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CAFÉ (COMMUNITY AND FAMILY EDUCATION)

CAFÉ (Community and Family Education) is a venture between youth and family education, membership programs and the preschool designed to offer a range of programs that target congregants at various stages of life.



GOT SHABBAT?


June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13

Please join the fabulous Jonathan Bayer, and a member of our clergy for a musical Shabbat morning experience at Temple Emanu-el.

Families with children of all ages are welcome!

Join us on the SECOND Saturday morning of each month from 10:45 -12:00

Starting at 10:45 am, your family will enjoy a short service, arts-n-crafts, musicŠand of course, a nosh! We usually finish by noon. Questions? Please contact our family programs coordinator, Leslie Ticktin at Lticktin@emanuelsf.org





SOMAnu-El SHABBAT SERVICE

Fridays, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24

Congregation Emanu-El heads South to celebrate Shabbat every Fourth Friday of the month!

We invite you to join us for a "First Friday-style" service

The Potrero Hill Neighborhood House
(953 De Haro Street, at Southern Heights Street)

This service is always on the FOURTH Friday at 6:00 pm.

This popular, musical, upbeat Shabbat service, is perfect for all ages!

Be sure to join us for DINNER immediately following services (approximately 6:45 pm)

To register for the dinner, please go to: http://www.emanuelsf.org/register

The community is welcome.





"THE CHUPPAH AND BEYOND"

Classes are from 7:00 ­ 9:00 pm and begin Thursday, August 14, 21, 28, Sept 4, 11, 18

Are you engaged to be married? Are you recently married? CAFE (Community and Family Education) presents:

"The Chuppah and Beyond," a six week series for engaged or newly married couples. We are providing you with a great opportunity to meet other couples and share Jewish traditions together.

Facilitated by our family programs coordinator Leslie Ticktin and our Congregation Emanu-El clergy, these classes will help you enhance your communication, learn the principles of good financial planning, and develop the necessary skills to foster a long, happy, loving relationship. Join us as we help you plan your future together!

The cost for the 6-week series is $36 for members and $48 for non-members.

If you are interested in learning more, please send an email with your names, wedding date (if you have one), phone number and mailing address to Leslie Ticktin at lticktin@ emanuelsf.org.





BARUCH HABA : Your New Jewish Family

JEWISH PARENTING for Expectant Parents

We offer an exciting series for expectant parentsŠBefore your bundle of joy arrives, learn many ways to prepare for your new Jewish family. Leslie Ticktin, our Family Programs Coordinator, will facilitate the group along with our clergy and various guest speakers. If you have questions about the series, please contact Leslie Ticktin at Lticktin@emanuelsf.org.

SIX Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30pm
October 30, November 6, November 13, November 20, December 4, December11

We will meet to discuss:

  • The Responsibilities of Jewish Parenting
  • Brit Milah, Pidyon Haben
  • Simchat Bat
  • Names
  • Israel
  • Talking to your children about holiness
  • Jewish Education (both adults & children)
  • SF Jewish Community and Congregation Emanu-El
  • Your Jewish Home
  • Celebrating Shabbat and other Holidays with children
  • Continuing Jewish Traditions

    The cost for the 6-week series is $50 for members and $75 for non-members.

    Click here to register online.





  • "1-2-3 JEWISH ME"...

    A Jewish education program for families with children of all ages. These classes are designed to introduce families to the joys of celebrating Shabbat and other Jewish holidays in a hands-on, fun and friendly environment. 1-2-3 Jewish Me provides an opportunity for families to experience and explore the traditions, customs, and foods associated with Jewish holidays. Each session contains arts and crafts, music, Hebrew language, parenting discussions, and take home information geared towards the specific unit topic or holiday. During each session we will celebrate Havdalah and enjoy dinner with new and old friends.

    Questions? Please contact Leslie Ticktin lticktin@emanuelsf.org or (415) 751-2541 ext. 167





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