Young Adult Programming
You’re invited to our programs and events tailor-made for the Young Adult Community (20s & 30s) and our mid-30s & 40s group. Please check back often as we update this page with new events regularly.
Want to become a member of Congregation Emanu-El? Join or renew your Emanu-El membership at any time!
Programming is open to all who are 21 or older.
Subscribe to the Young Adult Newsletter by logging into your MyEmanu-El portal and select My Settings from the drop-down menu at the top right corner where your name is listed.
Happy Hour Discussion w/ Rabbi Jill Jacobs
Thursday, December 5
7:00-9:00 pm – Young Adult Happy Hour Discussion: Human Rights for Israelis and Palestinians – A progressive Zionist Perspective – Location: Book Store in the Mission (exact address given upon registration) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Pre-Late Shabbat Meditation
Friday, December 13
7:30 pm
Come relax into Shabbat with Congregation Emanu-El’s young adult meditation group from 7:30-8:30 pm right before Late Shabbat! Join us for a short guided meditation and a chance to connect and engage in a mindful discussion afterward. We’ll meet in the chapel at Congregation Emanu-El and all head to Late Shabbat together at the conclusion of the meditation + discussion.
Desiree Matloob will lead the session, and has been meditating regularly since 2008. She has engaged in a variety of meditation practices, from 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreats and 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses, to Jewish mindfulness retreats in Israel/the Bay Area and Zen meditation groups in the city.
RSVP on our Facebook page
Late Shabbat
Friday, December 13
8:30 pm
Come early and mingle and meet new people before the service for our intimate Welcome Reception at 8:00 pm.
Accompany hundreds of young adults for a contemporary Shabbat service led by members of our clergy! The Shabbat service is followed by an Oneg featuring schmoozing, snacks and spirits.
OR come relax into Shabbat with Congregation Emanu-El’s young adult meditation group from 7:30-8:30 pm right before Late Shabbat! Join us for a short guided meditation and a chance to connect and engage in a mindful discussion afterwards. We’ll meet in the chapel at Congregation Emanu-El and all head to Late Shabbat together at the conclusion of the meditation + discussion.
RSVP on Facebook
Volunteer Day with St. Anthony’s
Saturday, November 30
9:15 AM – 1:45 PM
Do you enjoy being active, making an impact, and meeting new people? Join the Young Adult Community of Congregation Emanuel for a volunteer day in the St. Anthony’s Dining Room! Spots are limited, so sign-up today!The volunteer session will include serving meals to those San Franciscans most in need while building community with both our guests and like-minded young adults.The volunteer session will begin with a 20 minute Justice Education orientation, which provides an overview of St. Anthony’s and the Tenderloin community.
Please RSVP on our Facebook page.
Hanukkah in Paris at the Hotel Kabuki
Saturday, December 7
8:00 pm – 2:00 am
6th Annual Hanukkah in Paris Party & Toy Drive at Hotel Kabuki. The tradition continues for the #1 Hanukkah event in the USA
Hanukkah in Paris is back and better than ever for our 6th year!
For a party with a purpose | Une soirée inoubliable pour une bonne cause!
Celebrate HANUKKAH IN PARIS at the Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco!Hosted By Adam Swig (Value Culture) and Adrian Goddard ( Jaffe Events )
We encourage everyone to bring toys to help underprivileged children http://www.toysfortots.org
Toys for Tots requests new, unwrapped toys for children and youth on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 , Adam Swig and Adrian Goddard bring the hottest Hanukkah event in the USA to a new venue at The Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco’s Japantown.
Celebrating it’s 6th consecutive year, there’s a reason this party gets bigger every time! Featuring multiple rooms, a live band, pop up musical performances, DJ Brandon Beach, Burlesque Performances from Apothecary Raree and more!
Please bring new, unwrapped toys for underprivileged children as we celebrate the holiday giving season with Toys for Tots and the US Marines. Marines will be on hand in uniform to accept your gifts and greet you as we try to reclaim our single evening SF toy drive record set a few years ago. Complimentary Dreidels and premium kosher gelt + installations and giveaways.
Thank you to all of our community partners! Congregation Emanu-El and the Young Adult Leadership Committee, Grand Bakery Oakland, Reboot, and the J Weekly.
Participate in the Reboot Give Light Project LIVE offering reflection on how we give back
.Enjoy the Hotel Kabuki featured in the New York Times with late night food service in the lounge until 12am, signature top rated cocktails, and an outdoor zen garden lounge complete with a fire pit and a cannabis and tobacco friendly consumption area.
Advanced ticket purchase is strongly advised as this event has Sold Out in the past, Allons-y!
Advanced Tickets: Early Bird $15 with toys ( til 10/18),
2nd Early Bird $18 with toys (til 11/4)
Advanced $20 with toys
Advanced General Admission (no toys) $30.
Supporter Ticket $50
Prices go up at the door!
$25 with toys, $35 without.
Please email adamswigevents@gmail.com for tax deductible donations and sponsorships, Bottle Service and Table reservations, group discounts, SPECIAL HOTEL ROOM RATE, or other questions.
Merci Beaucoup! (Thank You very much!)
Past Press in the San Francisco Chronicle: http://www.sfgate.com/style/article/Storm-can-t-dampen-Wilsey-party-5960555.php#photo-7277524
Emanu-El 30s/40s Group: A group for adults in their 30s and 40s, we regularly come together in meaningful ways to have fun, develop meaningful relationships, and deepen our Jewish identity through spiritual, educational, social, and service oriented programming. Most events are open to congregants and non-congregants, but certain events are congregant-only. For more information on events in this group contact Rachel Melman.
A Very Jazzy Chanukah 2019
Sunday, December 15
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Join the Emanu-El 30s and 40s community for a jazz-filled Chanukah celebration. We have a semi-private space reserved at Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio (live jazz every night!) from 6-9PM where we’ll have latkes and some other light appetizers. Your first drink is also included in your ticket price. Registration closes at noon on Friday, December 13.
Members: $30
Nonmembers: $45
After registration closes, a limited number of tickets will be available at Mr. Tipple’s (depending on capacity) for $45 per person
Please register.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Side by Side October 2019 Session
9:30 am - 11:30 am | Emanu-El’s Side by Side program introduces our youngest children…
Bagels and Babies (MMR)
9:30 am - 11:00 am |
Pre-Oneg (MMR)
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
