Welcome to Shomrei Torah
Congregation Shomrei Torah is the welcoming home of progressive Reform Judaism in Sonoma County. Blending the traditional with the innovative, we are a diverse, inclusive and socially conscious community that provides a doorway to Jewish life through worship, study, social action, fellowship, and play.
Join Rabbi George Gittleman at a Shabbat service, attend our popular Lifelong Learning events or participate in our community activities or social action initiatives. Children discover their Jewish identity in our thriving religious school under the direction of Rabbi Stephanie Kramer, our Assistant Rabbi and Education Director. Click here to inquire about joining our congregation today.
Comedy Night with Sara Felder, Saturday, June 2, 7:30 PM
A Jewish, lesbian comedienne, juggler and theater artist, Sara Felder has entertained the Bay Area for over 20 years. Plus: Enjoy a visit with Michele Kort, Senior Editor of MS magazine, who will introduce her new book Here Come the Brides in which Felder is featured. Location: Shomrei Torah. Adults: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Children under 13: $10 (Call office at 578-5519) Group rates available: call Shirley at 537-9871.
Shomrei Torah’s First Annual Jewish Food Fest, August 19, 2012
Click here to visit our Jewish Food Fest page.
Lox & Cream Cheese on a Bagel! Corned Beef on Rye! Potato Latkes!
Finally, a chance to experience Jewish comfort food in Sonoma County! Enjoy kosher pickles, sweet and savory kugel, all kinds of homemade dessert treats like rugelach and chocolate torte, and authentic New York-style egg creams (chocolate fizzies). Beer will also be served. As you nibble your way through all the goodies, listen to live music all day, take a tour of the synagogue, learn Israeli dancing, and check out our bakery and deli with foods to go.
The first annual Jewish Food Fest on Sunday, August 19, 10 AM to 3 PM, will be a unique food and cultural event open to the entire Jewish and non-Jewish community. Free admission, free parking at Waterfall Towers, just across Bennett Valley Road.
Support the Food Fest by becoming a sponsor! For more information, click here to visit our Sponsorship page, or contact Marcy at marcypm@aol.com. Click on the Be a Sponsor button to download sponsorship forms.
Shomrei Torah Welcomes Our New Cantor
The Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Cantor Stephen Abelson will be joining our Shomrei Torah community on July 10 as our first cantor. In addition to leading our Shabbat and holiday worship services, Cantor Abelson will oversee our religious school music program, choir, band, and b’nei mitzvah tutoring, and will teach classes as part of Lifelong Learning.
Stephen currently serves as assistant cantor of Temple Israel, the largest Reform congregation in Minneapolis. In the short time we have known him, we are already impressed with his majestic voice, compassionate demeanor, collaborative attitude and extensive knowledge of the musical liturgy. Stephen will join Shomrei Torah with his wife, Alissa, and daughters Madilyn, 4, and Stacie, 1.
To hear recordings of Cantor Stephen, click here: http://www.youtube.com/user/stephenabelson.
Community Supported Agriculture Season Is Underway
Join with other CST families who receive weekly boxes of fresh veggies direct from the farmer. This year our host farm is Singing Frogs Farm. They are located just west of Sebastopol and have a unique hand dug, compost rich and chemical free agriculture that generates tremendous production of tasty and healthy fruits and veggies.
Leira Tribute CD
Click here to purchase a CD of Leira Satlof’s favorite music of Shomrei Torah members, including “Torah Dedication Theme” by Nolan Gasser, and many others.
