Welcome. Bruchim HaBa’im to Bayit Shelanu. (Our House)
A Joyful, Spiritual Home for the High Holy Days Join us as we unroll the Torah Scroll to encircle our community,
connecting us to our vibrant, collective heritage!
Recognizing the Good – 2 weeks until Rosh Hashanah
Recognizing the Good – 2 weeks until Rosh Hashanah

Recognizing the Good – 2 weeks until Rosh Hashanah

Recognizing the Good - 2 weeks until Rosh Hashanah Dear Friends, As High Holy Days approach, Jewish tradition invites us to prepare by paying particular attention to two values that lie at the heart of this sacred season: forgiveness and gratitude. Forgiveness, when sought from someone we may have hurt, requires an honest look at ourselves – to recognize something we may have said, something we may have done, or perhaps something we failed to do. Teshuvah begins when we become aware enough to say: I see what happened. I recognize my part in it. I want to make it right. Gratitude asks something remarkably similar of us. There is a beautiful Hebrew phrase, Hakarat HaTov, which literally means “recognizing the good.” It is the foundational Jewish concept of gratitude. It goes far beyond simply saying “thank you.” Hakarat HaTov asks us to become more conscious of the goodness already present in our lives – the kindness…
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Three gatherings, one community

All times are Pacific Daylight Time.

Rosh Hashana

Sat, Sep 12 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Kol Nidre

Sun, Sep 20 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Yom Kippur

Mon, Sep 21 | 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM

About Bayit Shelanu

Over a decade ago, our community came together to launch BAYIT SHELANU, Hebrew for “Our House”, reaching out to all who seek a Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur experience that speaks to the heart, mind, spirit and soul.

Our innovative High Holy Day services aim to inspire Jews to get involved in Judaism once again or to connect to it for the first time! Drawing on the richness of all denominations, we place an emphasis on the spiritual and the celebratory. 

Our services reflect that joy and meaning in the power of its prayers, inspirational readings, and the celebration of music and song.

Jan Goldstein

Author, Educator, Rabbi

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 Bruce Garnitz

Singer Songwriter

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Rena Strober

 Lay Cantor, Vocalist 

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Steve Blum

Keyboardist 

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Derek Stein

Cellist

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Poetry and Humor

Beannacht – John O’Donahue

Beannacht – John O’Donahue

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Prayer For Our People – Loren Judaken

Prayer For Our People – Loren Judaken

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For One Who Is Exhausted, a Blessing – John O’Donohue 

For One Who Is Exhausted, a Blessing – John O’Donohue 

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THE THREE MONKEYS – Loren Judaken

THE THREE MONKEYS – Loren Judaken

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Chelm: The Musical

Chelm: The Musical

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IF NOT NOW – WHEN – Loren Judaken

IF NOT NOW – WHEN – Loren Judaken

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Tashlich A La Carte – 2022

Tashlich A La Carte – 2022

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Shredded Hearts (after Oct 7 massacre in Israel) – Loren Judaken

Shredded Hearts (after Oct 7 massacre in Israel) – Loren Judaken

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L’chaim! To the health of our community and the rich
possibilities ahead!