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.

Volunteers prepare meals to feed homebound seniors & those in need of healing, in partnership with JFCS. Contact: hamotzi@sherithisrael.org

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

Join expert shofar maker and Congregation Sherith Israel member, Maurice Kamins, as he takes us on a tour of his workshop and explains the many animals and shofar styles that are represented in his collection. We will also take participants' questions, and Cantor Toby Glaser will give some background on the history of the shofar in Jewish worship and biblical text.

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.)

Kabbalat Shabbat: 6 pm: End your week on a high note at our warm and welcoming Friday night services led by Sherith Israel clergy. Streams on YouTube.

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

Every Saturday morning, congregants and guests gather to study the weekly parashah (portion). Led by Rabbi Abby Phelps, Torah Study offers learning from traditional and contemporary sources, as well as lively discussion.

Join the clergy team as we make Havdallah and delve deeper into our High Holiday preparation through exploring Selichot. Why is this service significant, and what is the liturgy that makes it so beautiful? Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf will introduce our 2020 re-imagining of the High Holidays, Cantor Toby Glaser will demonstrate some traditional Selichot chants and melodies, and Rabbi Abby Phelps will teach on the nature of liturgical forgiveness and the place of this service within our Days of Awe.