Beyt Tikkun

Song of Songs Seder: Celebrating Pride and Queer Sexuality (IN-PERSON in Richmond, CA)
2026-06-06 14:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: June 6, 2026Location: In-person in Richmond, CA. Limited space available Address will provided once you register.Time: Doors open at 2:30 pm Seder 3 -7 pmQuestions?: Please email Susala at JewitchyRitualist@gmail.com if you have any questionsCost: $18 NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack of Funds)-​If you can't afford an $18 ticket, email JeWitchyRitualist@gmail.com for a code to pay less than $18Covid Precautions:- Attendees are asked to rapid covid test before the event.- KN95 or N95 masking is required to enter the house.- There will be different seating options to accommodate people’s need for Covid cautiousness.
Event Description:Join us for an outdoor Anti-zionist Pride Seder celebrating queer sexuality with ritual and songs new and familiar. There will be drag numbers by special guest, Rabbi Morrie ManiSchewitz, a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence who is the first trans masc member of the Capitol City Sisters.
We’ll take turns reading from a haggadah that draws on the bold and sensuous language of Song of Songs, an erotic love poem in the bible, while enjoying ritual food and drink. There will be opportunities to dance in the garden and we'll conjure a magic spell; harnessing the JeWitchy experience of knowing, deeply in our bodies, the power of queer sexuality and sending that magical energy out to uproot zionism and stop the genocide.
More About Rabbi Morrie ManiSchewitz:They are a drag activist, spiritual guide, and all around mensch. They are a fully professed member of the Capitol City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, which is an international order of queer, drag nun activists. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are committed to promulgating universal joy and expiating stigmatic guilt and hate. Morrie is the first trans masc member of the Capitol City Sisters and has been part of the house since 2023.
Access Information:- Wheelchair accessibility: The backyard and bathroom are wheelchair accessible as is the restaurant - Air filters:There will be an air filter in the bathroom at the home. No air filters at the restaurant- Bathrooms: at the home are gender neutral, but not at the restaurant. Both are wheelchair accessible. - Scents: Please come fragrance free. The home and bathroom are fragrance free. The restaurant is not.- Seating/Standing: There will be chairs including wide ones and cushions provided for seating during the seder. There are tables and benches at the restaurant.- Public Transportation Access:The home is located between the El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond BART stations. There's a rapid San Pablo Ave bus stop about 3 blocks from the house.- Parking: There is easy street parking. Secure bike parking available at the home.
FAQ's:​Is this family friendly?This is an all ages event. However, there will be explicit language about sex throughout the haggadah. Plus, drag performers are known to strip.
​Where is my money going?- After event costs, 90% of money raised will be going towards Palestinian families in need through Bay2Gaza mutual aid!- We will also be donating 10% to the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust as thanks for putting on this event on their sacred land.
Will there be food?- Vegetarian ritual foods provided including gluten free and dairy free options.- A meal will not be provided.- Everyone is invited to go out to dinner together afterwards at a Mexican restaurant less than 2 blocks away with outdoor seating.
What should I bring or prepare?- Tap into queer creativity and dress accordingly.- Richmond can get windy so you are encouraged to bring layers.
When should I reach out for a NOTAFLOF ticket?Maybe you technically can afford the $18, but then wouldn't have any money leftover for tipping the drag artist, which you will be sad about. If this is you, budget accordingly. NOTAFLOF is here for a reason. Email JeWitchyRitualist@gmail.com for a code to pay less than $18.

Adventures in Ashkenazi Jewish Genealogy With Sarah Millspaugh (ONLINE)
2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:30
Date: June 7, 2026Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm PTLocation: Online (Register to receive zoom link)General Questions: rabbi@beyttikkun.orgTicket Cost: $18-$54No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds - we truly mean it. Email lia@beyttikkun.org with any contribution you can make and we'd love to have you!
About the Event:Do you have Jewish ancestry from Central and Eastern Europe? From the Russian Empire? Are there mysteries and missing pieces in your family story, or things you wish you could know?
This 101 workshop will help you get started and learn how to research your ancestral lineage, identifying pathways and practical tools for finding your roots. identify pathways for finding your roots. With the advent of DNA testing, and with more and more Jewish vital records, ship lists, and citizenship papers being scanned, translated, indexed, and put online every day, you may be able to get further than you ever imagined.
You may find yourself reframing the story of who you and your ancestors are, strengthening your sense of identification with a multicultural Europe and its lively social movements, like the Bund.
About the Facilitator, Sarah Millspaugh:About Sarah Millspaugh, Beyt Tikkun Member: Through years of research, Sarah has been amazed to be able to find the exact towns her ancestors came from before immigrating to Ukraine and the United States, including (astoundingly) the Lithuanian hometown of an ancestor who died in childbirth with a forgotten maiden name. Sarah currently volunteers with JewishGen.org as the Town Leader and KehilaLinks page author for the city of Dnipro (formerly Yekaterinoslav) in Ukraine. Raised Unitarian Universalist and ordained as a UU minister, Sarah's personal genealogical research has brought her more deeply into the Jewish faith and cultural traditions.
Receive Personalized Genaology Research! SOLD OUT!When you donate $54 or more to Beyt Tikkun, you’ll receive one hour of personalized genealogical research into your Ashkenazi Jewish family, conducted by Sarah Millspaugh. In that time she may not find answers, but she will most certainly find leads for you to pursue. Your donation helps sustain Beyt Tikkun’s work—and is equivalent to the cost of an hour of professional family history research support. Note that she works full-time and she may not be able to do this until later in the summer or early fall. NOTE: THESE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT
**This program is part of our community-led workshop series. Ticket costs help sustain Beyt Tikkun’s work.**

Collective Resilience: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion for Activists (ONLINE)
2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00
Date: Tue June 16Time: 12pm - 1pm PT (3–4pm ET)Location: Online (Register to receive zoom link)Questions: rabbi@beyttikkun.orgTicket Cost: Members & Students: $9 // Non-Members: Sliding Scale $18-36No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds - we truly mean it. Email lia@beyttikkun.org with any contribution you can make and we'd love to have you!
Event Description:A monthly drop-in practice circle to sustain the long haul. In these intense and uncertain times, many of us carry grief, anger, urgency, and fatigue alongside our commitment to justice. The work is sacred — and it is demanding.
Collective Resilience is a monthly space to pause together.To breathe.To soften what has hardened.To remember that none of us carries this alone.
Rooted in Buddhist meditation, Jewish spiritual wisdom, and gentle embodied practice, this online space offers grounded tools to help metabolize stress, tend grief, and restore energy for sustained engagement. This is not “wellness” as escape — it is practice in service of collective liberation.
Each session may include:- Guided meditation and breathwork to regulate the nervous system- Self-compassion practices to meet burnout and inner criticism with care- Gentle, accessible movement (inspired by yoga and tai chi) to release tension - optional and can be done seated- Jewish spiritual grounding and reflection- Practical tools to bring into organizing spaces- Time for shared reflection and connection
Open to activists, organizers, and spiritually grounded justice-seekers of all backgrounds. Come once or come regularly — each session stands on its own. No prior meditation or mindfulness experience is required.
Sample Themes:- Self-Compassion in Difficult Moments- Rest as Renewal- Working with Anger and Activation- Cultivating Sustainable Energy- Honoring Our Shared Humanity
About the Facilitator, Mar Munn:Mar Munn (they/them) serves as the Program and Outreach Manager at Beyt Tikkun and has been teaching mindfulness, meditation, and embodied practice since 2017. With over two decades of experience in educational and nonprofit settings, Mar has worked with youth, university students, and adult communities navigating stress, transition, and collective struggle.
Their work weaves together Buddhist practice, trauma-informed facilitation, and social justice education. Mar is particularly devoted to supporting activists and big-hearted humans in cultivating resilience, self-compassion, and grounded presence — not as retreat from the world, but as nourishment for sustained engagement.

POSTPONED: White People Confronting Racism with Mike Likier
2026-06-28
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Collective Resilience: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion for Activists (ONLINE)
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00
Date: July 21Third Tuesday of Every Month: July 21 · August 18 · September 15 · October 20Time: 12pm - 1pm PT (3–4pm ET)Location: Online (Register to receive zoom link)Questions: marissa@beyttikkun.orgTICKETS:Members & Students: $9 // Non-Members: $18No one turned away for lack of funds. Email lia@beyttikkun.org for a different ticket price.
Event Description:
A monthly drop-in practice circle to sustain the long haul.In these intense and uncertain times, many of us carry grief, anger, urgency, and fatigue alongside our commitment to justice. The work is sacred — and it is demanding.
Collective Resilience is a monthly space to pause together.To breathe.To soften what has hardened.To remember that none of us carries this alone.
Rooted in Buddhist meditation, Jewish spiritual wisdom, and embodied practice, this online space offers grounded tools to help metabolize stress, tend grief, and restore energy for sustained engagement. This is not “wellness” as escape — it is practice in service of collective liberation.
Each session may include:

Guided meditation and breathwork to regulate the nervous system
Self-compassion practices to meet burnout and inner criticism with care
Gentle, accessible movement (inspired by yoga, tai chi and somatic work) to release tension - optional and can be done seated
Jewish spiritual grounding and reflection
Practical tools to bring into organizing spaces
Time for shared reflection and connection

Open to activists, organizers, and spiritually grounded justice-seekers of all backgrounds.
Come once or come regularly — each session stands on its own. No prior meditation or mindfulness experience is required.
Sample Themes

Self-Compassion in Difficult Moments
Rest as Renewal
Working with Anger and Activation
Cultivating Sustainable Energy
Honoring Our Shared Humanity

About the Facilitator, Mar Munn:
Mar Munn (they/them) serves as the Program and Outreach Manager at Beyt Tikkun and has been teaching mindfulness, meditation, and embodied practice since 2017. With over two decades of experience in educational and nonprofit settings, Mar has worked with youth, university students, and adult communities navigating stress, transition, and collective struggle.
Their work weaves together Buddhist practice, trauma-informed facilitation, and social justice education. Mar is particularly devoted to supporting activists and big-hearted humans in cultivating resilience, self-compassion, and grounded presence — not as retreat from the world, but as nourishment for sustained engagement.
Learn more at www.meditatewithmarissa.com

Collective Resilience: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion for Activists (ONLINE)
2026-08-18 12:00 - 13:00
Date: August 18Third Tuesday of Every Month: July 21 · August 18 · October 20Time: 12pm - 1pm PT (3–4pm ET)Location: Online (Register to receive zoom link)Questions: marissa@beyttikkun.orgTICKETS:Members & Students: $9 // Non-Members: $18No one turned away for lack of funds. Email lia@beyttikkun.org for a different ticket price.
Event Description:
A monthly drop-in practice circle to sustain the long haul.In these intense and uncertain times, many of us carry grief, anger, urgency, and fatigue alongside our commitment to justice. The work is sacred — and it is demanding.
Collective Resilience is a monthly space to pause together.To breathe.To soften what has hardened.To remember that none of us carries this alone.
Rooted in Buddhist meditation, Jewish spiritual wisdom, and embodied practice, this online space offers grounded tools to help metabolize stress, tend grief, and restore energy for sustained engagement. This is not “wellness” as escape — it is practice in service of collective liberation.
Each session may include:

Guided meditation and breathwork to regulate the nervous system
Self-compassion practices to meet burnout and inner criticism with care
Gentle, accessible movement (inspired by yoga, tai chi and somatic work) to release tension - optional and can be done seated
Jewish spiritual grounding and reflection
Practical tools to bring into organizing spaces
Time for shared reflection and connection

Open to activists, organizers, and spiritually grounded justice-seekers of all backgrounds.
Come once or come regularly — each session stands on its own. No prior meditation or mindfulness experience is required.
Sample Themes

Self-Compassion in Difficult Moments
Rest as Renewal
Working with Anger and Activation
Cultivating Sustainable Energy
Honoring Our Shared Humanity

About the Facilitator, Mar Munn:
Mar Munn (they/them) serves as the Program and Outreach Manager at Beyt Tikkun and has been teaching mindfulness, meditation, and embodied practice since 2017. With over two decades of experience in educational and nonprofit settings, Mar has worked with youth, university students, and adult communities navigating stress, transition, and collective struggle.
Their work weaves together Buddhist practice, trauma-informed facilitation, and social justice education. Mar is particularly devoted to supporting activists and big-hearted humans in cultivating resilience, self-compassion, and grounded presence — not as retreat from the world, but as nourishment for sustained engagement.
Learn more at www.meditatewithmarissa.com
