Welcome to Netivot Shalom

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.

Sunday, March 14: V'Zot Yisrael Group- Mr. Akiva Tor, Israel Consul in SF will speak about "Diversity in Israeli Society", 10:30am – 12:00pm

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.

 

Tuesday, March 30: Passover Is Coming!

CNS is Holding 2 Seders this Year!
 

- Kids' and Parents' Seder
March 30th, 5:30-7pm, led by Janet Harris and Rabbi Creditor

  • Adults = 40-50$ (sliding scale)
  • Kids (12 and under) = $18
  • Family maximum = $110
  • no one turned away for lack of funds
  • please sign up with Rachel in the shul office!

- Congregation Second Seder 
March 30th, 7pm, led by Rabbi Bochner

  • Adults 40-50$ (sliding scale)
  • Kids (12 and under) $18
  • Seniors and College Students: $36
  • no one turned away for lack of funds
  • please sign up with Rachel in the shul office!

 
CNS Pesach Guide and Sale of Chametz Forms are available!

  • The 2010 CNS "Sale of Chametz" form is available online (click here: bit.ly/chametz) and in the shul office.  It must be brought to the CNS office by Tuesday, March 28th.

 
CNS Seder Matching!

  • Do you have room at your seder table for guests?  OR Are you someone who would like an invitation to a seder?  Please contact Robin Braverman at 925-979-1998 or email her at rivkah48@sbcglobal.net for seder-matching.  The sooner we know who has room at a seder table and who would like an invitation, the easier it will be to match people up. 

  • If you are a family with small children and  would like to be a guest at a seder, know that there are other families with small children  that may  be willing to host you.  Also if you are a family with small children and would be willing to have other families with small children as part of your seder, please let us know. the sooner the better.  Contact Robin Braverman at 925-979-1998 or rivkah48@sbcglobal.net.

Tuesday, April 20: Yom Atzmaut, Israel @60 - Join Our Celebration!

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

Sunday, March 14: Lehrhaus Spring term

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.

Tuesday, Mar. 2: March Newsletter

The March 2010 Newsletter is now online.