Link of the Week
: Our extraordinary member wrote
this article
, on the front page of NYT opinion section.
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Need help getting on Zoom or with other technologies? Contact
Sara Haber
, she'll help you one on one!
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Community Shabbat Service
Friday, March 27 at 7:30 pm
Join us virtually, on Zoom, as Rabbi Copeland and Cantor Bernstein co-lead Shabbat services. The drash will be given by Geri Kahn about refugee and immigration experiences. A full HIAS Refugee Shabbat with guest speakers will be rescheduled for a later date. Questions? Contact Leah Hammond at
leaheve@indra.com
or Nancy Wecker at
nwecker@earthlink.net
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Meeting ID: 452 290 988
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Young Adults (Millennials/Gen Z) Zoom Shabbat
Friday, March 27
6:00-6:45 pm
(candle lighting at 6:30)
While we continue to shelter-in-place, please join us as we check-in with how we're each doing, meet new people, and light Shabbat Candles. We welcome you to show up however you're feeling. We're all on a roller-coaster right now! (Suggested age group 22-38). For more information, please contact Carey Averbook at
caverbook@pm.me
or Emily Dorian at
emilydorian29@gmail.com
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Meeting ID: 134 920 431
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Family & Friends Zoom Service
Friday, March 27 at 4:30 pm
Join Rabbi Reuben Zellman and Educator Sue Bojdak for a quick (1/2 hour) fun, interactive Shabbat service including music, stories, and puppets for people ages 3-7 and their family and friends. BYOD (dinosaur) and BYOC (candles). We'll welcome the Shabbat dinosaur and light candles together. Use this zoom link to join in.
Meeting ID: 514 928 525
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Passover Prep Workshop
Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 pm
So you’re hosting Passover at your place this year-so are we! This prep class will help you tailor the Seder outline to your needs, the particularities of this moment, offer techniques to connect us at a time when we all so badly need to feel connected, and tips for engaging online guests and utilizing technology to enhance your Seder. Led by
Rabbi Copeland
. Zoom link coming soon!
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2nd Night Community Passover Seder
Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 pm
Leave Egypt without leaving your home! This year’s Sha’ar Zahav 2nd Night Passover Seder will be on Zoom, led by Rabbi Copeland and Cantor Bernstein. We invite you to set your table for the holiday and get ready to rejoice together in our liberation! Features of our online Seder: access to our SZ Haggadah electronically, time to break up in small groups and chat with folks at our “tables,” and getting to see what everyone made for dinner. Pre-registration is required. Look out for the registration link - coming soon!
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Passover Seder Matching is OFF
In light of our current shelter in place orders, Sha'ar Zahav will not be making Passover seder matches for the first night of Passover. Thank you to those who already volunteered to host your fellow community members. Our staff will be sharing helpful resources for observing seder at home. May we all be able to fully celebrate our season of liberation this year.
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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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Fine Arts for Sha'ar Zahav Members
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Ritual Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 25
7:00 pm
Last Wednesday of every month
Gathering via zoom, see details below
For information, contact
ritual@shaarzahav.org
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James Carlson will be stepping in to co-chair the Ritual Committee along with Ron Edelman, who continues as co-chair. We look forward to Ron and James working with our Rabbi, Cantor, and the Ritual Committee in helping to set Sha'ar Zahav's ritual agenda and continuing to strengthen our clergy-lay partnership in service leading and other ritual activities.
Meeting ID: 474 456 278
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Meditation Group (SF)
Saturday, April 4
10:30 am
First Saturday of
every
month
Gathering via zoom, see details below
Everyone is welcome. Typical session includes a short and longer silent sit, with chanting, movement, and a short teaching. Contact
Michael Chertok
for information.
Meeting ID: 521 601 884
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6:00 pm
Usually first Monday of the month
Gathering via zoom, see details below
Meeting ID: 683 592 660
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Adult Orphan Friendship Circle
Wednesday, April 8/TBD
6:30-8:00 pm
Second Wednesday of every month
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Board Meeting
(Va'ad)
Wednesday, April 15
6:30 pm Dinner, 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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Environmental Justice Group
Monday, April 13
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.
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Hineni Caring Community
(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, making a visit, offering a ride, 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 new, short-term emergency housing program. The Initiative matches congregants experiencing a housing crisis with members who can open their home and serve as a temporary host. If you or someone you know needs urgent housing or if you may be able to offer short-term housing, please contact
makom@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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Scents and Sensibility Task-force
A group is helping to build a scent-free Sha’ar Zahav. For information contact
Bob Gordon
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3 Nisan
Vayikra
Friday Evening Service
March 27, 7:30 pm
Led by
: Rabbi Mychal Copeland
Drash
: Geri Kahn
Sponsor(s)
: James Carlson
In memory of my husband, Richard Roginski
Saturday Morning Service
March 28
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10 Nisan
Tzav Shabbat haGadol
Friday Evening Service
April 3, 7:30 pm
Led by
: Cantor Sharon Bernstein
Drash
: James Carlson
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Join JFCS in our community-wide mitzvah to brighten the holiday for hundreds of neighbors! Show homebound seniors, people with disabilities, and families in crisis that their community cares by donating a Seder Sack for delivery by JFCS volunteers. Your gift of $18 will provide one household in need with a delicious assortment of foods to celebrate Passover. Offer a Chai Five for $90 and fill five Seder Sacks! Please donate today! Visit www.jfcs.org/sedersacks
Call 415-449-1206 Or, mail your donation to:
Attn: Seder Sacks, JFCS, PO Box 159004, San Francisco, CA 94115
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David Mishook 3/22
Ellen Novogrodsky 3/22
Jim Greenberg 3/23
Andrew Ramer 3/24
Scott Kramer 3/25
Randall Weiss 3/25
Victoria Gnessin 3/26
Patricia Ryan 3/27
Michael Hulton 3/28
Giovanni Winters Raff 3/28
Marjorie Sturm 3/28
Daryl Smith 3/29
Bob Gutterman 3/29
Ira Hirschfield 3/29
Tony Harris 3/30
Deborah Cohler 3/30
Carolina Ornelas 3/31
Jonathan Kaplan 3/31
Merle Malakoff 4/1
Eliana Frank 4/2
Quinn Klaiman 4/3
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