Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Services

Friday, July 4, 6pm, Sanctuary

There will be a wonderful, catered Oneg immediately following services.

For more information, contact Aviva Hicks at or 415-346-1720 ext 24.

Torah Study

Saturday, 9:15am, Bart Hall

Shabbat Services

Saturday, 10:30am, Sanctuary

Adult Hebrew Classes

Beginning Hebrew

Tuesdays, 7/1, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 6pm and
Sundays, 9/7, 9/14, 9/28, 11am

Intermediate Hebrew

Sundays, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 8/10, 10:30 am

Interested in learning to read Hebrew or improving your skills? Join one of our unique, fun-filled adult learning sessions. No previous experience needed.

To enroll contact Nancy Sheftel-Gomes, 415.346.1720 ext 28, .

Administrative Offices Closed for Independance Day

The administrative offices will be closed, and there will be no playgroup, on Friday, July 4.

Vote for Sherith Israel in the "J" Readers Choice Awards

We all know how great Sherith Israel is - let's let others know too! Please go to the J website, click on the banner at the top of the page for Readers Choice Awards and vote for Sherith Israel in any and all appropriate categories!

All votes must be in by July 4 so don't waste a minute - get clicking!

Family Shabbat Service and Potluck Dinners

Friday, July 11

Shabbat Services at 6pm.

Two potlucks to choose from:

Before Services at 5pm in Newman Hall — for families with children 5 and under

After Services at 7pm in Newman Hall — for all Shabbat Services attendees and children

Please don't bring any dishes with pork or shellfish, but feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share.

For more information contact Nancy Sheftel-Gomes at or 415-346-1720 ext 28. To RSVP, click on the evite link.

Be A Friend, Bring A Friend

Sunday, July 13, 10-11am

Bring a friend to brunch at the home of Kathryn Amenta and Joe Liccardo, plus special guest speaker, for families with children 6-18.

Please RSVP and forward the names of your guests to Carrie Rice, ext 18.

Men’s Clothing Drive
Benefitting St. Vincent de Paul

July 15-30

Clean out your closets and donate men's pants, shirts and coats, men's shoes (especially athletic and good walking shoes) underwear, and socks clean, in good condition packed in boxes.

Every day St. Vincent DePaul helps over 1,000 people trying to overcome poverty, homelessness, substance abuse and domestic violence.

For more information contact Nancy Sheftel-Gomes, 415.346.1720 ext 28, .

Check Out Our ECE Programs this Summer!

Parent Baby Playgroups

10:30am-12pm

Monday — infants to 3 yrs: Havdallah Club, assistant principal Meredith Reich, Golden Gate Mother’s Group 7/7, 8/4.

Tuesday — infants to crawlers: puppeteer Emily Butterfly, weekly; Dr. Valerie Jahan, monthly

Thursday — infants to 3 yrs: weekly musical jam session

Friday — infants to 4 yrs: Shabbat with Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller

$15/drop-in. members: $80/10 visit card; nonmembers: $98/10 visit card. For more information contact Meredith Reich at or 415-346-1720 ext 32.

Parent Baby Yoga

Mondays, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11,
8/18, 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9-10:30am

Mixed-level Hatha class for parents with infants to 3-year-olds; drop-ins welcome. Members: $14/class or $125/10-class card; nonmembers: $16/class or $145/10-class card. For more information contact Kari Marble, 415.845.1073 or .

Baby Massage

Mondays, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18,
8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 11am-12:30 pm

Baby massage, bonding and parenting discussions. $120/family. For more information contact Kari Marble, 415.845.1073 or .

Giants Jewish Heritage Night

Monday, August 25, 7:15pm, AT&T Park

Join the annually growing group of fans from CSI who root for our home team along with baseball fanatic Rabbi Larry on the popular and entertaining Jewish Heritage Night. The Giants compete against the Colorado Rockies. This year’s gift is a fan-designed scarf and it’s with your $20 ticket in our reserved section.

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Nancy Drapin at or 415-346-1720 ext 30.

Unless otherwise specified, the events and programs listed on this page are open to both members and non-members. We encourage our members to invite their friends and neighbors to Sherith Israel programs

Shabbat Services Schedule

First Friday
Kabbalat Shabbat with Koleynu Choir

Second Friday
Family Shabbat (ECE potluck and congregational potluck)

Third Friday
Journey to Shabbat (special music with guest musicians)

Fourth/Fifth Friday
Kabbalat Shabbat