Congregation Netivot Shalom is an egalitarian, participatory Sacred Community that encourages and engages in Tefilah (Prayer), Torah (Learning), Tzedeka (Social Justice), and Kehillah (Community) within our congregation and the broader community.
Our mission is to inspire Jewish practices among individuals and families who are considering Judaism, are intermarried, or Jewish. We share a commitment to Conservative Judaism and furthering individual and communal spiritual growth, while recognizing a range of personal philosophies, practices and needs.
The Honorable Mr. Akiva Tor, Consul General of Israel for the Pacific Northwest region, will speak about "Diversity, Innovation and Politics in Israel Today". Mr. Tor has served as World Jewish Affairs Adviser to the President of Israel, as Director of the Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, as Deputy Director for Palestinian Affairs in the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as the Press and Information Attache in the Israeli Embassy in The Hague. He is a graduate of the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, and holds an MA degree from Hebrew University in Jewish political thought and a BA from Columbia University in general philosophy. Mr. Tor has written and lectured extensively on Jewish values in the foreign policy of Israel and on ethical considerations in international relations. He served as a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces and is an infantry captain in the IDF reserves.
- Kids' and Parents' Seder
March 30th, 5:30-7pm, led by Janet Harris and Rabbi Creditor
- Congregation Second Seder
March 30th, 7pm, led by Rabbi Bochner
Tuesday, April 20, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford Street, Berkeley
Children’s Activities and Story-telling * Speakers * Israeli Sing-A-Long! * Israeli Dancing!
Kosher Israeli Food available for purchase!
Featuring a Concert by Yael Deckelbaum
Born in Jerusalem, Yael performed as a vocal soloist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at a tribute concert to the Beatles. After touring with singer Shlomo Artzi, she joined “Habanot Nehama,” an acclaimed female pop trio which has played throughout Israel Europe and the United States.
Admission is free. For more information: 510.318.6453 or email riva@jfed.org
Sponsors include Congregation Beth El, Cong. Beth Israel, Congregation Netivot Shalom, Consulate General of Israel, JCRC/East Bay, Kehilla Community Synagogue & the Jewish Federation of the East Bay
Lehrhaus Judaica's Spring term begins March 14 for Modern Hebrew at Beth El and mid-April for Prayer Book/Biblical Hebrew at Netivot Shalom. List of Spring Lehrhaus courses at Netivot Shalom, throughout the East Bay Lehrhaus.
The March 2010 Newsletter is now online.