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	June 2018
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					1 Kabbalat Shabbat at Drake Terrace What: Kabbalat Shabbat at Drake Terrace When: Jun 1 at 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Where: Drake Terrace, 275 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA 94903, United States See more details Candle Lighting What: Candle Lighting When: Jun 1 at 8:08 pm - 8:08 pm Where: San Francisco See more details • •	2 Parshat B'ha-'a lot-kha What: Parshat B'ha-'a lot-kha When: Jun 2 Where: See more details Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush What: Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush When: Jun 2 at 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Shabbat Sit Meditation What: Shabbat Sit Meditation When: Jun 2 at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920, United States Led by Larry and Diane Yermack, this Shabbat morning experience explores silence and spirituality through simply being present. Using a technique called mindfulness meditation, you will find yourself slowing down, calming your mind and cultivating awareness, compassion, and Jewish wisdom. Whether you are new to meditation or have many years of experience, you are warmly welcome. Drop ins welcome. Free of charge. See more details • • •
3 Tikkun Olam: Meal Prep & Volunteering at Mill Street Homeless Shelter What: Tikkun Olam: Meal Prep & Volunteering at Mill Street Homeless Shelter When: Jun 3 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am Where: Mill Street Center, 190 Mill St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA Help prepare and serve brunch for 20-30 residents and enjoy the meal with them. Please contact Randi Lachter at 415.888.2241 or rlachter@gmail.com with questions. Or go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c49afaf292-kolshofar1 to sign up! See more details Chai Lights Tour of The Contemporary Jewish Museum (San Francisco) followed by lunch What: Chai Lights Tour of The Contemporary Jewish Museum (San Francisco) followed by lunch When: Jun 3 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Chai Lights invites you to join a Docent-led tour, followed by lunch at Wise Son Jewish Deli (in the museum) at 11 am. Goldberg is best known for a series of popular cartoons depicting complicated gadgets that perform simple tasks in indirect, convoluted ways, giving rise to the term Rube Goldberg machines for any similar gadget or process. RSVP to Judi Finkelstein: 415.927.0132 or finkelstein@comcast.net. Carpooling is recommended. Everyone will pay their own admission at the door ($9 for seniors and Museum members are free), but the cost of the docent tour is $6/person. Send a $6 check (delivered by May 27th) to: Lynne Furman, 233 Knight Drive; San Rafael, CA 94901 See more details • •	4	5 Morning Minyan What: Morning Minyan When: Jun 5 at 7:15 am - 8:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Talmud Study What: Talmud Study When: Jun 5 at 8:00 am - 9:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details CANCELLED: Prayers Unfolded: The Shabbat Morning Service - with Steve Schiff What: CANCELLED: Prayers Unfolded: The Shabbat Morning Service - with Steve Schiff When: Jun 5 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA Come study the Shabbat morning prayer service — its history and overall organization, with a focus on specific prayers, as well as different attitudes and approaches to praying. The class will be participatory and accessible to new learners; no Hebrew required. Taught by Steve Schiff. See more details Biblical & Prayerbook Hebrew What: Biblical & Prayerbook Hebrew When: Jun 5 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA Learn more & register at http://catalog.lehrhaus.org/by_category/language/ Taught by Tikva Farber, the course is designed for those who want to learn Hebrew by studying the Siddur סידור (prayer book) in its original authentic language. Learn to translate and form commentaries based on the root of the Hebrew words for the purpose of gaining a deep understanding and meaning from the text. The Hebrew with Tikva™ method helps students comprehend prayer book text from its classical Hebrew source. Students will: study classical Hebrew language from selected prayers; learn root words and their various applications; gain a deeper understanding of Prayer book Hebrew; differentiate the literal meaning form the deeper hidden meaning; participate in discussions to meaningfully deepen your experience of life and Judaism; and improve Hebrew reading skills. Cost is $175 for the community, $160 for members See more details • • • •	6 Chai Lights Weekly Walk at Blackie's Pasture What: Chai Lights Weekly Walk at Blackie's Pasture When: Jun 6 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Blackie's Pasture, Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920, United States See more details •	7 Morning Minyan What: Morning Minyan When: Jun 7 at 7:00 am - 8:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Rabbi Chai's Farewell Party What: Rabbi Chai's Farewell Party When: Jun 7 at 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA Join us to celebrate Rabbi Chai Levy’s 16 years of service to Congregation Kol Shofar on Thursday, June 7th, 2018 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. for a catered vegetarian dinner, tributes, musical meditation band, video & dancing. Cost is $18 for members, $36 for non-members. RSVP by purchasing a ticket here before May 24th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farewell-party-for-rabbi-chai-levy-registration-45000038326 Questions? Call Elan at Kol Shofar, 415-388-1818 ext.106 ecoplin@kolshofar.org. In addition to attending the event, you can make a donation to underwrite the cost, and/or purchase tributes honoring Rabbi Chai. Tribute slides will screen at the farewell party, be published on our Kol Shofar website and be included in a printed book presented to Rabbi Chai. Please send copy, photos and/or art work for Tributes to Sara Glass at sglass@kolshofar.org or call 913-634-6572. Click above to purchase tributes, due by May 14th. See more details • •	8 Conversational Hebrew (at Lerman Law) What: Conversational Hebrew (at Lerman Law) When: Jun 8 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Where: Lerman Law Partners, LLP, 802 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA Learn more & register at http://catalog.lehrhaus.org/by_category/language/ Taught by Tikva Farber, the Modern Hebrew course is intended to develop verbal communication skills in the spoken modern Hebrew language. Infused with Israeli culture, a variety of methods and modalities are used to reach the goal of speaking Hebrew as it is spoken in Modern Israel. Students will practice speaking Hebrew as well as reading to reinforce the conversational lessons and writing in the practical everyday Hebrew format; they will also learn grammar, patterns, geography, and about the daily lives of Israelis. Prerequisite: Beginning Conversational Hebrew course of equivalent understanding of reading and writing in Hebrew. Cost is $175 for the community, $160 for members See more details Candle Lighting What: Candle Lighting When: Jun 8 at 8:12 pm - 8:12 pm Where: San Francisco See more details • •	9 Parshat Sh'lah L'kha What: Parshat Sh'lah L'kha When: Jun 9 Where: See more details Shabbat Morning Services and sermon by Moti Ze'ira followed by Kiddush What: Shabbat Morning Services and sermon by Moti Ze'ira followed by Kiddush When: Jun 9 at 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Shabbat Sit Meditation What: Shabbat Sit Meditation When: Jun 9 at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920, United States Led by Larry and Diane Yermack, this Shabbat morning experience explores silence and spirituality through simply being present. Using a technique called mindfulness meditation, you will find yourself slowing down, calming your mind and cultivating awareness, compassion, and Jewish wisdom. Whether you are new to meditation or have many years of experience, you are warmly welcome. Drop ins welcome. Free of charge. See more details Moti Ze'ira at Kol Shofar - The Head of HaMidrasha (Bridges to Israel Event) What: Moti Ze'ira at Kol Shofar - The Head of HaMidrasha (Bridges to Israel Event) When: Jun 9 at 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Where: Topic: Challenges of a Jewish and Democratic State at 70- It's not just political Join the Kol Shofar community to hear Moti Ze'ira speak following our worship services and traditional Kiddush. Being a young State and a People as old as the Bible, what can we do to reconcile these dimensions today? Israeli Judaism has a major role in Jewish Peoplehood, yet few in the US have heard about this movement. Come hear and discuss our growing role in developing the character of a Jewish and Democratic State. Moti Zeira, a founder of HaMidrasha, is one of Israel’s leading experts on Jewish and Israeli identity and emerging Jewish communities in Israel. He is instrumental in shaping an inclusive paradigm of Jewish identity and spearheads the growing Jewish renewal movement in Israel. See more details • • • •
10 Men's Group Meeting What: Men's Group Meeting When: Jun 10 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Where: The meeting will feature a presentation by Yoni Saadi, AIPAC’s Associate Area Director for San Francisco and Marin, who will discuss recent developments affecting U.S. relations with Israel. All congregants all welcome to attend. See more details Women's Rosh Hodesh Group What: Women's Rosh Hodesh Group When: Jun 10 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA Rosh Hodesh means the “head of the new (moon)” and is celebrated monthly. Rosh Hodesh is considered a special holiday for women and is a time of rediscovering new and ancient ceremonies. In this group, we will explore text, chanting and movement rituals to explore the intention of each month. See more details • •	11	12 Morning Minyan What: Morning Minyan When: Jun 12 at 7:15 am - 8:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Talmud Study What: Talmud Study When: Jun 12 at 8:00 am - 9:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Prayers Unfolded: The Shabbat Morning Service - with Steve Schiff What: Prayers Unfolded: The Shabbat Morning Service - with Steve Schiff When: Jun 12 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA Come study the Shabbat morning prayer service — its history and overall organization, with a focus on specific prayers, as well as different attitudes and approaches to praying. The class will be participatory and accessible to new learners; no Hebrew required. Taught by Steve Schiff. See more details Biblical & Prayerbook Hebrew What: Biblical & Prayerbook Hebrew When: Jun 12 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA Learn more & register at http://catalog.lehrhaus.org/by_category/language/ Taught by Tikva Farber, the course is designed for those who want to learn Hebrew by studying the Siddur סידור (prayer book) in its original authentic language. Learn to translate and form commentaries based on the root of the Hebrew words for the purpose of gaining a deep understanding and meaning from the text. The Hebrew with Tikva™ method helps students comprehend prayer book text from its classical Hebrew source. Students will: study classical Hebrew language from selected prayers; learn root words and their various applications; gain a deeper understanding of Prayer book Hebrew; differentiate the literal meaning form the deeper hidden meaning; participate in discussions to meaningfully deepen your experience of life and Judaism; and improve Hebrew reading skills. Cost is $175 for the community, $160 for members See more details • • • •	13 Chai Lights Weekly Walk at Blackie's Pasture What: Chai Lights Weekly Walk at Blackie's Pasture When: Jun 13 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Blackie's Pasture, Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920, United States See more details •	14 Morning Minyan What: Morning Minyan When: Jun 14 at 6:50 am - 7:50 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details •	15 Candle Lighting What: Candle Lighting When: Jun 15 at 8:15 pm - 8:15 pm Where: San Francisco See more details •	16 Parshat Korah What: Parshat Korah When: Jun 16 Where: See more details Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush What: Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush When: Jun 16 at 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Shabbat Sit Meditation What: Shabbat Sit Meditation When: Jun 16 at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920, United States Led by Larry and Diane Yermack, this Shabbat morning experience explores silence and spirituality through simply being present. Using a technique called mindfulness meditation, you will find yourself slowing down, calming your mind and cultivating awareness, compassion, and Jewish wisdom. Whether you are new to meditation or have many years of experience, you are warmly welcome. Drop ins welcome. Free of charge. See more details Panim el Panim-led Community Conversation What: Panim el Panim-led Community Conversation When: Jun 16 at 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Where: Many of you participated in our Panim el Panim-led Community Conversations after kiddush on April 7 and asked for a follow up meeting to discuss what we learned as a community. On June 16 after Kiddush we’d like to share what we learned. We hope you will join us, whether or not you participated in our small groups on April 7th. See more details • • • •
17	18	19 Morning Minyan What: Morning Minyan When: Jun 19 at 7:15 am - 8:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Talmud Study What: Talmud Study When: Jun 19 at 8:00 am - 9:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Prayers Unfolded: The Shabbat Morning Service - with Steve Schiff What: Prayers Unfolded: The Shabbat Morning Service - with Steve Schiff When: Jun 19 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA Come study the Shabbat morning prayer service — its history and overall organization, with a focus on specific prayers, as well as different attitudes and approaches to praying. The class will be participatory and accessible to new learners; no Hebrew required. Taught by Steve Schiff. See more details Lunch and Learn: Making Torah Personal What: Lunch and Learn: Making Torah Personal When: Jun 19 at 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Where: June 19, June 26, July 3  12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Making the Torah Personal with Rabbi Paul Steinberg The Torah is not ancient history that happened long ago, but rather a spiritual epic that continues to happen in our lives at every age. Join Rabbi Steinberg for three, 60-minute sessions in an informal setting as we unearth the Torah’s wisdom, making the weekly portion relevant and personal in our lives. Bring your own dairy/vegetarian lunch. Free. Come for one class or to every one! See more details • • • •	20 Chai Lights Weekly Walk at Blackie's Pasture What: Chai Lights Weekly Walk at Blackie's Pasture When: Jun 20 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Blackie's Pasture, Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920, United States See more details •	21 Morning Minyan What: Morning Minyan When: Jun 21 at 7:00 am - 8:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details •	22 Candle Lighting What: Candle Lighting When: Jun 22 at 8:17 pm - 8:17 pm Where: San Francisco See more details •	23 Parshat Hukkat What: Parshat Hukkat When: Jun 23 Where: See more details Judaism by Choice Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush What: Judaism by Choice Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush When: Jun 23 at 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA Join us as we welcome those in our community who have recently converted to Judaism as they come forward to have an aliyah and to speak about their inspiring Jewish journeys. These students have participated in our partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism program at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles. See more details Shabbat Sit Meditation What: Shabbat Sit Meditation When: Jun 23 at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920, United States Led by Larry and Diane Yermack, this Shabbat morning experience explores silence and spirituality through simply being present. Using a technique called mindfulness meditation, you will find yourself slowing down, calming your mind and cultivating awareness, compassion, and Jewish wisdom. Whether you are new to meditation or have many years of experience, you are warmly welcome. Drop ins welcome. Free of charge. See more details Havdalah 9:17 p.m. What: Havdalah 9:17 p.m. When: Jun 23 at 9:17 pm - 9:47 pm Where: See more details • • • •
24 Two Big Mouths - A Play What: Two Big Mouths - A Play When: Jun 24 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA Join us for a fun performance at Kol Shofar presented by Kol Shofar's Art Salon, Center for Jewish Spirituality, and Chai Lights. Naomi Newman and Linda Hirschhorn will perform in this tapestry of story-telling, memoir, midrash, music and laughter - about growing up Jewish, growing old and growing wiser. The show will be followed by discussion. $18 for Members of Kol Shofar, $25 for non-members. Get your tickets at: http://bit.ly/KSTwoBigMouths See more details •	25	26 Morning Minyan What: Morning Minyan When: Jun 26 at 7:15 am - 8:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Talmud Study What: Talmud Study When: Jun 26 at 8:00 am - 9:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Prayers Unfolded: The Shabbat Morning Service - with Steve Schiff What: Prayers Unfolded: The Shabbat Morning Service - with Steve Schiff When: Jun 26 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA Come study the Shabbat morning prayer service — its history and overall organization, with a focus on specific prayers, as well as different attitudes and approaches to praying. The class will be participatory and accessible to new learners; no Hebrew required. Taught by Steve Schiff. See more details Lunch and Learn: Making Torah Personal What: Lunch and Learn: Making Torah Personal When: Jun 26 at 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Where: June 19, June 26, July 3  12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Making the Torah Personal with Rabbi Paul Steinberg The Torah is not ancient history that happened long ago, but rather a spiritual epic that continues to happen in our lives at every age. Join Rabbi Steinberg for three, 60-minute sessions in an informal setting as we unearth the Torah’s wisdom, making the weekly portion relevant and personal in our lives. Bring your own dairy/vegetarian lunch. Free. Come for one class or to every one! See more details • • • •	27 Chai Lights Weekly Walk at Blackie's Pasture What: Chai Lights Weekly Walk at Blackie's Pasture When: Jun 27 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Blackie's Pasture, Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920, United States See more details •	28 Morning Minyan What: Morning Minyan When: Jun 28 at 7:00 am - 8:00 am Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details REAL Serenity Study What: REAL Serenity Study When: Jun 28 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Description:Monthly Jewish recovery study group at Congregation Rodef Sholom Fourth Thursdays of the month (ongoing) starting May 24, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, in the Sanctuary Join us for a monthly facilitated study and discussion group integrating recovery, Judaism, and spiritual ideas and texts. The group facilitation involves reflective questioning, sharing, and text study. Led by Rabbi Paul Steinberg. RSVP to MHI@rodefsholom.org. See more details • •	29 Candle Lighting What: Candle Lighting When: Jun 29 at 8:17 pm - 8:17 pm Where: San Francisco See more details •	30 Parshat Balak What: Parshat Balak When: Jun 30 Where: See more details Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush What: Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush When: Jun 30 at 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA See more details Shabbat Sit Meditation What: Shabbat Sit Meditation When: Jun 30 at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920, United States Led by Larry and Diane Yermack, this Shabbat morning experience explores silence and spirituality through simply being present. Using a technique called mindfulness meditation, you will find yourself slowing down, calming your mind and cultivating awareness, compassion, and Jewish wisdom. Whether you are new to meditation or have many years of experience, you are warmly welcome. Drop ins welcome. Free of charge. See more details • • •

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