Weekly Newsletter
July 29, 2021
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It's July, which means Or Shalom Membership Renewal is in full swing! Members can renew their financial commitment here. Not a member yet? Simply contact the office to start! |
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This summer, we are mixing our usual Sing Shalom content with sessions focused on simple family time and getting to know each other in our community. Sing Shalom is geared to families with children 7 & under; siblings and grandparents are always welcome.
Upcoming sessions:
All Sing Shalom sessions are on Sundays at 10 am. Please register at least 48 hours in advance.
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Embodied Spiritual Practice
Saturday, August 14 at 10am
During this two-hour workshop, explore a theme through movement, meditation, prayer, and poetry with Gail Gurewitz and Rabbi Katie. For all levels and abilities.
If you can, please prepare a private space and arrive a few minutes early so that we can begin promptly.
To Bring: yoga mat, towel, comfortable clothing, yoga props (including a nearby chair if needed), journal or paper and pen, tallit (optional).
Please register for more information and link. |
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Looking Ahead to the High Holy Days
ELUL 2021
With the Southside Jewish Collaborative
3 Tuesday evenings in August for learning and preparation, 7-8:30 pm
Prepare for the High Holy Days with learning sessions from the Southside Jewish Collaborative. This year we will explore Malchuyot, Zichronot, and Shofarot - the three sections of the special Rosh Hashanah liturgy corresponding to themes of Divine Sovereignty, Memory, and the Shofar.
August 17 - Malchuyot with Rabbi Katie from Or Shalom
August 24 - Zichronot with Rabbi Shana from Ner Tamid
August 31 - Shofarot with Rabbi Sami from Bnai Emunah/Beth Israel Judea
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Considering God Salon
Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 pm
We will explore anti-semitic experiences we have had and how they have shaped/affected our view of Judaism, and in particular, our view of God and spirituality.
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The Do-It-Yourself Soul Exam
A writing workshop with Charlie Varon and Rabbi Katie Mizrahi
Wednesday, August 25, 7-9 pm
Explore the state of our lives and our souls through writing. Using techniques developed throughout the pandemic, our writing will help us to more fully understand ourselves, our moment, and the work we need to do to be the people we want to be.
Note: The workshop occurs during the Hebrew month of Elul, a traditional time of introspection, but is appropriate for people of any or no religion and is open to everyone.
Please register for more information and link.
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CJM Levi Strauss Show Closes August 8
Discount Tickets Available
The Contemporary Jewish Museum's knockout exhibition, Levi Strauss: A History of American Style, celebrates the life of Levi Strauss, the birth of the blue jean, and the history of San Francisco. It features over 250 garments, photographs, and ephemera, running the gamut from this gold.
The show runs through August 8. The Museum is offering Or Shalom members a 10% discount on general admission tickets. Use the code WELCOMEBACK10. Learn more about the exhibit here. |
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Help Wanted at St. Anthony's Dining Hall
St. Anthony's Dining Hall needs help preparing and serving meals to folks who might otherwise go hungry. We have occasional group work days, but please consider volunteering as an individual when your schedule permits. Tasks include carrying trays to guests, pouring water, bussing dishes and clearing tables, dishing food on the cafeteria line, etc. It is a very rewarding experience. Kids 13 and older are welcome. Volunteers must be fully vaccinated.
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SF-Marin Food Bank Short of Volunteers
While the South Side Jewish Collaborative is not yet able to resume their monthly group shift at the SF-Marin Food Bank, individual shifts are available and help is needed!
There is a new opportunity for teens, Pop-Ups for teens. Teens 13-14 should have an adult with them; teens 15 and older can volunteer on their own. Check out this link for volunteer opportunities at the food pantries and warehouse.
Or Shalom will not have our customary food bins at High Holy Day services this year, but the Food Bank still needs volunteers and monetary donations. Learn more at sfmfoodbank.org.
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For effective ways to make a difference around voting rights and climate change, go to https://tinyurl.com/Dayenu-action-hour. Check it out if you have a few minutes for some simple actions.
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As a sign of our appreciation and affection for Zehava, we are marking her retirement by establishing an education fund in her honor. This fund will support learning for all ages in our community. If you would like to honor Zehava in this way, you can make a donation of any size to the Zehava Dahan Educational Fund here.
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Tzedakah
We gratefully acknowledge contributions from our members:
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Stacey Leyton & Pierre Barolette, in honor of Or Shalom
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Robin Roth, in honor of Or Shalom
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Phyllis Shulman, in honor of Or Shalom
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Carol Small & Ernie Jensen, in honor of Or Shalom
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Judy Olasov, in honor of Or Shalom
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Sue Schechter, in memory of Bette Garcia
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Mary Ann Goldstein, in memory of Phyllis & Percy Goldstein
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Judy Olasov, in memory of Esther Benrubi
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Beth Solow Mills, in memory of Khane Bushel Solow
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Andrea Jones, in honor of Or Shalom
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Yahrzeits
On the anniversary of their deaths, we remember:
Phyllis Berger, Harvey Breslet, Hyman Birlant Olasov, Phyllis Goldstein, Anna Stekoll Engelman, Luku Li, Berta Rose Freistadt, Rob Steig, Stuart Bernstein
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Condolences
We send comfort to those with recent losses:
Charlie Varon, on the loss of his friend, Jeri Lynn Cohen
Roz Itelson, on the loss of her sister-in-law, Beverly Fine
Sue Schechter, on the loss of her mother-in-law, Bette Garcia, the grandmother of Sam and Claire Garcia and the mother of Brian Garcia.
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This Week's Parsha
The parsha for this week is Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
Commentaries:
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Our mailing address has changed!
Please send all mail to:
Or Shalom Jewish Community
400 Missouri St
San Francisco, CA 94107
We have consolidated our phone numbers. Please use this number for all calls to Or Shalom: (415)469-5542
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Or Shalom Clergy and Staff
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