Join Beyt Tikkun and Jews on Ohlone Land (JOOL) for a special Havdalah ceremony at the sacred West Berkeley Shellmound—now officially being returned to Indigenous stewardship.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 30th
⏰ Time: Gather at 8:10pm; Ritual at 8:20pm
📍 Location: West Berkeley Shellmound: 1920 Fourth Street, Huichin (Berkeley, CA)
✅ Cost: Free; No registration necessary – Just show up!
Accessibility: We will gather outside; Wheelchair Accessible; Masks Optional
In March 2024, the City of Berkeley announced that the land at 1920 Fourth Street will be transferred to the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust on behalf of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation- righting a historic wrong and rematriating the site to its original caretakers, the Ohlone people.
Though this is a major victory, the cultural center and gathering space have not yet been built. At the invitation of Corrina Gould, spokesperson for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan, JOOL began celebrating Havdalah at the West Berkeley Shellmound in the summer of 2021. JOOL continues to bring people to the site to mark sacred time, share its powerful story, and invite community members to support Sogorea Te’ in this new chapter of healing and restoration.
Together, we’ll close Shabbat with ritual and reflection, learn about the ongoing vision for the West Berkeley Shellmound, and explore ways to stay engaged, including supporting Sogorea Te’ Land Trust.
Questions or accessibility needs? Please reach out to marissa@beyttikkun.org—we’d love to help make this space as welcoming and inclusive as possible.
We look forward to gathering and connecting with you 💫