The best place to stay up to date on all events and programming at JSS! This calendar is always up to date and includes all the information you need to get involved.

Apr
26
Fri
Passover Seder at Oakwood Village
Apr 26 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Passover Seder at Oakwood Village @ Nakoma/Westmoreland Room at Oakwood Village

Join JSS Rabbi Renee Bauer, Volunteer Coordinator Paul Borowsky, and Spiritual Care Assistant Kristin Geil for a passover Seder at Oakwood Village! Volunteers will assist in leading this service with light snacks and refreshments. All are welcome, and no registration required. Please note the Nakoma Room is located in the Heritage Oaks building.

May
17
Fri
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer
May 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer @ Nakoma/Westmoreland Room at Oakwood Village

A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month.

Jun
21
Fri
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer
Jun 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer @ Nakoma/Westmoreland Room at Oakwood Village

A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month.

Jul
19
Fri
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer
Jul 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer @ Nakoma/Westmoreland Room at Oakwood Village

A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month.

Aug
16
Fri
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer
Aug 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer @ Nakoma/Westmoreland Room at Oakwood Village

A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month.

Sep
27
Fri
Rosh Hashanah Tea at Oakwood Village
Sep 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come join us for a special Rosh Hashanah celebration at Oakwood Village with Rabbi Renee Bauer. Family and friends welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

Oct
18
Fri
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer
Oct 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer @ Nakoma/Westmoreland Room at Oakwood Village

A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month.

Nov
15
Fri
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer
Nov 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakwood Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer @ Nakoma/Westmoreland Room at Oakwood Village

A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month.

Dec
27
Fri
Hanukkah at Oakwood Village
Dec 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come join us for a Hanukkah party at Oakwood Village West! Our Rabbi, Renee Bauer, will lead a service and we will light the menorah, play dreidel, and sing songs. Family and friends welcome.

Mar
14
Fri
Refugee Shabbat with Temple Beth El
Mar 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Refugee Shabbat with Temple Beth El @ Temple Beth El

Join us for this exciting collaboration with Temple Beth El!

6 – 7pm: Rabbi Prosnit, Kai Yael Gardner Mishlove, executive director of Jewish Social Services, and Rabbi Renee Bauer, director of spiritual care at Jewish Social Services, will be in conversation about the challenges and opportunities of running a social service agency like Jewish Social Services in 2025.

7:30 – 9pm: Rabbi Renee Bauer, Jewish Social Services’ Director of Spiritual Care and Outreach, will offer the sermon on “Finding joy while facing challenges in 2025 America.”