Other Holidays

In addition to Shabbat and the High Holydays, the following holidays are observed at B'nai Emunah.

• Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah
• Channukah
• Tu B'Shevat - New Year of the Trees
• Purim
• Pesach (Passover)
• Lag B'Omer
• Shavuot
• Tisha B'Av

Learn more about Services at B'nai Emunah.

For further information e-mail office@bnaiemunahsf.org or call 415-664-7373.

Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah

Wednesday eve, Sept. 22 - Friday, Oct. 1, 2010

B'nai Emunah offers many opportunities to celebrate the holidays and to eat in our Sukkah including:

• Sukkot Day 1 Evening Service - Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 7 PM
• Sukkot Day 1 Morning Service - Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 9:45 AM
• Sukkot Day 2 Morning Service - Friday, September 24, 2010 at 9:45 AM
• Potluck Shabbat - September 24, 2010 at 7:00 PM
• Sleepover in the Sukkah - September 24, 2010 at 10 PM
• Shabbat Chol HaMoed Morning Services - September 25, 2010 at 9:45 AM
• Come Support Women's Rights in Israel - September 26, 2010 at 9:30 AM
• Pizza in the Hut - Family Fun with Rabbi Mark - Sunday, September 26 at 12 PM
• Shemini Atzeret Evening Service - Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7 PM
• Shemini Atzeret Morning Service - Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 9:45 AM
• Simchat Torah - Catered Dinner - Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 5:30 PM
• Simchat Torah Evening Family Service - Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 7:00 PM
• Simchat Torah Morning Service and Special Kiddush - Friday, October 1, 2010 at 9:45 AM

Channukah

Wednesday eve, December 1 - Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010

• Special Channuka Service and Celebration - Friday, December 3 at 7 PM.
• Channukah Party and Crafts Fair - Sunday, December 5 at 12:30 PM.

Tu B'Shevat

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Purim

Saturday eve, March 19 - Sunday, March 21, 2011

• Dinner, Purim Service, Megilla Reading and Purim Play - Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM

Pesach (Passover)

Monday eve, April 18 - Tuesday, April 26, 2011

• Passover Day 1 Morning Service - Tuesday, April 19, at 9:45 AM
• Passover Day 2 Morning Service - Wednesday, April 20, at 9:45 AM
• Passover Day 7 Morning Service - Tuesday, April 25, at 9:45 AM
• Passover Day 8 Morning Service - Tuesday, April 26, at 9:45 AM
• End of Passover Pasta Party - Tuesday, April 26, at 8:00 PM

Lag B'Omer

Sunday, May 22, 2011

• Lager B'Omer Beer Tasting, Barbecue, and Bon Fire - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 5 PM at a private residence

Shavuot

Tuesday eve, June 7 - Thursday, June 9, 2011

• Shavuot Day 1 Evening Service and Study Session - Tuesday, June 7 at 9 PM
• Shavuot Day 1 Morning Service - Wednesday, June 8 at 9:45 PM
• Shavuot Day 2 Morning Service - Thursday, June 9 at 9:45 PM

Tisha b'Av - The ninth day of Av

Sunday eve, August 8 - Monday, August 9, 2011

• Tisha B'Av Study Session and Service - Sunday, August 8 at 7 PM

Tisha B'Av is often called the saddest day in Jewish history, because the following events all occurred on this very day.

• The negative report about Canaan given to the Israelites by Moses' twelve scouts, and other events
• The destruction of the First and Second Temples
• The failure of Bar Kochba's revolt
• The expulsion of the Jews from Spain

What customs are observed on Tisha b'Av?

Like Yom Kippur, Tisha b'Av is a fast day lasting from sunset the previous evening until the following nightfall. There are prohibitions on eating, drinking, bathing, perfume, wearing leather, sexual relations, and displays of affection. As with observance of other fasts, these prohibitions are suspended in favor of health issues.

How do we observe Tisha b'Av at B'nai Emunah?

We gather at 7 PM for a study session led by Rabbi Mark with light refreshments. At around 8 PM we transition into a special Tisha b'Av service in which we will all gather at the bimah and read the book of Eichah (Lamentations) together. Please come join us!