Link of the Week:
Ladino was once the mother tongue of Sephardic Jews in Turkey and around the Mediterranean. Now there are only about 100,000 Ladino speakers scattered throughout the world. In this episode of
Can We Talk?
, we meet Karen Sarhon, a woman on a mission to keep Ladino culture alive.
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Don’t Miss "Circus of Books"!
Sunday, May 24
7:00 pm (or 5:15 pm to "watch together")
Don’t miss seeing
“Circus of Books” on Netflix
. This poignant and hilarious documentary by Rachel Mason focuses on her modest Jewish parents who were also the longtime proprietors of a bookstore that sold and distributed gay pornography in West Hollywood.
Watch it ahead of time — or join us on Sunday at 5:15 pm for a brief introduction — and then an opportunity to “watch together” (by keeping chat open in our special Zoom room)
Either way, don’t miss our
7:00 pm Zoom conversation with the filmmaker, Rachel Mason and long-time member and documentary filmmaker, Nancy Kates — and an opportunity to ask your questions
.
Click Here to Register
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Kaddish Memory Circle
Thursday, May 21
8:30 am
Have you experienced a loss in your life? We will pause to honor the lives of loved ones, share names and memories, say Kaddish, and support one another in our mourning process during this time of distancing. We will be gathering virtually in remembrance periodically during these months ahead and invite you to join for any and all of these Kaddish Memory Circles. Led by Rabbi Copeland.
Meeting ID:
912 9311 2403
Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128
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Omer Counting Spiritual Practice
Thursday, May 21
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 evening 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.
Meeting ID:
201 067 230
Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128
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Community Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, May 22
7:30 pm
Start Shabbat in community! Join us for Shabbat services led by Cantor Bernstein, with Rabbi Copeland and Howard Steiermann.
Now that we know we'll be sheltering until at least the end of May - its a great time to purchase your very own copy of
Siddur Sha'ar Zahav
so you can follow along during Zoom services!
Click Here
to get your own!
Meeting ID:
452 290 988
Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128
Need help getting on Zoom or with other technologies? Contact
Sara Haber
, she'll help you one on one!
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Young Adults Shabbat
Friday, May 22
6:00-6:45 pm
(candle lighting at 6:15)
Join us as we check-in with how we're each doing, meet new people, and light Shabbat Candles. This is a judgement-free space to share, question, and reflect. Suggested ages 22-38. Contact Carey Averbook
caverbook@pm.me
or Heidy Ramirez
heidy@shaarzahav.org
.
Meeting ID:
134 920 431
Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128
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Lay-led Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, May 23
10:00 am
Join us for a lay-led shabbat morning service.
Meeting ID:
365 434 855
Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128
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Weekday Morning Service
Tuesday, May 26
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
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Weekly Torah Study-Parashat Hashavuah
Wednesday, May 27
8:30-9:30 am
Study the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Copeland! For the first half hour, we’ll talk, learn and share thoughts about the portion. In the second half, we will practice our Hebrew reading skills on a few verses of the week’s reading in a compassionate environment! Join for either or both parts of the study. Worried about your Hebrew skills? We invite a variety of levels, so relax! You can also just listen in. Contact Rabbi Copeland with questions
rabbi@shaarzahav.org
.
Meeting ID:
959 8750 6446
Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128
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Save the Date!
What Did You Hear At Sinai? Shavuot with Sha'ar Zahav
Thursday Evening, May 28
What Did You Hear At Sinai?
Jewish tradition tells us that we all heard something different at Mt. Sinai. What did you hear? Come explore with text study, art, food, music, and more . . .
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ShulCloud Training
Tuesday, June 2
8:00 pm
Want to learn how to learn how to get in touch with other members by accessing the member directory? We'll teach you how to how to log-in, set up your ShulCloud account, access the member directory, update lifecycles, and more! Bring all your ShulCloud related questions - we will make ample time to answer everyone's questions. Zoom details to follow. We hope you will join us! For more information contact
heidy@shaarzahav.org
.
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Family & Friends Shabbat on Zoom
Friday, June 5
4:30pm
Join Rabbi Reuben Zellman and Educator Sue Bojdak plus a menagerie of stuffies for a quick (1/2 hour) fun, interactive Shabbat service for people ages 3-7 and their families and friends. BYOS (stuffy) and BYOC (candles). We'll welcome the Shabbat stuffies and light candles together. We would like to spend Shabbat with YOU!
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Group will meet Tuesdays, June 23-August 11
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.
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SZ Tech Corps
Do you have tech skills and are looking for a way to support our community? If you're skilled at Zoom we could use your help! Please contact Carey Averbook at
caverbook@pm.me
. Additionally, if you're comfortable with WordPress and other website-building technologies, please contact
heidy@shaarzahav.org
.
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Looking for a Hevruta/Study-buddy?
In these times of Sheltering in Place, shared learning can be an important source of spiritual and intellectual nourishment. Our SZ Adult Education team is
building a network of learners to engage with Jewish texts in Hevruta
(paired study) or small group study. We hope to create spaces where people of much or no background in Jewish texts can be engaged in shared curiosity as well as support each other in these difficult times. Please email Morey Lipsett at
moreyland@gmail.com
if you are interested in studying
Talmud
,
Torah
/
Tanakh
,
Zohar
or something else (philosophy, literature, liturgy, anything you want!) as well as what times you are generally available.
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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!
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Adult Orphans Friendship Circle
Wednesday, May 27
6:30-8:30 pm
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
Meeting ID:
965 6970 6237
Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128
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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 Geri Kahn
gekahn@gmail.com
or Nancy Wecker at
nwecker@earthlink.net
. If you’re able, please share your CARE payment through the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity Migrant Emergency Fund. Undocumented immigrants don’t qualify for government relief and are especially hard hit during the pandemic: https://www.im4humanintegrity.org/2020/03/strengthen-the-safety-net/
Meeting ID:
683 592 660
Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128
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Ritual Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 3
7:00 pm
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
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Meditation Group (SF)
Saturday, June 6
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. Please contact Andy Schwartz at
andy@schegg.org
for more information.
Meeting ID:
894 8009 6573
Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128
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Environmental Justice Group
Monday, June 8
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
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Board Meeting
(Va'ad)
Wednesday, June 17
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
.
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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
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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.
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29 Iyar
Bemidbar
Friday Evening Service
May 22, 7:30 pm
Led by
: Cantor Bernstein
with Rabbi Copeland & Howard Steiermann
Drash
: Paisha Rochlin- Lehrman
Saturday, Lay-led Morning Service
May 23, 10:00 am
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7 Sivan
Shavuot Day 2
Friday Evening Service
May 29, 7:30 pm
Led by
: Rabbi Copeland & Ami Zusman
Saturday, Lay-led Morning Service
May 30, 10:00 am
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Native nations are being hit particularly hard by covid 19.
In this moment, the systems that are supposed to helping them are failing them. They need our help.
These are communities who deserve support. Like us, their lives revolve around family and community and ritual and they gather often. Like us, they work hard to keep their unique culture and traditions alive in the modern world. And like us, they have experience/d unspeakable hardships, from which they are still recovering...And it is on their land the American Jews as all other American immigrants have found a home.
We are now teaming up with Givingmasks, Firekeepers International, Charlestown Face Shield project, and others- shipping out masks, face shields, gloves, food, baby stuff, and other desperately needed aid to Native communities throughout the US who are being hit the hardest, and who are being ignored.
Every $18 provides ppe for 30 people.
Please donate and share. Every dollar helps. And you will make a huge difference.
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The San Francisco Department of the Environment, in partnership with the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, has launched a new program,
Essential Worker Ride Home
,
for late-night commuters with limited to no transit options returning home.
Essential workers who are eligible can be reimbursed up to 10 taxi rides per month, per person, and up to $70 per ride.
To learn more about the program's eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit
sfenvironment.org/essential-worker-ride-home
and help us spread the word. If you’d like to share with your network, please feel free to access ready-made social media and outreach content
here
.
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Volunteers are available pick up groceries for you...
After a short intake, a volunteer will contact you. You give your shopping list and cash to a volunteer and they will shop wherever you want. Please pass this information onto whom ever you think might benefit. The number to contact is: 415-355-6700.
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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.
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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”.
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Chaltu Bernstein 5/10
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Daniel Loftus 5/11
Kailin Koch 5/12
Sylvie Olson-Dorf 5/12
Benjamin Malakoff 5/12
Judith Ellen Rubin 5/12
Sophie Navarro 5/12
Raymond Cutino 5/13
Zephaniah Bensaid 5/14
Micah Ludeke 5/14
Leah Hammond 5/16
Charlie Shaw 5/17
Gary Winter 5/19
Gabriel Oliver-Polsky 5/19
Ruth Bernstein 5/20
Richard Wilson 5/20
Lillian Schaechner 5/20
Jessica Alexandra 5/21
Emery Cohen-Wallach 5/23
Barb Cymrot 5/23
Jane Rice 5/24
David Gluck 5/24
Robert Katz 5/26
Pierre Adida 5/27
Sherie Koshover 5/28
David Ogus Thor Langdon 5/28
Grant Shreiner 5/28
Chase Tanner 5/29
Elliott Sprehn 5/29
Trudi Hauptman 5/29
Crow Martin-Fromm 5/31
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