please RSVP
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| Sat 3/14 |
10:00 am |
Morning Shabbat Service - Just Shabbat |
| Sat 3/14 |
6:00 pm |
Game Night!
Details coming soon
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Each year at Purim, we send a mystery gift to each Or Shalom household as a way of reconnecting and showing appreciation. According to the Book of Esther, Purim is a time to give gifts to friends and provide support for those in need through the practice of Mishloach Manot, 'sending of portions'.
You can send Mishloach Manot to individuals, the entire Or Shalom community, or
support Or Shalom's social action work in new giving levels!
Forms have been sent in the mail, or you may fill out a form online.
Contact the office if you would like to help distribute bags! It's fun and a great way to connect with members.
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Reclaim Our Vote Phone-Banking
Wednesday, February 19, 2-5 pm
We are working with Reclaim Our Vote to phone citizens in vulnerable populations who have been systematically removed from voter rolls--and may not even know it. On our calls we will give people the tools they need to re-register and reclaim their voices in our democracy.
Join us at Or Shalom from 2-5 on Wednesday, January 19. Brings three things with you:
- a fully-charged phone
- a fully-charged laptop or tablet
- a headset/headphones with microphone for your phone
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Friday, February 21 at 6:30pm
This year, the entire community is invited to our new member welcome dinner. Help show those who have joined Or Shalom over the past year what an engaging and interesting community they are now part of. We will share a meal, conversation, a little Or Shalom lore, and a brief service to welcome the Sabbath.
The meal will be hosted by Or Shalom, but please
RSVP by
Feb 20th to let us know you are coming!
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Spiritual Exchange With Grace Tabernacle
Sunday, February 23 at 10am at Grace Tabernacle
Sunday, March 29 at 1pm at Or Shalom
Join us as we deepen our connection to a sister community, Grace Tabernacle Community Church. Grace Tabernacle is a progressive, African-American, evangelical church. Leaders and members from Grace have joined in the past for our seder and other events.
This spring, we will continue the spiritual exchange as Rabbi Katie preaches at Grace Tabernacle (
1221 Oakdale Avenue in the Bayview) on Sunday morning, February 23, and as we convene a jointly-led Torah and bible study session on Sunday afternoon, March 29, at 1:00-3:00 pm at Or Shalom.
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Unity Forum: Dismantling Racism
Sunday, Feb 23 at 1:00 pm at Calvary Presbyterian Church
Or Shalom members are invited to the second in a series of forums on racial and economic justice, co-sponsored by Or Shalom. The forums will use documentary film and other media to spark discussions in an effort to inform and build bridges and community for the purpose of dismantling white supremacy and racism.
This second forum will begin with excerpts from the film "When They See Us." The third forum is planned for April at Or Shalom. Admission is free, but p
lease
RSVP
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4th Friday Shabbat
"Choosing Life," with Susan Levine
6:30 pm, Friday, Feb 28
After a Shabbat service, we will hear from our friend and member, Susan Levine. Susan will talk about how a life full of optimism and success could also be one of extreme sadness. She will try and answer the question, "How can someone who seems to have everything want to kill themself?" She will discuss what led to her suicide attempts, and what role Judaism has played in her recovery.
The oneg will be generously hosted by Pat Skala and Corey Weinstein, in memory of Pat's mother, Dorothy Skala.
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Sanctuary Shabbat Dinner
In Member Homes, Friday, March 6 at 6:30pm
Gather with friends for a Shabbat dinner and a discussion of the New Sanctuary Movement and what it would mean for Or Shalom to join and declare ourselves a Sanctuary Synagogue. We will match up hosts and guests for an evening that is sure to be a sociable and meaningful way to learn about this possibility and give your input.
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Purim Shpiel and Megillah reading with
potluck dinner
Monday, March 9 at 6:30pm
at Or Shalom
Tot Purim starts at 6pm - all are welcome
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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: 2/26
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Member News
Waging Change to premiere at Castro Theater - March 22, 2020
Max Stein, son of Stephanie Weissman & Paul Stein, was this assistant editor of this film. Max became a Bar Mitzvah at Or Shalom!
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