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Are you looking to find your people at Emanu-El?
Want to build deeper relationships with others who share your interests, passions, and life experiences?
Join a B'Bayit group by August 26th!
Fall B'Bayit registration has closed
stay tuned for our winter registration!
Please email Leah Shapiro at lshapiro@emanuesf.org if you are
interested in finding out more about our small groups.
Chavurot
Organized by geography and/or demographics, these small groups of 5-10 households will come together monthly to celebrate Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
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Boomers (Marin)
Boomers (San Francisco)
Families (Marina/Cow Hollow)
Join Leora Goren and Eric Shapiro and their children in creating community with other families in Marina and Cow Hollow to celebrate Jewish holidays together.
Families (Noe/Mission/Bernal)
Families (West Portal)
Interfaith Couples (Young Adults)
Interfaith Families (Elementary/Middle School)
LGBTQ+ (Young Adults)
LGTBQ+
Mothers and Daughters Havdalah
New Parents
New Parents (Under 35)
Explorers Group
Chuggim
Whether you love challah baking, knitting, or anything in between, there’s a chug for you! Chuggim will come together monthly for their activities of choice.
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Bicycling (Young Adults)
Challah Baking (Intergenerational)
Challah Baking (Women)
JCL Tutors
Jewish and Israeli Movies
Knitting Circle
Wellness (Young Adults)
Outdoor Art Camp
Surfing
A monthly gathering of a diverse group of Emanu-El congregants who seek to deepen their connection to Emanu-El and each other through the joy of surfing. Monthly sessions will be held at a nearby beach. Each session will begin with some sort of positive, spiritual activity on the beach. All skill levels welcome.
Elul Groups
Interested in deepening your personal spiritual practice and connecting with fellow congregants in the lead up to the High Holy Days? Elul groups will embark on this reflective journey together via weekly gatherings until Rosh Hashanah.
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Bicycling (Young Adults)
Challah Baking (Intergenerational)
Challah Baking (Women)
JCL Tutors
Jewish and Israeli Movies
Knitting Circle
Wellness (Young Adults)
Outdoor Art Camp
Surfing
A monthly gathering of a diverse group of Emanu-El congregants who seek to deepen their connection to Emanu-El and each other through the joy of surfing. Monthly sessions will be held at a nearby beach. Each session will begin with some sort of positive, spiritual activity on the beach. All skill levels welcome.