Song Leaders Shabbat Service
Come welcome Shabbat with Rabbi Greg and lively music led by the Shabbat Songleaders this Friday night. We’ll sing traditional and contemporary melodies with themes of gratitude and tradition to welcome shabbat. Newcomers are welcome to rehearse with the Song Leaders. Contact CBH partner Sarah Pattison for more information at sfpattison@gmail.com. TORAH PORTION Parashat Ki […]
Be Sure You’re in the Zoom Where It Happens
There is nothing virtual about it (really!) Dear Haverim, We are excited to share with you a whole host of inspiring experiences that we are offering this year as a part of our High Holy Day observances. But more than anything, we want to work with you to create and share that wonderful sense of […]
[streaming] Redesign of Public Safety
Join us for a panel discussion in search of ways to reform how we now structure public safety ; for instance, should we add social workers, medics, psychologists, drug counselors as alternative responders to 911 calls? The Social Action/Tikkum Olam Committee and The Adult Education Committee are sponsoring a Zoom presentation of a panel discussion. […]
[streaming] Mindful Moment Meditation
This is an interfaith meditation group rooted in mindfulness practice and teachings of wisdom and compassion. Rabbi Seth Castleman leads the group. Open to all: people of all faith traditions and people of no faith tradition, dedicated practitioners and people new to meditation. All group activities are free; donations are welcome, but not required.
[streaming] Heart and Spirit Chant Circle
Featuring the chants of celebrated Rabbi Shefa Gold, these chants offer a unique way to access our spiritual selves through short texts from the Tanach, paired with powerful melodies. Participants do not need a musical background, just an openness to experience the power of chant. For more information, contact CBH partners Carrie Shepard or Hallie […]
“Friendly Fire” with Ami Ayalon, J Street book tour
Please register for the Zoom link here! Please join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from former Shin Bet Director Admiral Ami Ayalon in advance of the release of his upcoming memoir, FRIENDLY FIRE: How Israel Became Its Own Worst Enemy and the Hope for Its Future. Ayalon organized and was featured in the Academy Award-nominated documentary, The […]
[streaming] Encore showing of “Yidl in the Middle”
The Rabbi and the Adult Education Committee Present an Encore Showing of Yidl in the Middle Sunday, August 23, 2:00 PM, via Zoom Yidl in the Middle is a documentary film about the experiences of a Jewish woman who grew up in Iowa in the 1950’s-1960’s. It focuses on the idea of growing up “different” […]
[streaming] Teshuvah in the Words of the Poets and in Your Own Voice
Together we will explore two poems, one by Mary Oliver and one by Stanley Kunitz, as we begin to prepare ourselves for the journey into the High Holy and it’s themes of teshuvah and return. We will read and discuss these poems and have a chance to respond in writing with our own poetic voice. […]