Congregation Emanu-El at URJ-Camp Newman

Friday, August 6
4:00 - 9:30 pm

Join Rabbi Jaffe, Abra Greenspan and other Emanu-El campers and families for a magical shabbat experience at Camp Newman.  No charge.  Details and registration here.

For additional information, contact Abra Greenspan





All Hebrew; All Summer!

How to Read Hebrew

August 4, 18
7:00 – 8:30 pm

For people who literally don’t know an aleph from a beit (and are even a bit weak on English!) Each session we’ll learn a few new letters and vowels and, by the last session, you’ll be able to address the Israeli Kenesset in Hebrew and read the Babylonian Talmud – very, very, slowly. You can do this!

Texts and Materials for Beginning Hebrew: (Both from EKS publishing)
Teach Yourself to Read Hebrew
Sounds of Hebrew Flashcards
 
The class is Free.   
Materials – On sale first night July 7 and in class on
July 21; August 4 and August 18
Teach Yourself to Read Hebrew - $12.00
Sounds of Hebrew Flashcards - $11.00
Only Credit Card and checks accepted



The Basics of Hebrew Grammar (for Lazy People)

July 28, August 25
7:00 – 8:30 pm

We will review the essential rubrics of Hebrew grammar and translation – from how to use a Hebrew dictionary to how to figure out binyanim (conjugations) and roots. Each session is stand-alone, so, if you can only come to one or two, we’d still love to have you.

Texts: Recommended but NOT REQUIRED
(We will do most of our work from photocopies.)
The First Hebrew Primer, 3rd Edition,
(The basic’s of Hebrew grammar) EKS publishing
Alcalay Hebrew-English Dictionary, the complete 5 volume set

The class is Free
Texts- On sale first night June 30 and in class on July 28 and August 25
Alcalay Hebrew-English Dictionary (the complete 5 volume set) - $100.00 (Amazon’s price is $157.00!)
The First Hebrew Primer - $35.00
Only Credit Card and checks accepted

Selichot Teaching and Observance for All Ages

Saturday, September 4
5:30 pm

Selichot represents an annual rite in preparing for the High Holy Days and the season of repentance.  We take a moment to consider our relationships and personal wellbeing before encountering the greater community on Rosh Hashanah.  This year, we are proud to present a two-tiered program, one for families with children and the other for adults.  At 5:30 pm, we will feature a family celebration and Havdalah including our clergy alongside Jonathan Bayer and Marsha Attie.  At the same time, congregants will engage in study with our Emanu-El scholar, Rabbi Lawrence Kushner.  The two groups will join for a catered community dinner at 6:30 pm before heading into the Martin Meyer for our annual congregational Selichot service.  All are invited to attend a segment or all of this meaningful evening.

Dinner prices:  Adults $10.00
Children ages 3-10 $5.00; Children under 3,no charge
 
Dinner registration required by Thursday, Sept. 2.

 

Save the Date - Women's Retreat

HURRY TO REGISTER FOR EARLY DISCOUNT

October 22, 23, and 24, 2010
Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma.

In the peaceful serenity of Westerbeke Ranch, we will celebrate Shabbat, engage in thought provoking study and discussions, and enjoy delicious, organic meals together.  Join us as we restore our balance, refresh our spirits, spend time with old friends and meet new ones.  Rabbi Sydney Mintz and musical spiritualist Marsha Attie will collaborate with Abra Greenspan, educator, Sandy Cohen-Wynn, art educator, and Wendy Yalom, yoga master, to ensure that this retreat is meaningful and memorable.

Register by August 15  $320
Register by September 15  $360
Register after September 15  $400
(Add $100 for non members)
Cost includes all lodging, meals, and programming

Register Here
or (415) 751-2541 x 151

There are a limited number of $100 stipends available
To register with a stipend, contact fprice@emanuelsf.org or
(415) 751-2541 x 151.

How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid:
The Straight Dope for Parents

Monday, September 27, 7:30 pm
Martin Meyer Sanctuary

Joseph A. Califano, Jr.


Nearly every child in America will be offered cigarettes, alcohol, prescription and illegal drugs before graduating high school—many in middle school. Based on nearly two decades of CASA research, Mr. Califano will present essential tools for parents in preparing your child for the crucial decision-making moments they will face.

Joseph A. Califano, Jr., is the founder and chair of CASA, an independent non-profit think/action tank that evaluates prevention and treatment programs involving all substances (alcohol, illegal, prescription and performance-enhancing drugs, nicotine.) Mr. Califano, as former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, mounted major health promotion and disease prevention programs including childhood immunization, a national anti-smoking campaign, and an alcoholism initiative among others.

The first 400 people registered will receive a complimentary copy of Mr. Califano’s latest book, How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid; The Straight Dope for Parents. One book per family please.

Please Register Here

This program is underwritten by a generous grant from the Koret Foundation.