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.

PreK-5th grade classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. 3rd-5th grade Hebrew classes meet on Tuesday afternoons.

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

Come hear from longtime NIF leader and lifelong activist, Shira Ben Sasson Furstenberg. Shira has been a trailblazer, helping lead NIF while also personally devoting her time to support the families of the hostages. She’ll discuss how NIF mobilized resources and staff around the world to meet the immense needs after October 7 and how we are looking ahead, more determined than ever to chart the course towards better futures for everyone in Israel and under its control. A Conversation between Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf & Shira Ben Sasson Furstenberg, Associate Director of NIF Israel. The ongoing crisis since October 7 has tested the New Israel Fund (NIF) and Israeli society like never before. Since the attack and ensuing Israel-Gaza war, NIF and our grantees have been taking action to help provide relief, staying true to the values of human rights and Jewish-Arab partnership, and pushing back against extremism. Event co-presented by New Israel Fund and Congregation Sherith Israel. Refreshments provided.

Presentation by David A.M. Wilensky, director of news product at the J., in conversation with Rabbi George Altshuler. Lunch catered by Boichick Bagels and sponsored by Monica Levin and Nancy Igdaloff. Members only. Free. Reservations required by Sept. 17, 10 am.

Kabbalat Shabbat: Service led by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf, Rabbi George Altshuler, cantorial soloist Simon Barrad and music director Jonathan Dimmock. Followed by a festive Oneg. Service streams on YouTube.