Congregation Emanu-El – San Francisco's Central Address for Jewish Life

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					1 2019 6th Grade Family Retreat 9:00 am 2019 6th Grade Family Retreat Feb 1 @ 9:00 am – Feb 3 @ 3:00 pm Bagels and Babies (MMR) 9:30 am Bagels and Babies (MMR) Feb 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am First Friday Under Five Shabbat Service (MMS) 5:30 pm First Friday Under Five Shabbat Service (MMS) Feb 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg (MMR) 5:30 pm Pre-Oneg (MMR) Feb 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Classic Shabbat Service (Main) 6:00 pm Classic Shabbat Service (Main) Feb 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Simchat Shabbat Dinner 2019-02-01 6:15 pm Simchat Shabbat Dinner 2019-02-01 Feb 1 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Monthly festive community Shabbat Dinner with children.First Friday of the month, 6:15 p.m in Guild Hall. Contemporary American food will be provided.Adult Members- $20.00, Children ages 3-10- $10.00, Non-member Adults- $24.00.Event Signup	2 Torah Study (Library) 9:15 am Torah Study (Library) Feb 2 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) 9:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) Feb 2 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Service – BM of Mimi Kovriga (Main) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service – BM of Mimi Kovriga (Main) Feb 2 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
3 Great People, Great Workout! Great Tribe! 10:00 am Great People, Great Workout! Great Tribe! Feb 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Great People, Great Workout!Tribesmen Leo Shveyd is opening up his gym, AW-Personalized Training & Sports Performance, exclusively for the Tribe for Men where he will tailor a workout for all to be able to participate … Continued	4 Mazel Tots (MMR) 9:30 am Mazel Tots (MMR) Feb 4 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am	5	6 Brown Bag February 2019 12:00 pm Brown Bag February 2019 Feb 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join us for this monthly drop-in learning session with a member of our clergy. Bring your lunch, build community, enjoy some Torah!This program occurs on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 – 1:00 … Continued Limonata and Learning February 2019 4:00 pm Limonata and Learning February 2019 Feb 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join us for this monthly drop-in, no-host, learning session in Marin. Grab a drink and dive into Torah with a member of our clergy.This program happens on the first Wednesday of each month.Event Signup Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 7:15 pm Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 Feb 6 @ 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm Winter 2019 dates for Chuppah and Beyond are: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, and 27 plus 2 home-hosted Shabbat dinners Six consecutive Wednesdays, 7:15 – 9:15 pm Topics covered include: Recognizing the challenges of communication Managing … Continued	7 Cooking for Congregants – February 7, 2019 9:00 am Cooking for Congregants – February 7, 2019 Feb 7 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Do you enjoy cooking? Participate in this mitzvah led by congregant and former restaurant owner Gail Laghi, and congregant and chef Sari Swig. Together, up to two volunteers make meals for congregants in need. All … Continued	8 YA Late Shabbat (MMS) 8:30 am YA Late Shabbat (MMS) Feb 8 @ 8:30 am – 9:45 pm Bagels and Babies (MMR) 9:30 am Bagels and Babies (MMR) Feb 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am One Shabbat Service (MMS) 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) Feb 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm YA Late Shabbat Oneg (GH) 9:45 pm YA Late Shabbat Oneg (GH) Feb 8 @ 9:45 pm – 11:00 pm	9 8th Grade Jewish Heritage Trip to LA FEB 9 – 10/2019 8:00 am 8th Grade Jewish Heritage Trip to LA FEB 9 – 10/2019 Feb 9 @ 8:00 am – Feb 10 @ 11:59 pm Event Signup Torah Study (Library) 9:15 am Torah Study (Library) Feb 9 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) 9:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) Feb 9 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Got Shabbat? February 9, 2019 10:15 am Got Shabbat? February 9, 2019 Feb 9 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am Congregation Emanu-El is teaming up with the Jewish Baby Network SF, Interfaith Family, and PJ Library for February’s Got Shabbat?Join us from 10:15-11:30am for a fun Shabbat experience for families with children under 5, led by Rabbi Carla Fenves and Early … Continued Shabbat Morning Minyan- BM of Maya Egrie (MMS) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Minyan- BM of Maya Egrie (MMS) Feb 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Shabbat Morning Service- BM of Madelyn Garfinkel (Main) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service- BM of Madelyn Garfinkel (Main) Feb 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
10 Dennis Ross 4:00 pm Dennis Ross Feb 10 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us to hear from Ambassador Dennis Ross on Sunday, February 10 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. He will speak about his new book, Fateful Choices: Will Israel remain a democratic state or become a … Continued	11 Mazel Tots (MMR) 9:00 am Mazel Tots (MMR) Feb 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am	12 Koleinu* Hear Our Voices – Songs of the Earth and Sky 7:00 pm Koleinu* Hear Our Voices – Songs of the Earth and Sky Feb 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm KOLEINU* Hear Our Voices – Songs of the Earth and SkyCongregation Emanu-El’s Koleinu* Hear Our Voices is our annual musical celebration exploring a Jewish theme and the music that surrounds and inspires it.This year we look … Continued	13 Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 7:15 pm Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 Feb 13 @ 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm Winter 2019 dates for Chuppah and Beyond are: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, and 27 plus 2 home-hosted Shabbat dinners Six consecutive Wednesdays, 7:15 – 9:15 pm Topics covered include: Recognizing the challenges of communication Managing … Continued	14 Cooking for Congregants – February 14, 2019 9:00 am Cooking for Congregants – February 14, 2019 Feb 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Do you enjoy cooking? Participate in this mitzvah led by congregant and former restaurant owner Gail Laghi, and congregant and chef Sari Swig. Together, up to four volunteers make meals for congregants in need. All … Continued	15 Bagels and Babies (MMR) 9:30 am Bagels and Babies (MMR) Feb 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Guided Meditation with Rabbi Ryan Bauer, February 2019 5:30 pm Guided Meditation with Rabbi Ryan Bauer, February 2019 Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm The Torah-based teachings and practices of Meditation (Avodah) and loving-kindness (gimilut chasadim) are at the heart of our meditation at Emanu-El. Practicing our יְהֹוָה Meditation develops mindfulness, and the capacity to become more conscious and find Shalom in the … Continued Pre-Oneg (MMR) 5:30 pm Pre-Oneg (MMR) Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm YFE Pop-Up Shabbat – February 15, 2019 6:00 pm YFE Pop-Up Shabbat – February 15, 2019 Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This Pop-Up Shabbat, generously hosted by Silvia Cheskes and Brian Poger, will be led by Rabbi Ryan Bauer and musician Jonathan Bayer. It is designed for those in our Youth and Family Education program who … Continued	16 Torah Study (Library) 9:15 am Torah Study (Library) Feb 16 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) 9:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) Feb 16 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Service (Chapel) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service (Chapel) Feb 16 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
17	18 President’s Day – Office Closed President’s Day – Office Closed Feb 18 all-day	19	20 Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 7:15 pm Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 Feb 20 @ 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm Winter 2019 dates for Chuppah and Beyond are: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, and 27 plus 2 home-hosted Shabbat dinners Six consecutive Wednesdays, 7:15 – 9:15 pm Topics covered include: Recognizing the challenges of communication Managing … Continued Genes and Jews Feb 20 2019 7:30 pm Genes and Jews Feb 20 2019 Feb 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm For all Jews, genetic disease screening is incredibly important. Ashkenazi, Mizrahi and Sephardi communities are at increased risk for different genetic diseases that occur more frequently than in the general population. Early education, awareness and … Continued	21	22 Bagels and Babies (MMR) 9:30 am Bagels and Babies (MMR) Feb 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pre-Oneg (MMR) 5:30 pm Pre-Oneg (MMR) Feb 22 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) with Malia Cohen 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) with Malia Cohen Feb 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm As we celebrate African American History Month, former member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and current member of the California State Board of Equalization, Malia Cohen will be our guest speaker at this … Continued	23 Friends of the Urban Forest Volunteer Day – February 23 2019 9:00 am Friends of the Urban Forest Volunteer Day – February 23 2019 Feb 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm YALC will be joining Friends of the Urban Forest to help neighborhood homeowners plant trees in Bayview. FUF will supply the tools, guidance, and even coffee and bagels before hitting the streets. We'll regroup after … Continued Torah Study (Library) 9:15 am Torah Study (Library) Feb 23 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) 9:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) Feb 23 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Minyan BM of Chloe Hall-Sherr (MMS) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Minyan BM of Chloe Hall-Sherr (MMS) Feb 23 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
24 Men’s Group -February 24, 2019 9:30 am Men’s Group -February 24, 2019 Feb 24 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Men of Congregation Emanu-El have a monthly opportunity to socialize and study with a member of the clergy at a private home. This cross-generational group provides a small group experience so important to building community. This … Continued	25 Mazel Tots (MMR) 9:30 am Mazel Tots (MMR) Feb 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am	26	27 Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 7:15 pm Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 Feb 27 @ 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm Winter 2019 dates for Chuppah and Beyond are: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, and 27 plus 2 home-hosted Shabbat dinners Six consecutive Wednesdays, 7:15 – 9:15 pm Topics covered include: Recognizing the challenges of communication Managing … Continued	28 Cooking for Congregants – February 28, 2019 9:00 am Cooking for Congregants – February 28, 2019 Feb 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Do you enjoy cooking? Participate in this mitzvah led by congregant and former restaurant owner Gail Laghi, and congregant and chef Sari Swig. Together, up to four volunteers make meals for congregants in need. All … Continued Exploratorium After Dark: Seeing Double 6:30 pm Exploratorium After Dark: Seeing Double Feb 28 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm The Young Adult Community is going to the Exploratorium! The theme of the night is “Seeing Double”. Lose yourself in over 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art, and science at the adults-only After Dark. Grab … Continued

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Wednesday, Feb 20, 7:15 pm

Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019

Wednesday, Feb 20, 7:30 pm

Genes and Jews Feb 20 2019

Friday, Feb 22, 9:30 am

Bagels and Babies (MMR)

Friday, Feb 22, 5:30 pm

Pre-Oneg (MMR)

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SPARK Your Jewish Learning (Enroll now for courses on March 12, 19, & 26)

Guest One Shabbat Speaker: Malia Cohen

Friday, February 22, 2019

Experience The House of Cohen

Sunday, March 31, 2019

Deadline to sign up for this summer's Congregation trip to Israel

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Help Stock Snack Supplies during our Tzedek Council Feb. Drive!

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DISCOVER FRANK RESIDENCES
Sunday, March 31, 10:00 am
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An opportunity to hear about new assisted living and memory care apartments, outstanding services and programming, smart technology, membership to Byer Square – a unique hub of wellness and activity for the whole family – and much more.
To RSVP, please call 415-562-2020 or email njose@frankresidences.org

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