Special Events
Speaker: Elisheva Mazya, CEO, Ruach Chadasha (New Spirit)
Friday, May 24
5:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat services (Main Sanctuary)
7:00 pm Contemporary Shabbat services (Martin Meyer Sanctuary)
Elisheva Mazya is the CEO of Ruach Chadasha (New Spirit) which was founded to fight the negative migration of educated young-adults from Jerusalem. The founders of New Spirit wanted to restore Jerusalem to its rightful place as a young, pluralistic and vibrant city – the capital of the Jewish people. At New Spirit, the aim is to improve Jerusalem’s image by developing projects that simultaneously respond to the needs of the young-adults in the city and empower them to be agents on change. The projects relate to areas of professional networking and employment, affordable housing, fostering the arts and culture, Jewish renewal and building communities of people that volunteer in their neighborhoods.
Farewell Service In Honor Of Stephen S. Pearce
June 7, 6:30 pm, Main Sanctuary * This will be the only service of the evening.
Join us for a farewell service for Rabbi Pearce. “The Rabbi’s Role In History,” featuring Scholar-in-Residence Dr. David Ruderman, Director of Director of the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, University of Pennsylvania, will address the rabbi’s role in history and the synagogue as well as its continuing importance for the future of the Jewish People. A festive oneg will follow the service.
Make a Donation in Honor of Rabbi Stephen S. Pearce
Would you like to honor Rabbi Pearce's 20 years of service to Congregation Emanu-el? Click Here to make a donation online.
Send Your Personal Message to Rabbi Pearce
Deadline is May 15.
If you would like to send a personal thank you, remembrance, or poem to Rabbi Pearce, we would be happy to include it in a memory book. You may include photos knowing they will not be returned to you. Please send your message flat, not folded. There is no charge to include your submission in this one-of-a-kind book. Please note, nothing larger than 8 ½ x 11 and on one side only. No email, please. Firm deadline: Wednesday, May 15. Send to: Suellen Bilow, Congregation Emanu-El, Two Lake Street, SF 94118.