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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The Zingeray Ensemble of the Jewish Folk Chorus of San Francisco
Returns to Congregation Shir Shalom
Sunday, April 19, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Burlingame Hall
Please join us as we celebrate Congregation Shir Shalom’s
30th Anniversary & the Zingeray Ensemble’s 100th!
The chorus will be performing a medley of Ladino music and songs. Following the performance, there will be a hosted reception offering a selection of Sephardic finger foods.
There is no charge to attend the concert and reception, but RSVP by April 12 to Linda Goldman at [email protected]. Please also direct any questions to the same email.
Sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Team of Congregation Shir Shalom
Returns to Congregation Shir Shalom
Sunday, April 19, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Burlingame Hall
Please join us as we celebrate Congregation Shir Shalom’s
30th Anniversary & the Zingeray Ensemble’s 100th!
The chorus will be performing a medley of Ladino music and songs. Following the performance, there will be a hosted reception offering a selection of Sephardic finger foods.
There is no charge to attend the concert and reception, but RSVP by April 12 to Linda Goldman at [email protected]. Please also direct any questions to the same email.
Sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Team of Congregation Shir Shalom
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Nosh and Learn: Conversation with American Hispanist and cultural historian, E. Michael Gerli
Saturday, April 25, 2026, immediately following services
Community Room
Join us at Congregation Shir Shalom for an engaging lecture by renowned cultural historian E. Michael Gerli.
This talk explores Jewish conversion in Spain before 1492, revealing a complex story of identity, opportunity, and social mobility. Discover how individuals navigated power and belonging in a time of great change.
There is no charge to attend, and lunch will be provided by the Lifelong Learning Committee.
Please RSVP to [email protected] or text 978-660-3080.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, immediately following services
Community Room
Join us at Congregation Shir Shalom for an engaging lecture by renowned cultural historian E. Michael Gerli.
This talk explores Jewish conversion in Spain before 1492, revealing a complex story of identity, opportunity, and social mobility. Discover how individuals navigated power and belonging in a time of great change.
There is no charge to attend, and lunch will be provided by the Lifelong Learning Committee.
Please RSVP to [email protected] or text 978-660-3080.
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
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 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
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 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
April 11th & 25th
May 16th
10 am in the Sanctuary
Via Zoom and In Person
FRIDAY NIGHT POTLUCK AND SHABBAT
April 24th
May 15h
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.
