IKAR Creating Circle (Virtual)

Every Saturday morning at 9am, join Dev Brous and/or Dr. Barry Goldstein for a weekly meditation on the Shalhevet rooftop. And find your way to sip some homemade herbal tea blends, FromSoil2Soul, near the coffee station in the kitchen.

We welcome everyone to our Shabbat morning services at 9:30am PT, no matter their level of observance, experience, or familiarity with Hebrew. Daven with us in person at Shalhevet, or join us virtually on YouTube or Zoom. Childcare is available during Services for kids ages 2-5. Stay afterward for our kosher, vegetarian community lunch. Join us on January 17th for Sephardi/Mizrahi Shabbat. 2/7/2026 Adult B’nai Mitzvah Cohort 2/21/2026 Dov Weinberg 3/21/2026 Zahava Smith 5/16/2026 Lilah Bokman 5/23/2026 Wolff Lakota Ellis 6/6/2026 Bear Karuna & Theo Hirschel Bender Miller 6/13/2026 Liam Avi Bachrad 6/20/2026 Levi Hochman 6/27/2026 Milo Reid Greenberg-Creel 7/25/2026 Michael Goldstone 8/1/2026 Jonah Pulde 8/15/2026 Jonah YoonWoo Kend 8/22/2026 Noa Ellis Goldstein 8/29/2026 Archer Mekor Sroka 10/10/2026 Myla Vener 10/17/2026 Ayla Morchower 10/24/2026 Samuel Ethan & Joshua Gabriel Goldstein 11/7/2026 Lucille (Luci) Halpern-Fingerhut 11/14/2026 Henry Posalski 11/21/2026 Bo Mandell 11/28/2026 Ezekiel Mataan Brous-Weber 12/5/2026 Samuel Rafael Marquit 12/19/2026 Finch Rhodes

Join us for our Monthly Motzash gathering with an evening of karaoke, community, and pure fun. Whether you’re ready to belt out your favorite songs or just want to cheer on friends, this is the perfect way to close out Shabbat and ease into the week ahead. Great vibes, and an inclusive space for all—come sing your heart out or simply enjoy the show!

“My late grandfather owed his life to HIAS, coming to the United States from Germany to escape the horrors of the Holocaust. At this critical moment, HIAS’ mission is more vital than ever. Looking ahead, I am committed to working alongside our dedicated staff, partners, and supporters to ensure HIAS remains at the forefront of advocating for the most vulnerable and continuing to protect welcome.” Before joining HIAS, she served in executive roles in several international development and refugee resettlement agencies, including longtime partner of HIAS, Church World Service. She is an expert on displacement and poverty alleviation in Africa, having held positions in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Mozambique, amongst other locations. Through her senior leadership positions at two of the ten resettlement agencies in the U.S., she has helped to shape how the sector preserves welcome for newcomers in a changing landscape. Oppenheim holds a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Cape Town, a Master of Science in Global Affairs from New York University, and earned her Bachelor of Arts from NYU, where she double majored in Metropolitan Studies and Hebrew and Judaic Studies. A recognized thought leader in her field, Oppenheim has written and published extensively on development and the NGO sector.