Congregation Beth Sholom HaRuach 5785

CONTENTS HIGH HOLY DAYS MESSAGES

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PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

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A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES

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FAMILY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

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HIGH HOLY DAYS OFFERINGS

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WE ARE STILL CELEBRATING 10 COMMUNITY GROUPS 12 WHO ARE WE? 14 SECURITY AND LOGISTICS 16

IT IS UPON US Va’anachnu korim, u’mishtachavim, u’modim, lifnei melech, malchei ham’lachim, hakadosh baruch Hu. And we bend our knees, and bow down, and give thanks, before the Holy One. These are the words of the Aleinu—one of the most

If we consider the diversity that makes up our community,

well-known prayers in our tradition. It is said at the end

it is no wonder that sometimes we come to the table with

of every prayer service; morning, afternoon and night—

different opinions, ways of thinking and perspectives. And

weekdays, Shabbat and festivals. Aleinu means “it is our

yet, aleinu l’shabeiakh—we have the duty to pray.

duty” or “it is upon us,” and put together with the opening words, this prayer begins by declaring, “it is our duty

Even our prayer takes many forms. It can be in the form

to pray.” I’ve been thinking about this central phrase,

of Shabbat morning services, Chicken Soupers or Jews for

anachnu korim—when the words of the prayer force our

Hot Cocoa. It can be in the form of serving on the Board,

bodies into action, quite literally bending our knees and

a committee or volunteering in some other meaningful

bowing our head low.

way. Prayer can be in the form of showing up to minyan, learning in a class or welcoming someone new to the

When I think back on the last year, it would be an

community.

understatement to say that it was difficult and challenging.

We have seen the world change in ways that many of us

In every way that we are different, we cannot turn away.

hoped never to see.

It is our duty and responsibility to show up, remember and honor the many ways in which we are part of a people

I have been occupied all year and, especially, in preparation

and of this community.

for these High Holy Days, with questions about how we are doing as a Jewish community. I see people questioning

My hope is that this High Holy Days season can be a

where they belong and what they believe—what they need

season of recognizing how truly phenomenal we are—as

and how to express it.

individuals and even more powerfully, as a community.

With all of our differences, we return to these holidays

With love and admiration, I offer my reflections on some

each year with the opportunity to pray, wrestle with,

of the many things that our CBS community represents:

embrace, love and simply be with the Beth Sholom family that each of us is blessed to be a part of.

We are Jews. We are non-Jews. We are parents, grandparents, siblings and children. We are optimists

May each of you bring your full self and come as you are

and pessimists. We are Zionists. We are teachers and

to this High Holy Days season.

students. We are musicians, writers and artists. We are professionals and hobbyists. We are American. We

Shanah tovah u’metukah—a sweet and wonderful year!

are people from many nations. We are our ancestors and our heritages. We are busy. We are calm. We are zealous. We are proud. We are scared. We are tired.

Anachnu—We Are.

RABBI AMANDA RUSSELL

HIGH HOLY DAYS MESSAGES

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DEAR FRIENDS, We all know the countless ways that this past year was different than we imagined it would be. On October 7, everything changed overnight, creating challenges most of us have never faced in our lifetimes. Yet, in many ways, this year also went very much as usual: children learned and laughed, teachers planned and nurtured, and we prayed on Shabbat with Rabbi Russell at our helm, bringing us the wisdom of our Jewish tradition. Day by day, we have all become a little bit more resilient.

In the midst of her busy schedule, Rabbi Russell led a group of congregants on a trip to Israel. We learned from many Israelis, Jewish and Arab, and saw first-hand the trauma suffered by everyone. We engaged in difficult discussions, and we discovered that no matter our perspective, we are all respected members of the Beth Sholom community.

As we approach the New Year and the High Holy Days,

Our dedicated Board and staff, all of whom care deeply

we continue to face challenges in our community and

about CBS, are working hard to prepare for the holidays

the world. But we also have reason to celebrate, and as

and the year ahead. As your new President, I am honored

our tradition teaches us, there must always be room for

to work with them and with all of you to meet the

joy, even in times of sorrow. And we have reason to be in

challenges of 5785, whatever they may be, and to celebrate

community now more than ever.

the community that is Congregation Beth Sholom. May the New Year bring you and your family peace, health and

Rabbi Russell continues to energize our community,

happiness.

attracting new members and providing us with instructive and inspirational programming. She has brought Havdalah

L’Shalom,

to our homes and, with Rabbi Richman, will bring us learning and prayer during the High Holy Days services. I encourage you all to attend.

Even if all of the services aren’t for you, there will be a myriad of ways for you to “do Jewish” during the holidays and the year. Try something new this year. Attend a program designed by our excellent education team, Adam Lowy and Dale Kleisley and discover your inner child—you will experience Judaism in a delightful new way. Join a meditation session or walk to tashlich on Rosh Hashanah.

Learn with visiting speakers and each other. There will be much to choose from. And please say hello; I’m looking forward to meeting you all.

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HIGH HOLY DAYS MESSAGES

JERILYN GELT PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

BETH SHOLOM, We—Anachnu—‫ ֲ​ֲאַנַ חנּו‬. We are community. We are tradition.

We are Minyannaires. We are Sages of the Ages. We are

We are innovation. We are young and we are old. We are

Youngish. We are Jews for Hot Cocoa. We are Shabbat

wise. We are curious. We are confused and we are certain.

School. We are Moadon Beth Sholom. We are Chicken

We are dedicated. We are passionate. We are intentional.

Soupers. We are Baby, Me and Community. We are

We are conflicted. We are strong. We are delicate. We are

Introduction to Judaism. We are Beit Midrash. We are Tot

joyous and we are sad. We are partiers. We are mourners.

Shabbat. We are Beth Sholom. Anachnu. We. Us. ‫ ֲ​ֲאַנַ חנּו‬.

We are caregivers. We are needy. We are rich and we are

We are so much. We are all of us. We are all. We are the

poor. We are straight. We are gay. We are men, women,

past. We are the present. We are the future. We are.

and non-binary. We are children. We are hard workers.

We are kind, mean, and considerate. We are open minded.

We are Beth Sholom, and it is my honor, privilege and joy

We are opinionated. We are talkers and we are listeners.

to be a part of and serve this community. The youth of

We are Israel. We are diaspora. We are alienated, mis-

Beth Sholom are blessed to be a part of all that we are.

understood, and embraced. We are creative. We are

The children of Beth Sholom will become the future of

satisfied. We are striving and we are holding on. We are

the Jewish people by exploring, utilizing, internalizing,

supportive. We are uplifted. We are diverse. We are

and being inspired by all that We Are. And they will

inclusive. We are justice seekers. We are intelligent. We

simultaneously ask, “Who Are We?” I will strive to help

are knowledgeable and we are learning. We are ritual. We

them answer this question. We should all strive to listen

are prayer. We are leyners. We are Hebrew. We are song

to their answers. Their answers will become the Beth

and we are dance. We are meditation. We are literature.

Sholom of their children. And Beth Sholom will always

We are food and we are sustenance. We are providers. We

remain who we are. We. Anachnu. ‫ּונחַנֲא‬.

are determined. We are grateful. We are Jews. We are Jewish. We are Jew adjacent. We are spiritual. We are religious.

L’Shanah Tovah u’Metukah—May WE all have a good and

We are cultural. We are Us. Anachnu. ‫ ֲ​ֲאַנַ חנּו‬. We. Us.

sweet new year,

ADAM LOWY LIFELONG LEARNING MOREH DERECH

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ROSH HASHANAH SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 2 EREV ROSH HASHANAH 6:00–7:15 p.m. TRADITIONAL SERVICE WITH MUSIC Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

6:00–7:15 p.m. CHILDCARE AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING Preschool (Newborn–Age 5) and School Building (Kindergarten–Grade 7)

Following Services COMMUNITY DINNER Koret Hall — registration required

Thursday, October 3 ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 9:00 a.m. TRADITIONAL MORNING SERVICE Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. MUSIC AND MEDITATION SERVICE Makom Shalom and with Rabbi Richman

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. INTERACTIVE FAMILY SERVICE Koret Hall with Adam Lowy, Dale Kleisley, and the Mishpacha Band

~11:00 a.m. SHOFAR AND RABBI REMARKS Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. CHILDCARE AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING Preschool (Newborn–Age 5) and School Building (Kindergarten–Grade 7)

~12:00 p.m. TRADITIONAL MUSAF SERVICE Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

2:00 p.m. TASHLICH AND MINCHA AT THE PARK Mountain Lake Park (option to depart from Beth Sholom at 1:45 p.m.)

Friday, October 4 ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2 9:00 a.m. TRADITIONAL MORNING SERVICE WITH SHOFAR Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CHILDCARE AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING Preschool (Newborn–Age 5) and School Building (Kindergarten–Grade 7)

9:15 – 10:00 a.m. STRETCH-AND-GO BEFORE YOU PRAY Meet at Beth Sholom and walk in the Presidio with Adam Lowy and Shira Rutman

~1:00 p.m. LUNCH-N-LEARN Eva Gunther Plaza with Rabbi Richman

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YOM KIPPUR SCHEDULE Friday, October 11 KOL NIDRE 6:15–8:30 p.m. TRADITIONAL KOL NIDRE SERVICE Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell, Rabbi Richman and Jerilyn Gelt

6:15–8:30 p.m. CHILDCARE AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING Preschool (Newborn–Age 5) and School Building (Kindergarten–Grade 7)

Saturday, October 12 YOM KIPPUR 9:00 a.m. TRADITIONAL MORNING SERVICE Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. MUSIC AND MEDITATION SERVICE Makom Shalom with Rabbi Richman

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. INTERACTIVE FAMILY SERVICE Koret Hall with Adam Lowy, Dale Kleisley, and the Mishpacha Band

~11:00 a.m. YIZKOR TEACHING AND REMEMBRANCE Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CHILDCARE AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING Preschool (Newborn–Age 5) and School Building (Kindergarten–Grade 7)

~12:00 p.m. MUSAF AFTERNOON SERVICE Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. GRAMMARS OF COLLECTIVITY Sanctuary with Naomi Seidman, guest scholar

3:15 – 4:30 p.m. REFLECTION AND MEDITATION Makom Shalom with Norman Fischer and Rabbi Richman

3:45 – 4:30 p.m. ANACHNU SHOM’IM—WE HEAR Gronowski Family Chapel with Rabbi Russell and Adam Lowy

4:30 – 7:15 p.m. MINCHA, NE’ILA, AND MA’ARIV Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

4:30 – 7:15 p.m. CHILDCARE AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING Preschool (Newborn–Age 5) and School Building (Kindergarten–Grade 7)

Following Ne’ila HAVDALAH Sanctuary with Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

7:15 p.m. BREAK-THE-FAST Koret Hall

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A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES EREV ROSH HASHANAH 6:00 p.m. service and ~7:30 p.m. dinner on October 2 The music elevated our prayers last Erev Rosh Hashanah as we took this traditionally underestimated service to new heights with ruach, song and inspiration. Join us for another year of musical services to help set kavannot (intentions) for the new year of 5785. The Rabbis will be joined by Beth Sholom’s music specialist Jonathan Bayer and other Bay Area musicians. Musical instruments included.

KOL DEMAMA DAKAH: MUSIC AND MEDITATION SERVICE

ROSH HASHANAH, KOL NIDRE, AND YOM KIPPUR

9:00 a.m.– 9:30 a.m. on Rosh Hashanah Day 1 and Yom

Join our Rabbis Amanda Russell and Dorothy Richman

Kippur in Makom Shalom

and our talented lay davenners for an uplifting egalitarian service. Our ancient liturgy, sung in both traditional tunes

Join Rabbi Richman at the start of the day to prepare our

and contemporary melodies, will help us reflect on our

hearts and souls for prayer. Sit in community and hear the

everyday lives. We use Machzor Lev Shalem, which along

still, small voice of the soul.

with meaningful and poetic commentary, provides both English translation and transliteration for many of the Hebrew prayers.

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A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES

FAMILY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN INTERACTIVE FAMILY SERVICES

ALL CHILDCARE (AGE 0–GRADE 7)

For families with children, newborn through B’nai Mitzvah.

Participation in Camp Beth Sholom and the Jewish Life and Learning LabPlaySpace is available free of charge to

Congregation Beth Sholom invites your whole mishpacha

all members, advanced registration is required. Guests can

to join the Youth Education team in Koret Hall! Adam Lowy,

register and pay for childcare as part of their High Holiday

Dale Kleisley and the Mishpacha Band will ignite your

ticket checkout. For more information about childcare

sense of sight, taste, smell, touch and sound. Anachnu/

programming, please contact Adam Lowy, Lifelong

We will engage with old friends and make new ones as

Learning Moreh Derech, at alowy@bethsholomsf.org.

we do teshuvah and set intentions for an incredible new Jewish year. Live music and song will accompany us as we bless and celebrate the beginning of 5785—together!

JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING LABPLAYSPACES

CAMP BETH SHOLOM

Childcare for Kindergarten through Grade 7

Childcare for ages newborn to five

Community members Kindergarten and up (and those young at heart) engage with a variety of materials and ex-

We invite children ages newborn to five years to experience

periences that will give space and provide tools to make

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur through songs, stories,

meaningful connections to the High Holy Days. Through

and movement in our award-winning preschool. Our

multi-sensory exploration, discovery and play—the big

incredible educators will create a nurturing environment

ideas of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will come to life!

for a meaningful High Holy Days experience. Healthy

Deliciously healthy snacks and drinks will be provided.

snacks and drinks, including apples dipped in honey, will

The incredible Lifelong Learning Team of educators and

be provided.

Madrichim will bring joy and intention as they nurture and guide.

FAMILY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

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HIGH HOLY DAYS OFFERINGS SELICHOT: ARE WE PREPARED?

COMMUNITY TASHLICH

In the evening on Saturday, September 28 at Beth Sholom

Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Thursday, October 3, departs from CBS at 1:45 p.m.

Sing, study, say goodbye to Shabbat—change our Torahs to white and ready ourselves for the High Holy Days. This

Embark on a neighborhood walk to Mountain Lake Park

late-night ritual will wake us up to the possibilities of

for this favorite ritual of Rosh Hashanah release with

forgiveness, repentance and the power of “we.”

Rabbi Richman, Rabbi Russell and Adam Lowy. Singing, flower petals and sweets included.

We also welcome back Sherril Lew for dialogue and expression as we explore some of the central themes of the High Holy Days through her writing and the writing of her

STRETCH-&-GO BEFORE YOU PRAY

husband, Rabbi Alan Lew z”l. Sherril Jaffe Lew is a prizewinning novelist and Professor Emerita of Literature and

Rosh Hashanah Day 2, Friday, October 4, 9:15–10:00 a.m.

Creative Writing at Sonoma State University.

Meet at CBS and take a pre-service, 45-min warm-up walk around the Presidio. Start with a kavanna (intention) and come back ready to welcome in the New Year. Pack a change of clothes, make a quick pit stop at home or come as you are. This will not be a high endurance workout, and comfortable shoes are recommended.

YOUNGish APPLES AND HONEY ROSH HASHANAH PARTY Wednesday, October 9, 7:00–9:00 p.m. at Beth Sholom Start the Jewish New Year off right—in good spirits (literally!) and great company. Join us at Congregation Beth Sholom for our third annual Rosh Hashanah New Years celebration curated just for you (mid 20’s–early 40’s). Sample a variety of local whiskey, cider, and nonalcoholic beverages while enjoying delicious nosh and tasty bites. It’s an ideal opportunity to meet and reconnect with other Youngish folks from our community. We can’t wait to see you there—Shanah Tovah!

Questions about Youngish? Contact Hilary, Director of the Office of the Rabbi, at helfman@bethsholomsf.org.

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HIGH HOLY DAYS OFFERINGS

DAYS OF REPENTANCE CEMETERY VISIT Thursday, October 11, 11:00 a.m. at Home of Peace Cemetery We visit the cemetery during this period of reflection to reconnect with the lives of those who have passed and carry their memory with us as we enter a new year.

Join Rabbi Amanda Russell at Home of Peace Cemetery in Colma for a short memorial gathering. Afterwards, individuals will visit the graves of their loved ones with their own time and space. This offering is for members of Beth Sholom. Please fill out the online form to let us know you are coming, and indicate whether you need a ride or have extra seats in your car. We will do our best to accommodate you.

YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON OFFERI NGS GRAMMARS OF COLLECTIVITY: SILENCE, PRAYER, AND “THE WE” WITH NAOMI SEIDMAN Yom Kippur, Saturday, October 12, 2:15–3:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary Naomi Seidman is the Chancellor Jackman Professor

REFLECTION AND MEDITATION Saturday, October 12, 3:15–4:30 p.m. in Makom Shalom Join Norman Fischer and Rabbi Dorothy Richman in Makom Shalom to sit together during this powerful time of the Yom Kippur Day, preparing ourselves for our final, truest prayers before the closing of the gates (Neilah).

of the Arts in the Department for the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto and the author of five books, including—most recently—Translating the Jewish Freud: Psychoanalysis in Hebrew and Yiddish.​She is the recipient of a National Jewish Book Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a Signal Award for her 2022 podcast, Heretic in the House. In this talk, she will explore Franz Rosenzweig’s The Star of Redemption, a philosophy of Judaism that includes reflections on the meaning of Yom Kippur for mortal individuals and “the eternal people.”

ANACHNU SHOMIM—WE HEAR Saturday, October 12, 3:45–4:30 p.m. in Gronowski Chapel A comfortable and open space for niggun (wordless melody) and sharing. What are you leaving behind this year? And what do you hope to bring forward into the new year? Anyone who is ready with a listening ear and can offer the response of “Anachnu Shomim” is encouraged to attend. Let’s feel the intensity of the closing gates in these final hours of Yom Kippur.

HIGH HOLY DAYS OFFERINGS

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WE ARE STILL CELEBRATING LULAV AND ETROG FOR SUKKOT

YOUNGish THIRD FRIDAY SHABBAT IN THE SUKKAH

Order online by September 24, 2024 It’s time to order your Lulav and Etrog for Sukkot, which begins on Wednesday evening, October 16th! We are partnering with Dayenu at the San Francisco JCC as our purveyor of Lulav and Etrog. Pre-order your Lulav and Etrog kit, which will be available for pickup at the CBS office front desk during business hours starting October 15th after 11:00 a.m.

Friday, October 18, 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Eva Gunther Plaza Join us for a special Sukkot celebration as Youngish comes together to observe Shabbat under the stars in the beautiful Beth Sholom sukkah! Experience a traditional and egalitarian Shabbat dinner with delicious food, joyful songs, engaging conversations, and ritual. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends (mid-20s to early 40’s) and meet new ones, all in the cozy ambiance

WE SIT IN THE SUKKAH

of our sukkah. Advance registration is required. For more information, please email thirdfridays@bethsholomsf.org.

Wednesday, October 16, 5:00 p.m. in Eva Gunther Plaza Please join us for the first night of Sukkot in Beth Sholom’s beautiful sukkah. We will start the festivities by creating one-ofa-kind sukkah decorations, seeing old friends, meeting new ones and enjoying a delicious meal in community. The evening will culminate under the stars with singing and a short festival evening service. Your RSVP is appreciated.

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WE ARE STILL CELEBRATING

SUKKOT AND SIMCHAT TORAH

WE BUILD: HAVDALAH IN THE SUKKAH Saturday, October 19, 6:00 p.m. in Eva Gunther Plaza Come celebrate the end of Shabbat in the sukkah! Sing with and welcome the newest member of our community, Rabbinic Intern, Samson Nderitu. This is the first of three annual Build Havdalah gatherings meant for all ages and especially anyone who enjoys a delicious meal, singing, marshmallow roasting and starting the new week with their CBS community. Your RSVP is appreciated.

WE DANCE: THIRD ANNUAL EREV SIMCHAT TORAH DINNER AND DANCE PARTY Thursday, October 24, 6:00 p.m. dinner, 7:00 p.m. Torah Dancing—stay for the after party and Tisch!

Celebrate the completion of the Torah reading cycle and the joy of this holiday by singing and dancing with our holy Torah scrolls. Featuring SHAMATi Trio and Isaac Zones.

This annual celebration is in partnership with our friends at Congregation Kol Shofar. All are welcome. If you like to dance, eat and sing—you can expect a great time! Advance registration is required.

SUKKOT AND SIMCHAT TORAH

WE ARE STILL CELEBRATING

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COMMUNITY GROUPS YOUNGish

CHESED V’TZEDEK

Youngish at Congregation Beth Sholom is a meaningful

Do you look around and see injustice? More people than

community for adults in their mid-20s to early 40s. We

ever on the street, the environment in crisis, people’s rights

host bimonthly events to build connections, deepen Jewish

being taken away? Please join us in expressing our Jewish

identity, and create an authentic and supportive network.

values of chesed (loving kindness) and tzedek (justice)

Join us for Happy Hours, holiday celebrations, Shabbat

through ACTION, while building community, learning,

dinners, Torah study, philanthropy, and more. Interested

and having fun. We put on food drives, educational

in joining? Let’s connect! Reach out to Hilary Elfman at

opportunities, and community events. We meet about

helfman@bethsholomsf.org. Visit our website for more

once a month and would love to have you be a part of our

information, and subscribe to our monthly newsletter at

communal effort to give back/make positive change. For

the bottom. Follow us on Instagram @youngishbethsholom.

more information, please email chesed@bethsholomsf.org.

SAGES OF THE AGES

CHICKEN SOUPERS

The Sages of the Ages (aka “the Sages”) is an informal group

The Chicken Soupers is a Beth Sholom community group

of older adults who schmooze, learn, eat and have fun

that, in cooperation with Jewish Family and Children’s

together. The Sages community events include Shabbat

Services (JFCS), prepares and delivers kosher meals to

meals, holiday gatherings and cultural outings such as

individuals and families in need. The group gathers once

lectures, films, walking tours and more! If you would like

a month in the CBS kitchen to cook, package and deliver

to be included in future mailings, please email us at sages@

meals. Questions about the program or referrals of

bethsholomsf.org.

community members who need meals delivered may be directed to chickensoupers@bethsholomsf.org. If you are

A NEW CHAVURAH This very new chavurah (name TBD) is geared towards

ready to volunteer, view dates and sign up online!

CBS BOOK CLUB

congregants who are feeling older than Youngish but not quite a Sage. This social, educational and inspiring chavurah

Our CBS Book Club collection is available thanks to the

is for all adults in the middle (singles, couples, empty-

Jewish Community Library’s Book Club in a Box program,

nesters, no-nesters or still nesting). Stay tuned for more

available in CBS’s office for you to pick up. Please

information in Haluach. If you would like to be included in

remember to sign out your copy from the CBS office, and

future mailings, please complete our online interest form, or

please remember to return the book. No RSVP is necessary

email Adie at apaz-priel@bethsholomsf.org.

— please invite your CBS friends! For more information, please email alowy@bethsholomsf.org.

MAH JONGG The Mah Jongg group meets every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room at CBS. All experience levels are invited to play. For more information, please contact mahjongg@bethsholomsf.org.

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WHO ARE WE?

DEBBIE FRANK SAGES OF THE AGES MEMBER I am empathetic.

Beth Sholom is family.

The Jewish people are our identity.

LISA BONOS YOUNGish MEMBER I am lively.

Beth Sholom is warm.

The Jewish people are resilient.

ELIANA RUDOLPH STUDENT I am kind.

Beth Sholom is amazing.

The Jewish people are fearless.

MARLENE MACMILLAN EXECUTIVE CHEF I am hardworking.

Beth Sholom is community.

The Jewish people are hungry.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS

JENNY BERNSTEIN BOARD MEMBER I am caring.

Beth Sholom is engaging.

The Jewish people are strong.

ARI DALFEN STUDENT I am lighthearded.

Beth Sholom is inclusive.

The Jewish people are our enduring.

MARLY MIZRAHI EDUCATOR I am inquisitive.

Beth Sholom is community.

The Jewish people are active.

AMANDA RUSSELL RABBI I am thoughtful.

Beth Sholom is vibrant.

The Jewish people are tradition.

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SECURITY AND LOGISTICS HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Beth Sholom continues to recommend that our congregants

There are several bus lines (1, 2, 28, and 38/38R) with stops

stay up to date on all vaccines and booster shots (Covid,

within a couple blocks of Congregation Beth Sholom. The

flu, etc.), for all who are eligible. Masking is welcome and

Metropolitan Transportation System’s website, www.511.

encouraged but is not required. If you are experiencing

org, provides directions to Beth Sholom from anywhere in

cold or flu symptoms—especially fever—we ask, please,

the Bay Area.

that you remain at home.

TICKET CHECK-IN AND WILL CALL

PARKING Parking restrictions for certain designated streets in the

We will not be mailing paper tickets this year in an attempt

vicinity of Congregation Beth Sholom are waived during

to make check-in smoother and reduce our use of natural

our High Holy Days services. Even so, parking is limited.

resources. Members in good standing do not need tickets

If driving, allot sufficient time to park. Please refer to the

or to register in advance. Members can purchase tickets for

parking map on our website for guidance.

their guests online and they will be added to the check-in list. Check in will be located just inside the main entrance on 14th Avenue.

SECURITY

BE A GREETER Join us in welcoming our members and friends to High Holy Days services at Beth Sholom! We always have openings for greeters, and the more friendly faces the

Security guards and Beth Sholom staff will be stationed

better! Instructions will be provided. Please contact Adie

around the building and at the entrance to welcome guests.

Paz-Priel at apaz-priel@bethsholomsf.org to become a High

Bags will be checked as you enter to increase our ability to

Holy Days greeter.

create a safe environment in which to gather and celebrate the Holy Days together.

STAY CONNECTED! @CONGREGATIONBETHSHOLOM @BETHSHOLOMSF @YOUNGISHBETHSHOLOM

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