Link of the week: Enjoy Ron Lezell's opinion piece in the J about Sha'ar Zahav's history.
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The people in Ukraine are in our hearts and prayers. If you are looking to get involved, you can either donate to the Jewish Federation or you can check out this list by CBST that highlights multiple other ways to support the people of Ukraine from afar.
SZ member Arthur Slepian is embarking on a trip to Poland and the Ukrainian border as part of a delegation of N. American Federation leaders, in his role as chair of our local Jewish Federation. He will be speaking about this experience upon his return at Shabbat services on April 1st.
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Friday Night Services:
March 11 at 7:30 pm. Hybrid: On Zoom and In-Person. Shabbes Beat led by Cantor Sharon Bernstein.
Meeting ID: 886 7131 3838
Saturday Morning Service:
March 12 at 10:00 am. Hybrid: On Zoom and In-Person.
Join the Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 365 434 855 and Passcode: 068575.
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Returning to Hybrid Services |
Registration and Attending In-Person Events and Services
Sha'ar Zahav has established the following practices for meeting in-person at this time.
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Attendees must wear a mask, either N95, KN95 or a surgical mask with a cloth mask over.
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Attendees must show proof of vaccination, including a booster shot.
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Please register before attending. Even if you think you might attend, please go ahead and register. We'd prefer that you register and not show up than show up without registering. Registration helps us manage security at the door as well as provides an ability to do contact tracing, should someone come down with Covid following an in-person activity.
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Please remember: Sha’ar Zahav is a scent-free environment. Keeping our synagogue safe for those with scent and chemical sensitivities is part of our commitment to accessibility. Questions/concerns? Email us, the Accessibility Committee
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Join us for Purim at Sha'ar Zahav!
Wednesday, March 16th, 7pm
Hybrid: On Zoom and In-Person
Megillah Reading and Pop-Up Purim Shpil (Play). Whether you attend in person or online, there'll be special activities for both!
Hamentasch-Orama!
Share your ideas (and recipes, if you have them) here for the most creative and fabulous Hamentaschen ever. Sweet? Savory? Cro-taschen? Pictures welcome, but not necessary. Traditional recipes and tips highly welcome as well.
PJ Library Purim Play
Saturday, March 19, 10-11:30am, Dolores Park
People ages 0-5 & their families are invited to play with Rabbi Copeland & our friends from PJ Library @ Dolores Park (on the Dolores side across from Cumberland St.) We'll have Purim story time, mask making, & more! Questions? Contact Sue
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Community: Let's Get Together |
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Music in the Mishkan Returns!
Join us for the remaining two concerts, all Sundays at 4 pm in the CSZ sanctuary:
Sunday, March 20: music of Foote, Gershwin and Brahms
Sunday, May 1: music of Krein, Beethoven and Faure
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Upcoming action
with the Social Action Committee (SAC)
Clothing Donations Needed
We are looking for donations of men’s clothing (size small) and blankets for a SAC accompanied newly-arrived immigrant from Venezuela. Please email Tom Medin.
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Looking for: Fire-safe cabinets for the Archive Group. Contact the office if you have one you'd like to donate.
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Introduction to Hebrew Class on Zoom
One Hour Evening Class (12) Sessions Tuesdays, March 22 - June 7, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Class Description: Would you like to be able to decode Hebrew, so that you can follow along in the prayer book? Have you always wondered how the Hebrew language works? It is never too late to start learning Hebrew! This class is intended for first time Hebrew students, and will begin at the very beginning by learning the letters and the sounds that they make. This class provides a friendly and supportive learning environment, and patience and sensitivity will be shown to adult learners with limited time for study. You’ll be reading Hebrew words in no time! Open to members and non-members
Continuing Hebrew on Zoom
One Hour Evening Class (12) Sessions, Thursdays, March 24 - June 9, 7:00 - 8:00
Class Description: A continuation of our beginning Hebrew class, this course is for students who have already learned the Hebrew alphabet and know some basic vocabulary. This class will provide opportunities to practice reading and decoding Hebrew, and expand your Hebrew vocabulary. Additionally, we shall study several key prayers in the Congregation Sha’ar Zahav’s siddur (prayer book). This class provides a friendly and supportive learning environment, and patience and sensitivity will be shown to adult learners with limited time for study. New students, that have already mastered the Hebrew alphabet (or who have mostly mastered the Hebrew alphabet), are encouraged to join! Open to members and non-members
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Judaism and the Body with Rabbi Copeland
New Dates!: Mondays, March 21-April 25, 7-8:45 pm on Zoom
Judaism celebrates our bodies. Practices like eating, praying and sex are our means toward experiencing the Divine, in Hebrew called "avodah b'gashmiut." How does this play out in our daily lives? In queer community? We will study Jewish texts - Midrash, Talmud, Zohar, Hasidut - and breath and stretch to solidify our teachings. No prior experience with Jewish texts or ideas are necessary. Texts will be read in English. Please purchase Jay Michaelson's book, God in Your Body: Kabbalah, Mindfulness and Embodied Spiritual Practice. If you would like assistance in buying the book, please email Susie Idzik.
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Israel/Palestine Working Group
Interested in how we talk about Israel and Palestine at SZ? Join an informal group for members to discuss next steps on how we discuss this important issue in our community. To get involved, contact Rabbi Copeland.
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Divorce & Discovery: A Jewish Healing Retreat
October 27-30
We are excited to share a new program offering from Camp Tawonga with you: Divorce & Discovery: A Jewish Healing Retreat, Oct. 27-30, 2022! Visioned and founded by Rabbi Deborah Newbrun, this retreat will help people who may feel broken or in pain find their way back to wholeness. Please contact Deborah for any questions.
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Sha'ar Zahav Earth Day Fair
Saturday April 23rd from 11 am - 1 pm
led by our Climate Action Committee
More information coming soon!
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No Shabbat Service, Friday, April 15
Passover Seder, Saturday, April 16 on Zoom
Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
Examine several of the most beautiful and interesting examples of the illustrated medieval Haggadah, comparing the variety of styles, images and artistry among them.
This event is proudly co-sponsored by CSZ.
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Recurring Gatherings and Meetings |
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Caring for the Caregivers
3rd Wednesdays, through July 20
7:00 - 9:00 pm on Zoom
This group provides a place for family caregivers to get support and hear from other caregivers. It is moderated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is open to caregivers who are caring for older adults or adults with disabilities. Brought to you by the Hineni Caring Community for Sha’ar Zahav members. If you are interested but not a member, or with any other question, contact Rabbi Copeland. This is not a drop in group. $125 and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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Climate Action Committee
2nd Monday of the Month
5:00 - 6:30 pm on Zoom
Are you concerned about environmental degradation? Want to work with other Sha’ar Zahavniks against climate change? Come share your ideas, get support, and have fun while we work together on some of the most pressing issues facing the planet. Contact Deborah Levy with any questions.
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Book Group Discussion:
Kaaterskill Falls: A Novel by Allegra Goodman
Tuesday, March 29, 7:00 - 8:00 pm on Zoom
Allegra Goodman's novel links the stories of three Orthodox Jewish families, each of them pulled between religious tradition and the secular world. In the late 1970s, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi from NYC and some of his followers spend their summers in the tiny Catskills town of Kaaterskill Falls. Read and come discuss! Contact Ami Zusman for more info.
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Remember When
1st Wednesday of the Month
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Hitch a ride on the wayback wagon for a trip down memory lane. Let’s reminisce about the 40’s thru the 70’s together! Different topics each month. We will gather on the first Wednesday of every month. Everyone is welcome! Questions? Please email Marv Lehrman.
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Adult Orphans Friendship Circle
2nd and 4th Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm on Zoom
For elder members who have little or no family in the Bay Area. We meet for lively discussions and occasional presentations related to aging. Open to the whole SZ Community. Contact Paisha Rochlin for more info.
Join the Meeting: Zoom link. If this zoom link does not work, please email Paisha
and she will email you an alternate link.
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Weekly Torah Study Group
Note Date Switch!: Weekly on Wednesday
8:30 - 9:30 am
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. To be added to our SZ Torah listserv, email susie@shaarzahav.org.
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Mussar Group
Bi-weekly on Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
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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Art Group: Drop-in
Weekly on Thursdays
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Meditation Chavurah
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
10:30 am - Noon
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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Jewish Yoga
TBA
You are invited to a Shabbat morning exploration of yoga and Judaism that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Beginners and experienced yoga practitioners are welcome. To be added to our SZ Yoga listserv, email susie@shaarzahav.org.
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Hiking Chavurah
2nd Saturday of the month, 9:50 am
We hike on the second Saturday of the month
Join other Sha’ar Zahavniks on monthly urban hikes – mostly in SF but we sometimes venture farther afield. This is a great way to get to know other SZ members while exploring the city and beyond. The hikes usually last about two hours. For more information, email Karen Schiller and Ellen Murland
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12-Step Meetings by and for Sha’ar Zahav Members
Weekly on Sundays On Zoom
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Come listen and share experience, strength, and hope with other CSZ members who identify as part of any 12-step community (AA, NA, CMA, Alanon, SA, etc.).
The meeting will be run in the usual 12-step format but will also feature some thoughts and reflections from members who are working to bring their Jewish selves and Jewish traditions to their 12-step practice. Contact Erika Katske with any questions.
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Weekday Morning Prayer
Weekly on Tuesdays
8:30 - 9:00 am
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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Sam Yelland 3/9
Tom Medin 3/9
Stephen Shotland 3/10
Dana Vinicoff 3/10
Jessie Ap'neva 3/11
Hershey Hirschkop 3/12
David "Duke" Crestfield 3/12
Judith Scherr 3/12
Mary Schroeder 3/13
Andrew Williamson 3/13
Blythe Nielsen 3/14
Isa Elfers 3/14
Gwendolyn Annabelle Lochlainn 3/14
Priyanka Shah Grunwald 3/15
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