Grateful for a Beautiful Havdallah Together

Dear Friends,

I’m still holding onto the glow from this past Shabbat--what a truly special evening we shared together!

To sit in such a stunning home, surrounded by women spanning generations and life stages, felt both grounding and uplifting. Some of you are just beginning to find your place in this community, while others have helped build the very foundation that made a night like this possible. That blend—of new energy and deep roots—is something rare, and it was palpable in the room.

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And then there was the sunset… as if it knew to show up right on time, casting its own kind of blessing over the evening.

More than anything, what lingered was the feeling of connection--authentic, warm, and quietly powerful. These are the moments that remind us what community can be.  Thank you to Janelle and Lauren for holding space for our beautiful rituals.

We would love to keep that spirit going. If the evening sparked ideas for future gatherings, we’re all ears—this community is shaped by the people in it. We will share the next Shebrew Shabbat date as soon as we have it confirmed - the goal is to do this quarterly. 

If you’re feeling called to go a bit deeper, we’re always looking for thoughtful voices to join a committee (or even consider board involvement). And of course, your support--through a donation—helps ensure that we can continue creating spaces like this for connection, reflection, and joy.

Two meaningful opportunities to highlight:

• Nissa is beginning to gather a group to explore the creation of the Central Coast’s first non-denominational mikveh. If this speaks to you, we would love to connect with you.
• We’re also looking for volunteers to help bring our Jewish Heritage Festival to life on May 17th at Mitchell Park here in SLO—a beautiful chance to celebrate and share our community more broadly.

​Thank you again for showing up so fully—for bringing your presence, your stories, and your openness. It made all the difference.
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With gratitude and warmth,

Miriam
Chair, Shebrew Shabbat Committee

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