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Congregation Sherith Israel

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
31Cheshvan 25 9:30am Hamotzi 9:30am Studio @ Sherith Israel 12:00pm Intermediate Hebrew	1Cheshvan 26 3:00pm Memoir Writing Group	2Cheshvan 27	3Cheshvan 28 2:00pm Building Tour 5:00pm The New Jew: An Israeli view of American Judaism 7:00pm What is Jewish Mysticism?	4Cheshvan 29 5:00pm Pirkei Avot Study Group With Rabbi Phelps	5Kislev 1 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat	6Kislev 2 Tol'dot 9:15am Torah Study
7Kislev 3 9:30am Hamotzi 9:30am Studio @ Sherith Israel 12:00pm Chicken Soupers 12:00pm Intermediate Hebrew	8Kislev 4 3:00pm Memoir Writing Group	9Kislev 5	10Kislev 6 2:00pm Building Tour 5:00pm Can We Talk About Israel? - A Conversation with Daniel Sokatch	11Kislev 7 Veterans Day 5:00pm Pirkei Avot Study Group With Rabbi Phelps	12Kislev 8 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat	13Kislev 9 Vayeitzei 9:15am Torah Study
14Kislev 10 9:30am Hamotzi 9:30am Studio @ Sherith Israel 12:00pm Intermediate Hebrew	15Kislev 11 3:00pm Memoir Writing Group 4:00pm Jewish Book Club	16Kislev 12	17Kislev 13 2:00pm Building Tour	18Kislev 14 5:00pm Pirkei Avot Study Group With Rabbi Phelps 6:30pm YAP at Cal Academy NightLife	19Kislev 15 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat	20Kislev 16 Vayishlach 9:15am Torah Study 4:30pm B. Mitzvah of Benjamin Keston
21Kislev 17 9:30am Hamotzi 12:00pm Intermediate Hebrew	22Kislev 18 3:00pm Memoir Writing Group 4:00pm Jewish Book Club	23Kislev 19	24Kislev 20 2:00pm Building Tour	25Kislev 21 Thanksgiving Day	26Kislev 22 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat	27Kislev 23 Vayeishev 9:15am Torah Study
28Kislev 24 Erev Hanukkah 9:30am Hamotzi 12:00pm Intermediate Hebrew 6:00pm Chanukah Candle Lightings	29Kislev 25 Hanukkah 3:00pm Memoir Writing Group 6:00pm Chanukah Candle Lightings	30Kislev 26 Hanukkah 6:00pm Chanukah Candle Lightings	1Kislev 27 Hanukkah 2:00pm Building Tour 6:00pm Chanukah Candle Lightings	2Kislev 28 Hanukkah 5:00pm Pirkei Avot Study Group With Rabbi Phelps 6:00pm Chanukah Candle Lightings	3Kislev 29 Hanukkah 6:00pm Chanukah Shabbat	4Kislev 30 Hanukkah Mikeitz 9:15am Torah Study 6:00pm Chanukah Candle Lightings

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Sunday, November 14, 2021 • 10 Kislev 5782

9:30am		Hamotzi 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.
9:30am	12:30pm	Studio @ Sherith Israel Studio @ Sherith Israel builds students' Hebrew skills, familiarity with Jewish practice and ideas, and social-emotional capabilities through fun projects and multi-sensory activities. We take a playful, student-centered approach to teaching, encouraging students to ask questions, express themselves authentically, and help shape their own learning.
12:00pm	1:00pm	Intermediate Hebrew Join our Hebrew learner community as we dive into decoding the language behind the prayers & blessings of the Siddur. Learn essential vocabulary and Hebrew grammar basics to better understand and explore new meanings behind our ancient texts.

Monday, November 15, 2021 • 11 Kislev 5782

3:00pm			Memoir Writing Group 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
4:00pm			Jewish Book Club Enjoy stimulating discussions on themes of Jewish issues and history based on outstanding novels and nonfiction books by Jewish authors. Information: Julie Lekach House: juliehousesf@gmail.com

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 • 12 Kislev 5782

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 • 13 Kislev 5782

2:00pm

Building Tour

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

Thursday, November 18, 2021 • 14 Kislev 5782

5:00pm	6:00pm		Pirkei Avot Study Group With Rabbi Phelps Join us in exploring Pirkei Avot (literally, Chapters of the Fathers), an ancient text that offers timeless ethical and spiritual guidance.
6:30pm	9:30pm		YAP at Cal Academy NightLife Cal Academy 55 Music Concourse Drive San Francisco, CA 94118

Friday, November 19, 2021 • 15 Kislev 5782

6:00pm

7:15pm

Kabbalat Shabbat

Sanctuary

Join us for a Friday night Shabbat service led by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf, Rabbi Abby Phelps and Cantor Toby Glaser.

Saturday, November 20, 2021 • 16 Kislev 5782

Parashat Vayishlach

9:15am

10:15am

Torah Study

Online

Torah Study with Rabbi Abby Phelps on Zoom. NOTE: This event will meet online only.

4:30pm

6:00pm

B. Mitzvah of Benjamin Keston

Sanctuary

B. Mitzvah of Benjamin Keston. Service also led by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf, Rabbi Abby Phelps and Cantor Toby Glaser with musical director Jonathan Dimmock. Private in-person ceremony. Event streams on YouTube Live.