Shabbat
Erev Shabbat ~ Services held online.
From the kindling of candles on Friday night to the lighting of the Havdalah candle on Saturday night, we celebrate the beauty of Shabbat together with joy, as we offer several different opportunities for Shabbat worship.
Saturday Morning Services
Shabbat morning services are the perfect way to get away from the outside world and find a comfortable sanctuary to observe the Sabbath. Beginning at 9:30 AM and ending at noon, our services are conducted by Rabbi Shana, Cantor Hassid, and Torah reader Rabbi Reuben and the Haftarah is chanted by members of the congregation. Men and women are called up for all honors and participate fully in services. Although many of the prayers are recited in Hebrew, there are several in English and our prayer book is written in both Hebrew and English. However, one does not need to read or understand Hebrew to feel comfortable at services. Close your eyes and listen to Cantor Rudy’s beautiful voice and find your own connection to the service; no words are necessary. Together with Rabbi Shana who also has a beautiful voice, they make the service a musical delight. Each week we are treated to uplifting, stimulating and inspiring sermons from Rabbi Shana. With her knowledge and her great sense of humor, she has a unique way of making her sermons current and timely while connected to either the Torah or Haftarah portions. The service is followed by an abundant Shabbat luncheon giving us time to schmooze, sing and catch up with friends.
Some Shabbat services are held on line only. Call the office at (415) 661-3383 for specific information.
Holidays
2026 High Holy Day Season ~ Services and Gatherings
September 2026
| Sat | 5 | 7:00 PM | Selihot ~ Dessert reception, beautiful music, prayers and petitions to begin the High Holy Day Season | |
| Fri | 11 | 6:00 PM | Erev Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat Services ~ with Rabbi Shana and Cantor Rudy ~ IN PERSON and on YouTube | |
| Sat | 12 | 9:30 AM | 1st Day Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat Services ~ with Rabbi Shana and Cantor Rudy ~ IN PERSON and on YouTube | |
| Sun | 13 | 10 AM | 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Services ~ creative 2nd Day Service IN PERSON at Ner Tamid and on YouTube ~ co-led by and welcoming Am Tikvah | |
| Sun | 13 | 2:00 PM | Tashlikh ~ at Spreckels Lake in Golden Gate Park, enter from 30th or 36th Avenue, off Fulton Street | |
| Fri | 18 | 6:00 PM | Erev Shabbat Shuvah Services ~ songs and prayer with Rabbi Shana and Cantor Rudy ~ ONLY on YouTube |
| Sat | 19 | 10:15 AM | Shabbat Shuvah Morning Services ~ IN PERSON at Am Tikvah, 625 Brotherhood Way, and on Zoom ~ co-led by Am Tikvah and Ner Tamid |
| Sun | 20 | 10:00 AM | Kever Avot ~ meet at SALEM MEMORIAL PARK as we pay tribute to our departed loved ones. A time-honored High Holy Day tradition |
| Sun | 20 | 7:00 PM | Kol Nidre Service to begin Yom Kippur ~ with Rabbi Shana, Cantor Rudy, Camellia Latta (flute), and Lara Garner (harp) ~ IN PERSON and on YouTube |
| Mon | 21 | 9:30 AM | Yom Kippur Services with Yizkor ~ with Rabbi Shana and Cantor Rudy ~ IN PERSON and on YouTube |
| 4:30 PM | Yom Kippur Afternoon (Minha) and Closing (Ne’ilah) Service ~ IN PERSON and on YouTube | ||
| 7:15 PM | Final Sounding of the Shofar and Havdalah ~ (time approximate) | ||
| Fri | 25 | 6:00 PM | Erev Sukkot Festival and Shabbat Services ~ songs and prayer with Rabbi Shana and Cantor Rudy ~ on YouTube ONLY |
| Sat | 26 | 9:30 AM | Sukkot Festival and Shabbat Morning Services ~ with Rabbi Shana and Cantor Rudy ~ IN PERSON and on YouTube |
| Sun | 27 | 10:00 AM | Sukkot Morning Day 2 Gathering ~ Shake the lulav in the Sukkah while we enjoy a “nosh & learn” with Rabbi Shana and friends ~ IN PERSON ONLY |
October 2026
| Thur | 1 | 9:45 AM | Torah Study on Chol HaMoed Sukkot ~ Breakfast in the Sukkah ~ Study session follows IN PERSON and on Zoom |
| Fri | 2 | 6:00 PM | Erev Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat Services ~ songs and prayer with Rabbi Shana and Cantor Rudy ~ on YouTube ONLY |
| Sat | 3 | 9:30 AM | Shemini Atzeret Festival Services with Yizkor ~ with Rabbi Shana and Cantor Rudy ~ IN PERSON and on YouTube ~ co-led by and welcoming Am Tikvah |
| Sat | 3 | 5:00 PM | Erev Simchat Torah Celebration ~ conclude the High Holy Day Season with joy and community ~ co-led by Ner Tamid and Am Tikvah at 625 Brotherhood Way |
| Sun | 4 | 10:15 AM | Simchat Torah Morning ~ led by Am Tikvah at 625 Brotherhood Way ~ all are welcome |
Torah Study Breakfast
Class held via Zoom. To join contact the office at (415) 661-3383.
Rabbi Shana’s class is lively, interactive and thought provoking. Participants in this well attended group engage in a variety of subjects including the weekly portion, Tanakh and other Jewish texts.
C3 - The Community and Culture Club
By a vote at the Annual Membership Meeting a few years ago, Ner Tamid’s Women’s Group of years past became C3 – the Community and Culture Club. Now, instead of a Sisterhood, C3 is the “Personhood” of Ner Tamid, celebrating community simchas and working to provide enriching and kehillah-building events. Come join us!
Social Action
Ner Tamid has joined with three synagogues in San Francisco to form a collaborative that enriches and broadens our Jewish life experiences. The Southside Jewish Collaborative engages in a wide range of social, intellectual, and spiritual activities in keeping with our commitment to Jewish values. We work both separately and jointly with our collaborative partners to provide help and encouragement to those in need through our Tikkun Olam program.