Gather with the Considering God Salon to help plan a non-theistic Shabbat for Or Shalom! Bring favorite materials such as songs, poems, meditations, and prayers to share as we brainstorm our service. Masks are strongly encouraged.

The Considering God Salon: For over 12 years, member-led discussions intimately explore our range of views about God, including secularism/atheism, spirituality, meaningful prayer, language and metaphor, the role of women in Judaism, beliefs about the “soul,” Jewish heretics, death, and more. Our Salons deepen our connection to Judaism and to each other. Co-chairs are Betsy Strausberg and Robin Roth.

*This event is currently planned to be held in our new building, which requires climbing 21 steps to access. If you are interested in attending this service, and this poses a barrier to entry for you, please reach out to Rabbi Faryn at rabbifaryn@orshalomsf.org with at least 5 days notice, and we will seek a change of venue. For any other access needs, please also reach out to Rabbi Faryn.