Congregation Shomrei Torah Santa Rosa

Congratulations, Erev Cantor Wisner, Erica Kane Wisner, on being named an Associate Member of the American Conference of Cantors.

The American Conference of Cantors is excited to welcome our newest Associate Members! Welcome Cantor David Childs, Cantor Turia Stark, and AJRCA student cantor (and soon to be ordained) Erica Kane Wisner! We know you will all be wonderful additions to our membership and serve your communities with great care and love. Mazel tov on your acceptance to the ACC! We look forward to welcoming you in person this summer at the American Conference of Cantors-Guild of Temple Musicians Convention in Cleveland.

Giving Tuesday Success!
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign. 21 people contributed $2,228.

We're officially LIVE in Tucson, AZ! 🌵 So great to see everyone this week. What are you enjoying most so far: networking, educational sessions, the sunny location, or reconnecting with peers? If you couldn't make it, what topic are you most interested in hearing about? Comment below!
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Giving Tuesday is here!

All proceeds will go to support our annual Tradition-Of-Giving campaign. Please consider making a gift on this Giving Tuesday, December 2, and help us reach our goal.

https://www.cstsr.org/tog-2526.

Commitments must be made by January 31, 2026, and are payable by June 30, 2026.

Press Democrat article introducing our new rabbi—join us in giving him a warm welcome to our community!

In polarized times, new rabbi fosters dialogue at Sonoma County’s largest synagogue Rabbi Jeremy Morrison wants to create “a space where we can talk through our differences without screaming at each other.”

Exciting news for our community!

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Join us for a Joyous & Eclectic Evening of Inspiring Music with Rick Concoff presented by the CST Culture Committee

Saturday, May 3, 2025 • 5 Iyar 5785
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Please join us for desserts and beverages at 6:30 PM.
This event will be livestreamed from the CST website. Reference your weekly CST Connect for password.

Jewish Music Through the Ages with "Serenade"
"Serenade" featuring Rick Concoff, our Shomrei Torah Teen Educator, Jonathan Marmelzat and Jeremy Lipsin. They blend strings, piano, and woodwinds, bringing together Jewish, Israeli, and American-inspired Jewish music from past and present decades. Compelling vocals will take you on an energetic Jewish musical journey.

Register here https://www.cstsr.org/event/cultural-concert-may

Rabbi's Tisch with Eric Goodman - Jews and Baseball
Friday, Apr 4 6:15p to 8:00p
Eric Goodman will be talking about and reading from "Curveball", a novel about Jews in baseball. "Curveball", tells the story of Jess Singer's first season pitching for the New York Mets. A lefthander with a great curve, Jess is also a closeted gay man, in love with his catcher. $22 members, $28 non-members, kids 13 and under free. Register at https://www.cstsr.org/event/rabbis-tisch-25-1.html

If you are a CST member who is worried and concerned about what you can do to help our immigrant friends and neighbors during this time of political crisis, please join us for this informative program on Sunday, March 30 from 2-4 PM. Our guest speaker is Richard Coshnear, attorney and Legal Director of Vidas (Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services). He has practiced immigration law before the Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Federal district and circuit courts for 22 years.

Mr. Coshnear will discuss what we can do as individuals and as a congregation to legally resist ICE and assist our undocumented friends and workers. He will also speak on the topic of sanctuary, what it means and what it entails. He will be presenting information on the current immigration situation, what the federal immigration law specifies as to our rights and responsibilities and how that applies to us in Sonoma County. Find out how California is different from other states as to cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as well as how local law enforcement is dealing with our undocumented population.

There will be ample time for questions and answers. There is no charge to attend but you must pre-register. https://www.cstsr.org/event/immigrantsrightsworkshop

We are stronger and safer when we work together as a community.

A Wicked Wicked Spiel is coming to Shomrei Torah on Thursday, March 13th at 7 PM. Get ready to experience this untold story that will leave you spellbound. You'll soar on a magical ride of wonder and empowerment. Come in costume and be ready to have a wicked good time. Register here: https://www.cstsr.org/event/purim-2025

Preparing Our Hearts to Experience Liberation; a Meditation Mini-Retreat on Sunday, March 16th from 8:30am to 1pm.

Join Rabbi Berlin and Alissa Hirshfeld in a retreat to clean out our "inner chametz,” our inner narrow places, and expand our hearts to spiritually prepare for Passover. This retreat offers an opportunity to come together in person for extended instruction, sitting and movement meditation, contemplation, and an opportunity to continue to build a sacred community. No previous meditation experience is necessary. Breakfast and lunch will be served Register here: https://www.cstsr.org/event/meditation-retreat-march