Posted by: meredith
on May 4, 2012
Singers from Marin Oratorio will be performing excerpts from Franz Josef Haydn’s The Creation. More details to follow in our weekly email!
Posted by: meredith
on Mar 2, 2012
This classical concert will feature David Schane, pianist (and congregant), Michael Fitzpatrick, cellist, along with special guest artist and violinist, Stuart Canin.
Join us for a Sunday afternoon musicale in our Sanctuary featuring music of the Romantic era and beyond.
The program will include Brahms’ Sonata in e minor for ‘cello and piano, Mendelssohn’s piano trio in d minor featuring the noted violinist Stuart Canin, and cellist Michael Fitzpatrick’s own “Invocation for World Peace.” Admission is free. RSVP to Pete at 479.3441 or pete@rodefsholom.org.
Posted by: meredith
on Feb 3, 2012
If you have been here 25 years or more, please come to receive a special blessing on Shabbat. The full adult choir will also be singing!
Here’s a reflection from Shirley Berman, a member since 1959:
When our first child was born 54 years ago, we joined Rodef Sholom, then located on Mission Street in San Rafael. Happily, the days of the Building Fund for our own sanctuary and campus are only a distant memory for me (although we could use some more space—a sign of success!).
To me, the mature status of our congregation started with Rabbi Barenbaum, when member involvement increased, especially with our teens. Since then, we have been blessed with clergy and staff almost too good to be true. I often wonder how such young professionals can be so wise.
Rodef Sholom has programs that serve the varied needs of our community. We have a dynamic religious school and a liberal spectrum of religious practices. Our three children have benefitted from birth to marriage. Now our grandchildren are sharing these treasures.
Rodef Sholom is a welcoming and comforting spiritual base for all of us.
Posted by: meredith
on Jan 6, 2012
The Music and Soul of Argentina, featuring Cantor Diego Rubinzstein
Sunday, January 29, 4 pm
This concert is a journey through different musical styles of Argentinean Jewish culture. Liturgical melodies, Israeli songs, the old melodies in Yiddish, Ladino, Latin Music and Tango will all be played in an innovative style, accompanied by a guitarist and percussionist this time.
Diego Rubinsztein is the pianist, Cantor and Musical Director of "Libertad" Synagogue, the oldest and most traditional in Buenos Aires. He is also a composer and musical arranger of all the music for the religious services. He produces CDs for cantors and musicians around the world, and musical shows and special events for the Jewish Community, such as national commemorations of Yom Hashoah and Yom Haatzmaut. He has recorded several CDs of Jewish spiritual music. His music has been heard in Israel, the U.S., and Latin America, and his tunes are sung in many synagogues across the world.
This time he returns to California to share the music and soul of Argentina, with his particular style. This concert is free and open to the public. RSVP to Pete at pete@rodefsholom.org or 479.3441.
Posted by: meredith
on Jan 6, 2012
Dan is a wildly gifted artist who lifts our community in indescribable ways. We feel so blessed that we have congregants who believe in Dan’s power to transform our community.
Rabbi Michael Lezak
Continuing our pursuit of vibrant worship, we are delighted to let you know that Dan Nichols will return in March and May of 2012 -- Save the dates!
Dan Nichols will be here for the first Fridays in March (2nd) and May (4th) for our Shabbat services and the Shulchan Shabbat congregational dinner. He will also be leading Shabbat Unplugged, the Base Camp Retreat at Camp Newman on Saturday, March 3 and Religious School at Rodef Sholom on Sunday, March 4.
As you may already know, Dan is one of the most popular and influential Jewish musicians in North America and his music has become an important part of our community. Dan is a classically trained musician and his versatility and experience as a teacher and song leader appeals to young and old, in large groups and small gatherings. On the weekends when Dan is here, he will be helping us launch Base Camp, a new project of the Rodef Sholom Religious School.
Save the dates and join us for a powerful weekend of music & community. To learn more, please contact Pete Peterson at pete@rodefsholom.org or 479.3441.
Through the efforts of our Kulanu/ Inclusion of Those with Disabilities Committee, Rodef Sholom has been acknowleded as an accessible congregation by the National Organization on Disability. 