Nahalat Shalom is a welcoming, inclusive congregation that inspires understanding of the joys, practices, and ethics of Judaism
and nurtures spiritual growth.
Israel/Palestine and Nahalat Shalom
For two thousand years, it has been said that wherever there are two Jews, there are three opinions. In too many Jewish congregations today, when it comes to Israel/Palestine, it seems that only one opinion is allowed. At Nahalat Shalom, we have as many opinions as we have congregants -- plus one, of course. When we put "inclusive" in our self-description, we meant it and we mean it. Hard times require hard discussions; we try to have those discussions. We are not always good at it, but we continue to try. We hope you'll join us.
Events
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat INDOOR IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM. We are meeting in the Bayt B'racha (Dining Hall behind kitchen). Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.org
Meeting ID: 282 164 5784
No Passcode Required
Have you wondered why we call organized prayer, “services”? We gather together in sacred space to “serve,” to do sacred work with and for each other.
The Shabbat morning “service” is not a random collection of prayers. It is a journey taking us both out of ourselves and into ourselves. Through prayer, chant, song, movement, and meditation, we will travel the path of the Jewish mystics to the sacred heart of Shabbat.
Key components of our program include: Holiday Customs and Rituals; Mitzvot; Torah; Jewish Values; Prayer and Service; Social Justice; Hebrew; · Jewish Culture, music, and crafts.
We welcome you wherever you are in your Jewish journey
The is the last rehearsal of the W/Spr season for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers.
We will still play and dance at der Freylekher Shabes services on the first Friday of the month starting at 6:30pm and we will meet in the mornings for a few Sundays during the summer. Check back on this web site for updates.
The band and dance troupe are open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
ID: 815 976 0138
Passcode: 270959
Please come on time or a few minutes early. We will take some time at the end of our practice to meet each other and reflect together.
We welcome you. Visit www.rabbishefagold.com/kzoom Sign up for the KZoom Chanting List mailing list. If you are moved, you can offer support at www.rabbishefagold.com.
Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. For more information, and to request zoom link, please email: NSTorahGroup@gmail.com
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
THE VEGGIE POTLUCK DINNER at 7:45PM is BACK!!
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:40 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Kaddish Yatom, Mi Shebeirach, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a Vegetarian Potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a live klezmer music jam from 8:20-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)
The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.
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