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

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		1 Office closed – New Year’s Day Office closed – New Year’s Day Jan 1 all-day	2	3 Cooking for Congregants – January 3 2019 9:00 am Cooking for Congregants – January 3 2019 Jan 3 @ 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 five volunteers make meals for congregants in need. All … Continued Side by Side January 2019 Session 9:30 am Side by Side January 2019 Session Jan 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am When registering below, please indicate that you will not be attending and register your child as your guest. Emanu-El’s Side by Side program introduces our youngest children (18 months to 2.5 years) to a preschool environment with … Continued	4 Bagels and Babies (MMR) 9:30 am Bagels and Babies (MMR) Jan 4 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pre-Oneg, MMR 5:00 pm Pre-Oneg, MMR Jan 4 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm First Friday Under Five Shabbat Service (MMS) 5:30 pm First Friday Under Five Shabbat Service (MMS) Jan 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Shabbat Service (Main) 6:00 pm Shabbat Service (Main) Jan 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Simchat Shabbat Dinner 2019-01-04 6:15 pm Simchat Shabbat Dinner 2019-01-04 Jan 4 @ 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. Mediterranean food will be provided.Adult Members – $20.00, Children ages 3-10 – $10.00, Non-member Adults – $24.00.Event Signup	5 Torah Study (Lib) 9:15 am Torah Study (Lib) Jan 5 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) 9:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) Jan 5 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Minyan-Isabell Rusitzky (MMS) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Minyan-Isabell Rusitzky (MMS) Jan 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
6	7 Mazel Tots (MMR) 9:30 am Mazel Tots (MMR) Jan 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am	8	9	10 Cooking for Congregants – January 10 2019 9:00 am Cooking for Congregants – January 10 2019 Jan 10 @ 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 five volunteers make meals for congregants in need. All … Continued Dat Challah Dough 6:30 pm Dat Challah Dough Jan 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Dat Challah DoughThursday, January 10, 6:30-8:30 pmThe Young Adult Leadership Community at Emanu-El in collaboration with Moishe House Nob HIll brings you: Dat Challah Dough!Let's get together and bake the Challahs for January's Late Shabbat … Continued	11 Bagels and Babies (MMR) 9:30 am Bagels and Babies (MMR) Jan 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pre-Oneg (MMR) 5:30 pm Pre-Oneg (MMR) Jan 11 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) Jan 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Late Shabbat Meditation (Chap) 7:30 pm Late Shabbat Meditation (Chap) Jan 11 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm YA Late Shabbat Welcome Reception (Foyer) 8:00 pm YA Late Shabbat Welcome Reception (Foyer) Jan 11 @ 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Late Shabbat (MMS) 8:30 pm Late Shabbat (MMS) Jan 11 @ 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm YA Late Shabbat Oneg (GH) 9:45 pm YA Late Shabbat Oneg (GH) Jan 11 @ 9:45 pm – 11:00 pm	12 Torah Study (Lib) 9:15 am Torah Study (Lib) Jan 12 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) 9:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) Jan 12 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Minyan-Benjamin Imershein (MMS) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Minyan-Benjamin Imershein (MMS) Jan 12 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
13 Men’s Group – January 13, 2019 9:30 am Men’s Group – January 13, 2019 Jan 13 @ 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	14 Mazel Tots (MMR) 9:30 am Mazel Tots (MMR) Jan 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Scrabble (R57) 11:00 am Scrabble (R57) Jan 14 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm	15 The Art of Asking: Dating Tips for 2019 6:30 pm The Art of Asking: Dating Tips for 2019 Jan 15 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm It’s the start of the new year, and with that comes new dating adventures! Whether you’re having fun or in a serious relationship, consent and reading body language are key. Join us as we continue … Continued Women’s Group – Volunteer Project, January 2019 6:30 pm Women’s Group – Volunteer Project, January 2019 Jan 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Nurture Yourself and the CommunityJoin together with members of Congregation Emanu-El's Women's Group for a night of volunteering and self-care. We will start off the evening with a discussion about self-care and how we can incorporate … Continued	16 2019 Conversion Group 6:00 pm 2019 Conversion Group Jan 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 2019 Conversion Group meeting for Conversion students currently working with an assigned Rabbi but have not completed the Conversion Process.This group is moderated by Rabbi Jason RodichThe group will meet once a month January thru … Continued	17	18 Bagels and Babies (MMR) 9:30 am Bagels and Babies (MMR) Jan 18 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am MLK Pre-Oneg (Foyer) 6:30 pm MLK Pre-Oneg (Foyer) Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm MLK Commemoration Service (Main) 7:30 pm MLK Commemoration Service (Main) Jan 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Annual MLK Pulpit Exchange with Third Baptist Church/CongregationEmanu-El Interfaith Services, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Pre-OnegFriday, January 18, 6:30, Main Sanctuary FoyerMLK Commemoration ServiceFriday, January 18, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Main SanctuarySunday Morning ServiceSunday, January … Continued	19 Shabbat Morning Service-Harrison Kahn (Main) 9:15 am Shabbat Morning Service-Harrison Kahn (Main) Jan 19 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Torah Study (Lib) 9:15 am Torah Study (Lib) Jan 19 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Minyan-Simon Moscovici (MMS) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Minyan-Simon Moscovici (MMS) Jan 19 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Women’s March in San Francisco 11:00 am Women’s March in San Francisco Jan 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm The Jewish community is proud to march in the local Women’s March San Francisco and will be gathering as a group at 11:00 am at City Hall on the corner of Van Ness and Grove Streets … Continued Tu B’Shvat Celebration at Mountain Lake Park 4:00 pm Tu B’Shvat Celebration at Mountain Lake Park Jan 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Join Rabbi Carla Fenves and song leader Mimi Greisman for a special outdoor Tu B'Shvat celebration in beautiful Mountain Lake Park. Tu B'Shevat, the 15th of Shevat in the Jewish calendar, is the day that … Continued
20	21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Office Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Office Closed Jan 21 all-day	22 Interfaith Community- Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 5:00 pm Interfaith Community- Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 Jan 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Every January, Congregation Emanu-El joins in the mitzvah of feeding the hungry by providing volunteers to shop, cook and serve dinner to over 100 homeless men for eight consecutive nights at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. … Continued	23 The Tribe for Women – Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 5:00 pm The Tribe for Women – Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 Jan 23 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Every January, Congregation Emanu-El joins in the mitzvah of feeding the hungry by providing volunteers to shop, cook and serve dinner to over 100 homeless men for eight consecutive nights at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. … Continued Malcolm Hoenlein – Jan 2019 7:00 pm Malcolm Hoenlein – Jan 2019 Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Malcolm HoenleinWednesday, January 23, 2019 7:00 – 9:00pmMartin Meyer SanctuaryMalcolm Hoenlein is the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, the coordinating body for 53 national Jewish organizations. He … Continued Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 7:15 pm Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 Jan 23 @ 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm Six Wednesdays, 7:15 – 9:15 pm Are you an engaged or newly married couple? Then this series is meant for you. The Chuppah and Beyond program will help you build and strengthen the foundational tools for a successful, … Continued	24 Cooking for Congregants – January 24 2019 9:00 am Cooking for Congregants – January 24 2019 Jan 24 @ 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 five volunteers make meals for congregants in need. All … Continued LifeStream Speaker Luncheon 2019-01-24 11:30 am LifeStream Speaker Luncheon 2019-01-24 Jan 24 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm LifeStream Luncheon Ticket for January 24Event Signup The Tribe for Men – Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 5:00 pm The Tribe for Men – Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 Jan 24 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join your fellow Tribesmen for our yearly mitzvah of serving over 100 homeless men a hearty dinner at a local shelter in San Francisco. This is a special night, where giving a smile along with … Continued	25 Bagels and Babies (MMR) 9:30 am Bagels and Babies (MMR) Jan 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Teens – Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 5:00 pm Teens – Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 Jan 25 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Volunteer to cook during our winter Interfaith Shelter Feedings! Every January, Congregation Emanu-El joins in the mitzvah of feeding the hungry by providing volunteers to shop, cook and serve dinner to over 100 homeless men … Continued New Member Shabbat 5:30 pm New Member Shabbat Jan 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Honor us with your presence as we honor you during New Member Shabbat. We invite you to both a pre-oneg at 5:30 pm, and a dessert reception following services. Friday evening Shabbat services are from … Continued Pre-Oneg (MMR) 5:30 pm Pre-Oneg (MMR) Jan 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	26 Torah Study (Lib) 9:15 am Torah Study (Lib) Jan 26 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am LGBTQ Family Get Together 10:00 am LGBTQ Family Get Together Jan 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Calling all Emanu-El LGBTQ families with school-age children! Please join us at a congregant's home for brunch with Rabbi Rodich, Rabbi Mintz, and Director of Education Lom Friedman. Games and activities for kids of all ages. Event … Continued Shabbat Morning Minyan-Eli Perman (MMS) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Minyan-Eli Perman (MMS) Jan 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Preschool Family Pajama Picnic and Havdalah 4:00 pm Preschool Family Pajama Picnic and Havdalah Jan 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Get out your PJs and picnic blankets and join us for a very special family pajama party picnic and Havdalah service on Saturday, January 26th from 4-5:30 pm. The party will be held in the … Continued Congregant Night- Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 5:00 pm Congregant Night- Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 Jan 26 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Volunteer to cook during our winter Interfaith Shelter Feedings! Every January, Congregation Emanu-El joins in the mitzvah of feeding the hungry by providing volunteers to shop, cook and serve dinner to over 100 homeless men … Continued
27 Young Adult – Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 5:00 pm Young Adult – Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 Jan 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Volunteer to cook with other young adults during our winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners! Every January, Congregation Emanu-El joins in the mitzvah of feeding the hungry by providing volunteers to shop, cook and serve dinner to … Continued	28 Mazel Tots (MMR) 9:30 am Mazel Tots (MMR) Jan 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Scrabble (R57) 11:00 am Scrabble (R57) Jan 28 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Congregant Night 2- Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 5:00 pm Congregant Night 2- Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 Jan 28 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Volunteer to cook during our winter Interfaith Shelter Feedings! Every January, Congregation Emanu-El joins in the mitzvah of feeding the hungry by providing volunteers to shop, cook and serve dinner to over 100 homeless men … Continued	29 LifeStream Speaker Luncheon 2019-01-29 11:30 am LifeStream Speaker Luncheon 2019-01-29 Jan 29 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm LifeStream Luncheon Ticket for January 29Event Signup Tzedek Council- Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 5:00 pm Tzedek Council- Winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners 2019 Jan 29 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Volunteer to cook during our winter Interfaith Shelter Dinners! Every January, Congregation Emanu-El joins in the mitzvah of feeding the hungry by providing volunteers to shop, cook and serve dinner to over 100 homeless men … Continued Tribe for Women – Wine, Yarn, and Sweet Treats 7:00 pm Tribe for Women – Wine, Yarn, and Sweet Treats Jan 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Cindy Weil, a fellow Tribe member and Founder of the Immigrant Yarn Project will be co-hosting a knit night and wine tasting, along with Laurie Beijen.The Immigrant Yarn Project is a massive work of crowd-sourced yarn … Continued	30 Seeing Through the Wall – Movie 7:00 pm Seeing Through the Wall – Movie Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Seeing Through the Wall: Meeting Ourselves in Palestine and Israel Art exhibit, movie screening and discussion with the film’s creator and Rabbi Stephen Pearce who was a participant on this journey Wednesday, January 30 7:00 … Continued Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 7:15 pm Chuppah and Beyond Winter 2019 Jan 30 @ 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	31 Cooking for Congregants – January 31, 2019 9:00 am Cooking for Congregants – January 31, 2019 Jan 31 @ 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 five volunteers make meals for congregants in need. All … Continued

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