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Our mission is to meet the diverse spiritual, religious educational and social needs of our members and to further the causes of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. We strive to build unity with our fellow Jews of all persuasions and affiliations and the community at large, in a spirit of love and respect
We extend an invitation to you to visit our synagogue, to participate in our programs and activities, and to attend Shabbat and Holiday Services. We know that you will find Ner Tamid a place that will make you feel welcome.
Congregation Ner Tamid is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism [USCJ] - Northern California Region.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Fridays 6:00 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv
Saturdays 9:30 PM
Shacharit, Torah Service and Musaf
Thursdays 9:30 AM
Weekday Minyan
Shacharit, Torah study and breakfast
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Message from the Rabbi
Dear Ner Tamid Member or Friend,
I have been a member of Clergy United for Economic Justice since my arrival in SF eight years ago, and I heartily support the work of this organization. Rev. Israel Alvaran is a unique individual who chose working on behalf of underpaid workers as his religious mission, and we have become close friends. The Progressive Jewish Alliance as well as many rabbis in SF have also been active in these efforts. (read on...)
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I found this in the New York Times:
Jews are a famously accomplished group. They make up 0.2 percent of the world population, but 54 percent of the world chess champions, 27 percent of the Nobel physics laureates and 31 percent of the medicine laureates. (read on...)
A Jew in England
By ROGER COHEN
NEW YORK — When my father was about to emigrate from South Africa to England in the 1950s, a friend of the family suggested that a change of name was in order because it would be unwise to pursue his career in Britain while called “Cohen.”
My Dad, a young doctor, said he would think it over. A few days later he announced to the friend that he had decided to make the change. (read on...)
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To download a reservation form, please click here
Saturday, February 20, 7:00 pm
Original music and stories inspired by mystical takes on Jewish spiritual texts and the poetry of 14th century Sufi mystic Hafiz of Shiraz. The Levins feature exquisite vocal harmonies, cello, mandolin, guitar, piano and percussion. This will be an uplifting, moving and humorous event for the entire community.
Admissin: Sliding Scale $10 - $18
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Thursday, February 18, 7:00 pm
Ice Cream & Movie Night:
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Friday, February 26, 6:00 pm
Make your reservations before Thursday, February 18. Click here to download a reservation form
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Sunday, February 28, 3:00 PM
Purim Russian Style!
CLASSES
Saturdays 8:45-9:30 AM
B’nai Mitzvah class for adults and children
Mondays 7:30-9:30
PM
West Bay Nigunim Chorus
New singers are welcome
Wednesdays 7:15- 8:30 PM
Watercolor Painting Class-All levels welcome
Wednesdays 7:30 PM
Beginning and Intermediate Hebrew
Thursdays 7:00 PM
Taste of
Judaism
Third Thursday
of each month 7:00
PM
Thursday Night at the Movies
