Link of the Week: The J writes about our member Ray Bernstein z"l. Read the article here.

The John Lewis Memorial Voter Engagement Group invites you to attend a briefing by Andrea Miller, director of Reclaim Our Vote. She’ll discuss the Georgia election.

Ben Adida, son of Sha’ar Zahav members, Pierre and Yvette, is the Executive Director of VotingWorks, a non-partisan, non-profit voting technology company. He’ll talk about the forces at play in the evolution of our voting systems, and address timely issues of voter security.

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Join the battle to save our planet. Zoom with us to get an update on CSZ’s solar panels and discuss plans for 2021. New people and new ideas welcome!

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Interested in working toward racial justice with fellow Sha'ar Zahavniks? Join the Racial Equity Group. Can't make this meeting but want to be a part of the work? Email Sue Bojdak.

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Let’s come together to Celebrate the (hopefully peaceful) inauguration of Pres. Joe Biden and the first woman of color VP Kamala Harris! Let's drink a toast together and share our favorite moments from the inauguration that will be broadcast earlier in the day. We'll allow everyone to share their screens so if you find a clip from the inauguration that you want to share, save it and then we can watch it together. What does this day mean to you? 

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Friday Evening Service: January 8 at 7:30 pm

Led by Cantor Bernstein & Ora Prochovnick. D'rash by Gabriel Lampert.

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Saturday Morning Service: January 9 at 10:00 am

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To join by phone for either service, dial +1 669 900 9128 or find your local number.

Drop in for a joyful hour of free art-making and connection. Everyone is welcome! The group meets every Thursday. For more information, contact Paisha Rochlin, Barbara Cymrot or AJ Turpen Fried.

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During this time of immense loss and grief, we will hold a Kaddish Memory Circle and support each other. In partnership with the Hineni Caring Community. This circle will be led by Rabbi Copeland.

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Songs and prayers to set our hearts and minds! This service takes place every Tuesday morning, and is led by community lay leaders and Cantor Bernstein. For more information, contact Cantor Bernstein.

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The Adult Orphans Friendship Circle has organized a presentation by Hills of Eternity to help you plan for end of life and give yourself peace of mind. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, please contact Paisha Rochlin.

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Everyone is welcome. And you will not regret it! A typical session includes a short and longer silent sit, with chanting, movement, and a short teaching. The group meets on the first and third Saturday of every month.

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Come to explore how yoga and Judaism integrate the mind, body, and spirit. We will blend traditional yoga and Judaism, Jewish prayers and chants. The group meets twice-a-month on Shabbat mornings. Stuart Dick and Rabbi Mychal Copeland alternate leading. To get on our yoga list, please email Liliana Peliks.

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Director of Education Sue Bojdak is leading us to celebrate the birthday of the trees! We'll gather around the symbols of the holiday, and our responsibility to be keepers of the earth together. Join with a fruits and vegetables plate!

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Mussar is a very practical and flexible spiritual discipline to help you balance soul-traits (Middah/Middot) such as Humility, Loving-Kindness, Generosity, and Silence. Drop-ins are always welcome! For more information, contact Mark Pressler.

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An introduction for people who are new or returning to Judaism and are looking for a starting point to dive into Jewish learning and/or Jewish practice. Anyone from any background is welcome. Open to members and non-members. Participant fee: $149. Scholarships available.

Study the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Copeland and lay leaders. 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 in a compassionate environment! Join for either or both parts of the study.

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Have you ever asked yourself, "Am I Jewish Enough?" Wondered whether you could say a prayer or blessing in front of others? Questioned what's happening during a service? You are not alone! Join your Kaf-Lamed community and Rabbi Copeland online for another addition to a conversation series that explores what it means to be Jewish today. Ideal for young adults in their 20-30s.

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A place to ask questions and discuss your ideas! This group will explore issues that arise for people who are considering, are in the process of, or have recently completed, converting to Judaism. Those with a Jewish parent (or parents), but raised with little or no Jewish experience are also welcome.

In this one hour session, Rabbi Shmuly will share Torah on cultivating hope in light in difficult times. We'll explore how our inner life is interconnected with our outer life. Further, Rabbi Shmuly, through stories and texts, will open a window into developments in progressive Orthodoxy (feminism, same sex marriages, universalism, etc.). Open to everyone!

Free for Members and $15 for Non-members. Learn More and Register.

4 Weekly Sessions, Starting on Monday, February 22

In today's world, discussions about Israel and Palestine can quickly devolve into inflammatory disagreements and personal attacks that leave everyone angry and unheard – even in a loving community like ours! We often won’t succeed at convincing others to see things our way. But can we create a culture of resilient and respectful learning about Israel and Palestine at Sha'ar Zahav? There is a participant fee but anyone who needs assistance will be aided.

For Members Only. Fee: $54 for 4 Sessions. Learn More and Register.

Do you have a professional practice, a business or a community resource that you would like to share with fellow Sha'ar Zahav members? We are curating a list of health and wellness resources, social services, products, or just community offerings! Anything useful during and post-Covid from which the community can benefit.

Please email Liliana Peliks with your ideas.

Our neighbors at Grace Fellowship are hosting another blood drive on Sunday, January 24th to support the medical community. The folks at Vitalant, the company running the drive, are very organized, friendly and well-protected.

Contact sharonh@shaarzahav.org to sponsor a Shabbat

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