Peninsula Temple Sholom is a Reform Jewish Congregation dedicated to meeting the spiritual, social and intellectual needs of its congregants. Together as an extended family with diverse Jewish backgrounds, we are committed to G-d, Torah and carrying on our Jewish traditions in a participatory, warm and nurturing environment.
Hug a Tree!
Hug a tree — it's Tu B'Shevat! The 15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat is the Jewish New Year of the trees, the day we celebrate the blessings of the natural world. Join us on Friday, Feb. 3, at 5:45 PM in the Social Hall for a celebratory Tu B'Shevat and Shabbat dinner.
We'll sample fruits of the seasons and learn about their mystical messages, while toasting to a good new year for the trees. This is a family-friendly event! Please RSVP no later than Monday, Jan. 30, by calling Georgina at 650-697-2266 or by filling in the online RSVP form (click here). Cost for dinner is $20/adults and $10/children.
Sing with Julie Silver, the PTS Musician-in-Residence!
Acclaimed Jewish musician Julie Silver will be at Peninsula Temple Sholom in early February. Please join us!
Friday, Feb. 10, 7:00 PM: Julie helps lead the Erev Shabbat service, which also features the 4th Grade students from our Religious School.
Saturday, Feb. 11, 10:30 AM: Julie co-leads a Shabbat Morning service for the whole congregation - a musical, spiritual service with a Torah reading, for all ages.
Sunday, Feb. 12, 10:45 AM: Join us for a community concert where you'll hear all your favorite Julie Silver songs. Yes, you can sing along!
Julie Silver - The Dreidel Song
B-I-N-G-O!
It's the best kept secret at PTS!
Please join us for Family Bingo on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 5-7 PM. The $5.00/person cost includes dinner— such a deal and no dishes to wash!
RSVP to Brotherhood@sholom.org so we know how much dinner to buy.
Save the Date: March 31
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday evening, March 31, 2012
Templewide event with Rabbi Bob Alper, the world's only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy... intentionally
Details to come soon!
New Shabbat Service Times!
In response to many congregants' suggestions of earlier times for our Shabbat evening services, our new Shabbat evening service starting times will be either 7 pm or 6 pm.
On the first two Sabbaths of most months, our evening service will begin at 7 pm, and the starting time for the third, fourth and fifth Sabbath evenings will be 6 pm.
The first Shabbat evening service of the month will be a family service that ends around 8:15 pm, while the second evening service of the month will be a Hava Nashira service, ending around 8:30 pm.
The remaining evening services will be Kabbalat Shabbat services, starting at 6 pm and ending around 7 pm. The Kabbalat Shabbat services will be both preceded and followed by an oneg Shabbat.
The pre-service oneg, in our foyer, will begin at 5:30pm and will feature wine, cheese, fresh vegetables, and sparkling water. The oneg after the service in the social hall will feature light sandwiches, fresh fruit and beverages.
The beauty of the new service times is that this meets the needs of young families that wish to take their children to sanctuary services and those who wish to have a Shabbat dinner after services.
Note that the service times sometimes change based on Jewish festivals or other holidays, so be sure to check this website or the e-Schmooze each week for the most up-to-date information.
Please join us for our popular Family Dinners. Each dinner is followed by a service led by a grade in our Religious School. The dinners are open to every PTS family: Please join us, whether you have a child in that Religious School grade or not!!
If your contact information has changed - such as new email or postal address or phone number - please notify Georgina at gbaca@sholom.org or 650-697-2266. Thank you!
• As you celebrate with family and friends • As you remember a loved one • As you pray for healing of body and spirit • As you show thanks and appreciation • As you share with the less fortunate
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