Kehilla Community Synagogue
January 2020
Memorial for Allan Solomonow
We share with sadness the death of Allan Solomonow — a long-time Kehilla member and a many-decades activist especially in regard to peace and justice in Israel/Palestine — passed away this week on January 11. Join us for Allan's memorial with Rabbi David and Hazzan Shulamit who will officiate. In the Sanctuary. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Art Show Reception for Barry Shapiro
Please join Kehilla's Art Committee as we celebrate the opening of longtime member Barry Shapiro's exciting, eclectic art exhibit. Come view the show as you enjoy light refreshments and chat with Barry about the inspiration behind his deeply thoughtful, bold, and uniquely imaginative compositions. Barry writes: "As a visual artist, I use images now, almost exclusively, to tackle the social themes I’ve talked about professionally and personally as a philosophy teacher, diversity trainer, and political activist for over 45 years. …
Find out more »Kehilla Administrative Offices Closed For Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Our offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we will re-open on Tuesday, January 21st during our normal business hours.
Find out more »700 Benches: Winter Session 2020
You are invited to come learn with 700 Benches, a SVARA-method beit midrash (house of study; more information about SVARA is at www.svara.org). REGISTER HERE In this 6-week beit midrash, you’ll learn ancient Jewish texts in their original language, explore Talmud study as a spiritual practice, and co-create a supportive, queer-normative community of study. All you need to begin is your alef-bet (Hebrew alphabet) and to be able to commit to all six sessions. Whether you’re a newbie or an expert,…
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Kehilla School
Kehilla School is from 4-6pm and students may be dropped off as early as 3:30pm.
Find out more »Folks with White Privilege Affinity Group Meeting
Everyone who identifies as white is welcome; whether or not you have attended these meetings in the past, we’d love to have you! This affinity group is part of Kehilla's Belonging & Allyship Racial Justice Project. Questions? Contact Susan Shulman, susanschulman60@gmail.com. Here is the homework to do if you can (not required) before our January 23rd meeting: 1. Pippi Kessler on Planning a White Caucus Agenda - Sister activist Pippi Kessler speaks of the need for processing feelings, training, and taking…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service with Rabbi David and Beth Dickinson. Join us for shabbat morning prayers and music and an exploration of Parashat Va’era. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something vegetarian to share. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »700 Benches: Winter Session 2020
You are invited to come learn with 700 Benches, a SVARA-method beit midrash (house of study; more information about SVARA is at www.svara.org). REGISTER HERE In this 6-week beit midrash, you’ll learn ancient Jewish texts in their original language, explore Talmud study as a spiritual practice, and co-create a supportive, queer-normative community of study. All you need to begin is your alef-bet (Hebrew alphabet) and to be able to commit to all six sessions. Whether you’re a newbie or an expert,…
Find out more »Board of Trustees Meeting
(Dinner at 6:15) All members are welcome. Back Classroom (main floor, straight down the hall). All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Kehilla School
Kehilla School is from 4-6pm and students may be dropped off as early as 3:30pm.
Find out more »February 2020
NO Tot Shabbat
Join us for Tot Shabbat when it resumes on Sat., February 15th at 10:30am. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us next weekend (February 8, 2020). All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »700 Benches: Winter Session 2020
You are invited to come learn with 700 Benches, a SVARA-method beit midrash (house of study; more information about SVARA is at www.svara.org). REGISTER HERE In this 6-week beit midrash, you’ll learn ancient Jewish texts in their original language, explore Talmud study as a spiritual practice, and co-create a supportive, queer-normative community of study. All you need to begin is your alef-bet (Hebrew alphabet) and to be able to commit to all six sessions. Whether you’re a newbie or an expert,…
Find out more »Israel Palestine – A Conversation with Rabbi Arthur Waskow & Starhawk
Join Rabbi Arthur Waskow and Starhawk in a conversation about creating an ethical Jewish response to Israel/Palestine. Rabbi Dev Noily will facilitate this event that is geared towards the Jewish community. Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, author of “Seasons of Our Joy, The Freedom Seder” and eighteen other books is an 86-year-old environmental and peace activist. He received T’ruah’s first Lifetime Achievement Award as a “Human Rights Hero.” He founded and directs Philadelphia’s Shalom Center for justice, peace and healing of…
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Jews On Ohlone Land Monthly Meeting
Jews on Ohlone Land is organizing to maximize Jewish participation in the Shuumi Land Tax throughout the East Bay. The heart of this project is training and supporting people to offer an interactive workshop that addresses the indigenous history of the East Bay, through the teachings of indigenous leaders, and that explores how we as Jews can live in right relationship to this land, its ancestors, and the indigenous people and communities who live here now. The Shuumi Land Tax…
Find out more »Kehilla School
Kehilla School is from 4-6pm and students may be dropped off as early as 3:30pm.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for a song-filled and soulful evening of both spirited and contemplative prayer. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something veggie to share. In the Sanctuary. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service. For enlivening Shabbat morning of prayer, torah, and community. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something vegetarian to share. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »TIME CHANGE – Sanctuary And Shelter Volunteer Training
We are now ready to welcome sanctuary or shelter guests at Kehilla. Volunteers must attend this one-hour training to learn about important details and logistics. An identical training session will be held on Wednesday, March 4th, 7-8pm. For questions and to RSVP, contact: sanctuary@kehillasynagogue.org In the Heschel Room (near the Grand Avenue bus stop entrance). All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »700 Benches: Winter Session 2020
You are invited to come learn with 700 Benches, a SVARA-method beit midrash (house of study; more information about SVARA is at www.svara.org). REGISTER HERE In this 6-week beit midrash, you’ll learn ancient Jewish texts in their original language, explore Talmud study as a spiritual practice, and co-create a supportive, queer-normative community of study. All you need to begin is your alef-bet (Hebrew alphabet) and to be able to commit to all six sessions. Whether you’re a newbie or an expert,…
Find out more »Book Discussion Group
All Kehilla members are welcome to join us for our customary meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7pm. Room change for Mon., Jan. 13 and Mon., Feb. 10 - We will meet in the Back Classroom - Main Floor Click here to see the list of 2019-20 book selections. For more information about the Book Group, contact Terry at mcglynnmandel@gmail.com. Are you looking for other good books with a Jewish theme to read? The Kehilla Book Discussion Group…
Find out more »Essentials of Judaism – DATE CHANGE for February Class
REGISTER HERE Join Rabbi Dev for a deep dive into some of the juiciest parts of Jewish practice and life. This monthly class is required for Conversion and Adult B’nei Mitzvah Students and is open to all. All Sessions will meet on every Third Tuesday from 7:00-9:00pm. Dates are as follows: Tues., November 19 Tues., December 17 Tues., January 21 *Tues., February 11 (date changed from February 18) class will be held in the Social Hall for this night ONLY.…
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Economic Justice Committee
Starting with on Wed., December 11th this meeting has moved to every second Wednesday in the Back Classroom-Main Floor (entry through Fairview Avenue accessible entrance). All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Kehilla School
Kehilla School is from 4-6pm and students may be dropped off as early as 3:30pm.
Find out more »Bereavement Spiritual Support Group
Grief is a normal response to loss. We know from practical experience and from the ancient teachings of our tradition, that being with an understanding community can help bring comfort and healing to mourners. This group will provide a supportive, non-judgmental context with a spiritual framing to form empathetic connections. The group is for people who are grieving the death of a human being. All types of loss are welcome, as well as all genders and family relationships. No Jewish…
Find out more »Liturgically Traditional, Radically Inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat w/Potluck Dinner after Service
Join us for Liturgically Traditional, Radically Inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat a more traditional davenning style of Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv, the Shabbat evening service: songful and in Hebrew, following the full liturgy. ALL are welcome to come pray, sing, hum, clap and celebrate building our beloved community. Services will be followed by a yummy potluck dinner, so bring something vegetarian to share and come prepared to linger over dinner after the service. Cosponsored by Kehilla and Glitter Kehilla. In the Fireside Room. All…
Find out more »Tot Shabbat
Join us for Tot Shabbat with Jen Miriam and Alon Altman with their Puppet Friends. Especially for the littlest tots (0-3 years) and their grown ups; children up to 5 are welcome! Join us for songs, prayers, friends and stories and end with challah and grape juice. Bring a snack to share if you’d like. In the Back Classroom - Main Floor. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service. For enlivening Shabbat morning of prayer, torah, and community. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something vegetarian to share. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Kehilla Sings!
A monthly gathering with Hazzan Shulamit to circle round and sing together! We’ll nourish our bodies, minds, and spirits with nigunim (wordless melodies), new tunes for ancient prayers, and songs to take out into the streets or tuck into our spiritual tool boxes. Everyone’s welcome! Donations accepted at the door $5-$20. Follow this link for posted music for shabbat, protests, and more! Fireside Room Free parking will be available in the Kehilla parking lot. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information…
Find out more »Greening Committee
Emma Goldman Room All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »Bereavement Spiritual Support Group
Grief is a normal response to loss. We know from practical experience and from the ancient teachings of our tradition, that being with an understanding community can help bring comfort and healing to mourners. This group will provide a supportive, non-judgmental context with a spiritual framing to form empathetic connections. The group is for people who are grieving the death of a human being. All types of loss are welcome, as well as all genders and family relationships. No Jewish…
Find out more »Art Committee Meeting
Fireside Room All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for a song-filled and soulful evening of both spirited and contemplative prayer. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something veggie to share. In the Sanctuary. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service. For enlivening Shabbat morning of prayer, torah, and community. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something vegetarian to share. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »700 Benches: Winter Session 2020
You are invited to come learn with 700 Benches, a SVARA-method beit midrash (house of study; more information about SVARA is at www.svara.org). REGISTER HERE In this 6-week beit midrash, you’ll learn ancient Jewish texts in their original language, explore Talmud study as a spiritual practice, and co-create a supportive, queer-normative community of study. All you need to begin is your alef-bet (Hebrew alphabet) and to be able to commit to all six sessions. Whether you’re a newbie or an expert,…
Find out more »Board of Trustees Meeting
(Dinner at 6:15) All members are welcome. Back Classroom (main floor, straight down the hall). All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Kehilla School
Kehilla School is from 4-6pm and students may be dropped off as early as 3:30pm.
Find out more »Bereavement Spiritual Support Group
Grief is a normal response to loss. We know from practical experience and from the ancient teachings of our tradition, that being with an understanding community can help bring comfort and healing to mourners. This group will provide a supportive, non-judgmental context with a spiritual framing to form empathetic connections. The group is for people who are grieving the death of a human being. All types of loss are welcome, as well as all genders and family relationships. No Jewish…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service. For enlivening Shabbat morning of prayer, torah, and community. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something vegetarian to share. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »March 2020
MEPC Meeting
Fireside Room All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Sanctuary And Shelter Volunteer Training
We are now ready to welcome sanctuary or shelter guests at Kehilla. Volunteers must attend this one-hour training to learn about important details and logistics. An identical training session will be held on Wednesday, March 4th, 7-8pm. For questions and to RSVP, contact: sanctuary@kehillasynagogue.org In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Kehilla School
Kehilla School is from 4-6pm and students may be dropped off as early as 3:30pm.
Find out more »Bereavement Spiritual Support Group
Grief is a normal response to loss. We know from practical experience and from the ancient teachings of our tradition, that being with an understanding community can help bring comfort and healing to mourners. This group will provide a supportive, non-judgmental context with a spiritual framing to form empathetic connections. The group is for people who are grieving the death of a human being. All types of loss are welcome, as well as all genders and family relationships. No Jewish…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for a song-filled and soulful evening of both spirited and contemplative prayer. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something veggie to share. In the Sanctuary. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Annual Learner’s Service
The Annual Learner’s Service. Parashat Ki Tisa. Once a year our Shabbat morning service transforms into a laboratory for learning what the service is all about - where things come from and why we do them. Join us for this interactive experience where all questions and interruptions are welcome! Please bring a veggie dish to share at the Kiddush afterwards. In the Sanctuary All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Tot Shabbat
Join us for Tot Shabbat with Jen Miriam and Alon Altman with their Puppet Friends. Especially for the littlest tots (0-3 years) and their grown ups; children up to 5 are welcome! Join us for songs, prayers, friends and stories and end with challah and grape juice. Bring a snack to share if you’d like. In the Back Classroom - Main Floor. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service. For enlivening Shabbat morning of prayer, torah, and community. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something vegetarian to share. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »Purim Carnival
Join us for the Purim Carnival - all ages welcome! Come one, come all! Join us for games, prizes, hamentashen, a bounce house, and more! Sliding scale $10-$36 per family. Costumes are encouraged. We are also looking for volunteers to help power this amazing carnival- please email Natalie Boskin (natalie@kehillasynagogue.org) if you are interested in donating baked goods, making hamentashen, or helping at the carnival! Stay tuned for more details... All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what…
Find out more »Book Discussion Group
All Kehilla members are welcome to join us for our customary meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7pm. Click here to see the list of 2019-20 book selections. For more information about the Book Group, contact Terry at mcglynnmandel@gmail.com. Are you looking for other good books with a Jewish theme to read? The Kehilla Book Discussion Group has been meeting monthly since 2008 and we’ve read quite a few. Several people have recently asked for some names of…
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Economic Justice Committee
Starting with on Wed., December 11th this meeting has moved to every second Wednesday in the Back Classroom-Main Floor (entry through Fairview Avenue accessible entrance). All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Jews On Ohlone Land Monthly Meeting
Jews on Ohlone Land is organizing to maximize Jewish participation in the Shuumi Land Tax throughout the East Bay. The heart of this project is training and supporting people to offer an interactive workshop that addresses the indigenous history of the East Bay, through the teachings of indigenous leaders, and that explores how we as Jews can live in right relationship to this land, its ancestors, and the indigenous people and communities who live here now. The Shuumi Land Tax…
Find out more »Folks with White Privilege Affinity Group Meeting
Everyone who identifies as white is welcome; whether or not you have attended these meetings in the past, we’d love to have you! This affinity group is part of Kehilla’s Belonging & Allyship Racial Justice Project. Questions? Contact Susan Shulman, susanschulman60@gmail.com. In the Heschel Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »Kehilla School
Kehilla School is from 4-6pm and students may be dropped off as early as 3:30pm.
Find out more »Bereavement Spiritual Support Group
Grief is a normal response to loss. We know from practical experience and from the ancient teachings of our tradition, that being with an understanding community can help bring comfort and healing to mourners. This group will provide a supportive, non-judgmental context with a spiritual framing to form empathetic connections. The group is for people who are grieving the death of a human being. All types of loss are welcome, as well as all genders and family relationships. No Jewish…
Find out more »Liturgically Traditional, Radically Inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for Liturgically Traditional, Radically Inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat a more traditional davenning style of Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv, the Shabbat evening service: songful and in Hebrew, following the full liturgy. ALL are welcome to come pray, sing, hum, clap and celebrate building our beloved community. Kiddush and light oneg (ritual snacks) after the service. Please bring veggie finger food to share. Cosponsored by Kehilla and Glitter Kehilla. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service. For enlivening Shabbat morning of prayer, torah, and community. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something vegetarian to share. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »Essentials of Judaism
REGISTER HERE Join Rabbi Dev for a deep dive into some of the juiciest parts of Jewish practice and life. This monthly class is required for Conversion and Adult B’nei Mitzvah Students and is open to all. All Sessions will meet on every Third Tuesday from 7:00-9:00pm in the Fireside Room. Dates are as follows: Tues., November 19 Tues., December 17 Tues., January 21 Tues., February 18 Tues., March 17 Tues., April 21 Tues., May 19 The topics that are…
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Kehilla School
Kehilla School is from 4-6pm and students may be dropped off as early as 3:30pm.
Find out more »Greening Committee
Emma Goldman Room All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »Bereavement Spiritual Support Group
Grief is a normal response to loss. We know from practical experience and from the ancient teachings of our tradition, that being with an understanding community can help bring comfort and healing to mourners. This group will provide a supportive, non-judgmental context with a spiritual framing to form empathetic connections. The group is for people who are grieving the death of a human being. All types of loss are welcome, as well as all genders and family relationships. No Jewish…
Find out more »Art Committee Meeting
Fireside Room All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for a song-filled and soulful evening of both spirited and contemplative prayer. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something veggie to share. In the Sanctuary. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Shabbat Service at 10am and Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Nina Cohen and Ali Cannon
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service and Adult B'nei Mitzvah of Nina Cohen and Ali Cannon. Join us for a celebratory shabbat morning service exploring Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei. Kiddush sponsored by Ali and Nina's families. In the Sanctuary All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »Tot Shabbat
Join us for Tot Shabbat with Jen Miriam and Alon Altman with their Puppet Friends. Especially for the littlest tots (0-3 years) and their grown ups; children up to 5 are welcome! Join us for songs, prayers, friends and stories and end with challah and grape juice. Bring a snack to share if you’d like. In the Back Classroom - Main Floor. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Board of Trustees Meeting
(Dinner at 6:15) All members are welcome. Back Classroom (main floor, straight down the hall). All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Kehilla Sings!
A monthly gathering with Hazzan Shulamit to circle round and sing together! We’ll nourish our bodies, minds, and spirits with nigunim (wordless melodies), new tunes for ancient prayers, and songs to take out into the streets or tuck into our spiritual tool boxes. Everyone’s welcome! Donations accepted at the door $5-$20. Follow this link for posted music for shabbat, protests, and more! Fireside Room Free parking will be available in the Kehilla parking lot. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information…
Find out more »Kehilla School
Kehilla School is from 4-6pm and students may be dropped off as early as 3:30pm.
Find out more »Bereavement Spiritual Support Group
Grief is a normal response to loss. We know from practical experience and from the ancient teachings of our tradition, that being with an understanding community can help bring comfort and healing to mourners. This group will provide a supportive, non-judgmental context with a spiritual framing to form empathetic connections. The group is for people who are grieving the death of a human being. All types of loss are welcome, as well as all genders and family relationships. No Jewish…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service. For enlivening Shabbat morning of prayer, torah, and community. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something vegetarian to share. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »April 2020
Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Bereavement Spiritual Support Group
Grief is a normal response to loss. We know from practical experience and from the ancient teachings of our tradition, that being with an understanding community can help bring comfort and healing to mourners. This group will provide a supportive, non-judgmental context with a spiritual framing to form empathetic connections. The group is for people who are grieving the death of a human being. All types of loss are welcome, as well as all genders and family relationships. No Jewish…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for a song-filled and soulful evening of both spirited and contemplative prayer. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something veggie to share. In the Sanctuary. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Tot Shabbat
Join us for Tot Shabbat with Jen Miriam and Alon Altman with their Puppet Friends. Especially for the littlest tots (0-3 years) and their grown ups; children up to 5 are welcome! Join us for songs, prayers, friends and stories and end with challah and grape juice. Bring a snack to share if you’d like. In the Back Classroom - Main Floor. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »MEPC Meeting
Fireside Room All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Kehilla Administrative Offices Closed for Pesach
Our offices will be closed in observance of Pesach, we will reopen on Friday, April 10th during our normal business hours.
Find out more »Economic Justice Committee
Starting with on Wed., December 11th this meeting has moved to every second Wednesday in the Back Classroom-Main Floor (entry through Fairview Avenue accessible entrance). All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Liturgically Traditional, Radically Inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for Liturgically Traditional, Radically Inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat a more traditional davenning style of Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv, the Shabbat evening service: songful and in Hebrew, following the full liturgy. ALL are welcome to come pray, sing, hum, clap and celebrate building our beloved community. Kiddush and light oneg (ritual snacks) after the service. Please bring veggie finger food to share. Cosponsored by Kehilla and Glitter Kehilla. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Join us for Shabbat Morning Service. For enlivening Shabbat morning of prayer, torah, and community. Kiddush follows the service. Please bring something vegetarian to share. In the Fireside Room. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be scent-free.
Find out more »Kehilla’s Community Passover Seder 2020/5780
Stay tuned for more info coming soon... All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Book Discussion Group
All Kehilla members are welcome to join us for our customary meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7pm. Click here to see the list of 2019-20 book selections. For more information about the Book Group, contact Terry at mcglynnmandel@gmail.com. Are you looking for other good books with a Jewish theme to read? The Kehilla Book Discussion Group has been meeting monthly since 2008 and we’ve read quite a few. Several people have recently asked for some names of…
Find out more »Morning Meditation Sit
With Rabbi Dev. In the Fireside Room (Enter through the Patio entrance on Fairview). Doors open at 7:50 a.m., short teaching at 7:55 a.m., silent sit from 8:00 – 8:30, mourner’s kaddish and announcements at 8:30. All events at Kehilla are fragrance-free. Click here for information about what it means to be fragrance-free.
Find out more »Jews On Ohlone Land Monthly Meeting
Jews on Ohlone Land is organizing to maximize Jewish participation in the Shuumi Land Tax throughout the East Bay. The heart of this project is training and supporting people to offer an interactive workshop that addresses the indigenous history of the East Bay, through the teachings of indigenous leaders, and that explores how we as Jews can live in right relationship to this land, its ancestors, and the indigenous people and communities who live here now. The Shuumi Land Tax…
Find out more »Kehilla School
Kehilla School is from 4-6pm and students may be dropped off as early as 3:30pm.
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