Beth Chayim Chadashim

Shavua Tov! Here's a wonderful story from Kveller.com about the Jewish roots of what has become an anthem for Black Americans, both Jewish and non-Jewish alike. Here's a neat excerpt: "When the Black Jewish musician Willie The Lion Smith covered Eli, Eli, he catalyzed it as a standard cover for Black artists. (In fact, he knew the melody and Yiddish diction so well that he corrected a performer singing with the Duke Ellington Band.)"... Read the whole piece on Kveller: https://www.kveller.com/how-this-iconic-yiddish-song-becam/

Shabbat services 2/12

Join us for Shabbat Services tonight at 7:30 PM led by Cantor Juval Porat and Larry Nathenson to joyfully welcome Shabbat through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings and communal connection. Services will be streamed here and on Zoom. Registration for the Zoom service is here: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZYoduuvpj0pGtKmDkXRJwIl4tpjOv5oj

#servethemoment is a volunteer program for young adults 18-29 through NuRoots, a Jewish Federation initiative. Applications close on February 15. Volunteers will get a stipend of $1,250 for 100 hours of work. Apply below! NuRoots

We’re getting ready for our good time in Every Gender Land. Join us for #Purim on February 25th at 7 PM Pacific Time! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZwkdO2vrzwjE9dBsdWkc8OOy_ennBcb-

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month! Number 18 on the list reads: "Above all, share your stories of success, the fruits of your work that show the power and hope of belonging." -- We would love to hear about this from you! What message can you share to give hope? This is lovely, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism !