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.

Akdamut, the best-known and most beloved Ashkenzai piyyut (liturgical poem), is traditionally recited on Shavuot. It is enigmatic and challenging, written in terse Aramaic replete with biblical and Talmudic references. We will examine a portion of this prayer and consider how its message can deepen our experience of this holiday. Presented by Rabbi Abby Phelps

COVID-19: Update on therapies, vaccines, and potential breakthroughs. Will Israeli technology play a large role? Dr. Daniel Kraft interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Graf

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.)

Join us for services lead by Sherith Israel Clergy at 6 pm each Friday. Please note, services will not be held on site until further notice. Watch the livestream on Zoom 6-7 pm here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/520041735?pwd=ZmtxUk10ZFlFK2lBS0hOZmN3bzM3UT09

Every Saturday morning, congregants and guests gather to study the weekly parashah (portion). Led by one of our clergy or occasionally by a guest or congregant, the hour offers learning from traditional and contemporary sources, as well as lively discussion.