We welcome you to our community!
Congregation Shir Shalom (Song of Peace) is located in the City of Sonoma, California. We are an intimate community that welcomes different levels of Jewish practice in a beautiful setting—providing inspiration for worship, learning, and friendship.
If you live in Sonoma or are visiting and would like to attend our services or events you are welcome to join us. Please email [email protected].
Congregation Shir Shalom (Song of Peace) is located in the City of Sonoma, California. We are an intimate community that welcomes different levels of Jewish practice in a beautiful setting—providing inspiration for worship, learning, and friendship.
If you live in Sonoma or are visiting and would like to attend our services or events you are welcome to join us. Please email [email protected].
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SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE
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Cyber Safety: Protect Yourself and Our Congregation
Thursday, May 7, 2026
From 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
For CSS Members
Location: Shir Shalom
Scam emails. Fake texts. Phone calls that sound real—but aren’t.
Older adults and faith communities are being targeted more than ever.
Join us for a practical, easy‑to‑understand session on staying safe online—and learn what Congregation Shir Shalom is doing to protect our community’s information.
What You’ll Learn
The most common scams—and how to spot them
Simple steps to protect your email, passwords, and personal information
What to do if you think you’ve been targeted
How Congregation Shir Shalom is strengthening its cybersecurity protections
Featuring Congregation Shir Shalom member Brett Newman, who will discuss steps the synagogue is taking to strengthen its cybersecurity protections.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who uses email, a smartphone, or the internet. Everyone!
No technical background required.
Sponsored by the Congregation Shir Shalom Cybersecurity Committee
If you would like to attend, kindly reserve using the link below:
https://pp.events/bVQn3mx8
Thursday, May 7, 2026
From 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
For CSS Members
Location: Shir Shalom
Scam emails. Fake texts. Phone calls that sound real—but aren’t.
Older adults and faith communities are being targeted more than ever.
Join us for a practical, easy‑to‑understand session on staying safe online—and learn what Congregation Shir Shalom is doing to protect our community’s information.
What You’ll Learn
The most common scams—and how to spot them
Simple steps to protect your email, passwords, and personal information
What to do if you think you’ve been targeted
How Congregation Shir Shalom is strengthening its cybersecurity protections
Featuring Congregation Shir Shalom member Brett Newman, who will discuss steps the synagogue is taking to strengthen its cybersecurity protections.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who uses email, a smartphone, or the internet. Everyone!
No technical background required.
Sponsored by the Congregation Shir Shalom Cybersecurity Committee
If you would like to attend, kindly reserve using the link below:
https://pp.events/bVQn3mx8
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The Membership Committee invites you to our annual Summer Meet & Greet at the Tuesday night Farmer's Market on the Plaza
When:
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month
(5/25, 6/23, 7/28, 8/25)
Where:
The Northeast corner of the Plaza by the Bear Flag Monument.
Look for the table with the blue and white balloons
...
Bring family and friends, blankets, and chairs, and enjoy the
long warm evening, good food and music.
There will be a special celebration of Congregation Shir Shalom’s 30th Anniversary on June 23.
We look forward to seeing you there!
When:
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month
(5/25, 6/23, 7/28, 8/25)
Where:
The Northeast corner of the Plaza by the Bear Flag Monument.
Look for the table with the blue and white balloons
...
Bring family and friends, blankets, and chairs, and enjoy the
long warm evening, good food and music.
There will be a special celebration of Congregation Shir Shalom’s 30th Anniversary on June 23.
We look forward to seeing you there!
UPCOMING SERVICES and EVENTS
All Zoom links will be sent via the newsletter, Rabbi Steve's Friday Message, or contact us through [email protected]
SATURDAY TORAH STUDY
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
9 am via Zoom
Come join us as we engage in the Torah portion for the week - Parshat HaShavuah.
WEDNESDAY JEWISH BIBLE TEXT STUDY
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
9 am via Zoom
We study the Mussar approach, delving into the challenges of the practical application of the wise words of our sages. We read in both English and Hebrew.
SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT
May 16th
June 13th
10 am in the Sanctuary
Via Zoom and In Person
FRIDAY NIGHT POTLUCK AND SHABBAT
May 15th
June 26th
5:30 pm Potluck in-person in the Community Room
6:30 pm Shabbat in-person
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A Message about the Bondi Beach Shooting
THEY WANT US TO FEAR.
That’s not going to happen.
The 15 Jews martyred in Sydney are a cross-section of the Jewish world: Two rabbis. A Ukrainian survivor of the Holocaust. A pre-Bat Mitzvah girl. An Israeli. And ten others. All killed for the “crime” of being Jewish in public.
There are no words to express our shock, anger, and grief at this vicious and hateful turn of events, because you know them all anyway, because they’ve all been said before, again and again and again.
What I will say is this: We are not leaving. We are not cowering. We are not giving up our identity. We are who we are, as we’ve been for millennia, and will be – G?d willing – for millennia more.
We are an eternal people, and we will survive.
Deal with it.
-Neal Ross Attinson
THEY WANT US TO FEAR.
That’s not going to happen.
The 15 Jews martyred in Sydney are a cross-section of the Jewish world: Two rabbis. A Ukrainian survivor of the Holocaust. A pre-Bat Mitzvah girl. An Israeli. And ten others. All killed for the “crime” of being Jewish in public.
There are no words to express our shock, anger, and grief at this vicious and hateful turn of events, because you know them all anyway, because they’ve all been said before, again and again and again.
What I will say is this: We are not leaving. We are not cowering. We are not giving up our identity. We are who we are, as we’ve been for millennia, and will be – G?d willing – for millennia more.
We are an eternal people, and we will survive.
Deal with it.
-Neal Ross Attinson
Social Action and Community Outreach
Meal deliveries to the home-bound through S.O.S. (Sonoma Overnight Support)
We still have an immediate need (which has increased in Sonoma) to deliver meals. The delivery takes about one hour + once a week or as often as you would like to volunteer. Some people volunteer each week, others every other week, or once a month, and others when they can. All are needed. With questions or to get more information contact: Barbara Sachs Senn ( Social Action Committee) at [email protected]
Sunday Supper for H.A.S. (Homeless Action Sonoma)
Every other month members of Shir Shalom gather in Burlingame Hall on a Sunday afternoon to prepare and then deliver a family style meal for H.A.S. For more information on this please reach out to Lee Wanetik at [email protected].
Meal deliveries to the home-bound through S.O.S. (Sonoma Overnight Support)
We still have an immediate need (which has increased in Sonoma) to deliver meals. The delivery takes about one hour + once a week or as often as you would like to volunteer. Some people volunteer each week, others every other week, or once a month, and others when they can. All are needed. With questions or to get more information contact: Barbara Sachs Senn ( Social Action Committee) at [email protected]
Sunday Supper for H.A.S. (Homeless Action Sonoma)
Every other month members of Shir Shalom gather in Burlingame Hall on a Sunday afternoon to prepare and then deliver a family style meal for H.A.S. For more information on this please reach out to Lee Wanetik at [email protected].
How to support Israel and each other at this difficult time.
Click here for a message from our leadership.
