Simcha Walk at Shollenberger Park
Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

Simcha Walk at Shollenberger Park

Come enjoy a refreshing, easy Shabbat stroll with fellow Ner Shalomers on the wide, flat, sunny trail around Petaluma's wetland (maybe even in this weather!)  Shollenberger Park, 1400 Cader Lane. We'll meet at 10AM in the parking lot and take a leisurely turn around the lake. The trail is only partially paved but is wheelchair accessible. There is no shade, so be sure to bring a hat!

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Tisha B'Av In-Person Ritual
Aug
2
8:00 PM20:00

Tisha B'Av In-Person Ritual

We will gather quietly – without greeting each other. We will sit in silence, chant together, and listen to the melody of the Book of Lamentations. We will sit with all that is broken. For those who fast, we will hold in our bodies an awareness of the current starvation in Gaza.

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Tisha B'Av Zoom Ritual
Aug
3
7:00 PM19:00

Tisha B'Av Zoom Ritual

We will gather quietly – without greeting each other. We will sit in silence, chant together, and listen to the melody of the Book of Lamentations. We will sit with all that is broken. For those who fast, we will hold in our bodies an awareness of the current starvation in Gaza. We will then turn our attention toward the new era we would like to see.

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Beit Midrash: Eyes on Gaza pt.2
Aug
27
12:00 PM12:00

Beit Midrash: Eyes on Gaza pt.2

Congregation Ner Shalom’s Beit Midrash: Lifelong Jewish Learning will be offering a two-part class on Zoom — Eyes on Gaza — that grapples with the painful subject of Israel's current devastating war on Gaza. The class will be facilitated by Beverly Voloshin.

This follows on Ner Shalom's observance of Tisha B’Av from sundown on August 2nd to nightfall on August 3rd .Tisha B'Av is a day of fasting and mourning for the destruction of the First Temple and subsequent catastrophes in Jewish history. This year we are also encouraged to fast in recognition of starvation in Gaza.

There will be two sessions on Zoom: Wednesday, August 13th and 26th from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Bev will introduce the first session with a short outline of the Jewish presence in Canaan/Israel/Palestine from antiquity to the rise of Zionism and a short history of Zionist movements. Then we turn two essays that illuminate the present catastrophe, one by a great Palestinian historian--Walid Khalidi's "The Hebrew Reconquista of Palestine”--and one on the destruction of Gaza by a leading Jewish historian of the Holocaust and genocide--Omer Bartov's "Infinite License.” PDF copies of the articles will be provided when you register.

In the second session Bev will provide an introduction to Peter Beinart's short book, Being Jewish after the Destruction of Palestine, and then we will then open up the discussion. Beinart is a writer, professor, editor of Jewish Currents, Orthodox Jew, and, formerly, a liberal Zionist. His book is easily available in print, on Kindle, and as an audiobook.

We strongly encourage you to read these materials before each of the sessions.

Facilitator: Beverly Voloshin

Bev is a professor emerita of English and American literature at San Francisco State University. She has also taught in recent years at one of the universities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. She has worked on campaigns to end the Occupation and to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She is a past board chair of Rebuilding Alliance, an NGO that, among other activities, sponsored a hot meals program in Gaza--until recently when it became impossible to procure food.

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💃 Nitzanim Registration Dance Party! 🕺
Jun
18
11:00 AM11:00

💃 Nitzanim Registration Dance Party! 🕺

💃 Nitzanim Registration Dance Party! 🕺

Featuring: Rabbi Irwin’s Timeless + Very Gay Dance Playlist

Nitzanim registration is OPENING SOON—and we’re kicking things off with style, soul, and a little sparkle.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 18 at 11:00 AM (online)
 Join us for a fun + fabulous virtual meetup, snacks, and grooves.
✨ Register together (because everything's better together)
✨ Get your questions answered
✨ Meet other awesome Nitzanim families
✨ And yes—dance it out to Reb Irwin’s legendary playlist

Early Bird Bonus: $50 off registration through August 1!
 🎁 Don’t miss the chance to save + celebrate.

Bring your questions. Bring your coffee. Bring your joy.
(And enjoy delicious refreshments from your very own fridge.)

RSVP for the Online Dance Party via the Button Above!


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Tot Shabbat with Sophie Gittleman
Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00

Tot Shabbat with Sophie Gittleman

Walk-ins are Welcome!

Tot Shabbat with Sophie Gittleman!

Are you longing to connect with other parents of toddlers in a spiritually meaningful way?

Would you love to gather with other families in a safe, warm, nurturing space designed with our youngest children in mind?

Join Sophie Gittleman Saturday, June 7th, 10:00am - 11:30am

for a magical morning of fun, songs, and community-building for families with the littlest of littles (children 3 and under)!

We’ll have bagels, snacks and coffee!

This event is free, but please be sure to register above so we know how much to provide.

Co-Sponsored by PJ Library

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Becoming More: Supporting and Celebrating the Transgender Community in Sonoma County
Jun
4
6:00 PM18:00

Becoming More: Supporting and Celebrating the Transgender Community in Sonoma County

Join us for an informative and uplifting opportunity to support and celebrate the Transgender community in Sonoma County. We have wonderful speakers lined up. There will be participation from some Trans support groups as well. Learn how your actions can make a difference at this vital time. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, June 4th from 6-8 pm, both at Shul and on Zoom.

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Jun
3
4:00 PM16:00

Amy's Funeral

Amy’s funeral has been set for 4pm on Tuesday at the Ner Shalom Cemetery, which is the far northwest corner of Pleasant Hills Memorial Park. (Map Here.)

Seating will be limited, so please consider bringing a lawn chair or camp chair.

Gabriel suggests attendees consider wearing the bring colors Amy loved wearing.

Refreshments will be served at Ner Shalom after the burial.

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Congregational Meeting
Jun
1
12:00 PM12:00

Congregational Meeting

  • Ner Shalom AND the Zoom Sanctuary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is a chance to take stock, look back, look ahead, set direction, and to make sure you’re in this year's congregational photo. It is also a chance to hear everything that is happening in our vibrant congregation.

Open to all members in good standing.

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