November 14, 2019 || 16th of Cheshvan, 5780 ||
ט״ז בְּחֶשְׁוָן תש״פ
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Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, November 16, 10:30am-12:15pm
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service with Howard Hamburger & Julie Nesnansky. We will focus on davenen, singing and sharing an extended Torah study and discussion together on Parashat Vayera. Kiddush following services– Please bring something veggie to share.
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Tot Shabbat
Saturday, November 16, 10:30-11:15am
With Jen Miriam and Alon Altman and their puppet friends. Geared towards babies and children up to age 5 and their grownups! Join us for songs, prayers, friends, puppets and stories, ending with challah and grape juice. Bring a snack to share if you’d like. In the Back Classroom – Main Floor.
Learn more here.
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Tikkun Ha-Nefesh (Repair of the Soul) Healing Racism, Unpacking White Privilege Affinity Group Meeting -
Sunday, November 17
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CANCELED FOR TODAY ONLY – We’ll see you on Sun., December 15th at 10 am.
Learn more here.
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Essentials of Judaism
Starting Tuesday, November 19, 7-9pm - and then on one Tuesday every month!
Join Rabbi Dev for a deep dive into some of the juiciest parts of Jewish practice and life. This monthly class is required for Conversion and Adult B’nei Mitzvah Students and is open to all. Sessions will meet every Third Tuesday in the Fireside Room.
Learn more here.
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Morning Meditation Sit
Wednesday, November 20, 7:50-8;45am
With Rabbi Dev every Wednesday morning! In the Fireside Room
(enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview).
Learn more here.
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Folks with White Privilege Affinity Group Meeting
Wednesday, November 20,
6:30-8:30pm - TIME CORRECTED FROM KOL KEHILLA!
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Chavurot forming event! Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Friday, November 22, 6:30 -9:30pm
Join other Kehilla folk interested in creating chavurot! This gathering is for people interested in taking a step deeper into our community, knowing Kehilla members who live close by or have kids the same age, learning Shabbat songs, stories and traditions, or having a more regular Shabbat practice. Kehilla’s Spiritual Life Practices Committee will greet you, organize tables by interests, lead a Shabbat Table Service, and facilitate ways to meet each other so that you can make some plans for future meetings. To register and for more info:
chavs@kehillasynagogue.org
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Learn more here.
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Shabbat Service & Francesca Miller-Heller becoming Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, November 23, 10am-12:30pm
With Rabbi Dev Noily, Hazzan Shulamit, Beth Dickinson, and Debbie Fier. Join us for a celebratory and musical Shabbat morning, exploring parashat Chayei Sara. Everyone is welcome! Kiddush provided by Francesca’s parents, Cathy Miller and Janet Heller.
Learn more here.
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Glitter Kehilla Trans Day of Remembrance Havdallah
Saturday, November 23, 6-8pm
Glitter Kehilla
invites the community to join us for havdalah in our annual observance honoring the resilience of the trans community and remembering lives lost to anti-trans violence. Bring veggie/dairy/fish food to share following the ritual. We will be collecting tzedakah for the trans community.
Learn more here.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, November 26, 6:15pm-9pm
All members are welcome. Dinner at 6:15. Back Classroom.
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Alameda County's Community Food Bank Holiday Dinner Drive
Once again Kehilla is helping to provide healthy, hearty holiday meals to local families this season. Thanks to the generosity of The Koret Foundation all gifts will be matched -- so that for every $1 you contribute, the Food Bank will be able to provide $14 worth of food! This serves an immense need since 1 in 5 Alameda County residents turns to the Food Bank for help, especially given the rising cost of living in our area. Last year Kehilla raised enough money to provide 1,373 healthy holiday meals for families -- let's surpass that number this year! Please see the attached
letter and flyer
for details about how to contribute, and also look for a letter in the mail. You can donate online at
www.accfb.org/dinner
or send a check. Thank you!
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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 Requests
Request #1:
Jon and Karen are immigration committee members who are providing Dora Mendoza with housing while she pursues her green card (lawful permanent residency). Dora has held Temporary Protected Status since 2001.She is an extraordinary nanny who cared for their son for almost two years. They wrote: Dora recently relocated to California, lives in central Berkeley, and is available to work immediately with a new family for a full-time nanny position. She is also available for occasional babysitting. She has over twelve years of experience as a nanny and raised two children of her own into adulthood. She specializes in caring for children from early infancy to 3 years. Dora's primarily language is Spanish but she is conversant in English. She does not drive but is very comfortable navigating public transportation. Dora is a loving, protective, and nurturing caretaker who adores spending time with small children.
Read more
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Request #2:
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, who 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 would be a hardship. Two rooms would be ideal, in Oakland or Berkeley. Please spread the word, and email the sponsor, Michael,
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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Won't Keep Quiet! Music of Resistance by Voices Lesbian A Cappella for Justice
Saturday, November 16, 7:30 pm
Join Kehilla members Edie Murphy and Jamie McGrath for inspiration for the fight ahead! They are excited to share what they've been working on this year, and to feed your spirit to resist, survive, and thrive in the world today! Bring friends and a feisty heart! In the Sanctuary. Contact:Jamie,
mcgrath1jamie@gmail.com
Learn more here.
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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. This is for my friend Suzanne, 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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Looking for ride from Ashland
Sheella Mierson's housemate is looking for a ride from Ashland, Oregon back to the Bay Area anytime from November 22-27. She is happy to share expenses. Please contact Elaine by phone or text, 541 292-7383.
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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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Voices for Birth Justice
Friday, November 17th 6-9pm
An open mic night of spoken word, free food and community to celebrate the launch of Voices for Birth Justice public awareness campaign and recognize World Prematurity Day! Red Bay Coffee House, Oakland. Contact: Quin Hussey,
quin.hussey@ucsf.edu
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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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