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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.
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.
SAVE THE DATE
A Stroll Through Sonoma's History with Solomon Schocken
CSS and Sonoma Valley Historical Society
Sunday, May 26th at 2:00 pm
Sonoma Plaza
Sonomans will gather to commemorate one of the city's most historically significant citizens, Solomon Schocken. His ingenuity, initiative, and industriousness elevated the city's overall economic and civic well-being in various ways in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The stroll will be a half-mile guided walking tour highlighting sites, photos, and original documents associated with the life of Solomon Schocken.
For reservations, email schocken@sonomavalleyhistory.org
For more information, view the flyer HERE.
Culinary Tour of the Jewish Diaspora
Tuesday June 18th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Burlingame Hall
We have several openings for the last two sessions. Sign up for only $75! Upcoming dates are on Tuesday, June 18th and August 20th. Each session is devoted to Jewish history and recipes of a region or Holiday. We prepare the food and then enjoy the dishes. Yum!
To join, please contact Linda Goldman at (707) 299-9531 or lindbgold@aol.com.
A Stroll Through Sonoma's History with Solomon Schocken
CSS and Sonoma Valley Historical Society
Sunday, May 26th at 2:00 pm
Sonoma Plaza
Sonomans will gather to commemorate one of the city's most historically significant citizens, Solomon Schocken. His ingenuity, initiative, and industriousness elevated the city's overall economic and civic well-being in various ways in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The stroll will be a half-mile guided walking tour highlighting sites, photos, and original documents associated with the life of Solomon Schocken.
For reservations, email schocken@sonomavalleyhistory.org
For more information, view the flyer HERE.
Culinary Tour of the Jewish Diaspora
Tuesday June 18th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Burlingame Hall
We have several openings for the last two sessions. Sign up for only $75! Upcoming dates are on Tuesday, June 18th and August 20th. Each session is devoted to Jewish history and recipes of a region or Holiday. We prepare the food and then enjoy the dishes. Yum!
To join, please contact Linda Goldman at (707) 299-9531 or lindbgold@aol.com.
If you are new to Sonoma or are visiting and would like to attend our services or events please email us at info.shirshalom@gmail.com
UPCOMING SERVICES and EVENTS
All Zoom links will be sent via the newsletter, Rabbi Steve's Friday Message or contact us through info.shirshalom@gmail.com
SATURDAY TORAH STUDY
May 4, 11, 18, 25
9am via Zoom
Come join us as we engage in the Torah portion for the week - Parshat HaShavuah.
JEWISH BIBLE TEXT STUDY
Wednesday - May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
9am 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
May 11th
Via Zoom and In Person in the Sanctuary.
FRIDAY NIGHT POTLUCK AND SHABBAT
May 17th
5:45 pm Potluck in-person in the Community Room
7pm Shabbat in-person and via Zoom
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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 baba9898@gmail.com
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 leeanntravis@yahoo.com.
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 baba9898@gmail.com
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 leeanntravis@yahoo.com.