It’s a tough time to be Jewish. It’s been a while since we in the Nafshenu community have gotten together in real life. 

That’s why I’m so excited to announce a program next week that combines the healing power of music with the healing power of human interaction – and the healing power of food.

Shayna Goldberg, a young but experienced singer and guitarist, will join us Friday, Nov. 17, 6-8pm, for a musical kabbalat Shabbat of Healing. Shayna is a veteran of Reform Judaism’s song-leader education programs and of Conservative Judaism’s Camp Ramah. She will join me (Rabbi David) as we fight despair with the power of song. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND CHECK EMAIL FOR DETAILS.

Who is Shayna? Ask her mom:

“Shayna sang before she talked,” Laura Goldberg said in an interview published last year. “She did her first talent show in elementary school – probably second grade – when she got up with a pink guitar and sang Miley Cyrus’s song “The Climb.” The crowd went wild.”

She and I will lead Nafshenu in musical selections from the prayer book, using melodies as old as Sinai and as new as today. Please join us! 

MEAL and POTLUCK

This week's main course is sponsored by Karen and Steve Marinoff, in honor of Karen's mother's Yahrzeit. We ask anyone who wants to contribute to the meal to bring desserts and/or appetizer (picky) foods. We will also supply a pizza for anyone who wants it.

Nafshenu cannot do these amazing programs without your support. Our recommended donation for services is $18 per person or $36 per family. Please know that if you cannot afford a donation, you are still more than welcome to join in the events. Please register below.