This week, the CDC approved vaccinations for children ages 5-12 in the US. Parents dutifully made appointments for their children to get jabbed. All in the name of the health and safety for our families and the vulnerable around us. And, as we scheduled our appointment for our eldest child, we noticed that he will be due to get his second shot on the first night of Hanukkah— a Hanukkah miracle for sure! 

Hanukkah traditionally celebrates two miracles: 1) the miracle of the victory of a small band of Maccabees prevailing over the might of the Assyrian army. And, 2) the miracle of the one small kosher cruse of oil found lasting for eight nights (the length of time necessary to properly rededicate a Temple for sacred purposes). But miracles do not have to be this big. They don’t have to be as groundbreaking as the splitting of the sea, or the disappearance of the wine in Elijahs’ cup at Passover, either.

In the Jewish tradition, we read a set of daily prayers known as the Nissim B’Chol Yom- the blessings of everyday miracles. Everyday miracles? This sounds like an oxymoron. But as is typical, Jewish tradition is once again trying to sensitize us to the blessings all around us all the time, not just once in a generation fantastical events.

The Nissim B’Chol Yom follows a typical morning routine as it begins with expressing gratitude for the ability to distinguish between day and night. This means that everyday, we are driven to give gratitude for consciousness itself. This blessing followed by a blessing thanking God for the ability to open our eyes. Another truly astounding gift. And with each successive prayer, we thank God for the ability to sit up and stand and move. Each piece of our waking up in the morning not to be taken for granted. Each piece a miracle in its own right. What a way to start the day! And, this encourages us to never forget that simply to be alive is a miracle.

In the midst of my contemplating miracles, Friday, I found myself on the back of a golf cart being toted around a wedding site in La Quinta, CA. It just so happened to be on a property where the movie about noticing miracles, known as Miracle on 34th Street, was written. So, what are the miracles do you see on your street? In your life? In the world around you? To be sensitized to these is to feel the blessing of being alive.

Let’s join together December 5th to celebrate the miracles around us during the 8th night of Hanukkah. Please register for this global celebration HERE.

Together, we’re celebrating miracles! Together, we’re #keepingitsacred…

Rabbi Heather Miller, 

Founder, Keeping It Sacred

8TH NIGHT OF  HANUKKAH WITH THE KITS COMMUNITY

Please register to join Rabbi Miller with musical guest Jeffrey Silverstein to celebrate Hanukkah with YOUR Keeping It Sacred Community! Together, we will celebrate the Festival of Lights. If you have a Hanukkiah/menorah at home, bring it to share the story of how it came into your life. This event is FREE and all are welcome! Register HERE.

OUR SIGNATURE MELANIE GROHMAN z"l ACCESS JUDAISM CLASSES

If you'd like to be granted greater access to Judaism, please sign up for our Melanie Grohman z"l* Access Judaism KITS Signature Program. It offers relevant and empowering adult learning provided 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.

Classes are open to students entering with a diversity of backgrounds from those well versed in Jewish life to those new to Jewish learning. There is a place for everyone in this program.

This course is taught over Zoom in two sessions of 8 classes each. The classes are flexible and are designed so that a person can choose to take one class, several, a whole session, or both sessions. 

The Course features classes in philosophy, theology, culture, history, liturgy, and more!

Wednesdays at 7pm PT/ 8p MT/ 9pm CT/ 10pm ET:

Access Judaism: SESSION 1:

10/6 Personal Inventory of Belief

10/13 Radical Responsibility for the World

10/20 Demystifying Denominational Differences

10/27 The Flavors of the Holy Books

11/3 One for Every Mood: The Jewish Holidays

11/10 Jewish Intermarriage: A History

11/17 The Righteous Economic Vision of the Rabbis

11/24 The Kabbalistic Non-Binary God

Access Judaism SESSION 2:

5/11 The Intelligent Design of the Prayer Service

5/18 Reform Renovations of the Prayerbook

5/25 Rituals as Markers of Transition

6/1 The Characteristics of a Good Jew

6/8 Slam Poetry in the Golden Age

6/15 Bad Theology: Terrible Explanations of Why The Righteous Suffer

6/22 Siblings or Cousins?: Jews and Christians in the First Century

6/29 Before You Die, Consider These Rabbinic Thoughts

Register for both 8-class sessions, one 8-class session, or for individual classes a-la-carte when you click on an upcoming Access Judaism classes on our events calendar:

keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

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. 

*We named this program for KITS member Melanie Grohman z"l (may her memory be for a blessing). She died unexpectedly this past summer at her home in Rockport, TX. She was very involved in our programs and in the midst of immersing herself in the study of Judaism and practices. We uplift her loving memory by naming this program in honor of her love of exploring Jewish life through the KITS community programming. 

For further information, or to introduce yourself, please write to Rabbi Miller at rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com.

EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER: THE JEWISH TRADITION OF MUSSAR

The tradition of Mussar encourages participants to delve deeper into a reflective practice of one's own character traits. Throughout the process of exploring the individual inner world, the light of the soul is unlocked and can shine more brightly, which ultimately benefits the universe.

Learn about the tradition, explore essential Jewish character qualities, and learn ways to unlock your own light in this 6-week course. We will utilize Alan Morinis' Everyday Holiness as our study text. Join us for one class, several, or all! Please invite your friends to take the series with you, too!

All classes are Sundays 10am PT/1pm ET on:

10/10 Humility, Patience, Gratitude

10/17 Compassion, Order, Equanimity

10/24 Honor, Simplicity, Enthusiasm

10/31 Silence, Generosity, Truth

11/14 Moderation, Loving-Kindness, Responsibility

11/21 Trust, Faith Fear

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. Register HERE:

HIP HOP SMOOTHIE SHOP FUNDRAISER

Join Keeping It Sacred in participating in the fundraising campaign of The Hip Hop Smoothie Shop (THHSS). This innovative cultural health space & social enterprise focuses on economically empowering the people of Skid Row to spread the love by bringing art to life and healthy drinks to the community. In providing a platform for street entrepreneurship in under-resourced communities, empowerment thrives.  

Buy a smoothie for an unhoused person, and support economic self-determination today by donating HERE. A thousand years ago, Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon would have considered this in the category of the highest level of giving as it empowers individuals in their trade, so please give generously.

RABBI DR. TAMARA COHN ESKENAZI

Join Keeping It Sacred as we partner with Congregation Or Ami and dozens of other organizations to bring you a special presentation by Rabbi Dr. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi: The Bible as a Resource for a Time of Crisis: A Torah Study. Register with Congregation Or Ami at orami.org/rsvp.

STORIES FROM THE BEGINNING: PARASHAT TOLDOT 

This past week, Rabbi Miller joined two of her Orange County rabbinic colleagues in conversation about Parashat Toledot (Genesis 25:19-28:9), the story of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau. Watch the recording HERE.

HEALING CIRCLE & TALMUD TEXT STUDY EVERY THURSDAY

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. Thursdays 11am PT/2pm ET.

Currently, we are 95 members strong from 26 different states and 7 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.

TALMUD TRACTATE ROSH HASHANAH 

Sunday, November 14 at 9am PT/noon ET, celebrate the Siyyum/Culmination of study of Tractate Rosh HaShanah with the rest of the world! Bring friends and reflect upon the finer points of text. Grab your place at the table as we sit down with the sages of old and wrestle with their thinking, enjoy their stories, and glean their wisdom! Register HERE.

INTERFAITH SOLIDARITY NETWORK

Join the Interfaith Solidarity Network, which Keeping It Sacred proud to be affiliated with, for an interfaith exploration of Building Peace Sunday, November 21 at 4pm PT. Please RSVP at www.interfiathsolidaritynetwork.org. 

THE LONGEST NIGHT

Last year over 325 lives were lost on the streets of Orange County, and this number only continues to increase.  In fact, the LA Times, in an article on Orange County homelessness  this past week, reported that homeless deaths in Orange County has already hit 321 - view it HERE.  That includes people of all ages and of every gender. 

Each December 21st—- the longest night of the year and the day that has become known as National Homeless Persons Memorial Day—- faith leaders, concerned citizens, and advocates for the homeless come together to remember and honor those who have died during the year. Because of Covid, the Orange County memorial will be videotaped and aired on YouTube at 7pm on that evening. Please stay tuned as more information will be shared in this newsletter. Together may we bring dignity to those who have died on the streets.

SAVE THE DATES: BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE

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 9 weeks worth of classes! Please invite your friends to take the series with you, too!

All classes are Sundays 10am PT/1pm ET on:

1/9 Unity

1/16 Reflection

1/23 Service

1/30 Trust

2/6 Devotion

2/13 Humility

2/20 Repentance & Self Accounting

2/27 Abstinence

3/6 Love

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. No experience necessary. All are welcome! Invite your friends! Registration is open HERE.

SAVE THE DATES: WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS

Keeping It Sacred will soon begin a series of free and open Wedding Planning Workshops to help couples navigate the big day and beyond! Topics include Keeping Your Partner at the Center, Making Your Wedding Accessible, Including Various Cultural Traditions, and more! Registration is open now HERE: please share this resource with engaged couples you know!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

iCal USER? 

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

EVERY DAY

Please enjoy our 7-episode web series and podcast: People Keeping It Sacred on YouTube HERE or on your favorite podcast player (like: Spotify  Google Podcasts, Apple + Podcasts, RadioPublic, Breaker, and PocketCasts). To learn more about Jewish holidays, check out our "A bit about... the holidays" 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 program HERE.  

11/10 ACCESS JUDAISM

Jewish Intermarriage: A History

Join us Wednesday, 11/10 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.

11/14 TALMUD TRACTATE ROSH HASHANAH

Celebrate the Siyyum/Culmination of study of Tractate Rosh HaShanah with the rest of the world! Bring friends and reflect upon the finer points of text. Grab your place at the table as we sit down with the sages of old and wrestle with their thinking, enjoy their stories, and glean their wisdom! Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

11/14 EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER: THE JEWISH TRADITION OF MUSSAR

Moderation, Loving-Kindness, Responsibility

Sunday, 11/14 at 10am PT/ 1pm ET

Learn about the tradition, explore essential Jewish character qualities, and learn ways to unlock your own light in this 6-week course. We will utilize Alan Morinis' Everyday Holiness as our study text. Join us for one class, several, or all! Register at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

11/17 ACCESS JUDAISM

The Righteous Economic Vision of the Rabbis

Join us Wednesday, 11/17 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.

11/21 EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER: THE JEWISH TRADITION OF MUSSAR

Trust, Faith Fear

Sunday, 11/21 at 10am PT/ 1pm ET, learn about the tradition, explore essential Jewish character qualities, and learn ways to unlock your own light in this 6-week course. We will utilize Alan Morinis' Everyday Holiness as our study text. Join us for one class, several, or all! Register at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

11/21 INTERFAITH SOLIDARITY NETWORK BUILDING PEACE

Sunday ,11/21 at 4pm PT/7pm ET, join the Interfaith Solidarity Network, which Keeping It Sacred proud to be affiliated with, for an interfaith exploration of Building Peace. Please RSVP at www.interfiathsolidaritynetwork.org. 

11/24 ACCESS JUDAISM

The Kabbalistic Non-Binary God

Join us Wednesday, 11/24 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.

11/26 SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday night, 11/26 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.

12/5 ROSH CHODESH RACIAL JUSTICE REVIEW SERIES

N**** Theory

Sunday, 12/5 at 3pm PT/6pm ET, join us as we discuss Jody Armour's powerful book, N**** Theory. The Rosh Chodesh Racial Justice Review will provide structured space to explore the nature of systemic racism from top thinkers, and help us to reflect upon the ways we participate in, and are impacted by systems of oppression. Please read N**** Theory on your own, and come ready to discuss. Register for the discussion, facilitated by Rabbi Miller, at keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

12/5 HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

12/5 at 5pm PT/8pm ET, join Rabbi Miller with musical guest Jeffrey Silverstein to celebrate Hanukkah with YOUR Keeping It Sacred Community! Together, we will celebrate the Festival of Lights. If you have a Hanukkiah/menorah at home, bring it to share the story of how it came into your life. This event is FREE and all are welcome! Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

12/21 THE LONGEST NIGHT

12/21 at 7pm PT/10pm ET, join local communities from Orange County, CA in a remembrance services for those who have died on the streets of Orange County this year. The number is rising and we gather to memorialize on the longest night of the year, the winter solstice. This event will be available on YouTube; stay tuned for the address to login.

12/31 SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday night, 12/31 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.

1/9 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: Unity

Sunday, 1/9 at 10am PT/1pm ET, Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. We will take time each week to study teachings and explore how we might make sense of them in our lives today. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

1/9 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Keeping Your Partner at the Center

11:30am PT/2:30pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

1/16 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: Reflection

Sunday, 1/9 at 10am PT/1pm ET, 1/16, Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. We will take time each week to study teachings and explore how we might make sense of them in our lives today. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

1/16 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Finding a Time & Place & Officiant

11:30am PT/2:30pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

1/19 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Keeping Your Partner at the Center

7pm PT/10pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

1/23 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: Service

Sunday, 1/23 at 10am PT/1pm ET, Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. We will take time each week to study teachings and explore how we might make sense of them in our lives today. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

1/23 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Honoring Your Loved Ones in the Ceremony

11:30am PT/2:30pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

1/26 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Finding a Time & Place & Officiant

7pm PT/10pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

1/28 SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday night, 1/28 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.

1/30 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: Trust

Sunday, 1/30 at 10am PT/1pm ET, Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. We will take time each week to study teachings and explore how we might make sense of them in our lives today. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

1/30 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Making Your Wedding Accessible

11:30am PT/2:30pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/2 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Honoring Your Loved Ones in the Ceremony

7pm PT/10pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/6 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Ceremony Ritual Planning Workshop

11:30am PT/2:30pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/9 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: Devotion

Sunday, 2/9 at 10am PT/1pm ET, Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. We will take time each week to study teachings & explore how we might make sense of them in our lives today. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/9 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Making Your Wedding Accessible

7pm PT/10pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/13 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: Humility

Sunday, 2/13 at 10am PT/1pm ET, Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. We will take time each week to study teachings & explore how we might make sense of them in our lives today. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/13 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Infusing a Sense of the Sacred into the Ceremony

11:30am PT/2:30pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/16 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Ceremony Ritual Planning Workshop

7pm PT/10pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/20 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: Repentance & Self Accounting

Sunday, 2/20 at 10am PT/1pm ET, Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. We will take time each week to study teachings & explore how we might make sense of them in our lives today. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/20 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Including Various Cultural Traditions

11:30am PT/2:30pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/23 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Infusing a Sense of the Sacred into the Ceremony

7pm PT/10pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/25 SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday night, 2/25 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.

2/27 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: Abstinence

Sunday, 1/23 at 10am PT/1pm ET, Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. We will take time each week to study teachings & explore how we might make sense of them in our lives today. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

2/27 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Jumping Into Life Ahead

11:30am PT/2:30pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

3/2 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Including Various Cultural Traditions

7pm PT/10pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

3/6 BALANCING YOUR INNER LIFE: Love

Sunday, 3/6 at 10am PT/1pm ET, Jewish tradition houses some of the most beautiful teachings on character qualities. We will take time each week to study teachings & explore how we might make sense of them in our lives today. Please register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

3/9 WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Jumping Into Life Ahead

7pm PT/10pm ET You’re ready to plan a succinct but meaningful ceremony that feels authentic to your relationship and that also doesn’t alienate any of your guests. But where do you begin and how do you bring it all together?  Now is the time to take a breath as you look to plan the perfect wedding that launches your marriage into the best future possible. Register at: keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1

3/25 SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday night, 8/27 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.

4/29 SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday night, 8/27 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.

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.

6/24 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.

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