Weekly Study
Shabbat Deep Dive
Saturdays at 11am
Join Rabbi Cantor's interactive weekly Shabbat Torah and text study. After a short Torah reading, we'll delve into a section of the portion together, and conclude by reciting Kaddish and Kiddush (bring your own wine!).
Tangling with Talmud
Wednesdays at 10:30am
The Talmud is a rich and lively conversation among many generations. Passionate arguments about law and justice are intertwined with wild stories and musings about the meaning of life. Join in Rabbi Cantor's lively weekly study group and add your own voice to the discussion. No previous experience is required. New participants are always welcome. Please note that Tangling with Talmud will go on summer hiatus following the meeting on June 30. and will return in the fall.
Upcoming Events
BTS Sisterhood Picnic
Sunday June 13, 1pm
Sisterhood is so excited to get together in person for the first time after over a year of virtual programming! Registration for this event has ended, but it’s never too late to pay your dues and become part of Sisterhood. Email Lynn Kaplan-Goldberg for information. New members are always welcome.
*Rain Date June 14
Pride Shabbat
Friday June 25-Saturday June 26
Join us as we celebrate the diversity of our community with an in-person Kabbalat Shabbat service at the synagogue on Friday June 25 at 7pm (no registration required) and a special edition of Shabbat Deep Dive, online at 11am. Please register in advance for Deep Dive, and please note our current COVID protocols below.
BTS Comedy Film Fest: The Frisco Kid
Tuesday July 20, 7pm
Join us in the social hall to view this 1979 favorite starring Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford. Gene stars as a 19th century Polish rabbi who graduates at the bottom of his class and is sent to America to become the rabbi of a San Francisco congregation. Along the way, he is robbed, nearly burned at the stake by Indians and befriended by bank robber Harrison Ford.
This event is limited to 30 masked, vaccinated people. Social distancing rules will apply. No food or drink may be consumed inside the building. Registration is required for this event. No unregistered participants will be admitted. Please sign up by Monday, July 19th.
BTS Comedy Film Fest: The Producers
Tuesday August 17, 7pm
Join us in the social hall to view this classic starring Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel!
This event is limited to 30 masked, vaccinated people. Social distancing rules will apply. No food or drink may be consumed inside the building. Registration is required for this event. No unregistered participants will be admitted. Please sign up by Monday, July 19th.
Friends of Yiddish
Second Sundays*, 10:30am
Friends of Yiddish is an informal, mostly English, bilingual drop-in social group which meets to hear a guest speaker or discussion and maybe absorb a Yiddish word or two. Your one-time registration will ensure that you can attend any online Friends of Yiddish event moving forward.
Join us in 2021 on April 11, May 2, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, and December 12.
*Date occasionally shifts to accommodate other holidays and events. Register and watch your email to stay up to date.
B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom COVID Safety Protocols as of June 10, 2020
• Vaccinated individuals are not required to wear masks or observe social distancing at outdoor programs.
• When in the synagogue, everyone must wear masks and maintain appropriate social distancing.
• Those who are unvaccinated for any reason must wear masks and maintain distance at all times, both outside and in the building.
• There will be no eating or drinking at indoor group events.
These guidelines are subject to change at any time based on CDC recommendations, our state's rates of infection, new variants, and other factors.
Please note that, in order to preserve the sanctity and security of our worship and study, advance registration is required for all online BTS/Neshama events. Registration is required only once for any recurring event. you will receive confirmation by email and a reminder email with an event link 15 minutes prior to your meeting.
Thank you for your interest and participation. We look forward to gathering with you.
BTS/Neshama events are open to all and are offered free of charge unless otherwise noted.