At the heart of every Jewish ritual is the marking of sacred time. Its purpose is to attune ourselves to the transformational power of the changes in our lives however big or small. Whether celebrating the new week or a new baby, rituals give us pause to appreciate precisely where we are in life and our existence.  

We take a moment to pause: Where are you in your life right now? What kinds of transitions are you preparing for? 

Today I’m thinking about this because it is both my wife and my firstborn’s birthday. We mark this time with blessings, cake, gifts, and of course a morning dance break (by special request to: Noa Kirel’s Unicorn). To both appreciate the new chapter in their lives, and also hold appreciation for this past year and all that each of them have learned, and all that we have learned about them. 

Other times people call me to mark more somber life experiences like a miscarriage or a death. At the heart of these rituals is providing time to grieve and appreciate and bear sacred witness to the journey. 

Even sitting in community in a regular Shabbat service can draw our attention to the miracle of being alive. To having consciousness and lifebreath. Each week, several KITS community members share Shabbat goodness from around the world (like this week's photos from members in Wales and Mauritius above).

So, how will you take a moment today to honor your aliveness? How will you choose to keep it sacred? Can I interest you in a dance party? 

Together, we’re #keepingitsacred…. 

Rabbi Heather Miller

Founder, Keeping It Sacred

COUNT THE OMER WITH US!

We have continued our Keeping It Sacred tradition of Counting the Omer via social media during the days in-between Passover and Shavuot, in line with this Jewish tradition practiced around the world. THIS IS THE LAST WEEK!

Please join us as we continue the counting on Facebook (HERE and HERE) or on Instagram @hearabbi or @keepingitsacred.

A VERY PIRKEI AVOT SHAVUOT

For the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, tradition encourages us to stay up all night studying. And this year, our community will explore the famous work of the Mishnah called Pirkei Avot, commonly translated as “Ethics of the Fathers.” Come study famous Jewish aphorisms by Rabbi Hillel, Rabbi Akiva and even a sage known as Ben Bag Bag! What did they have to say about ethics on their day (over 1800 years ago) and how might that have relevance today? Cosponsored by Keeping It Sacred and Reform Judaism in Atlantic Canada!

Thursday, May 25. Study begins at 8pm PT/11pm ET and concludes at 6am PT/9am ET. 

REGISTER HERE: https://www.keepingitsacred.com/event-details/a-very-pirkei-avot-shavuot

A BIT ABOUT... THE TORAH

We will celebrate the Torah on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Learn more about how it's made, what's in it, and special features via a now-accessible YouTube video by Rabbi Miller HERE.

INTERFAITH PRIDE SERVICE

We will begin Pride Month by celebrating our faith, fabulousness and fierceness in an Interfaith Pride Service sponsored by the Los Angeles Queer Interfaith Clergy Council. There are countless faith communities, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Pagan, Hindu, Unitarian and so many more, who believe that we are ALL created in the image of the Divine. During this time when too many “Christians” and others spout hatredness and vitriol against the Queer community, we are there to say “Enough!”

So join us as we celebrate all the colors of the rainbow!

We will meet in person at Founders Metropolitan Community Church at 4607 Prospect Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM (PST). If you can’t make it in person, join us on-line at YouTube Channel: mcclatv

SHABBAT SERVICES THIS MONTH

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, we will again host Shabbat Services the LAST Friday night of the month, 5/26 both online and in person (in Sherman Oaks, CA) at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET. Please register at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming, and email rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com if you would like to attend in person.

This is a community time for reflection and rejuvenation. We look forward to enjoying Shabbat together.

THE WOMEN'S RABBINIC NETWORK 2023-2024 BOARD

Our founder, Rabbi Heather Miller, is building the world as it should be not only through Keeping It Sacred, but also through the Women's Rabbinic Network.

Mazal tov to her in her 4th year of service, and the entire 2023-2024 board!

Click here to view more.

NATIONAL FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH

It’s National Foster Care Awareness month. Rev. Eddie Anderson invited Rabbi Miller to gather with folks doing this holy work and to bear sacred witness to foster youth who generously shared of their experiences and the amazing resilience. She also shared words of the ethical imperative to do right by foster youth according to 12th c. Rabbi Moses ben Maimon (Maimonides). What an inspiring event hosted by Sanctuary of Hope! It is incumbent upon us all to take care of the children.

Bonus: Rabbi Met up with Keeping It Sacred member Nassim who was visiting LA from Paris!

ATRA: CENTER FOR RABBINIC INNOVATION FELLOWS IN NYC

This group had only met in person 44 hours prior to the taking of this photo-- but you can sense the deep respect and appreciation shared-- built over the past 10 months through the ATRA: Center for Rabbinic Innovation Fellowship. Six seasoned rabbis (Rabbi Yonah S. Berman, Rabbi Abe Friedman, Rabbi Aaron Levy, Rabbi Heather Ellen Miller, Rabbi Scott Perlo, and Rabbi Dahlia Yafé) working to vision and build. Plus our fearless program leader, Dr. Rebekah Tokatlilar. SO MUCH gratitude to this inspired group, and everyone who invites innovation everywhere. #keepingitsacred

KITS CREATIVITY CLUB

Every Other Sunday 9am PT/12pm ET, enjoy a chance to hang out with other Keeping It Sacred community members, get to know each other better, and create. Our first session was wonderful with the leadership of Sheryl Aronson and Wendy Stiver. The next gathering will be Sunday, June 4.

And as always, bring your favorite form of creativity to work on, Art, Baking, Craft, Dance, etc. and share inspiration. Some weeks will include someone teaching how to do a project/technique, other weeks will be purely socializing while we do our own things. REGISTER HERE: https://www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming

BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: DUTIES OF THE HEART

Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. A thousand years ago, Rabbi Bachya Ibn Pakuda decided to these sacred texts together, organized into various character qualities that he felt would inspire people to live lives of meaning. He called his work “Duties of the Heart,” and it is the work upon which the Mussar Movement (of Exceptional Character Qualities) is based. The book is available for free on Sefaria.org, and so we will take time each week to study teachings and explore how we might make sense of them in our lives today. 

Join us for one class, several, or all 10 weeks worth of classes! Please invite your friends to take the series with you, too! All classes begin June 12 and continue weekly throughout the summer every Monday at 9am PT/noon ET. Topics include: Unity, Reflection, Service,Trust, Devotion, Humility, Repentance, Self Accounting, Abstinence, and Love. Register here: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming

TORAH FOR OUR TIMES: SOUTH AFRICAN-LED TORAH STUDY

We are so excited to bring you an opportunity to study Torah with one of the first women rabbis in South Africa, Rabbi Emma Gottlieb. Her infectious energy and love of Torah, music, teaching, and prayer will motivate you through the weekly Torah portion and encourage engagement in the past rabbinic commentaries of the Mikra’ot G’dolot. The weekly Torah portion and commentaries can be found at hebcal.com. Please register for your access to this amazing study group which will begin June 1 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET and continue Thursdays through August. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming. 

ABBEY GOLDEN ART SHOW

Amazing artist and Keeping It Sacred Member, Abbey Golden, will open her art show on the complexities of gender and motherhood in her 'Golden Age of Fluidity’ running June 15th ~ July 29th 2023 at one of the "seven indie art spaces to check out in Los Angeles" and one of the "five hottest art galleries to visit in Los Angeles," Lauren Powell Projects at 5225 Hollywood Blvd.

NEWLY RELEASED ANNIVERSARY VIDEO

Mazal Tov to Tim and Alyssa who recently posted this stunning video compilation of their wedding from last year. View it here. They married in Bishop, CA in the stunning Buttermilk Rock Formations.

Of their experience with Rabbi Miller, they write, "for anyone who knows Rabbi Heather Miller, you know she's truly a one-of-a-kind human. she radiates joy and authenticity, and crafted a ceremony that beautifully captured the essence of our relationship. she's also down for an adventure! she drove over shrs to be here with us, was prepped for the dirt roads with her new 4wd and was psyched to ride in the can-am, we are so thankful for you!."

MAZAL TOV to Tim and Alyssa! What an honor to be part of your beautiful story!

ROSH CHODESH RACIAL JUSTICE BOOK REVIEW

The Rosh Chodesh Racial Justice Book Review group is dedicated to beginning each month with an intention around addressing racial justice in the world. We are exploring teachings from Prophetic Voices, a book published by the CCAR Press (see information below to purchase), and the CA Reparations Report (available HERE). Please join us as we celebrate the ways we are helping to bring the world to a more just vision of equality and access, and holding ourselves and one another accountable to an ethic of racial justice. Our participants will lead reflections.

The sessions begin at 9am PT/12pm ET:

June 20: Wendy will illuminate Chapter 12 of the Reparations Report, and Rabbi Miller will illuminate selections from Prophetic Voices pages 248-265, and 460-475.

Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming

CCAR BOOK: PROPHETIC VOICES- NOW ON SALE!

The Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR Press) has published a book called Prophetic Voices. It helps readers renew and reimagine (and reconnect!) with the Haftarah readings of the liturgical cycle. Rabbi Miller has entries in the book and it is now available!

Buy the new book, here now! Excerpts from this book will be the material for our Rosh Chodesh Racial Justice Book Review.

TZEDEK BOX

Keeping It Sacred is partnering with The Tzedek Box -a new ritual supporting Jews and their allies in the ancient pursuit of a more just society. Every time you strive to build a better world, add a note to your box. Once a year, open the box. Find out more here! Please consider creating your own Tzedek Box and sharing your experience. Mishnah Pirkei Avot tells us: The more Torah, the more justice!

PLUS: This past week, Rabbi Miller visited a special exhibition on the Tzedek Box project at HUC-JIR NYC, and found a brilliant acrylic Tzedek Box crafter by our beloved KITS Community member, Marissa Baggett. Check it out below and please share a photo of yours at rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com:

GENDER BIAS IN THE RABBINATE: THE CLERGY MONOLOGUES

In an effort to raise awareness surrounding gender discrimination in the rabbinate, the Central Conference of American Rabbis (the rabbinic association of Reform Rabbis) produced this program. As it shares vignettes of the experiences of rabbis, conveyed by rabbis (including our own Rabbi Miller), it was called The Clergy Monologues. One rabbinic colleague called it "must watch viewing," because of the inside-look it provides. Understandably this material will be difficult to watch. View it here: https://vimeo.com/820986431

KITS CONFIRMATION CEREMONY

August 20, 2023 10AM PT/1PM ET, Join us for KITS' third annual Confirmation Ceremony!

Confirmation is a ceremony that confirms commitment to Torah study, depth-seeking, and engagement with community. We will gather to lift up this sacred activity that provides deep life purpose and meaning. Honorees: Members of the Keeping It Sacred community are encouraged to participate in this ceremony honoring your commitment to Torah study, depth-seeking, and engagement in the community. Together, let's honor your engagement! Please reserve a ticket here, and then find more information on participating in the service here: https://bit.ly/KITSCONFIRMATION3.

You will be honored and receive a certificate commemorating this joyful day. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY event-- all are welcome! Honored Guests/Friends & Family: All are welcome and encouraged to attend this ceremony celebrating our beloved community members. Come meet honorees and hear why folks love to engage. Keeping It Sacred honors the value of keruv/open welcoming, and as such, offers all classes and holiday observances free of charge. Please join in this momentous celebration! REGISTER HERE

HEALING CIRCLE & TALMUD TEXT STUDY EVERY THURSDAY

JOIN our healing circle holding space for all looking for prayers for healing. This and EVERY THURSDAY -- at 10:30am PT/1:30pm ET,

ALSO: Ever want to jump into a conversation with the rabbinic sages of old? Now you can! Join us as we study a page of Talmud every day, adding our perspectives and the relevance to our own lives as we go along. 

The more varied the participants the deeper the conversations.

Currently, we are 100 members strong from 38 different states and 12 countries!

We are:

People interested in becoming Jewish

Members of various Jewish denominations

Clergy

Lay leaders

Retired people

People who are not Jewish

We are in our 20s to 80s, and we are everywhere on the spectrum of gender.

Build community affirming of one another’s journey in the sea of Talmud with us! Benefit from the wisdom of Jewish tradition!

What people say:

"Yesterday's class was superb!! I remain impressed by so many things that you do! You are able to keep us on track, share (some of) your knowledge with us, make all sorts of connections to the Jewish and secular worlds, and meet each of us where we are! Kudos to you!!"

"Talmud study has opened a window to that world for me. I love the anthropology and sociology of it all."

"The minority opinions may someday count as much as the majority opinions. It reminds us that things change the Halacha changes and we change each year that we read it."

"We have the opportunity to compare the Halacha we are practicing today with the one they were writing and studying in the Talmud... It has been very interesting how things have evolved how we keep the tradition in our own way."

"I feel very close to this amazing group and I'm grateful to Rabbi Miller for conducting it."

AND just prior to our Talmud Study, we hold space for check-ins and healing prayers for loved ones in need, including ourselves. 

Keeping It Sacred programs are free for all because we uphold the value of keruv/accessibility; voluntary financial contributions to help offset the cost of these programs are greatly appreciated.

To join and of these gatherings, please register HERE. Also, DM Rabbi Miller on Facebook HERE to be added to the closed, secret group where we question and discuss. And look for us on Instagram daily HERE.

COMING SOON: KITS FAMILY EDUCATION!

Over 32 local Los Angeles-based families, and another 8 families around the world, have expressed strong interest in Keeping It Sacred imagining a KITS Family Education program including an evergreen bank of resources, personalized guidance, and accessible, relevant, and empowering experiences. Our program is in creation! If you have thoughts, ideas, and/or resources to help us dream big, and/or if you'd like to join our focus group, please contact Rabbi Miller at: rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com. Meet our team looking to bring this program to life here:

LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Join us online at: keepingitsacred.com, Instagram accounts @hearabbi and @keepingitsacred, our Facebook pages HERE and HERE, YouTube Channel HERE and podcasts everywhere. Join us there for updated Talmud posts, Torah commentary, inspirations and invitations to gather online and in person.

Whether you found us through a friend, neighbor, a listserve or browsing the internet, we are glad you're here!

PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING OUR WORK

Did you know that Keeping It Sacred values keruv/accessiblity for all of its programs. That's why we don't have dues or charge for lessons. All who are interested should come and learn. But, we still have costs to cover like insurance and web support, accounting and payroll. If you would like to help us uphold this value, please consider a contribution via our web page keepingitsacred.com/our-future

AND, did you know that we have created an easy way to sign up to support this sacred work on a regular basis monthly?

Your generous support helps Keeping It Sacred: 

• Unlock access to learning the wisdom of ancient texts 

• Create authentic, empowered community

• Reach out to our interfaith neighbors and friends

• Create a community that effects positive social change
   

Financial contributions large and small help us reach many more in our community and uphold the value that no one should be turned away from our learning programs due to lack of funds. Please become a supporter of our work through a gift that is meaningful to you. You may sign up to give HERE. We are so grateful for your commitment and generosity!

AND if you'd like to make a contribution in loving memory or in honor of someone or some event, please let us know. We can send a personalized letter of recognition to loved ones indicating your tzedakah. Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

UPCOMING EVENTS:

iCal USER? 

If you use iCal and would like the complete Keeping It Sacred calendar added to your calendar, click HERE. This way you won't miss an opportunity to connect via our LIVE activities. 

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

5/25 HEALING CIRCLE

Join us as we gather every Thursday for a Prayer Circle. Lift up names of those who are ill, and join together for support and community. All are welcome. 10:30am PT/ 1:30pm ET/ 3:30pm Brazil time/ 6:30pm London-time. Register for this program HERE. 

5/25 PAGE-A-DAY OF TALMUD DAF YOMI GROUP MEET-UP

Thursdays at 11am PT/ 2pm ET/ 4pm Brazil time/ 7pm London time, join us as we review the past week's Talmud readings in sacred international community. No experience necessary, but be ready for some *interesting* discussions. Bring what you know about Torah, but also what you know to be true from your own life. Your insights are appreciated. Register for this program HERE.  

5/25 and 5/26 A VERY PIRKEI AVOT SHAVUOT

For the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, tradition encourages us to stay up all night studying. And this year, our community will explore the famous work of the Mishnah called Pirkei Avot, commonly translated as “Ethics of the Fathers.” Come study famous Jewish aphorisms by Rabbi Hillel, Rabbi Akiva and even a sage known as Ben Bag Bag! What did they have to say about ethics on their day (over 1800 years ago) and how might that have relevance today?

Thursday, May 25. Study begins at 8pm PT/11pm ET and concludes at 6am PT/9am ET. Register here: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming

5/26 SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday night, 3/31 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 TORAH FOR OUR TIMES

6/1 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET. We are so excited to bring you an opportunity to study Torah with one of the first women rabbis in South Africa, Rabbi Emma Gottlieb. Her infectious energy and love of Torah, music, teaching, and prayer will motivate you through the weekly Torah portion and encourage engagement in the past rabbinic commentaries of the Mikra’ot G’dolot. The weekly Torah portion and commentaries can be found at hebcal.com. Please register for your access to this amazing study group which will begin June 1 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET and continue Thursdays through August. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming. 

6/1 HEALING CIRCLE

Join us as we gather every Thursday for a Prayer Circle. Lift up names of those who are ill, and join together for support and community. All are welcome. 10:30am PT/ 1:30pm ET/ 3:30pm Brazil time/ 6:30pm London-time. Register for this program HERE. 

6/1 PAGE-A-DAY OF TALMUD DAF YOMI GROUP MEET-UP

Thursdays at 11am PT/ 2pm ET/ 4pm Brazil time/ 7pm London time, join us as we review the past week's Talmud readings in sacred international community. No experience necessary, but be ready for some *interesting* discussions. Bring what you know about Torah, but also what you know to be true from your own life. Your insights are appreciated. Register for this program HERE.  

6/4 KITS CREATIVITY CLUB

Every other Sunday 9am PT/12pm ET from April 23 until June 18. Enjoy a chance to hang out with other Keeping It Sacred community members, get to know each other better, and create. Bring your favorite form of creativity to work on, Art, Baking, Craft, Dance, etc.. and share inspiration.  Some weeks will include someone teaching how to do a project/technique, other weeks will be purely socializing while we do our own things. Register for June 4 here.

6/8 TORAH FOR OUR TIMES

6/8 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET. We are so excited to bring you an opportunity to study Torah with one of the first women rabbis in South Africa, Rabbi Emma Gottlieb. Her infectious energy and love of Torah, music, teaching, and prayer will motivate you through the weekly Torah portion and encourage engagement in the past rabbinic commentaries of the Mikra’ot G’dolot. The weekly Torah portion and commentaries can be found at hebcal.com. Please register for your access to this amazing study group which will begin June 1 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET and continue Thursdays through August. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming. 

6/8 HEALING CIRCLE

Join us as we gather every Thursday for a Prayer Circle. Lift up names of those who are ill, and join together for support and community. All are welcome. 10:30am PT/ 1:30pm ET/ 3:30pm Brazil time/ 6:30pm London-time. Register for this program HERE. 

6/8 PAGE-A-DAY OF TALMUD DAF YOMI GROUP MEET-UP

Thursdays at 11am PT/ 2pm ET/ 4pm Brazil time/ 7pm London time, join us as we review the past week's Talmud readings in sacred international community. No experience necessary, but be ready for some *interesting* discussions. Bring what you know about Torah, but also what you know to be true from your own life. Your insights are appreciated. Register for this program HERE.  

6/12 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: DUTIES OF THE HEART

Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. A thousand years ago, Rabbi Bachya Ibn Pakuda decided to these sacred texts together, organized into various character qualities that he felt would inspire people to live lives of meaning. He called his work “Duties of the Heart,” and it is the work upon which the Mussar Movement (of Exceptional Character Qualities) is based.

Ten classes begin June 12 and continue weekly throughout the summer Mondays at 9am PT/noon ET. Register here: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming

6/15 TORAH FOR OUR TIMES

6/15 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET. We are so excited to bring you an opportunity to study Torah with one of the first women rabbis in South Africa, Rabbi Emma Gottlieb. Her infectious energy and love of Torah, music, teaching, and prayer will motivate you through the weekly Torah portion and encourage engagement in the past rabbinic commentaries of the Mikra’ot G’dolot. The weekly Torah portion and commentaries can be found at hebcal.com. Please register for your access to this amazing study group which will begin June 1 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET and continue Thursdays through August. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming. 

6/15 HEALING CIRCLE

Join us as we gather every Thursday for a Prayer Circle. Lift up names of those who are ill, and join together for support and community. All are welcome. 10:30am PT/ 1:30pm ET/ 3:30pm Brazil time/ 6:30pm London-time. Register for this program HERE. 

6/15 PAGE-A-DAY OF TALMUD DAF YOMI GROUP MEET-UP

Thursdays at 11am PT/ 2pm ET/ 4pm Brazil time/ 7pm London time, join us as we review the past week's Talmud readings in sacred international community. No experience necessary, but be ready for some *interesting* discussions. Bring what you know about Torah, but also what you know to be true from your own life. Your insights are appreciated. Register for this program HERE.  

6/18 KITS CREATIVITY CLUB

Every other Sunday 9am PT/12pm ET from April 23 until June 18. Enjoy a chance to hang out with other Keeping It Sacred community members, get to know each other better, and create. Bring your favorite form of creativity to work on, Art, Baking, Craft, Dance, etc.. and share inspiration.  Some weeks will include someone teaching how to do a project/technique, other weeks will be purely socializing while we do our own things. Register for June 18 here.

6/19 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: DUTIES OF THE HEART

Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. A thousand years ago, Rabbi Bachya Ibn Pakuda decided to these sacred texts together, organized into various character qualities that he felt would inspire people to live lives of meaning. He called his work “Duties of the Heart,” and it is the work upon which the Mussar Movement (of Exceptional Character Qualities) is based.

Ten classes begin June 12 and continue weekly throughout the summer Mondays at 9am PT/noon ET. Register here: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming

6/22 TORAH FOR OUR TIMES

6/22 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET. We are so excited to bring you an opportunity to study Torah with one of the first women rabbis in South Africa, Rabbi Emma Gottlieb. Her infectious energy and love of Torah, music, teaching, and prayer will motivate you through the weekly Torah portion and encourage engagement in the past rabbinic commentaries of the Mikra’ot G’dolot. The weekly Torah portion and commentaries can be found at hebcal.com. Please register for your access to this amazing study group which will begin June 1 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET and continue Thursdays through August. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming. 

6/22 HEALING CIRCLE

Join us as we gather every Thursday for a Prayer Circle. Lift up names of those who are ill, and join together for support and community. All are welcome. 10:30am PT/ 1:30pm ET/ 3:30pm Brazil time/ 6:30pm London-time. Register for this program HERE. 

6/22 PAGE-A-DAY OF TALMUD DAF YOMI GROUP MEET-UP

Thursdays at 11am PT/ 2pm ET/ 4pm Brazil time/ 7pm London time, join us as we review the past week's Talmud readings in sacred international community. No experience necessary, but be ready for some *interesting* discussions. Bring what you know about Torah, but also what you know to be true from your own life. Your insights are appreciated. Register for this program HERE.  

6/26 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: DUTIES OF THE HEART

Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. A thousand years ago, Rabbi Bachya Ibn Pakuda decided to these sacred texts together, organized into various character qualities that he felt would inspire people to live lives of meaning. He called his work “Duties of the Heart,” and it is the work upon which the Mussar Movement (of Exceptional Character Qualities) is based.

Ten classes begin June 12 and continue weekly throughout the summer Mondays at 9am PT/noon ET. Register here: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming

6/29 TORAH FOR OUR TIMES

6/29 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET. We are so excited to bring you an opportunity to study Torah with one of the first women rabbis in South Africa, Rabbi Emma Gottlieb. Her infectious energy and love of Torah, music, teaching, and prayer will motivate you through the weekly Torah portion and encourage engagement in the past rabbinic commentaries of the Mikra’ot G’dolot. The weekly Torah portion and commentaries can be found at hebcal.com. Please register for your access to this amazing study group which will begin June 1 at 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET and continue Thursdays through August. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming. 

6/29 HEALING CIRCLE

Join us as we gather every Thursday for a Prayer Circle. Lift up names of those who are ill, and join together for support and community. All are welcome. 10:30am PT/ 1:30pm ET/ 3:30pm Brazil time/ 6:30pm London-time. Register for this program HERE. 

6/29 PAGE-A-DAY OF TALMUD DAF YOMI GROUP MEET-UP

Thursdays at 11am PT/ 2pm ET/ 4pm Brazil time/ 7pm London time, join us as we review the past week's Talmud readings in sacred international community. No experience necessary, but be ready for some *interesting* discussions. Bring what you know about Torah, but also what you know to be true from your own life. Your insights are appreciated. Register for this program HERE.  

6/30 SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday night, 3/31 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.

THANK YOU!

You are a cherished member of this community and we love to hear from you-- what questions do you have? Reach out to rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com or via phone at 818-312-8388 anytime to let us know what you’re finding meaningful, inspiring and what you’d like to see.

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