UPCOMING EVENTS:
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EVERY DAY
Please enjoy TWO seasons of our 7-episode web series People Keeping It Sacred and our Jewish Holiday series called "A Bit About..." both available on YouTube HERE and via podcast on your favorite podcast player including: PocketCasts, Breaker, RadioPublic, Apple + Podcasts, Google Podcasts Spotify and more HERE.
ONGOING: SPIRITUAL COUNSELING
Rabbi Miller is available for 1-on-1 spiritual counseling; pay what you can. Topics are based upon the participant and can include your personal theological understanding of coronavirus, spiritually making space for others in your home, the spirituality of isolation and finding your way back to sacred connection. For more information, click HERE.
EVERY THURSDAY: PRAYER CIRCLE
Join us as we gather Thursdays for a Prayer Circle. Lift up names of those who are ill, and join together for support and community. All are welcome. 10:30am PST/ 1:30pm EST/ 3:30pm Brazil time, 6:30pm London-time. Register for this program HERE.
EVERY THURSDAY: KEEPING IT SACRED-DAF YOMI GROUP MEET-UP
Our Facebook group will host our next virtual meetup via zoom. For the link to attend this meeting Thursdays 11am PST, 2pm EST, 4pm Brazil time, 7pm London time. Register for this programHERE.
4/10 UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BIBLE
10:15am PT/1:15pm ET Sundays March 20-April 10 Have you ever wondered about the parts of the Bible that are not explained? So did the rabbis! And they filled in the gaps in the text with their own writing and understanding of what happened in a literary art form called midrash. Rabbi Miller will explain the concept and provide examples. Then, together, we will do a close read of selected texts to view gaps in the storylines, and write our own expositions based on our own life experience. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1
4/11 WOMEN CLERGY IN THE JEWISH AND EPISCOPALIAN TRADITIONS
Monday nights at 5pm PT/8pm ET, April 11-25. Join The Rev. Susan Russell (All-Saints Church, Pasadena) and Rabbi Heather Miller (Keeping It Sacred) over the course of three sessions to discuss women clergy in their respective religious traditions: Jewish and Episcopalian. The sessions will cover where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going. Come, reflect on your experiences and raise your questions with us. This program is over zoom and free, though donations to Keeping It Sacred or All-Saints Church are welcomed. This program is being hosted in honor of the 50th Ordination anniversary of Rabbi Sally J. Priesand which will take place on June 3, 2022. Register here: https://www.keepingitsacred.com/event-details/women-clergy-in-the-jewish-and-episcopalian-traditions
4/13 IN-PERSON INTERFAITH IFTAR
Wednesday the 13th of April, 2022 in-person in Irvine, CA, starting at 6:15 PM PT, join Rabbi Miller at the Islamic Center of Irvine's Interfaith Iftar. Please email Rabbi Miller at rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com if you are interested in attending. We'd love for you to join!
4/16 INTERFAITH, INTERGENERATIONAL PASSOVER SEDER
Join us April 16th, Saturday night at 5pm PT/8pm ET as Grammy winning artist, Joanie Leeds once again joins our own Rabbi Heather Miller to co-host our Interfaith, Intergenerational Passover Seder! Celebrate key parts of the seder and a joyful, inclusive environment. No experience necessary. Invite your friends. Register here: bitly.com/KITSPASSOVER
4/18 WOMEN CLERGY IN THE JEWISH AND EPISCOPALIAN TRADITIONS
Monday nights at 5pm PT/8pm ET, April 11-25. Join The Rev. Susan Russell (All-Saints Church, Pasadena) and Rabbi Heather Miller (Keeping It Sacred) over the course of three sessions to discuss women clergy in their respective religious traditions: Jewish and Episcopalian. The sessions will cover where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going. Come, reflect on your experiences and raise your questions with us. This program is over zoom and free, though donations to Keeping It Sacred or All-Saints Church are welcomed. This program is being hosted in honor of the 50th Ordination anniversary of Rabbi Sally J. Priesand which will take place on June 3, 2022.
4/25 WOMEN CLERGY IN THE JEWISH AND EPISCOPALIAN TRADITIONS
Monday nights at 5pm PT/8pm ET, April 11-25. Join The Rev. Susan Russell (All-Saints Church, Pasadena) and Rabbi Heather Miller (Keeping It Sacred) over the course of three sessions to discuss women clergy in their respective religious traditions: Jewish and Episcopalian. The sessions will cover where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going. Come, reflect on your experiences and raise your questions with us. This program is over zoom and free, though donations to Keeping It Sacred or All-Saints Church are welcomed. This program is being hosted in honor of the 50th Ordination anniversary of Rabbi Sally J. Priesand which will take place on June 3, 2022.
4/29 SHABBAT SERVICES
Friday night, 4/29 at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET, give yourself the gift of space to reflect and rejuvenate with monthly shabbat services. Rabbi Miller and Jeffrey Silverstein will lead the community with Jewish thought and sacred song. Together, we will lift up anniversaries, birthdays, and honor remembrances of our loved ones. This program runs the last Friday night of every month. Please email Rabbi Miller your important dates so we know when to honor your sacred times (birthdays, anniversaries, remembrances) at rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com. And please register here: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
5/8 ROSH CHODESH RACIAL JUSTICE REVIEW
3pm PT/6pm ET, join Rabbi Miller for a discussion of Patrisse Cullors' latest book, 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World: An Abolitionist’s Handbook. Patrisse Cullors herself (the author & co-founder of Black Lives Matter) join us 7/28! Explore how to transform yourself and the world around you amidst thoughtful, committed, tender-hearted community members. All are welcome. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
5/11 ACCESS JUDAISM
The Intelligent Design of the Prayer Service
Join us Wednesday, 5/11 at 7pm PT/10pm ET! Access Judaism is a relevant and empowering adult learning program in a fun, relaxed environment. This program features a broad spectrum of thoughtfully curated Jewish subjects in the realms of history, rituals, culture, philosophy, law, and spirituality. These interactive classes, which include post-class reflection questions, can also count towards requirements of conversion or adult b'nai mitzvah ceremonies. Register. for one class, one session, or the whole program at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
5/18 ACCESS JUDAISM
Reform Renovations of the Prayerbook
Join us Wednesday, 5/18 at 7pm PT/10pm ET! Access Judaism is a relevant and empowering adult learning program in a fun, relaxed environment. This program features a broad spectrum of thoughtfully curated Jewish subjects in the realms of history, rituals, culture, philosophy, law, and spirituality. These interactive classes, which include post-class reflection questions, can also count towards requirements of conversion or adult b'nai mitzvah ceremonies. Register. for one class, one session, or the whole program at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
5/25 ACCESS JUDAISM
Rituals as Markers of Transition
Join us Wednesday, 5/25 at 7pm PT/10pm ET! Access Judaism is a relevant and empowering adult learning program in a fun, relaxed environment. This program features a broad spectrum of thoughtfully curated Jewish subjects in the realms of history, rituals, culture, philosophy, law, and spirituality. These interactive classes, which include post-class reflection questions, can also count towards requirements of conversion or adult b'nai mitzvah ceremonies. Register. for one class, one session, or the whole program at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
5/27 SHABBAT SERVICES
Friday night, 5/27 at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET, give yourself the gift of space to reflect and rejuvenate with monthly shabbat services. Rabbi Miller and Jeffrey Silverstein will lead the community with Jewish thought and sacred song. Together, we will lift up anniversaries, birthdays, and honor remembrances of our loved ones. This program runs the last Friday night of every month. Please email Rabbi Miller your important dates so we know when to honor your sacred times (birthdays, anniversaries, remembrances) at rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com And please register here: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
6/1 ACCESS JUDAISM
The Characteristics of a Good Jew
Join us Wednesday, 6/1 at 7pm PT/10pm ET! Access Judaism is a relevant and empowering adult learning program in a fun, relaxed environment. This program features a broad spectrum of thoughtfully curated Jewish subjects in the realms of history, rituals, culture, philosophy, law, and spirituality. These interactive classes, which include post-class reflection questions, can also count towards requirements of conversion or adult b'nai mitzvah ceremonies. Register. for one class, one session, or the whole program at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
6/8 ACCESS JUDAISM
Slam Poetry in the Golden Age
Join us Wednesday, 6/8 at 7pm PT/10pm ET! Access Judaism is a relevant and empowering adult learning program in a fun, relaxed environment. This program features a broad spectrum of thoughtfully curated Jewish subjects in the realms of history, rituals, culture, philosophy, law, and spirituality. These interactive classes, which include post-class reflection questions, can also count towards requirements of conversion or adult b'nai mitzvah ceremonies. Register. for one class, one session, or the whole program at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
6/15 ACCESS JUDAISM
Bad Theology: Terrible Explanations of Why The Righteous Suffer
Join us Wednesday, 6/15 at 7pm PT/10pm ET! Access Judaism is a relevant and empowering adult learning program in a fun, relaxed environment. This program features a broad spectrum of thoughtfully curated Jewish subjects in the realms of history, rituals, culture, philosophy, law, and spirituality. These interactive classes, which include post-class reflection questions, can also count towards requirements of conversion or adult b'nai mitzvah ceremonies. Register. for one class, one session, or the whole program at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
6/22 ACCESS JUDAISM
Siblings or Cousins?: Jews and Christians in the First Century
Join us Wednesday, 6/22 at 7pm PT/10pm ET! Access Judaism is a relevant and empowering adult learning program in a fun, relaxed environment. This program features a broad spectrum of thoughtfully curated Jewish subjects in the realms of history, rituals, culture, philosophy, law, and spirituality. These interactive classes, which include post-class reflection questions, can also count towards requirements of conversion or adult b'nai mitzvah ceremonies. Register. for one class, one session, or the whole program at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
6/24 SHABBAT SERVICES
Friday night, 6/24 at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET, give yourself the gift of space to reflect and rejuvenate with monthly shabbat services. Rabbi Miller and Jeffrey Silverstein will lead the community with Jewish thought and sacred song. Together, we will lift up anniversaries, birthdays, and honor remembrances of our loved ones. This program runs the last Friday night of every month. Please email Rabbi Miller your important dates so we know when to honor your sacred times (birthdays, anniversaries, remembrances) at rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com. And please register here: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
6/29 ACCESS JUDAISM
Before You Die, Consider These Rabbinic Thoughts
Join us Wednesday, 6/29 at 7pm PT/10pm ET! Access Judaism is a relevant and empowering adult learning program in a fun, relaxed environment. This program features a broad spectrum of thoughtfully curated Jewish subjects in the realms of history, rituals, culture, philosophy, law, and spirituality. These interactive classes, which include post-class reflection questions, can also count towards requirements of conversion or adult b'nai mitzvah ceremonies. Register. for one class, one session, or the whole program at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
6/30 ROSH CHODESH RACIAL JUSTICE REVIEW
3pm PT/6pm ET, join Rabbi Miller for a discussion of Patrisse Cullors' latest book, 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World: An Abolitionist’s Handbook. Patrisse Cullors herself (the author & co-founder of Black Lives Matter) join us 7/28!Explore how to transform yourself and the world around you amidst thoughtful, committed, tender-hearted community members. All are welcome. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
7/28 ROSH CHODESH RACIAL JUSTICE REVIEW & PATRISSE CULLORS
3pm PT/6pm ET, join Rabbi Miller for a discussion of Patrisse Cullors' latest book, 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World: An Abolitionist’s Handbook. Patrisse Cullors herself (the author & co-founder of Black Lives Matter) join us 7/28! Explore how to transform yourself and the world around you amidst thoughtful, committed, tender-hearted community members. All are welcome. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
7/29 SHABBAT SERVICES
Friday night, 7/29 at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET, give yourself the gift of space to reflect and rejuvenate with monthly shabbat services. Rabbi Miller and Jeffrey Silverstein will lead the community with Jewish thought and sacred song. Together, we will lift up anniversaries, birthdays, and honor remembrances of our loved ones. This program runs the last Friday night of every month. Please email Rabbi Miller your important dates so we know when to honor your sacred times (birthdays, anniversaries, remembrances) at rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com. And please register here: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1.
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