Young Adult and Gen E Programming
You’re invited to our programs and events tailor-made for the Young Adult Community (20s & 30s) and Gen E (mid 30s & 40s). 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!
To join our email newsletter or if you have any questions, please contact Rachel Schonwetter, Community Engagement Professional, at (415) 751-2541 x171 or rschonwetter@emanuelsf.org.
Questions about our Gen E community? Contact Monica Pevzner at mpevzner@emanuelsf.org.
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San Francisco Pride Parade 2017
Sunday, June 25, 10:00 AM
For the fourth year in a row, Congregation Emanu-El will join the URJ San Francisco Bay Area Community to march together in the San Francisco Pride Parade, Sunday, June 25, 2017. Reform Jews from across the Bay Area will march together as one united group to show our solidarity with the Pride movement, proclaim our support of civil and human rights, and demonstrate our own strength in numbers.
Join us as we will stand together as one Reform Jewish Community!
Please email either Rabbi Beth Singer or Rabbi Jason Rodich to let them know you will be participating (bsinger@emanuelsf.org or jrodich@emanuelsf.org).
The Aleph Men: A Night of Jewish Stand Up Comedy
Wednesday, June 28, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $15 in advance online (advance registration closes at noon on June 28)
$20 at the door
Enjoy established and emerging super-funny Jewish comedians for a night of laughter. Featuring: Julie Ash, Ben Feldman, Heather Gold, David Roth, Aviva Siegel and Mike Capozzola (yes, he’s Jewish) Hosted by Rabbi Mintz! This night showcases diverse backgrounds, personalities, perspectives, and talents. Join us as we here at Congregation Emanu-El host the national debut of The Aleph Men!
Featuring drinks by Shmaltz Brewing Company
This event is appropriate for guests 21+
Late Shabbat
Friday, July 14, 2017
Welcome Reception, 8:00 pm
Late Shabbat Service, 8:30 pm
Late Shababt is always on the second Friday of the month at Congregation Emanu-El
Our young adult community is warmly invited to experience one of the most popular young Jewish events in the Bay Area. No registration necessary, just show up! Accompany hundreds of young adults for a bewitchingly divine contemporary service led by one of the members of our clergy: Rabbi Sydney Mintz, Rabbi Jason Rodich, and Cantor Marsha Attie, along with the sensational Eric Schoen and Jonathan Ferris. All of the splendor is followed by a lively Oneg featuring schmoozing, snacks and spirits.
Come early to mingle and meet new people before the service for our intimate wine and cheese Welcome Reception at 8:00 pm.
Let us know you are coming on Facebook!
THE Book Club – July
Tuesday, July 18, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Private congregant home
Congregant cost: $10; General admission: $18
Dinner will be provided.
Join this month’s THE Book Club with special guest, Rabbi Beth Singer. Topic coming soon.
*THE Book Club is a group of young adults that meets monthly to discuss texts from one of the best sellers of all time: The Bible (and other Jewish texts).
**Also known as a Torah Study group for Young Adults.
***Limited space available, register now to guarantee your spot.
ACCESS: Shabbat
Friday, July 28, 7:00 pm
Hosted at a private residence in San Francisco
Congregant cost: $5; General admission: $10
Congregation Emanu-El’s Young Adult Community’s Access: Shabbat offers young adult participants an intimate Shabbat dinner at a private residence of a young adult community member. A main dish will be provided, guests are asked to bring either an appetizer, drink, or dessert. Event organizer will contact you the week of the event with further details. Space is limited!
Get your seat at the table here.
SFJFF in Partnership with the Young Adult Community at Congregation Emanu-El
Saturday, July 29
Film Screening 6:25 PM pm
Castro Theater
Ticket: $15
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival presents the West Coast Premiere of The Boy Downstairs. Starring Zosia Mamet of GIRLS, this romantic comedy follows awkwardly elegant Diana, an aspiring writer looking for her dream apartment in NYC after a three year stint in London. Settling in her new place, it’s as if she has a fresh new life — until one night she discovers that her ex-boyfriend is her downstairs neighbor. Armed with her quirky, offbeat humor, she’ll do some heavy-soul searching and ask herself, what is love is and can it really last?
We are so excited to co-present this film. Get your tickets here.
MenschFest – Young Adult Summer Camp 2017!
Friday, August 18 – Sunday, August 20
Escape the always on, hustle and bustle of the Bay Area, and rediscover your relaxed and playful self. Join us for our 5th year of summer camp throwbacks, live music and Jewish connection!
MenschFest provides a wide variety of activities and ways to engage. It’s up to you how much you want to jump in the flow and how much you want to nap in a hammock. You can try something new or take some time to do your favorite things!
Swimming // Song Sessions // Ropes Course // Arts and Crafts // Jewish Learning // Sports // Yoga // Dancing // Campfires // Shabbat // Solar Carving // Journal Making // Capture The Flag // Meditation // Torah Service // Creative Writing // Coloring // Archery // Havdallah
We’ll see you at camp!
Click here to learn more and nab your tickets.
Jewish Heritage Night with the San Francisco Giants
Augst 21, 2017, Game starts at 7:15 pm, with pre-party starting at 5:00 pm.
Join the Bay Area’s Jewish community at the Giants annual Jewish Heritage Night at AT&T Park! You are invited to bring your family and friends, or even your entire congregation! Your Special Event ticket package includes a seat in one of the Jewish Heritage sections for the game versus the Brewers, a collector’s-edition Jewish-themed Giants item, as well as admission to the Jewish Heritage Night pregame party from 5:00-7:00PM in Lot A! Live cultural entertainment will take place at the pre-game party, and cultural food and drink specials will be available for purchase.
Congregation Emanu-El’s seats are in View Reserve 326, which are located above the third base line with prime views. These tickets retail for up to double the price you’ll pay with us!
Registration is now open here.
Germany Close Up
We are excited to share the great news that the Emanu-El Young Adult Community is going to be an official partner of Germany Close Up in November of this year! This means that 25 young adults from our community will travel together for an eight day experience in Germany and we’re hoping you will apply to be one of them.
Trip date: November 5th –12th, 2017
Application closed on May 28th, 2017
Learn more about the trip here.
Seasonal Events
Chuppah and Beyond
Maintaining Intimacy: Lessons from Successful Marriages
Cost: $150 congregant/$250 non-congregant couple
Are you an engaged or newly married couple? Then this series is meant for you. The Chuppah and Beyond helps participants cultivate the foundational tools for a successful life together while simultaneously building a community of peers. Emanu-El co-facilitates each class along with Yael Melamed, psychotherapist and relationship expert.
Topics covered:
Assessing the challenges of communication
Develop skills for conflict resolution
Financial Planning
Please email Monica Pevzner if have any questions or are interested in future sessions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bagels and Babies (MMR)
9:30 am - 11:00 am |
Pre-Oneg (MMR)
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
Pride One Shabbat Service (MMS)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |