MEMBERSHIP--NOW'S THE TIME!
The High Holy Days will be here soon. Join Or Shalom now and tickets will be sent to you free of charge. Then you can settle in to welcome the new year amidst a lively, diverse, and supportive
community that is eager to welcome you.
Take the next step!
Click here or call Lillian at 415-469-5542; she will be glad to talk to you.
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Messages from the Office...
Members of the Board of Directors will be contacting members 3 times throughout the year. These calls will be a way for us to get to know you better and a chance for you to give feedback about your Or Shalom experience. Please think of your Or Shalom contact person as someone who cares and wants to hear what you are thinking.
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Eleanor Porter and the Epstein-Porter family on Eleanor becoming a Bat Mitzvah!
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Tzedakah
We gratefully acknowledge donations from:
Eleanor, David, Aliza, and Aaron Louis in memory of Mendel Cohen
Nitza & Ofen Agam in memory of Zvi Agam
Nitza & Ofer Agam in memory of Benjamin Agam
Josh Donald & Kelly Kozak in memory of Sylvia Glass
Gary Ost in honor of Deborah Frangquist
Pat Skala & Corey Weinstein in memory of Phil Weinstein
Jurate Raulinaitis & Kirk Schneider in memory of Alvin Siegal
Stephen Gerard & Trudy Lionel in memory of Robert Gerard
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Rabbi
Board President
Administrator
Bet Sefer Coordinator
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We Remember the Yahrzeits of:
Margo Adair
Harry Miller
Anne Brook
Charles Sharken
Jean Martin
Dorothy Skala
Earl Hellerstein
Shirley Seligman
Viola B. Golding
Ruth Pleaner
Benjamin Agam
Sara Goldstein
Mendel Cohen
Zvi Agam
John Doyle
Peter Miguel Camejo
Gussie Schechter
Herman (Hesh) Schechter
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This Week's Parshah is
Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10 - 25:19)
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Torah Study is moving. Starting September 18, we will join with the Bet Sefer parents in our new Bet Midrash, 4:30-5:30.
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Listen to Rabbi Katie's past sermons here.
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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 Observances
2019
Selichot - Sept 21
Rosh Hashanah - Sept 29, 30
Yom Kippur - Oct 8, 9
Sukkot - Oct 13
Simchat Torah - Oct 19
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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San Francisco, CA 94132
415.469.5542
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Or Shalom Weekly Newsletter
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS - September/October 2019
| Thu 9/12 |
7:30 pm |
Elul Study Series #2
Return Again: The Journey of Teshuva
with rabbis of the Southside Jewish Collaborative, at Or Shalom.
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Sat 9/14
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10 am
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Shabbat Morning Service
with speaker Ben McBride, director of PICO CA.
Details below
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Sun 9/15
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10 am
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News Minyan
Details below
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| Wed 9/18 |
6:00 pm |
Teen Havurah kick-off meeting |
| Thu 9/19 |
12 pm |
Lunch and Learn
with Rabbi Katie at B'nai Emunah. Stay to make sandwiches for the homeless as part of the Tikkun Olam Hunger Project.
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Fri 9/20
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6:00 pm
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Shabbat Kulanu
- earlier time!
Dinner and discussion by the Israel trip members followed by a joyful musical service. Details below |
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Sat 9/21
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8:00 pm
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Selichot Services
at the home of Jaffa Dayan-Hall & Stephen Hall.
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Sun 9/29
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6:00 pm
7:00 pm
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Erev Rosh Hashanah
Details below
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Mon 9/30
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9:00 am
10:00 am
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Rosh Hashanah
Details below
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| Tue 10/1 |
11:00 am |
Rosh Hashanah at the Beach
Details below |
| Sat 10/5 |
10:30 am |
Shabbat Service - Embodied Spiritual Practice with Gail Gurewitz
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| Tue 10/8 |
6:00 pm
7:00 pm |
Kol Nidre
Details below |
| Wed 10/9 |
9:00 am
10:00 am |
Yom Kippur
Details below |
| Sun 10/13 |
5:00 pm |
Sukkot Open House and vegetarian potluck
at the home of Rabbi Katie Mizrahi.
Details below |
| Sat 10/19 |
6:30 pm |
Simchat Torah
Details below
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High Holy Days 5780/2019
Find full information about tickets and schedules here. Some services require tickets. Members can receive free tickets for friends who will be attending for the first time; contact the office. And additional tickets are
available for purchase here.
Selichot
Saturday, 9/21, 8pm
Contemplative musical service & potluck dessert
at the home of Jaffa Dayan-Hall & Stephen Hall
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, 9/29 at the First Unitarian Universalist Center
6 pm - Family Service (free)
7 pm - Evening Service (children's programming available)
Rosh Hashanah
Monday, 9/30 at the UU Center
9 am - Family Service (free)
10 am - Morning Service (children's programming available)
Rosh Hashanah at the Beach
Tuesday, 10/1 at Ocean Beach @ Taraval
11 am - Shofar Service
12 pm - Vegetarian potluck and Tashlich
Erev Yom Kippur
Tuesday, 10/8 at the UU Center
6 pm - Family Service (free)
7 pm - Kol Nidre Service (children's programming available)
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, 10/9 at the UU Center
9 am - Family Service (free)
10 am - Morning Service (children's programming available)
4:30 pm - Meditation/Yoga
5:30 pm - Healing Circle
6:30 pm - Ne'ilah Service
8:00 pm - Break-the-Fast vegetarian potluck
Sukkot
Sunday, 10/13, 5-8 pm open house
Vegetarian potluck at the home of Rabbi Katie Mizrahi
Simchat Torah
Sunday 10/19 at Or Shalom
6:30 - Vegetarian potluck
7:30 - Service with live music and dancing with the Torah
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Non-Members: Join Us For the High Holy Days
Make your holiday plans now
If you are not a member of Or Shalom, we invite you to worship with us on the High Holy Days. Joyous, meaningful services are planned for Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah. Many services are followed by a festive potluck meal, and we hope you will stay and visit.
Refer to the schedule above or click
here for complete information, including children's programming.
Learn who needs a ticket, and how to order tickets,
here.
We look forward to welcoming 5780 with you.
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High Holy Days: Sign up to Volunteer
We need everyone's help!
Our High Holy Day services are as wonderful as they are because many people lend a hand. Be one of them!
All sorts of jobs need to be done--some strenuous, some not; some ahead-of-time, some day-of. Transporting, setting up, greeting, arranging the onegs and meals...there is definitely something that you can help with.
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Or Shalom members, if you haven't renewed your commitment to Or Shalom for 2019-2020, please do it today. This is the last week that we can guarantee that you'll receive your High Holy Day tickets in time.
The process is quick and easy: your renewal form is ready for you
here.
If you have questions, just call the office. We'll be happy to help you.
If you are over age 70-1/2, you may be eligible to pay your financial commitment by making a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA, with significant tax benefits for you. Consult a financial advisor to find out more.
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Bet Midrash -- Or Shalom's New Adult Learning Opportunity
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 (when Bet Sefer is in session)
Join with other OS 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.
Most sessions will be led by Rabbi Katie; some may be led by other Or Shalom members as well. If you have topics you would like to learn about or teach, please let Rabbi Katie know.
All are welcome; no advance registration necessary. Drop in as you can. Upcoming dates: 9/18, 10/23, 10/30.
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Family Education
Or Shalom is launching new family education programs for young children and their parents. Register for the entire session or drop in any time.
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 family 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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Elul Study Series
Thursday, September 12 at Or Shalom
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Shabbat Morning Services + a Powerhouse Speaker
Saturday, September 14, 10:00 am
We are honored to have Reverend Ben McBride join us at our Saturday morning service. Ben will speak about his work at PICO California, the state's largest organizing network.
A longtime Bay Area activist for peace and justice, Ben is "deeply committed to widening the circle of human concern, leading to a society anchored in belonging." He brings a message of hope and empowerment well worth hearing.
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News Minyan
Sunday, September 15 10:00-12:00
Join us this Sunday to discuss the issues around gun violence and how to stop it. Rabbi Carol Caine will bring relevant Jewish texts and guide our discussion.
We will be reading this article about the Parkland students' new Peace Plan together. For additional background, you might also read this from Rolling Stone and this from Mother Jones.
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Friday
, September 20th, 6:00 pm (earlier time)
Our upcoming all-community Shabbat Kulanu will have an Israeli flavor. During a festive meal provided by Or Shalom, we will hear from community members who traveled to Israel and Palestine this past June. They will recount their adventures, share their insights, and perhaps lead us to think about the conflict in the Middle East in a more nuanced way. Expect music and photos! A service will follow.
Israel trip participants, sign up here to help with the hosting.
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Surviving 9/11
Jonathan Markowitz, a member of Reconstructing Judaism's Board of Governors, was on the 85th floor of the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001. Read
his riveting story of how he escaped, what he learned, and what stays with him as he looks back 18 years later.
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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 designed to meet the needs of all learners and support them along their Jewish journey with study, song, dance, art, cooking,
and community service. More information is here.
We accept new students throughout the year. Use
this link to enroll your student.
Upcoming Bet Sefer dates: 9/18, 10/23, 10/30.
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- Call your state legislators and ask for a Yes vote on SB54, which will significantly reduce plastic use and plastic waste in California.
- 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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Make an Announcement to Or Shalom
We are happy to include your event in the Or Shalom weekly email.
A non-official OS program must meet 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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