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

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	1	2 AFIPO Presents Shesh Besh 7:00 pm AFIPO Presents Shesh Besh Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Event Signup	3 Brown Bag April 2019 12:00 pm Brown Bag April 2019 Apr 3 @ 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 April 2019 4:00 pm Limonata and Learning April 2019 Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join us for a no-host study session at Book Passage in Corte Madera. Take a break from your day with a little Torah, a little nosh, and a little discussion. Grab a snack or a … Continued	4 Cooking for Congregants – April 4, 2019 9:00 am Cooking for Congregants – April 4, 2019 Apr 4 @ 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	5 Bagels and Babies (MMR) 9:30 am Bagels and Babies (MMR) Apr 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pre-Oneg (MMR) 5:00 pm Pre-Oneg (MMR) Apr 5 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm First Friday Under Five Shabbat Service (MMS) 5:30 pm First Friday Under Five Shabbat Service (MMS) Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg (Foyer) 5:30 pm Pre-Oneg (Foyer) Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Classic Shabbat Service (Main) 6:00 pm Classic Shabbat Service (Main) Apr 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Simchat Shabbat Dinner 6:15 pm Simchat Shabbat Dinner Apr 5 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Simchat Shabbat Dinner 2019-04-05 6:15 pm Simchat Shabbat Dinner 2019-04-05 Apr 5 @ 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 Simchat Shabbat Dinner 2019-04-05 6:15 pm Simchat Shabbat Dinner 2019-04-05 Apr 5 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Monthly festive community Shabbat Dinner with children. Mediterranean food will be provided.First Friday of the month, 6:15 p.m in Guild Hall. Adult Members- $20.00, Children ages 3-10- $10.00, Non-member Adults- $24.00.Event Signup	6 Torah Study (Library) 9:15 am Torah Study (Library) Apr 6 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) 9:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) Apr 6 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Service-Lauren Wagonfeld (Main) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service-Lauren Wagonfeld (Main) Apr 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
7 Israeli Elections Discussion 9:30 am Israeli Elections Discussion Apr 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am The Israel Elections are on Tuesday, April 9. Please come to hear from Israel expert, John Rothmann, and Israel Consul General Shlomi Kofman as they discuss the pending elections and what could transpire for Israel … Continued	8 Mazel Tots (MMR) 9:30 am Mazel Tots (MMR) Apr 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am	9 Intro to Judaism – Spring 2019 7:00 pm Intro to Judaism – Spring 2019 Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join Emanu-El clergy to learn about the breadth and wonder of Jewish tradition. This class is a pathway for the adult learner who wishes to discover or deepen Jewish knowledge, non-Jews who are marrying a … Continued Origins of the Bible – Lev & Deut 7:00 pm Origins of the Bible – Lev & Deut Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Origins of the Bible and How to Read It: Leviticus and Deuteronomy (This is a continuation of the fall course with Rabbi Jeremy Morrison from Lehrhaus Judaica.Newcomers are welcome and the course may be … Continued	10 Women’s Seder 2019 6:30 pm Women’s Seder 2019 Apr 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm We invite all the women of the Emanu-El community to participate in our annual intergenerational Women’s Seder. With song, ritual, story and prayer, we join Jewish women all over the world who gather each Passover to … Continued	11 Cooking for Congregants – April 11, 2019 9:00 am Cooking for Congregants – April 11, 2019 Apr 11 @ 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 LifeStream Speaker Luncheon 2019-04-11 11:30 am LifeStream Speaker Luncheon 2019-04-11 Apr 11 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm LifeStream Luncheon ticket for April 11 Event Signup	12 Bagels and Babies (MMR) 9:30 am Bagels and Babies (MMR) Apr 12 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pre-Oneg (MMR) 5:30 pm Pre-Oneg (MMR) Apr 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) 6:00 pm One Shabbat Service (MMS) Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Charles Michael Scholar Wknd Dner w/ Rabbi David Ellenson 7:15 pm Charles Michael Scholar Wknd Dner w/ Rabbi David Ellenson Apr 12 @ 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm Rabbi David Ellenson Dinner 7:15 pm Rabbi David Ellenson Dinner Apr 12 @ 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a special dinner and discussion with Rabbi David Ellenson, the Interim President and Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Rabbi Ellenson will continue his lecture from the 6:00pm Shabbat … Continued Late Shabbat Meditation (R56) 7:30 pm Late Shabbat Meditation (R56) Apr 12 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm YA Late Shabbat Welcome Reception (Foyer) 8:00 pm YA Late Shabbat Welcome Reception (Foyer) Apr 12 @ 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Late Shabbat (MMS) 8:30 pm Late Shabbat (MMS) Apr 12 @ 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm YA Late Shabbat Oneg (GH) 9:45 pm YA Late Shabbat Oneg (GH) Apr 12 @ 9:45 pm – 11:00 pm	13 Torah Study (Library) 9:15 am Torah Study (Library) Apr 13 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) 9:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) Apr 13 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am LGBTQ Family Get Together Picnic & Hike 10:00 am LGBTQ Family Get Together Picnic & Hike Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm LGBTQ Family Get TogetherPicnic and hike atop Mt. Davidson! Saturday, April 13, 201910:00 AM – 12:00 PM Please join us for a picnic brunch and hike led by Rabbi Sydney Mintz with Director of Education, Lom Friedman.See the … Continued Shabbat Morning Minyan – BM Liana Kadis (MMS) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Minyan – BM Liana Kadis (MMS) Apr 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Shabbat Morning Service – BM Cole Wells (Main) 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service – BM Cole Wells (Main) Apr 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Blessing of the Animals & Walk – April 13, 2019 1:30 pm Blessing of the Animals & Walk – April 13, 2019 Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Location: Emanu-El Courtyard and Walk to Mountain Lake Dog Park in the Presidio Gather in our courtyard and bring along your furry or fluffy friends! Even your cats!The blessing of the animals is popular in … Continued Shabbat Morning Minyan – BM Liana Kadis (MMS) 1:30 pm Shabbat Morning Minyan – BM Liana Kadis (MMS) Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
14 Rabbi David Ellenson Sunday Lecture 9:30 am Rabbi David Ellenson Sunday Lecture Apr 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Join us for a special lecture by Rabbi David Ellenson. He will speak about Multiple Consciousnesses: Jewish Identity in the Trump Era.This weekend is made possible by the generosity of Jon Holman and Diana Grand.Event … Continued Volunteer with SF Campus for Jewish Living 10:00 am Volunteer with SF Campus for Jewish Living Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Come spend time with local Russian elderly residents at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living! This is an amazing opportunity to engage with the Elderly community, help bridge the generational gap and practice your … Continued Tribe for Men Earth Day Celebration at Hamilton Families 1:00 pm Tribe for Men Earth Day Celebration at Hamilton Families Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join The Tribe for Men for a special Earth Day with Hamilton Families, a San Francisco nonprofit organization that works to prevent and end family homelessness, providing shelter for families in crisis as well as … Continued	15 Mazel Tots (MMR) 9:30 am Mazel Tots (MMR) Apr 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am	16	17	18	19 Office closed – Passover Office closed – Passover Apr 19 all-day	20 Torah Study (Library) 9:15 am Torah Study (Library) Apr 20 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Family Passover Seder 2019 4:30 pm Family Passover Seder 2019 Apr 20 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm This Family Seder is designed to engage families with children. It will be led by Rabbi Beth, Rabbi Fenves, Cantor Luck, and Jonathan Bayer. The Seder will be musical, participatory, and fast-paced with a delicious dinner. … Continued Adult Passover Seder 2019 6:00 pm Adult Passover Seder 2019 Apr 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm This event is for those who want a chance to join in a Seder of discussion, songs, and engagement. This Seder is welcoming to adults and youth who want a full Seder experience and will … Continued Young Adult Passover Seder 2019 6:30 pm Young Adult Passover Seder 2019 Apr 20 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Join other Jews in their 20s and 30s for our annual Young Adult Passover Seder! Nosh on gefilte fish and horseradish! Sing dayeinu! Find an Afikoman and make a new friend! Led by Rabbi Rodich, … Continued
21	22	23	24 Nosh with the Rabbi – April 24 2019 7:00 pm Nosh with the Rabbi – April 24 2019 Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Nosh with the Rabbi (formerly known as THE Book Club) Join with other young adults in their 20s and 30s for dinner and a deep discussion on a Jewish topic or text guided by … Continued	25 Cooking for Congregants – April 25, 2019 9:00 am Cooking for Congregants – April 25, 2019 Apr 25 @ 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	26 Office closed – Passover Office closed – Passover Apr 26 all-day	27 Torah Study (Library) 9:15 am Torah Study (Library) Apr 27 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) 9:15 am Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55) Apr 27 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
28 Men’s Group -April 28, 2019 9:30 am Men’s Group -April 28, 2019 Apr 28 @ 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 Stories from Jews of Arab Countries 2:00 pm Stories from Jews of Arab Countries Apr 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday, April 282:00 – 4:00pmMartin Meyer Sanctuary White privilege, Intersectionality and the Marginalization of Jews and Zionism– Perspectives of Jews from Arab countries Join us as we hear the compelling personal stories of former Jewish … Continued	29 Mazel Tots (MMR) 9:30 am Mazel Tots (MMR) Apr 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am	30 Side by Side May 2019 Session 9:30 am Side by Side May 2019 Session Apr 30 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Emanu-El’s Side by Side program introduces our youngest children (18 months to 2.5 years) to a preschool environment with their parent or caregiver by their side. Our Side by Side program is rich in Jewish … Continued Kanta Judezmo – World Premier! 7:00 pm Kanta Judezmo – World Premier! Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Neighborhood Performance Project and Congregation Emanu-El Present Kanta Judezmo, by Sascha Jacobsen An oratorio sung in Ladino and English (World Premiere) Narrated by Bobby Coleman Performed by the Musical Art Quintet, Melinda Becker, with Special Guests … Continued

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Friday, Apr 19, 12:00 am

Office closed - Passover

Saturday, Apr 20, 9:15 am

Torah Study (Library)

Saturday, Apr 20, 4:30 pm

Family Passover Seder 2019

Saturday, Apr 20, 6:00 pm

Adult Passover Seder 2019

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White privilege, Intersectionality and the Marginalization of Jews and Zionism – Perspectives of Jews from Arab countries

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Help SF Homeless Youth Transition into their New Homes - Please donate to the Welcome Basket

2nd Annual Lag Ba’Omer* Sing Along with Cantor Attie and Rabbi Bauer

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Iran Talks – Now What?

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Rise of Antisemitism in America Vs Europe

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Community Corner

Jewish Women’s Theatre Presents:

True Colors
Humorous, revealing and inspiring stories from Jews of Color exploring identity, community and being a Jew in modern times.

May 19, 2:30 pm
Doors open at 2:00 pm
$25 pre-sale, $30 at the door, $10 for students
Tickets: bit.ly/truecolorssf
Location: EVERlab: Jewish Community High School of the Bay
1835 Ellis Street, SF

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