This is a photo of me with my good friend, Dr. Naba Sharif. As our sweatshirts indicate, we met and became friends at Wellesley College. Both scholars and community builders, and deeply faithful in our respective traditions: one Jewish and one Muslim. One from California and one from New York. One a rabbi and one a doctor.

This past week, as the Chair of her local Interfaith Council, Dr. Sharif delivered a keynote address called "Thanks and Giving" about gratitude and service.

Among her remarks was a story of a deep conversation we had where she felt I gave her support and understanding (hear her inspirational remarks HERE). She was thanking me for serving as a meaningful presence in her life.

Throughout the years, she, too, has been a great blessing in my life. For example, she helped me make sense of a terrifying allergic reaction my young son experienced while we were on vacation in Israel. She's an allergist and helped coach us through the ER from her home at the time in Virginia. I could never thank her enough for that act of service. 

We both understand the tremendous meaning that expressing thanks everyday, and performing acts of service give to our lives. 

In the Jewish tradition, we have a famous prayer for thanks known as the Modim Anachu Lach (read more about it HERE). And, there is a rabbinic idea that a person should express gratitude through blessings at least 100 times each day. This heightens our understanding of the great gifts in our lives, big and small. 

This Thanksgiving season, it is a great idea to give thanks for all that we have in our lives, and especially all of the people who bring light into the world around us. So, thank you, dear reader, for building this sacred community together.

Together, we’re #keepingitsacred…

Rabbi Heather Miller, 

Founder, Keeping It Sacred

8TH NIGHT OF  HANUKKAH WITH THE KITS COMMUNITY

Join Rabbi Miller with musical guest Jeffrey Silverstein to celebrate Hanukkah with YOUR GLOBAL Keeping It Sacred Community!  

8 Lights

8 Time Zones (at least!)

on the 8th Night of Hanukkah!

Together, we will celebrate the Festival of Lights with members from the US to Canada, from England to South Africa, from Mauritius to Hong Kong. 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! 

That's right- this year, we will be celebrating a musical Hanukkah AROUND THE WORLD in real time exclusively over zoom (so it will be interactive)!

CHECK OUT THIS SCHEDULE!

WE WILL ALL BE IN THE SAME ZOOM ROOM TOGETHER!

SUNDAY 12/5:

3pm Hawaii

5pm PT

6pm MT

7pm CT

8pm ET

10pm Brazil

MONDAY 12/6:

1am UK

2am South Africa

5am Mauritius

9am Hong Kong
 

Register HERE. And check out this AMAZING trailer made by our own, Molly Flanagan, HERE:

PEOPLE KEEPING IT SACRED: SEASON 2!

Our 7-episode web series, People Keeping It Sacred, is back for a SECOND SEASON! Join our own Rabbi Miller as she interviews 7 people you should know- individuals who are keeping it sacred in the world. Peacemakers, Trailblazers, Advocates, and more!

The FIRST EPISODE of the series with Arun Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson, is available at YouTube HERE. 

COMING SOON: Episode 2 with Rabbi Sally Priesand, America's FIRST woman rabbi, goes LIVE this week! View a trailer for it HERE!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss an episode!

Also available on your favorite podcast player! FIND all the latest videos HERE.

A BIT ABOUT...HANUKKAH!

HERE, Rabbi Miller shares some of her favorite Hanukkah traditions in our web series about the holidays called: "A bit about...!"

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

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. 

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: HERE.

MONTHLY SHABBAT SERVICES WITH KEEPING IT SACRED

THIS WEEK! 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 the last Friday of every month. Together, we will lift up anniversaries, birthdays, and honor remembrances of our loved ones.

Please email Rabbi Miller your important dates so we know when to honor those sacred times at rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com.

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.

And, please mark your calendars for 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET on 11/26, 12/31, 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/29, 5/27 and 6/24, and register to join us HERE.

Check out a taste of our services here:

PLEASE REGISTER: 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!

THE BIBLE AS A RESOURCE IN A TIME OF CRISIS

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.

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.

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.

MULTIFAITH WOMEN'S CLERGY ROUNDTABLE

This week, Rabbi Miller was invited as a participant and speaker in the LA Voice and PREAC-HER hosted Multifaith Women Clergy Roundtable. The gathering brought together a powerful circle of women clergy to talk about using our voices and serving communities in this moment. We shared our diverse experiences, found commonalities, and reflected on the unique nature and importance of women’s voices at this time. More to come soon...

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. The shop was this past weekend, but you can still support the mission HERE.

Photo below: Angela Valentine, Rabbi Heather Miller, and Dr. Najeeba Syeed at the Hip Hop Smoothie Shop this past weekend. 

SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE

THANK YOU to the 200+ people who read last week's Newsletter!

We are growing every week by leaps and bounds and always driving to provide you with inspired, accessible, relevant, and empowering content and opportunities to gather.

Stay in touch with Keeping It Sacred on all of our social media channels!

Please click on the links below to connect:

Subscribe to our YouTube webcast channel HERE.

Friend us on Facebook HERE and HERE.

Connect on instagram to @keepingitsacred HERE and @hearabbi HERE.

Add all of our programming to your iCal HERE.

Link to us on LinkedIn HERE.

Subscribe to our Spotify podcast channel HERE.

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.  

11/24 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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