The Kabbalistic Tree of Life as a Guide to Healing Through the Omer
The Kabbalistic Tree of Life as a Guide to Healing Through the Omer
Anytown, CA
This two-part series is led by Shoshana Fershtman Since the beginning of time, the sacred Tree has been a source of guidance and wisdom, an axis mundi uniting heaven and earth. Drawing on the mystical practice of counting the Omer on the days between Passover and Shavuot, we will explore how to co…
Fri, May 3 2024
12:00 PM
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Fri, May 17 2024
1:15 PM
Beyond Holocaust Trauma - Living Peace
Beyond Holocaust Trauma - Living Peace
Cotati, CA
In this 4-session workshop, we will explore our own post-Holocaust and other Jewish trauma, through a weekly creative activity combined with discussion, introspection, and practicing grounding skills. Sharing these in community can facilitate healing for all. The workshop is centered on Rabbi Tirza…
Sunday, April 14 2024
3:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Half-Cup Seder 2024
Half-Cup Seder 2024
Cotati, CA
Led by Reb Irwin and Friends We come together to recall our ancient enslavement and our liberation. Seder teaches us to diminish our joy when others (and we) are suffering. We do this symbolically and from the depths of our soul. Come join us in person to celebrate and to set an intention for a f…
Tuesday, April 23 2024
5:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Freedom and Restraint this Passover
Freedom and Restraint this Passover
Anytown, CA
Led by Sally Churgel and Sheridan Goldon Zoom only Do you have a dilemma this year about Passover? It is a heart wrenching, challenging time for Jews around the world. How do we celebrate and feel OK about our own freedom when there are people still in captivity and so much destruction of lives? A…
Monday, April 8 2024
5:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Israel, Gaza, and the Tender Heart
Israel, Gaza, and the Tender Heart
Cotati, CA
A heart-centered talk and musical encounter led by AdirChai Haberman-Browns, to help us grapple with the human experience and emotion of the Israel-Gaza war. The immense loss and destruction impacting both Israelis and Palestinians is challenging to comprehend, especially for liberal Jews in the di…
Thursday, April 4 2024
5:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Create and Discover! Hands on Jewish Exploration Through the Arts
Create and Discover! Hands on Jewish Exploration Through the Arts
Petaluma, CA
UPDATED SCHEDULE: Now only 2 class sessions, and class fee reduced to $75! Make Arts and Crafts inspired by Jewish themes and values in a supportive environment! This 2 part workshop series for youth in 3rd - 6th grades is all about self expression and ideas. Our series will include: jewelry maki…
Sunday, April 21 2024
2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Musical Family Shabbat - April 2024
Musical Family Shabbat - April 2024
Cotati, CA
A special Shabbat morning twist on our musical family Shabbat service, especially for B.Mitzvah Academy students, families with children and all Ner Shalomers who enjoy being part of that scene. 10:00 - 11:30 Musical service with Torah reading, songs and a story, led by Reb Irwin with help from me…
Saturday, April 20 2024
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Challah making and baking with Noah
Challah making and baking with Noah
Cotati, CA
Join youth board member Noah Brown as he helps us make and braid challah. Noah will lead a teaching on the history of challah while the loaves cook. Bring your lunch so we can eat and schmooze.
Sunday, March 31 2024
12:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Musical Family Shabbat - May 2024
Musical Family Shabbat - May 2024
Cotati, CA
A fun, musical Shabbat for families with children and all Ner Shalomers who enjoy being part of that scene. 4:30-5:30 Free play, a craft, and a delicious vegetarian meal, plus schmooze time. 5:30-6:00 Musical service with songs and a story, led by Reb Irwin with a revolving cast of other musical…
Friday, May 10 2024
4:30 PM
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6:00 PM
Wounds into Wisdom
Wounds into Wisdom
Anytown, CA
Rabbi and Jungian therapist Tirzah Firestone offers an exclusive Ner Shalom event Zoomed from Boulder, Colorado. Reb Tirzah will explore with us the impact of collective ancestral trauma, so pervasive in our Jewish history, as well as that of other people. Her most recent book, Wounds into Wisdom,…
Wednesday, April 3 2024
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM