Youth Congregation (Beit T’Fillah)
Saturdays, May 10 & 24, 9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
With Rabbi Roller
An interactive Shabbat service experience specifically targeted for our 1st – 5th grade students. Youth participate in traditional prayer, Torah readings, games and discussions inspired both by the weekly Torah portion and current events. Adults/parents welcome.
Tot Shabbat (Beit T’Fillah)
Saturdays, May 10 & 24, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
With Rabbi Roller
This is a relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, Shabbat program for tots and their families. Join Rabbi Roller for singing, stories, movement and more!
Jewish Book Discussion Group: Wolf Hunt (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, May 10, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
by Ayelet Gunnar-Goshen
Lilach, an Israeli immigrant in Silicon Valley, faces turmoil after a synagogue attack and her son Adam’s involvement in a self-defense class. When an African American boy dies at a party, rumors implicate Adam, causing Lilach to question her son’s innocence. Led by Ruth Kohan.
Navigating the Sea of Sacred Jewish Literature (zoom)
Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
With Rabbi Roller
In this class, Rabbi Roller examines the varieties of biblical literature and shows how rabbinic, medieval, and modern texts build upon, reinterpret, and expand this core. Please register for Zoom.
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
Friday and Saturday, May 16-17
with Rabbi David Golinkin
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Rabbi David Golinkin is President of The Schechter Institutes, Inc. and President Emeritus of the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies. For twenty years he served as Chair of the Va’ad Halakhah (Law Committee) of the Rabbinical Assembly which gives halakhic guidance to the Masorti Movement in Israel. For a complete bio click here.
Major Themes in Jewish Theology (Beit Midrash/zoom)
Tuesday, May 20, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
With Rabbi Kunin
Join Rabbi Kunin for an exploration of some of the underlying theological concepts in Judaism, such as monotheism, covenant, hermaneutics (authority of scripture), life after death, theodicy (question of evil), the balance between faith and science, and the meaning of redemption, among many other topics. Each session will be a standalone lecture on one of these topics. If you can’t attend in person, join on Zoom! Register for Zoom link.
The Former Prophets (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, May 31, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
With Rabbi Roller
Discover the most exciting biblical stories you have never heard before! We will be going through the Nevi’im Rishonim (Former Prophets) from Joshua through Kings. Explore stories of war, love, betrayal and revenge that rival anything on a bestseller list. We will be primarily using Robert Alter’s translation. Other translations of Hebrew Bible are acceptable as well. Please bring any Hebrew Bible you might have from home. There are a limited number of texts available for use during class.
Erev Shavuot Parking Lot Picnic & Ice Cream Truck (Parking lot)
Sunday, June 1, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our Shavuot Parking Lot Picnic! We’ll supply the challah, kiddush wine/juice and yes ice cream. You provide your own chairs, blankets, picnic supper & BYOB!
- 4:30pm – Kids Learning
- 5:30pm – Picnic
- 6:00pm – Ice Cream Truck – (will have dairy free options)
Erev shavuot Learning – A Journey in the Desert (Sanctuary)
Sunday, June 1, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
On Shavuot our ancestors stood at Sinai to receive the Torah. But this was only one stop on a long journey from Egypt to the land of Israel. It was a journey with many high and low points, filled no doubt with uncertainty. We too are on just such a journey. Our lives have highs and lows, and there are many times when we too face uncertainty. Join us on Erev Shavuot as Rabbis Kunin and Roller investigate Jewish traditions on dealing with the uncertainties we face in our life journeys.
Interfaith Day of Understanding (social hall)
Sunday, June 8, 3:00 – 7:30 p.m.
“What does the Divine want from us?”
Join us for an engaging time of learning about faiths of all flavors in Silicon Valley with discussions and presentations from local faith leaders. $15 Per Person. We need a minimum of 60 sign ups to proceed. Please RSVP by June 1st!
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Family Potluck and Shabbatot (Seminar Rooms)
Friday, June 13, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Join Rabbi Roller and other families with young children to welcome Shabbat in a short service filled with song and dance, followed by a potluck dinner. Please RSVP.
Kabbalat Shabbat and Potluck (Beit T’Fillah/Social Hall)
Friday, June 13, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Please join the rabbis as we welcome in Shabbat with an engaging service followed by a dairy/pareve potluck! We’ll provide the challah and kiddush wine. Please RSVP