Congregation Sherith Israel

Our volunteers—adults and young people alike—prepare 100 meals that are delivered to two shelters in San Francisco. Information: Nancy Sheftel-Gomes, 415.346.1720, x28, or email Nancy.

This is an opportunity to put our memories on paper and share with a confidential group in a safe setting. The purpose is not style or writing ability but rather the recording and sharing of memories that make each of us unique. Members Only. On Zoom only. Contact Gale Gottlieb: galegott@gmail.com

Learn how empathetic listening can help us communicate across differences and improve our relationships to others and ourselves.

Walk-ins are welcome to tour the historic landmark sanctuary and temple house. Contact tours@sherithisrael.org for more info or to schedule another time. Please note: There will be no tour on June 12th

We welcome back Dr. Jeremy Samuel Faust, an emergency physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in the division of health policy and public health, and an instructor at Harvard Medical School for a conversation with our host, Dr. Jonathan Graf on the state of the virus.

In a time of great difficulty, we can take solace in the opportunity for communally expressing and processing grief that is offered by Tisha B'Av, the day on which we traditionally commemorate the destruction of the 1st and 2nd Temples in Jerusalem. Spend your lunch hour with Rabbi Abby exploring themes of grief and loss in Jewish text and prayer. Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89879467817?pwd=d0cvbnpTRm1hUWZtdEpWV2laeVR3Zz09

What is the Talmud, and why does Rabbi Phelps think it can be more resonant for Reform Jews than the Torah? Come to this session to find out. (We will read some Talmud texts in English translation; no prior knowledge of Talmud will be needed.)

Discuss the weekly Torah portion with Sherith Israel clergy, congregants and guests on Zome.