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 i[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 i[email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE
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CSS Farmers Market Gathering
Tuesday, July 22nd from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
All members, families, and friends, please join us for Congregation Shir Shalom’s MEET, GREET, AND EAT, at the Tuesday night Farmers Market on the 4TH Tuesday July, and August. Look for us at the North-East corner of the Plaza by the Bear Flag Monument.
Please bring a chair and meet us there!
- The Membership Committee
Tuesday, July 22nd from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
All members, families, and friends, please join us for Congregation Shir Shalom’s MEET, GREET, AND EAT, at the Tuesday night Farmers Market on the 4TH Tuesday July, and August. Look for us at the North-East corner of the Plaza by the Bear Flag Monument.
Please bring a chair and meet us there!
- The Membership Committee
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Friday Night Shabbat with Reb Neal
Erev at the Improv
Friday, July 25th at 6:30 pm
Before the invention of the prayerbook, Jewish communal worship consisted of improvised prayers conforming to set themes.
Please join us on the evening of July 25th as we wind back the clock some 2,000 years with a unique participatory service: staying with the structured liturgy, we'll be improvising and sharing our prayers and blessings based on the formula, "Baruch Atah Adonai, Who ..."
The service will begin with a brief reminiscence of Congregation Shir Shalom's role in crafting our current prayerbook, Mishkan Tefillah.
Looking forward to looking back with you!
Erev at the Improv
Friday, July 25th at 6:30 pm
Before the invention of the prayerbook, Jewish communal worship consisted of improvised prayers conforming to set themes.
Please join us on the evening of July 25th as we wind back the clock some 2,000 years with a unique participatory service: staying with the structured liturgy, we'll be improvising and sharing our prayers and blessings based on the formula, "Baruch Atah Adonai, Who ..."
The service will begin with a brief reminiscence of Congregation Shir Shalom's role in crafting our current prayerbook, Mishkan Tefillah.
Looking forward to looking back with you!
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Lifelong Learning Presents
Introduction to Judaism Class
Wednesdays from 10:15 am-11:30 am
Beginning Wednesday, August 6th
CSS Community Room
Who is this for? For those interested in an adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah, for those interested in conversion to Judaism, and for those who simply want to learn.
This class will be taught mostly by Rabbi Steve. Additionally, there will be guest teachers from both in and beyond the Shir Shalom Community. A full syllabus with lesson dates and subjects to be provided on the first day. For those who are considering joining "just to learn" you do not have to commit to the entire year.
RSVP and initial inquiries please email Tricia at [email protected]
Introduction to Judaism Class
Wednesdays from 10:15 am-11:30 am
Beginning Wednesday, August 6th
CSS Community Room
Who is this for? For those interested in an adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah, for those interested in conversion to Judaism, and for those who simply want to learn.
This class will be taught mostly by Rabbi Steve. Additionally, there will be guest teachers from both in and beyond the Shir Shalom Community. A full syllabus with lesson dates and subjects to be provided on the first day. For those who are considering joining "just to learn" you do not have to commit to the entire year.
RSVP and initial inquiries please email Tricia at [email protected]
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Tu B'Av: The Jewish Night of Love
Saturday, August 9th at 6:30 pm
Burlingame Hall
Celebrate Tu B’Av with an enchanting evening of songs, stories, and poems of love. Share the music, tales, and verses that speak to your heart.
Sample wines from our valued members and donors, including:
• Peter Stanford: Sonoma Pete’s Ribolla Gialla
• Dr. Jerry Kram: Jerry’s Syrah
• John Randazzo: Villa Randazzo “Caberah”
• Sydney Randazzo: 2022 Idell Family Chardonnay
Wine is included since it is a natural part of festive meals and celebrations.
Join us for a magical night of community, connection, and celebration!
Make your reservation now:
RSVP to Gayle Stanford at [email protected] or text to (818) 613-3354
Saturday, August 9th at 6:30 pm
Burlingame Hall
Celebrate Tu B’Av with an enchanting evening of songs, stories, and poems of love. Share the music, tales, and verses that speak to your heart.
Sample wines from our valued members and donors, including:
• Peter Stanford: Sonoma Pete’s Ribolla Gialla
• Dr. Jerry Kram: Jerry’s Syrah
• John Randazzo: Villa Randazzo “Caberah”
• Sydney Randazzo: 2022 Idell Family Chardonnay
Wine is included since it is a natural part of festive meals and celebrations.
Join us for a magical night of community, connection, and celebration!
Make your reservation now:
RSVP to Gayle Stanford at [email protected] or text to (818) 613-3354
UPCOMING SERVICES and EVENTS
All Zoom links will be sent via the newsletter, Rabbi Steve's Friday Message or contact us through i[email protected]
SATURDAY TORAH STUDY
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
9 am via Zoom
Come join us as we engage in the Torah portion for the week - Parshat HaShavuah.
WEDNESDAY JEWISH BIBLE TEXT STUDY
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
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
July 12th
August 9th
10 am in the Sanctuary
Via Zoom and In Person
FRIDAY NIGHT POTLUCK AND SHABBAT
July 25th
August 22nd
5:30 pm Potluck in-person in the Community Room
6:30 pm Shabbat in-person
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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].
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