Registration Is Now Open!
VOLUNTEER
- It takes your help to make these services happen! Please volunteer for a 1-hour shift (or more) to help out during the holidays. We really can't do it without you!
COVID SAFETY
As is the new normal, we are keeping an eye on current transmission rates to determine our final Covid precautions and policies. Our ultimate goal is to be able to gather comfortably while keeping our entire community safe.
Masks are optional and always welcome. Please do not attend if you have any symptoms.
We will also have a special section for masks only for those who prefer to be surrounded by those with masks.
Please check for updated Covid policies and requirements, here.
Masks are optional and always welcome. Please do not attend if you have any symptoms.
We will also have a special section for masks only for those who prefer to be surrounded by those with masks.
Please check for updated Covid policies and requirements, here.
CHILDREN
Children are FREE for Torah of Awakening Members!
To register children for free, please contact Lisa to get free children’s tickets for members of Torah of Awakening.
To register children for free, please contact Lisa to get free children’s tickets for members of Torah of Awakening.
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We welcome children to attend services with their parents or guardians! While there is not a special "children's ticket" price, parents are welcome to use the sliding scale prices for their children.
Limited childcare will be available for a reasonable fee if there is sufficient need. If you are in need of childcare, please fill out this contact Lisa.
ACCESSIBILITY
- All services are wheelchair accessible.
- Seating in Haver Hall is on folding chairs and in the chapel on cushioned pews. If you require bringing your own chair, it will need to be set up at the front of the chapel.
- There will be a fragrance-free section of the sanctuary.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
The main building is easily seen from The Alameda but the chapel where the services will be held is located behind the main building with entry on Los Angeles Ave. There is usually plenty of street parking. Please be mindful that some spots have meters and time limits. The spots located directly in front on The Alameda are 4-hours but do have a meter that needs to be paid at the north end of the block. For help finding parking nearby, check out this SpotAngels website.
Northbrae has a small parking lot that is used by the Church’s staff and preschool during the week. Spaces will be reserved for those with Disability placards or license plates. Please let us know if you have a special need to access the parking lot.
If taking BART, get off at the downtown Berkeley stop and transfer to the AC Transit 18 bus going North toward Solano Ave and get off at The Alameda.
AC Transit Bus Routes & Schedule
Northbrae has a small parking lot that is used by the Church’s staff and preschool during the week. Spaces will be reserved for those with Disability placards or license plates. Please let us know if you have a special need to access the parking lot.
If taking BART, get off at the downtown Berkeley stop and transfer to the AC Transit 18 bus going North toward Solano Ave and get off at The Alameda.
AC Transit Bus Routes & Schedule
Check out this video below for a glimpse into past services at Northbrae.
More Info about the Service Leaders, Teachers & Musicians
Renée Benmeleh- Voice, Kol Nidrei, Jeannette Ferber- Voice, Prayers, Teachings,
Estelle Frankel- Teachings, Yizkor, Elizheva Hurvich- Torah, Spiritual Leadership
Gary Lapow & Ahbi Vernon-Lapow- Songs
Professor Daniel Matt-Yom Kippur workshop
Miriam Peretz- Dance Prayerformance
Rabbi Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks- Piano, Instigations of Noticing
Bruce Silverman- Poems, Drums
Dan Cantrell- Accordion, Klezmer Magic
Yari Mander- Percussion
Josh Miele- Bass
Craig Miller- Drums
Estelle Frankel- Teachings, Yizkor, Elizheva Hurvich- Torah, Spiritual Leadership
Gary Lapow & Ahbi Vernon-Lapow- Songs
Professor Daniel Matt-Yom Kippur workshop
Miriam Peretz- Dance Prayerformance
Rabbi Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks- Piano, Instigations of Noticing
Bruce Silverman- Poems, Drums
Dan Cantrell- Accordion, Klezmer Magic
Yari Mander- Percussion
Josh Miele- Bass
Craig Miller- Drums
Rabbi Brian Yosef and his sacred Jewish music ensemble, BRIAH, have been creating transformational musical services for the past two decades. (Listen on Spotify or Youtube, and listen or purchase on Amazon – “Ayn Od” by BRIAH.) Reb Brian also leads daily Jewish meditation online through Torah of Awakening – the Jewish Path of Presence. Try Torah of Awakening membership, first month free, or sign up for updates and free meditation instructional recordings.
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