ELUL PROGRAMMING
SJC Elul Series
Thursday, September 12, 19, and 26, 7:00 – 8:00pm, Zoom links forthcoming
Join the Southside Jewish Collaborative for an Elul Learning Series in preparation for the High Holy Days, Thursdays on Zoom from 7-8 pm.
- Thursday, September 12 with R' Shana
- Thursday, September 19 with R' Jason
- Thursday, September 26 with R' Chayva
Shofar on Bernal Hill
Sundays: Sept. 15, 22 and 29 at 9 am, the labyrinth near the south parking area at the end of Bernal Heights Boulevard (see here in Google Maps)
It is customary to blow the Shofar every day during the month of Elul, to help us wake up and be ready for the High Holy Days. We’ll gather each Sunday morning during Elul at 9:00 am on Bernal Hill to sound the shofar in community.
We'll take a short walk together up the hill (a paved path on an incline) to blow the shofar with a view of the city.
Bring your shofar if you have one. Everyone is welcome.
The Do-It-Yourself Soul Exam: A Writing Workshop with Charlie Varon
Wednesday, September 25, 7:00 – 8:30 pm at 333 Cortland Ave
As we approach the High Holy Days, let's explore the state of our lives and our souls. This workshop includes writing exercises that will help us to more fully understand ourselves, our moment, and the work we need to do to be the people we want to be. Note: The workshop occurs during the Hebrew month of Elul, a traditional time of introspection, but is appropriate for people of any or no religion and is open to everyone. Limited to 20 participants.*
A Holocaust Survivor's Journey Home
Saturday, September 21, 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Sports Basement Stonestown, 3251 20th Ave Suite 390
Join George Rothman (Father of Liz Isaacs) as he recounts his Holocaust story -- living in a Parisian orphanage -- hiding in plain site. At 91, George recently returned to Paris and was able to visit the orphanage, the church where he had his first communion and confirmation, as well as recount his story (in French!) to the Memorial de La Shoah in Paris. Learn more about this emotional journey home.
Leil Slichot
Saturday, September 28, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at 333 Cortland Ave
Gather for a vegetarian potluck meal (seudah shlishit) and Selichot service at 333 Cortland Ave! Please bring a vegetarian dish and your own reusable dishware. At this service, we will sing songs of forgiveness, reflect on our years, and write down ways we missed the mark this year, which will then be shared out over the course of our High Holy Day services.*
- Meal: 7:00 – 7:30 pm
- Havdalah at 7:36 pm
- Service: 7:45 pm
Gaza: Past and Present with Dr. Joel Beinin
Sunday, September 29, 1:30 – 3:00 pm at 333 Cortland Ave
For many Israelis and Diaspora Jews, Hamas’s horrific October 7, 2023 attack on Israel suddenly thrust the Gaza Strip into the forefront of our consciousness. Come learn about the history of the Gaza Strip from 1967 to today to help us better understand our current political moment.
Dr. Joel Beinin is the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. He has written or edited twelve books. In 2001-02 he served as president of the Middle East Studies Association of North America.
