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WEEKLY: Thursday Torah Study Zoominyan

Our weekly Zoominyan is a place for anyone interested in studying Torah to pray, share gratitude, and examine the weekly Parsha in an open, warm, and encouraging online community. We welcome all levels of knowledge and people of all ages and backgrounds. This weekly Torah Study is lay-led and includes the Healing prayer and Mourner's Kaddish. 

Join us every Thursday morning at 10:00 am via this Zoom link (Passcode: THURSDAY)

WEEKLY: Kvetch & Kvell Crafting

A craft and chat group that meets via Zoom. Participants bring some kind of hand work, such as quilting, knitting, sewing, costume design, mending, collage, etc., and we spend an hour working on our projects and chatting. It is a very welcoming group and aims to provide a pleasant, easy atmosphere where people can get to know each other. The name Kvetch and Kvell was intended to imply that anyone is welcome to share troubles and frustrations, or to share positives from their and their families’ lives.

Join us every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4:00 pm via this Zoom link (Passcode: KVETCH)

QUARTERLY: Considering God Salon

For over 12 years, member-led discussions intimately explore our range of views about God, including secularism/atheism, spirituality, meaningful prayer, language and metaphor, the role of women in Judaism, beliefs about the “soul,” Jewish heretics, death, and more. Our Salons deepen our connection to Judaism and to each other. Co-chairs are Betsy Strausberg and Robin Roth. Explore our calendar or subscribe to our newsletter to receive news about future Salons.

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  • Wednesday ,
    MarMarch  26 , 2025
    Reconstructing Israel with R' Faryn
    Wednesday, Mar 26th 7:00p to 8:30p
    Reconstructionism is not a set theology or doctrine, but, rather, a historical and analytical lens, an ongoing process, and an embodied practice. Therefore, we will apply this lens, process and practice (better known as “Reconstructing”) to the concept of “Israel.” Is “Israel” a person? A people? A place? A nation-state? A state of mind? In this series, we will perform a historical survey of the different ways the concept of “Israel” has been understood and reconstructed throughout Jewish time, helping us to get a broad understanding of what the word “Israel” means. Then, from this historical and contextual grounding, we will begin to explore what “Israel” could be. How is “Israel” being reconstructed in our time? How could it be reconstructed? And how might we be a part of that reconstruction? Accessibility Information - There are no stairs to enter this space. *This series is rescheduled from the Spring of 2024. It was designed in relationship to the prior series Reconstructing God and Reconstructing Prayer, but there is no prerequisite to join this class.
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  • Thursday ,
    MarMarch  27 , 2025
    Nosh & Learn with the Southside Jewish Collaborative
    Thursday, Mar 27th 12:00p to 1:30p

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  • Thursday ,
    MarMarch  27 , 2025
    Meet Our Rabbinic Intern Candidate: Molly Schulman
    Thursday, Mar 27th 6:00p to 7:00p
    Meet Our Rabbinic Intern Candidate: Molly Schulman Did you know Or Shalom is considering hiring a Rabbinic Intern for the 2025-2026 year? And she would love to meet you! Join us Thursday, March 27, from 6-7 p.m., for an opportunity to connect with Molly Schulman, our candidate for the position. In the first half of the gathering, Molly will offer a teaching. In the second half, she’ll turn the conversation to you, asking questions about our community and what makes Or Shalom so special. This is a chance to learn from and engage with Molly as we envision the next chapter of our community together. We hope you’ll join us! About Molly Molly Schulman (she/her) is a fourth-year rabbinical student at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, where she is deeply engaged in the intersections of Judaism, community organizing, and resource mobilization. Molly holds a B.A. in American Studies from Tufts University with a focus on institutions and power. She has dedicated her career to justice-driven Jewish leadership, with experience in organizations such as JOIN for Justice, Chordata Capital, Urban Adamah, and ALEPH. She currently serves on the boards of the Reconstructionist Student Association, JOIN for Justice, and Slingshot. Molly’s work is shaped by her background in legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing, and Jewish spiritual practice. She has worked with the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and has been involved with Resource Generation and IfNotNow, bringing a passion for justice, intentionality, and deep listening to every community she serves. Originally from Massachusetts, Molly now lives in Philadelphia, PA.

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  • Friday ,
    MarMarch  28 , 2025
    Traveling Shabbat
    Friday, Mar 28th 6:00p to 8:30p
    Join us for Traveling Shabbat at the home of Mariah Halperin & Brian Simpson and family. Please bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share. We will enjoy a community meal following the service. To ensure inclusivity and accommodate dietary needs, all potluck dishes must be accompanied by a full list of ingredients. Accessibility & Health Considerations: There is a flight of stairs leading into the home, and the bathroom is located upstairs. However, there is a street-level outdoor space where most of the event will take place, weather permitting. If we move indoors, air filters will be running, and some windows will remain open for ventilation. Space heaters will be available if it's cold. About the Hosts: Mariah and Brian have spent most of their lives in the Bay Area and are passionate SF Giants fans. They joined Or Shalom this past fall and are excited to deepen their connections within the community. Their family includes their toddler, Noam, and their small but mighty dog, Cappuccino. They look forward to welcoming everyone into their home for an evening of warmth, connection, and Shabbat joy.
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  • Wednesday ,
    AprApril  2 , 2025
    Reconstructing Israel with R' Faryn
    Wednesday, Apr 2nd 7:00p to 8:30p
    Reconstructionism is not a set theology or doctrine, but, rather, a historical and analytical lens, an ongoing process, and an embodied practice. Therefore, we will apply this lens, process and practice (better known as “Reconstructing”) to the concept of “Israel.” Is “Israel” a person? A people? A place? A nation-state? A state of mind? In this series, we will perform a historical survey of the different ways the concept of “Israel” has been understood and reconstructed throughout Jewish time, helping us to get a broad understanding of what the word “Israel” means. Then, from this historical and contextual grounding, we will begin to explore what “Israel” could be. How is “Israel” being reconstructed in our time? How could it be reconstructed? And how might we be a part of that reconstruction? Accessibility Information - There are no stairs to enter this space. *This series is rescheduled from the Spring of 2024. It was designed in relationship to the prior series Reconstructing God and Reconstructing Prayer, but there is no prerequisite to join this class.

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  • Thursday ,
    AprApril  3 , 2025
    Considering God Salon
    Thursday, Apr 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p
    As we approach Passover, the Jewish foundational story of Exodus and themes of enslavement and liberation have been engrained in our thinking. In reflecting on this today, what questions and thoughts come up for you now? How do you bring this into your seder? Come and share your ideas and seder practices, rituals, prayers, songs etc. Please register so we know you are coming!
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  • Friday ,
    AprApril  4 , 2025
    Happy Half Hour
    Friday, Apr 4th 5:30p to 6:00p
    Before our Shabbat service, join us at 5:30 pm for a Happy Half Hour at Noe Valley Ministry.

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  • Friday ,
    AprApril  4 , 2025
    Shabbat Service & Potluck at NVM
    Friday, Apr 4th 6:00p to 8:30p
    Join us for lively musical services with R' Faryn and the ensemble, beginning at 6:00 pm at Noe Valley Ministry. Before our Shabbat service, join us at 5:30 pm for a Happy Half Hour.

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  • Sunday ,
    AprApril  6 , 2025
    Sunday Family Program
    Sunday, Apr 6th 10:00a to 12:00p

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  • Sunday ,
    AprApril  6 , 2025
    Emergency Preparedness Training
    Sunday, Apr 6th 1:00p to 5:00p
    Emergency Preparedness Training, Sunday April 6th, 1-5pm at 331 Cortland: Join us for an afternoon of Emergency Preparedness Training with the San Francisco Fire Ner Tamid Society! This event will be open to any interested adults, and attendance is especially encouraged for those interested in serving as greeters at Or Shalom events. Specific trainings will include the American Heart Association’s Community’s “Hands-Only" CPR (https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/what-is-cpr), when and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Stop the Bleed (https://learnahacpr.org/course/stb), as well as Earthquake Preparedness based on the SF Fire Department’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) curriculum. For more info about the SFF Ner Tamid Society see: https://jweekly.com/2024/12/26/ner-tamid-society-shines-light-on-jewish-first-responders-in-s-f-fire-department/
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