October 31, 2019 || 2nd of Cheshvan, 5780 ||
ב׳ בְּחֶשְׁוָן
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, November 1, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A song-filled and soulful evening of Shabbat music and prayer with Hazzan Shulamit, Debbie Fier, and Julie Nesnansky. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something veggie to share, sweet or savory.
Learn more here.
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Shabbat Service & Zack McGowan becoming Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, November 2, 10am-12:30pm
With Rabbi David, Beth Dickinson, Noa Grayevsky, and Debbie Fier. Join us for a celebratory and musical Shabbat morning service exploring Parashat Noach. Everyone is welcome! Kiddush provided by Zack’s folks, Dani, Jim and Niki.
Learn more here
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Tot Shabbat has been CANCELLED
Saturday, November 2, 10:30am-11:15am
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Morning Meditation Sit
Wednesday, November 6, 7:50am
With Rabbi Dev every Wednesday morning! In the Fireside Room
(enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview).
Learn more here.
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Liturgically Traditional, Radically Inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, November 8, 6-7:30pm
A more traditional davenning style of Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv, the Shabbat evening service: songful and in Hebrew, following the full liturgy. Please bring veggie finger food to share. Cosponsored by Kehilla and Glitter Kehilla.
Learn more here.
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Shabbat Service & Madiba Nathan becoming Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, November 9, 10am-12:30pm
With Rabbi David, Hazzan Shulamit, Rachel Stone, and Debbie Fier. Join us for a celebratory and musical Shabbat morning service exploring Parashat Lech L’cha. Everyone is welcome! Kiddush provided by Madi’s parents, Emily and Josh Nathan.
Learn more here.
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Faith Trio Harvest Dinner
Saturday, November 9, 6:30-9pm
Join with our Muslim and Christians friends for a giant interfaith potluck at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California. RSVP please, donation requested but not required, all welcome.
RSVP here
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Artists Reception
Sunday, November 10, 3-5pm
Please join us at a reception for the 20 talented artists in our annual High Holy Days Art Show. Enjoy the widely varied artwork! Meet and chat with the artists! Refreshments provided! In the Fireside Room.
Learn more here
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Book Discussion Group
Monday, November 11, 7-9pm
November's book:
Spies of No Country
by Matti Friedman
All Kehilla members are welcome to join us for our customary meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7pm. For more information about the Book Group, contact Terry at
mcglynnmandel@gmail.com
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Kehilla Sings!
A monthly gathering with Hazzan Shulamit to circle round and sing together! We’ll nourish our bodies, minds, and spirits with nigunuim (wordless melodies), new tunes for ancient prayers, and songs to take out into the streets. Everyone’s welcome! Donations accepted at the door $5-15 (for gatherings at Kehilla).
Follow this link
for posted music for shabbat, protests, and more!
Learn more here.
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Surfing Safely on the Web
Wednesday, November 13, 12:30-2pm
Join us for an exciting FREE class on the basics of staying safer on the internet. Learn how to identify fake websites, avoid dangerous links and recognize scams. Taught by Susan Schulman & Dale Davis.
Learn more here.
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Folks with White Privilege Affinity Group Meeting
Wednesday, November 20, 6:30-8:30pm
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Save the dates!
Craft Fair at Kehilla to Support Immigrants
Thursday December 19, 3-6 pm &
Monday December 23, 4-8 pm
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Teens and Adults, let’s do this, one aliyah at a time Join us for Shabbat morning services and share your skills and love of leynen with our community.
See dates and learn more here!!
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This is Aurora Levins Morales, a resident poet of Kehilla. You’ve heard me read my work during services for years. Now, other synagogues are using my poetry, too, and asking me to write pieces for them.
Learn more here.
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Norah Needs You!!
Norah is a 5 year old in our Kehilla Community who needs a bone-marrow donor. You might save a life by joining the marrow-donor registry, which is easy and free to do. If that isn't an option for you, there are other ways you can help!!
Learn more here.
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Donate Supplies to Help
People Experiencing Homelessness
Please help Tayla Husbands-Hankin support our homeless population by donating
new
& used
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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Immigration Committee Request
We have a sponsor and young Guatemalan man who need housing as soon as possible. The sponsor is a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley, whose landlords decided to sell their house. He is a wonderful, perfectly-matched sponsor (has lived on & off in Guatemala and started his own nonprofit there) who is committed to providing housing for our recently-arrived friend. An ideal setup would be with someone who has a back house or empty rooms that understands the situation and is willing to offer below-market rent as an act of solidarity. They are looking for: Reasonable rent. Sponsor's price range is $800-$1,400, but the upper end of that range is a hardship. Two rooms if possible. Oakland or Berkeley--closer to their accompaniment team and to campus. The sponsor's classes resume Aug 28, so they are hoping to move in sometime August 19-28. I know this is a tight window, but let's think hard, spread the word, and see what housing we can find! Please email the sponsor, Michael, directly at <
michaelbakal@gmail.com
> with possibilities. Both individuals are wonderfully warm, positive, energetic, and conscientious
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KEHILLA MEMBERS
IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY
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In search of a live in situation, short or long term
I am in search of a live in situation, short or long term, pet sitting, house sitting over vacation, Elder assistance, companionship. My friend Suzanne is a 61 year old Caucasian woman, kindly, well-educated, articulate, with a gentle sensitive approach & a positive attitude. She has a disability herself but could offer help in many ways such as could drive someone to appts, help to manage meds, care for pets, and I'm sure other things.
Keep reading
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Home help needed
I seek home assistance after surgery: help with bathing, dressing, medications, food preparation, errands, laundry etc. No transfers or heavy lifting required. Approx half-time, M-F, mornings.
Email Sandy for more info.
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Looking for a temporary home for a painting
I have a 50" x 50" maroon & red & orange painting for which I am looking for temporary home, time TBD. I can deliver it in my car. It's lightweight. Email Sheella Mierson if interested,
sheella.mierson@gmail.com
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Middle Eastern Rhythms Drum Class
Sunday afternoons, 4-5:15pm in Oakland (near Mills College)
Learn hand drum technique and play Middle Eastern Rhythms!
The dates are November 3, 10, 17, and 24. $100 for the 4-class series or $35/class fee for drop-in.
More info:
debbie@debbiefier.com
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Brand new CD - Waterways!
I am thrilled to tell you that I just released a CD of original compositions on handpan and cello! This is music for relaxation, meditation, movement and contemplation. Available in CD or download,
click here to learn more.
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East Bay JCC End of Life Resource Fair
Sunday, November 3,10 am-4pm, drop in anytime, 1414 Walnut Street
Carefully curated group of vendors covering issues including: home care, hospice, death doulas, estate and trust attorney, Parkinson's education, a nutritionist - and a few 30 minute classes in Chair Yoga, Qi Gong, and a group meditation. Free to attend!
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Peace Literacy Day at Montclair Presbyterian Church
Sunday, November 3, 10am-3pm
Paul Chappell is a dynamic and inspiring speaker whose knowledge and vision can help people learn how to diminish violence and possibly over time end war in our world. Free program, open to all.
Learn more here.
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Multicultural Havdalah and Dinner at Beth El
Saturday, November 16, 5:30-7:30pm
A special event for Multiracial and Jewish families of Color from across the greater Jewish Community. A kosher style dinner sponsored by the Rabbi's of Congregation Beth El will be provided. At 1301 Oxford St, Berkeley.
Learn more here.
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World Without Walls World Without Cages
Sunday, November 10th, 4pm
Learn more about the shared experience of youth across the globe, and to share action steps and strategies for change. There will be artwork, performances, interfaith prayer and youth voices at Islamic Cultural Center, Madison St., Oakland.
Learn more here.
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Hear from our Community Leaders
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Need to book a room at Kehilla for an event or committee meeting?
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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.
510-547-2424
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