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Men of Congregation Emanu-El have a monthly opportunity to socialize and study with a member of the clergy. This cross-generational group provides a small group experience so important to building community. On Thursday, July 1, you'll have the opportunity to learn with Senior Rabbi Jonathan Singer and gather at a pub to be named later. Stay tuned!
If you have any questions please contact Rebecca Reiner at [email protected]
Men’s Group events are congregant only and require registration.
Join us for In-Person Friday Night Shabbat Service this Friday, July 2nd, at 6:00 pm!
Led by Rabbi Beth Singer with Cantor Emerita Roslyn Barak and sermon by Rabbi Stephen Pearce, in the Main Sanctuary.
In his sermon, titled "There is Only One Right Way to Read The Bible–MY WAY!" Rabbi Pearce will examine the age-old problem of who has controlled the translation and production of the Bible across the centuries.
To best ensure we can provide a safe and sacred experience, please note the following:
- All services will be in the Main Sanctuary.
- Capacity is limited to allow attendees to social distance if they are more comfortable doing so.
- Advance registration is required.
- Masks are required at all times inside.
- Please review our COVID-19 on-site event protocols so you’ll know what to expect. We're so excited to welcome you back into our beautiful sanctuary.
Click here to watch on our website livestream page. Or click here to participate via Facebook Live, you don't have to join Facebook to participate. To follow along with prayers, click here for a free online Mishkan T'Filah prayer book.
We understand rules and norms are changing quickly. Our COVID advisory team continues to monitor legal requirements and best practices and may change requirements as the environment changes.
Six Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 25
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, happy lifelong relationship, while simultaneously building a community with other couples. This semester, Senior Rabbi Emeritus Stephen Pearce, DD and PhD, who earned his doctorate in counselor psychology at St. John’s University, will lead this group, while bringing in guest speakers and additional clergy. Topics covered include:
- Recognizing the challenges of communication
- Managing conflict and staying connected
- Financial Planning and differing approaches to money
- Maintaining intimacy, friendship, and commitment
- Lessons from a successful marriage
Cost:
Congregant cost: $200 per couple
Non-congregant cost: $300 per couple
REGISTRATION NOTE: If you have an account in our system already, please just mark yourself down as registering. Registration fees are paid in full by 1 person in the couple. Please email Ariana Estoque at [email protected] with your partner's name to be added to the registration.
Join us for In-Person Friday Night Shabbat Service this Friday, July 9th, at 6:00 pm!
Led by Rabbinical Student and Emanu-El Director of Education Leo Fuchs and Cantor Arik Luck in the Main Sanctuary.
To best ensure we can provide a safe and sacred experience, please note the following:
- All services will be in the Main Sanctuary.
- Capacity is limited to allow attendees to social distance if they are more comfortable doing so.
- Advance registration is required.
- Masks are required at all times inside.
- Please review our COVID-19 on-site event protocols so you’ll know what to expect. We're so excited to welcome you back into our beautiful sanctuary.
Click here to watch on our website livestream page. Or click here to participate via Facebook Live, you don't have to join Facebook to participate. To follow along with prayers, click here for a free online Mishkan T'Filah prayer book.
We understand rules and norms are changing quickly. Our COVID advisory team continues to monitor legal requirements and best practices and may change requirements as the environment changes.
"The Most Fun You Will Ever Have In A Cemetery"
Historical tour of Home of Peace Cemetery and Hills of Eternity
Two options, limited 25 spots per session:
Sunday, July 11 – 1:00pm (Register Here)
OR
Monday, July 19 – 1:00pm (Register Here)
Join Emanu-El historian, Judi Leff, for a tour of the fascinating and beautiful Home of Peace and Hills of Eternity cemeteries in Colma. Hear about the famous and lesser known luminaries who helped shape the Jewish community and the entire city of San Francisco. We will visit the final resting places of Levi Strauss, I.W. Hellman, Wyatt Earp, Julie Rosewald and others. Come hear about scrappy boxers, irascible newspaper publishers, sharpshooting champions, politicians, pranksters, and thespians galore.
