Jan
20
10:00 AM10:00
Circling Our Strengths: an uplifting inauguration day alternative
Join us on Inauguration Day!
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Jan
21
4:00 PM16:00
Coming to the Table: A Conversation about being Palestinian and Jewish in America
A frank and caring conversation between Hanan Huneidi (Sonoma County for Palestine) and Rabbi Irwin, hosted by Reverend Leslie Bell-Kerr (Christ Church United Methodist). This conversation launches the 42nd Annual Sonoma State Holocaust and Genocide Lecture Series.
Jan
22
12:00 PM12:00
Jan
24
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat on Zoom
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Jan
26
10:00 AM10:00
Nitzanim Make, Create, Celebrate and Torah Lishmah
Hands on Jewish exploration through the arts for 3rd - 5th graders; Learning for its own sake for older teens.
Jan
29
12:00 PM12:00
Jan
31
12:00 PM12:00
Split at the Root: Adrienne Rich and Jewish Identity (part 2 of 2)
Join us around the Zoom “table” for a new two-part series on Split at the Root: Adrienne Rich and Jewish Identity.
Jan
31
7:00 PM19:00
DIY Zoom Shabbat with Reb Irwin
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Feb
2
10:00 AM10:00
Nitzanim Family Experiential Learning and B. Mitzvah Academy
Nitzanim hosts Family Experiential Learning AND B. Mitzvah Academy
Feb
5
12:00 PM12:00
Yiddish Tish
Yiddish Tish explores Yiddish literature and culture in the original. Yet miraculously no previous Yiddish knowledge is required.
Feb
6
3:00 PM15:00
The Ner Shalom Book Club
Join us as we explore the wonderful world of Jewish literature, non-fiction, and Jewish authors.
This month we read:
The Length of a String
Feb
7
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat with Rabbi Irwin
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Feb
9
11:30 AM11:30
Celebrations Tu Bishvat
Would your older teen or adult with a disability enjoy a way to experience the Jewish holidays in a family-friendly environment? If so, you and your teen/adult are invited to join us for eight sessions celebrating the Jewish holidays through art, music, movement, and story. We have interfaith families as well as families who are new or who are returning to Judaism.
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00
An evening of mystical torah with Diane Bloomfield
Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating Playing with Fire, the latest work by renowned Torah scholar, lifelong Iyengar yoga practitioner, and author of Torah Yoga, Diane Bloomfield.
Feb
14
5:00 PM17:00
Musical Family Shabbat!
Families with youngins, and folks of all ages, come join us to welcome Shabbat together!
Feb
16
10:00 AM10:00
Nitzanim Make, Create, Celebrate and Torah Lishmah
Hands on Jewish exploration through the arts for 3rd - 5th graders; Learning for its own sake for older teens.
Feb
21
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat with Rabbi Irwin
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Feb
28
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat on Zoom
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Mar
2
10:00 AM10:00
Nitzanim Family Experiential Learning and B. Mitzvah Academy
Nitzanim hosts Family Experiential Learning AND B. Mitzvah Academy
Mar
5
12:00 PM12:00
Yiddish Tish
Yiddish Tish explores Yiddish literature and culture in the original. Yet miraculously no previous Yiddish knowledge is required.
Mar
6
3:00 PM15:00
The Ner Shalom Book Club
Join us as we explore the wonderful world of Jewish literature, non-fiction, and Jewish authors.
This month we read: Shechinah at the Art Institute
Mar
7
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat with Rabbi Irwin
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Mar
9
11:30 AM11:30
Celebrations Purim
Would your older teen or adult with a disability enjoy a way to experience the Jewish holidays in a family-friendly environment? If so, you and your teen/adult are invited to join us for eight sessions celebrating the Jewish holidays through art, music, movement, and story. We have interfaith families as well as families who are new or who are returning to Judaism.
Mar
14
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat on Zoom
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Mar
16
10:00 AM10:00
Nitzanim Make, Create, Celebrate and Torah Lishmah
Hands on Jewish exploration through the arts for 3rd - 5th graders; Learning for its own sake for older teens.
Mar
21
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat with Rabbi Irwin
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Mar
28
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat on Zoom
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Apr
2
12:00 PM12:00
Yiddish Tish
Yiddish Tish explores Yiddish literature and culture in the original. Yet miraculously no previous Yiddish knowledge is required.
Apr
4
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat with Rabbi Irwin
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Apr
5
4:00 PM16:00
Celebrations Lag B'Omer Dance Party
Would your older teen or adult with a disability enjoy a way to experience the Jewish holidays in a family-friendly environment? If so, you and your teen/adult are invited to join us for eight sessions celebrating the Jewish holidays through art, music, movement, and story. We have interfaith families as well as families who are new or who are returning to Judaism.
Apr
6
10:00 AM10:00
Nitzanim Family Experiential Learning and B. Mitzvah Academy
Nitzanim hosts Family Experiential Learning AND B. Mitzvah Academy
Apr
18
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat with Rabbi Irwin
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00
Nitzanim Make, Create, Celebrate and Torah Lishmah
Hands on Jewish exploration through the arts for 3rd - 5th graders; Learning for its own sake for older teens.
Apr
25
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat on Zoom
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
May
4
10:00 AM10:00
May
7
12:00 PM12:00
Yiddish Tish
Yiddish Tish explores Yiddish literature and culture in the original. Yet miraculously no previous Yiddish knowledge is required.
May
11
11:30 AM11:30
Celebrations Lag B'Omer Dance Party
Would your older teen or adult with a disability enjoy a way to experience the Jewish holidays in a family-friendly environment? If so, you and your teen/adult are invited to join us for eight sessions celebrating the Jewish holidays through art, music, movement, and story. We have interfaith families as well as families who are new or who are returning to Judaism.
May
18
5:00 PM17:00
The Jewish Folk Chorus of San Francisco
The Jewish Folk Chorus of San Francisco will be doing its repertoire of Jewish music that includes songs in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino at Congregation Ner Shalom Cabaret. Entitled “A Price Beyond Pearls” the concert will include songs by and about women and will be woven together with historical content. Soon to be 100 years old the Chorus performs works that preserve a rich, diverse and deeply satisfying musical heritage including many Yiddish labor songs. Join us for an exciting evening of musical joy and fresh baked goods.
Jun
4
12:00 PM12:00
Yiddish Tish
Yiddish Tish explores Yiddish literature and culture in the original. Yet miraculously no previous Yiddish knowledge is required.
Jan
18
10:30 AM10:30
Musical Family Shabbat: Saturday Morning Edition!
Families with youngins, and people of all ages, come join us to enjoy Shabbat together!
Jan
17
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat with Rabbi Irwin
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Jan
17
12:00 PM12:00
Split at the Root: Adrienne Rich and Jewish Identity part 1 of 2
Join us around the Zoom “table” for a new two-part series on Split at the Root: Adrienne Rich and Jewish Identity.
Jan
15
12:00 PM12:00
Jan
12
10:00 AM10:00
Nitzanim Family Experiential Learning and B. Mitzvah Academy
Nitzanim hosts Family Experiential Learning AND B. Mitzvah Academy
Jan
10
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat with Leiah on Zoom
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Jan
8
12:00 PM12:00
Yiddish Tish
Yiddish Tish explores Yiddish literature and culture in the original. Yet miraculously no previous Yiddish knowledge is required.
Jan
8
12:00 PM12:00
Jan
3
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat with Rabbi Irwin
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Jan
2
3:00 PM15:00
The Ner Shalom Book Club
Join us as we explore the wonderful world of Jewish literature, non-fiction, and Jewish authors.
Jan
1
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
29
4:00 PM16:00
Ner Shalom Chanukah Party!
Join us as we celebrate our Festival of Lights together!
4-5 PM – Games and activities for families with children.
5-7 PM – Join us as we celebrate the holiday with food, music, games and much more! Join Rabbi Irwin, Ner Shalom Youth and Family Education Director Reb Mia Zimman, and company as we light the Chanukiah, enjoy latkes and a potluck dinner, and sing a few tunes. Bring your own personal menorah and candles and let's light up the night!
For the potluck latke accompaniments, please bring whatever you’d like to share -- salad, veggie dish, dessert, or your favorite (vegetarian) dish of any sort.
Dec
27
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Dec
26
5:00 PM17:00
Menorah Lighting at the Healdsburg Plaza
Menorah Lighting at the Healdsburg Plaza Led by Rabbi Irwin Keller!
Thursday, December 26th at 5pm
The candle lighting will be at 5:30pm with a community Chanukah Celebration to follow at Acorn Cafe hosted by Jewish Healdsburg.
Dec
25
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
24
4:00 PM16:00
Pre-Chanukah Film and Potluck for members
Join us for our annual fun evening of comedy (who doesn’t need that now?!) and good food (always appreciated!)
Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) 4:00 p.m.
Stephanie Brown and Jim Dematteo’s home in Sonoma
We’ll gather at 4:00 for some appetizers and start the film around 4:30. We’ll share a potluck dinner after the film—please plan to bring something to share. Even though we’ll be one day ahead of Hanukkah we’ll celebrate all the same!
Seating is limited so rsvp soon! Text or call Stephanie at 650-387-4417
A film that could be subtitled A Rabbi, a Priest and a Blond walk into a movie…, Keeping the Faith is the “oldie but goodie” film we’ll be showing at our annual holiday Ner Shalom Potluck and movie night. A dramedy featuring an unusual love triangle, Keeping the Faith is a perceptive look at how religion affects us in everyday life and is a very funny movie at the same time. It includes some wonderful stars:
Edward Norton, Director and actor, Ben Stiller, Jenna Elfman, with supporting actors Anne Bancroft and Eli Wallach
Dec
22
11:30 AM11:30
Celebrations Chanukah
Would your older teen or adult with a disability enjoy a way to experience the Jewish holidays in a family-friendly environment? If so, you and your teen/adult are invited to join us for eight sessions celebrating the Jewish holidays through art, music, movement, and story. We have interfaith families as well as families who are new or who are returning to Judaism.
Dec
21
7:00 PM19:00
Hanukkah Silent Disco Teen Party!
Hanukkah Silent Disco with Dancing, Food, and Glow Sticks (of course!)
FOR TEENS, 8TH GRADE AND UP!
on Saturday, December 21st from 7-10 PM.
DJ Sofia will be playing tunes all night, and participants have their choice of three different channels. There will also be snacks, dessert and pizza!
Wear your Hanukkah best and bring any glowing/light-up attire or accessories that will help us celebrate Hanukkah!
Tickets are $10 per participant.
The dance will be at Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa and is cosponsored by Ner Shalom.
For more information or to register, please click on the button below.
Dec
20
7:00 PM19:00
Winter Treasures Solstice Shabbat
Music and poetry to honor the long nights of the Solstice.
Dec
18
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
16
7:30 PM19:30
Deep Inside Tonight with The Kinsey Sicks
The KINSEY SICKS, America’s Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet, take over the airwaves in this hilarious musical newscast-run-amok. The girls gleefully probe today’s hottest issues and scintillating scandals while bringing you unapologetically biased coverage from the campaign trail – all in glorious four-part harmony!
Dec
15
11:00 AM11:00
Camp Newman Chanukah Open House
Join us at Camp Newman for a Chanukah celebration!
Ner Shalom will have a few designated tables in the dining hall where we can eat lunch together and have a home base.
Activities will include glow in the dark puzzles, dreidel, make your own LEGO menorah, and search for the hidden Maccabees all around camp. The climbing tower will also be open, and we’ll have a Chanukah sing-a-long and a community candle lighting. All ages are welcome!
Tickets are $8/child (ages 2-12) and $12/adult (ages 13+). Children under 2 are free. Registration is through Camp Newman’s website.
Tickets include: grilled cheese, tomato soup, and salad bar, latke bar, a jelly donut, and hot chocolate!
Dec
15
10:00 AM10:00
Nitzanim Make, Create, Celebrate and Torah Lishmah
Hands on Jewish exploration through the arts for 3rd - 5th graders; Learning for its own sake for older teens.
Dec
15
10:00 AM10:00
Reconstructionist Values, Israel & Palestine
A movement-wide virtual convening to explore the shared values that shape our connection to Israel and response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dec
11
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
8
10:00 AM10:00
Nitzanim Family Experiential Learning and B. Mitzvah Academy
Nitzanim hosts Family Experiential Learning AND B. Mitzvah Academy
Dec
6
7:00 PM19:00
Shabbat with Rabbi Irwin Keller
We will welcome another beautiful Shabbat together with prayers, music, poetry and each other.
Dec
5
5:00 PM17:00
Menorah Lighting at the Windsor Town Green
Join Ner Shalomers in Lighting the Menorah at the Windsor Town Green!
The Jewish Community has been invited for the second year in a row to participate in the Town of Windsor’s Holiday Celebration. Eight Sonoma County Jewish communities will light a candle for each night of Hanukkah, and Ner Shalom will light one of the eight!
Dec
5
3:00 PM15:00
The Ner Shalom Book Club
Join us as we explore the wonderful world of Jewish literature, non-fiction, and Jewish authors.
This month we read:
The Yiddish Policeman’s Union
by Michael Chabon
Dec
4
12:00 PM12:00