Beyt Tikkun

Walk, Pray, Eat with Rabbi Cat
2025-09-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-08-12 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-06-10 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-05-13 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
On the second Tuesday of each month, Rabbi Cat will lead a morning Walk, Pray, Eat.
You can meet R’Cat in Emeryville, CA (she will also have her phone and do it on Zoom as well!) and join her (and her lovely dog Dodi!) for morning prayers while walking and if you want, you can stop and grab some food (along the way or at the end).
We will walk along the Emeryville Greenway, which is accessible to all people (flat, level, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, etc.). Bring your dog if you want as well. We will meet at 8:00am PT at the park and leave for our walk at 8:10am.
The prayers will last about 30-45 minutes.
You can stay as long or short as you are able. We will have the prayers (in English and Hebrew transliteration) available on paper as well as online.

Save the Date: Talit Making Workshop
2025-09-07
Join Beyt Tikkun and a guest teacher on a workshop to make your own Talit! More information and registration coming soon!
📅 Date: Sunday, September 7th⏰ Time: TBD📍 Location: TBDAccessibility: TBD

Shabbat Service & Torah Study | Ki Teitzei
2025-09-06 09:30 - 12:30
Shabbat Services and & Torah Study: Ki Teitzei (Deutoronomy 21:10-25:19)Saturday, September 6thEmeryville, CA & online9:30am Shabbat service // 10:30am Torah study
You can join us either in person or on Zoom for Shabbat services and/or Torah study. If you are in the Bay Area, we’d love to have you join us in person. After Torah study, we enjoy a vegetarian potluck meal together and have an opportunity to deepen our connection with one another. If you are able, please bring a vegetarian dish to share with others.
Watch Rabbi Cat's Musings on Parshat Ki Teitzei from last year 5784/2024 here.

Access Information

Location: Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland, about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART Station. Address will be provided once you register.
Accessibility: There are 4 steps to enter the house and 4 steps to the backyard (if people choose to go there). The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. There are couches, chairs, and floor pillows for seating. Please try to be scent-free. Services may be held outdoors (weather permitting); please dress accordingly. No shoes indoors, if possible. Indoor and outdoor space available for eating. A cat lives in the home. A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present.
COVID: Masks are optional. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms. Air filter provided. Windows can be opened if requested.
Please email us if you have questions or other accessibility needs.

Havdalah with Jews On Ohlone Land
2025-08-30
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 💫

Rosh Chodesh Circle - Elul
2025-08-24 16:00 - 17:30
Join Beyt Tikkun’s Monthly Rosh Chodesh Circle! This month we'll honor the marking of Elul.
Rosh Chodesh marks the start of the Jewish month and the New Moon—a powerful time for renewal and reflection. Our circle weaves together guided meditation, teachings, embodied practices, and discussion inspired by the themes of the month and the astrological new moon.
Led by Mar Munn (they/she)—Beyt Tikkun’s Program & Outreach Manager, Meditation Teacher, and Mindfulness Coach. Please note: This gathering is held by Anti-Zionist Jews and Allies. All are welcome.Cost: Sliding scale starting at $9. Give what you can—no one will be turned away. Need support? Email Mar at marissa@beyttikkun.org.
Upcoming Circle:

Date and Time: Sunday, August 24th, 4pm-5:30pm
Location: Rabbi Cat’s backyard in Oakland (0.5 miles from MacArthur BART; address emailed after registration)

Accessibility:

Outdoors; Masks optional
Inclement weather plan - inside Rabbi Cat’s home (masks optional)
No shoes in the home
4 steps to enter the home
Bathroom is not wheelchair accessible
A cat and dog live in the home

If you have any questions, or are interested in collaborating with Mar, please reach out to them: marissa@beyttikkun.org. We look forward to creating this meaningful space together.

Shabbat Service & Torah Study | Eikev
2025-08-16 09:30 - 12:30
Shabbat Services and & Torah Study: Eikev (Deutoronomy 7:12-11:25)Saturday, August 16thEmeryville, CA & online9:30am Shabbat service // 10:30am Torah study
You can join us either in person or on Zoom for Shabbat services and/or Torah study. If you are in the Bay Area, we’d love to have you join us in person. After Torah study, we enjoy a vegetarian potluck meal together and have an opportunity to deepen our connection with one another. If you are able, please bring a vegetarian dish to share with others.
Watch Rabbi Cat's Musings on Parshat Eikev from last year 5784/2024 here.

Access Information

Location: Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland, about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART Station. Address will be provided once you register.
Accessibility: There are 4 steps to enter the house and 4 steps to the backyard (if people choose to go there). The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. There are couches, chairs, and floor pillows for seating. Please try to be scent-free. Services may be held outdoors (weather permitting); please dress accordingly. No shoes indoors, if possible. Indoor and outdoor space available for eating. A cat lives in the home. A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present.
COVID: Masks are optional. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms. Air filter provided. Windows can be opened if requested.
Please email us if you have questions or other accessibility needs.

Weekend Retreat: Softening Our Hearts, Building Resilience, Holding Grief, Cultivating Joy
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-10
A WEEKEND RETREAT FOR ACTIVISTSCo-sponsored by American Friends Service CommitteeDates: Friday, August 8th - Sunday, August 10thLocation: Quaker Center, Ben Lomond, CACost: Tiered Pricing from $50-$500
Buddhist teacher and activist Arinna Weisman and Jewish Renewal Rabbi and activist Cat Zavis will lead us in this special weekend retreat for activists and their allies working for an end to the genocide and for justice in Palestine. We will integrate Buddhist and Jewish practices including, mindfulness, meditation, prayers, chants, and teachings, and incorporate some Shabbat rituals and practices.
It is a dedicated time to go within, call upon and regenerate the beautiful heart qualities—such as radical compassion, inner peace, and unlimited kindness—to strengthen our capacity to hold our immense grief and sorrow, release obstructions of the heart such as fear, hatred or shame, and alchemize our anger. This will strengthen us to allow continued and sustainable activism (or “sumud” as Palestinians say) as a form of sacred action for justice, dignity, and freedom.
We do not have to do this alone! After so many months of grieving, disbelief, and urgent organizing, we can come together to resource and heal, rebalance and strengthen, and allow the blessing of our collective energy to root and deepen the qualities of faith, joy, and love. There will be time for group sharings and questions and answers. A majority of this retreat will be silent.
COVID POLICYMasking (KN94/N95) is required while indoors unless you have a medical reason not to mask. We encourage you to test before attending the retreat. Please don’t attend if you have any symptoms.
ACCESSIBILITYBen Lomond Retreat Center has ADA compliant rooms and the site is ADA accessible. Please indicate any additional access needs on a post registration google survey you will be sent.
PRICING & CANCELATIONThe cost of putting on this retreat is $6,000. We have tiered pricing in order to make this retreat accessible. Cancellation fee is $20.00 if you cancel before Monday, July 28th. Cancellation anytime after Sunday, July 27th is non-refundable.
In the Buddhist tradition, the teachings are considered priceless and therefore offered freely by the teachers. In return, those who appreciate them and would like them to continue will be given an opportunity to support the teachers through dana (generosity) at the end of the retreat.
FUNDRAISINGIn order to make this retreat widely accessible, we are raising funds beyond ticket costs. Our goal is to raise $5,000. If you are unable to attend, but would like to support our effort, donate here.
If you have any questions, please email either Mica (beeingmaya@gmail.com) or Marge (margesussman@comcast.net)
**Registration is now open for the Daylong Retreat on July 26th in Oakland California. You can learn more and register here.**

Tisha B'Av 5785: Crumbling the Walls of Siege and Starvation
2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:00
📅 Sunday, August 3rd🕝 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern📍In Person: UN Plaza, 355 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102📝 In Person: Learn more and register for in person ritual here ♿ In Person Accessibility: Masks required (unless you are medically unable); more accessibility info here⚫ How to Prepare: Wear black, bring a stone and, if you have, a tallit and shofar. Please bring a camping chair if sitting on the ground or standing for 1.5 hours isn't accessible for you. 💻 Online: Register here for Tisha B'av Online Ritual
Public Fast for Gaza on Tish’a B’Av: Join Rabbis for Ceasefire, JVP-Bay Area, If Not Now, Beyt Tikkun and Shomeret Shalom, and JSWANA Bay for a public grief ritual.
Tisha B’Av is a Jewish day of mourning that marks tragedies throughout Jewish history, beginning with the destruction of the first and second temples. We meet this year's Tisha B'Av in a moment of unthinkable tragedy--as we witness nearly two years of a genocide in Gaza and the Israeli government's campaign of starving the Palestinian people in Gaza.
In many Jewish communities it is traditional to fast on Tisha b’Av and in times of great peril. On Tisha b’Av we also read Eicha, the Book of Lamentations. Rituals such as kriya, the tearing of cloth in mourning, is another psycho-spiritual technology of our tradition that we will draw open this year. In the face of the unfathomable ongoing genocide and starvation in Gaza, we will use the power of Jewish tradition to publicly express our grief and invite our community to action, to stop the genocide and starvation of the people of Gaza.
All are invited to participate, regardless of your religious identity and relationship to Judaism.
We invite all attending to learn these songs, which we'll be singing during the ritual. We will have printed song sheets available with Hebrew and English lyrics: Oseh Shalom, Turkish melody, setting by Rinat Abastado and Ayeka, by Aly Halpert
Masks will be required unless you are medically unable.

Shabbat Service & Torah Study | Devarim
2025-08-02 09:30 - 12:30
Shabbat Services and & Torah Study: Devarim (Deutoronomy 1:1-3:22)
Saturday, August 2ndEmeryville, CA & online9:30am Shabbat service // 10:30am Torah study
You can join us either in person or on Zoom for Shabbat services and/or Torah study. If you are in the Bay Area, we’d love to have you join us in person. After Torah study, we enjoy a vegetarian potluck meal together and have an opportunity to deepen our connection with one another. If you are able, please bring a vegetarian dish to share with others.
Watch Rabbi Cat's Musings on Parshat Devarim from last year 5784/2024.

Access Information

Location: Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland, about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART Station. Address will be provided once you register.
Accessibility: There are 4 steps to enter the house and 4 steps to the backyard (if people choose to go there.) The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. There are couches, chairs, and floor pillows for seating. Please try to be scent-free. A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present. A cat has lived there previously.
COVID: Masks are optional. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms. Air filter provided. Windows can be opened if requested.
Please email us if you have questions or other accessibility needs.

No Rosh Chodesh Circle in July
2025-07-27 16:00 - 18:00
July Rosh Chodesh Circle is Canceled. Next Rosh Chodesh Circle will be in August.
Beyt Tikkun’s Monthly Music & Meditation Rosh Chodesh Circle is a soulful, antizionist Jewish gathering of communal singing, guided meditation, teachings, and conversation inspired by the Hebrew month and astrological new moon. Led by Marissa Munn (they/she) with guest musicians, it’s a co-created, nourishing space. Feel free to bring a song to share.

Daylong Retreat: Softening Our Hearts, Building Resilience, Holding Grief, Cultivating Joy
2025-07-26 09:15 - 17:30
A DAYLONG RETREAT FOR ACTIVISTSCo-sponsored by American Friends Service CommitteeDate: Saturday, July 26th, 9:15am-5:30pmLocation: East Bay Meditation CenterCost: Tiered Pricing from $10-$50
Buddhist teacher and activist Arinna Weisman and Jewish Renewal Rabbi and activist Cat Zavis will lead this unique one-day retreat. This is a Dharma and Jewish Shabbat centered day for activists and their allies working for an end to the genocide and for justice in Palestine. We will integrate Buddhist and Jewish practices, including mindfulness, meditation, prayers, chants, and teachings.
It is a dedicated time to go within, call upon and regenerate the beautiful heart qualities—such as radical compassion, inner peace, and unlimited kindness—to strengthen our capacity to hold our immense grief and sorrow, release obstructions of the heart such as fear, hatred or shame, and alchemize our anger. This will strengthen us to allow continued and sustainable activism (or “sumud” as Palestinians say) as a form of sacred action for justice, dignity, and freedom.
We do not have to do this alone! After so many months of grieving, disbelief, and urgent organizing, we can come together to resource and heal, rebalance and strengthen, and allow the blessing of our collective energy to root and deepen the qualities of faith, joy, and love. There will be time for group sharings and questions, and answers.
LUNCHLunch is not provided. Please bring lunch with you (there will be access to a kitchen with a refrigerator) or plan to purchase lunch at a local shop.
ACCESSIBILITYThe East Bay Meditation Center is ADA compliant.. It is also a scent free / fragrance free space. Please indicate any additional access needs on a post registration google survey you will be sent.
COVID POLICYMasking (KN94/N95) is required while indoors unless you have a medical reason not to mask. We encourage you to test before attending the retreat. Please don’t attend if you have any symptoms.
PRICING & CANCELATIONThe cost of putting on this retreat is $18/person. We have tiered pricing in order to make this retreat accessible. Registration is non-refundable.
In the Buddhist tradition, the teachings are considered priceless and therefore offered freely by the teachers. In return, those who appreciate them and would like them to continue will be given an opportunity to support the teachers through dana (generosity) at the end of the retreat.
FUNDRAISINGIn order to make this retreat widely accessible, we are raising funds beyond ticket costs. Our goal is to raise $5,000. If you are unable to attend, but would like to support our effort, donate here.
If you have any questions or need more support to join us, please email either Mica (beeingmaya@gmail.com) or Marge (margesussman@comcast.net).
**There will also be a weekend long retreat August 8th through August 10th. Learn more and register here.**

Shabbat Service & Torah Study | Chukat
2025-07-05 09:30 - 12:30
Shabbat Services and & Torah Study: Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)Saturday, July 5thEmeryville, CA & online9:30am Shabbat service // 10:30am Torah study
You can join us either in person or on Zoom for Shabbat services and/or Torah study. If you are in the Bay Area, we’d love to have you join us in person. After Torah study, we enjoy a vegetarian potluck meal together and have an opportunity to deepen our connection with one another. If you are able, please bring a vegetarian dish to share with others. For those joining us online, we invite you to also bring food to eat after the service. We will keep the room open so folks can connect with each other after the service.
A peek into Torah study with us and the parsha reading this week coming soon.

Access Information

Location: Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland, about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART Station. Address will be provided once you register.
Accessibility: There are 4 steps to enter the house and 4 steps to the backyard (if people choose to go there.) The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. There are couches, chairs, and floor pillows for seating. Please try to be scent-free. A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present. A cat has lived there previously.
COVID: Masks are optional. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms. Air filter provided. Windows can be opened if requested.
Please email us if you have questions or other accessibility needs.

Music and Meditation - Rosh Chodesh Circle
2025-06-29 16:00 - 17:30
We’re sorry to share that we won’t be meeting this month for our circle. We invite you to join our email list or check our website for updates about our next gathering, planned for July 27.
If you’ve already registered, we’ll be reaching out to you directly.
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to coming together in community again soon.

Nuhmibeeuhn Film Screening w/ Q+A with Rabbi Cat
2025-06-29 12:30 - 14:00
📅 Sunday June 29, 12:30pm-2:00pm📍 The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Join us for a powerful afternoon at The New Parkway Theater for a special screening of Nuhmibeeuhn (29min 59seconds), a moving short documentary by Oakland-based Namibian filmmaker Kavena Hambira. A descendant of the Herero people—targets of Germany’s first genocide—Hambira weaves personal history, archival research, and poetic storytelling to confront a buried past that still echoes today.
Following the screening, stay for an intimate Q&A with the director and Rabbi Cat Zavis to explore the film’s urgent themes of memory, colonial violence, and repair.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity for dialogue, reflection, and community.
👉 Purchase tickets here: https://shorturl.at/MAt19

Havdalah
2025-06-21 19:00
📅 Date: Saturday, June 21
⏰ Time: We'll begin at 7:00pm with a potluck and conversation. The Havdalah ritual will follow around 8:30.
📍 Location: At Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART. The exact address will be shared upon registration. (Registration link coming soon!)
Join us for an evening of connection, community, and ritual as we mark the transition from Shabbat into the new week. We’ll gather in a warm, welcoming, and radically antizionist Jewish space to share food, music, and conversation, weaving together heart, spirit, and justice. The evening will begin with a potluck and time to connect—through song and conversation— followed by a Havdalah ritual to gently close Shabbat and welcome the week ahead. Whether you're a longtime part of the community or joining us for the first time, this is a space to be nourished, inspired, and held.
Accessibility:

We may gather outdoors (weather permitting); please dress accordingly
Indoor and outdoor space available for eating
Masking optional
Air filter provided; windows can be opened on request
Not wheelchair accessible—4 steps into the home, 4 to the backyard
Seating includes couches, chairs, and floor pillows
Please avoid scented products
No shoes indoors, if possible
A cat lives in the home; A retriever/lab lives in the home (but will not be in our space, unless all guests are okay with his presence!)

Please bring:🥗 A vegan & gluten-free dish to share.🎸 A musical instrument or song to share (optional)🧥 Layers to keep warm if we are outside
Questions or accessibility needs? Email marissa@beyttikkun.org with any questions or accessibility needs. We’d love to make this space as welcoming as possible! We look forward to gathering and connecting with you 💫

Shabbat Service & Torah Study | Sh’lach
2025-06-21 09:30 - 12:30
Shabbat Services and & Torah Study: Parashat Sh’lach (Numbers 13:1-15:41)Saturday, June 21stEmeryville, CA & online9:30am Shabbat service // 10:30am Torah study
You can join us either in person or on Zoom for Shabbat services and/or Torah study. If you are in the Bay Area, we’d love to have you join us in person. After Torah study, we enjoy a vegetarian potluck meal together and have an opportunity to deepen our connection with one another. If you are able, please bring a vegetarian dish to share with others. For those joining us online, we invite you to also bring food to eat after the service. We will keep the room open so folks can connect with each other after the service.
A peek into Torah study with us and the parsha reading this week:
In this week’s parsha, God tells Moses to send 12 scouts to survey the land. Moses shares God’s instructions. May God’s message have been misunderstood? The scouts come back with mixed reports. Most are terrified of what they see–the people are giants and we are mere grasshoppers. Two, Joshua and Caleb, reassure the people that the land is filled with abundance and the people aren’t so immense. What’s going on? Is this the moment when the former Israelite slaves prove to God that they lack the courage to enter the Promised Land, or are they are war resisters? Is their response one of surplus powerlessness or a response to a higher ethos?
How does this story in this parsha play out today? And can we imagine a different reality? Can this parsha help us imagine a different way of seeing and engaging with the land and people who inhabit it?
Accessibility:

Masking optional
Air filter provided; windows can be opened on request.
Not wheelchair accessible—4 steps into the home, 4 to the backyard.
Seating includes couches, chairs, and floor pillows.
Services may be held outdoors (weather permitting); please dress accordingly.
Please avoid scented products.
No shoes indoors, if possible.
Indoor and outdoor space available for eating.
A cat lives in the home. A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present.

In-Person Kabbalat Shabbat & Potluck Oneg
2025-06-13 18:30
In the midst of so much heartbreak and horror this week, join Beyt Tikkun for an anti-Zionist Kabbalat Shabbat & potluck this Friday, June 13. Come gather for spiritual nourishment, grounding, and community in these painful times. Offering a warm, welcoming space rooted in global liberation and spiritual growth, we’ll gather in community to welcome Shabbat with song, spirit, and reflection—followed by a shared meal.
Date: June 13, 2025Location: Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland, about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART Station. Address will be provided once you register.Time: Doors open at 6:00pm. Services begin promptly at 6:30 PM.Potluck: Following services, we’ll share a community meal. Please bring a vegan, gluten-free dish to contribute.
Accessibility:

Masking is optional; required on alternating months (see schedule below).
Air filter provided; windows can be opened on request.
Not wheelchair accessible—4 steps into the home, 4 to the backyard.
Seating includes couches, chairs, and floor pillows.
Services may be held outdoors (weather permitting); please dress accordingly.
Please avoid scented products.
No shoes indoors, if possible.
Indoor and outdoor space available for eating.
A cat lives in the home. A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present.
Please email marissa@beyttikkun.org if you have questions or other accessibility needs.

Mark your calendars!Monthly In-Person Kabbalat Shabbat ScheduleEvery Second Friday of the Month
We will be hosting these events every month (except for July and August.) Please see the schedule below for future dates. This is subject to change; You will have to register for each event individually

September 12, 2025 - masking required
October 10, 2025 (Sukkot) - masking optional
November 14, 2025 - masking required
December 12, 2025 - masking optional
January 9, 2026 - masking required
February 13, 2026 - masking optional
March 13, 2026- masking required
April 10, 2026 - masking optional
May 8, 2026 - masking required

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Right of Return Pilgrimage
2025-06-08 16:00 - 19:00
On Sunday, June 8, join Interfaith4Ceasefire, IM4HI and Beyt Tikkun to join our pilgrimage in public witness for the Palestinian Right of Return and affirm the human right to remain, return, and migrate.
*** The Beyt Tikkun Community will meet at 4:00 pm at Cafe Milano, 2522 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, to walk Leg 6 together (2.9 miles)
Please note: This is a whole day event, 7am-7pm, and you are welcome to walk a different portion (or the entire walk) if you are unable to gather with the Beyt Tikkun community at 4:00pm. More information here: https://shorturl.at/46POv
The entire journey is 22 miles from Alameda to Berkeley, retracing in reverse last year’s pilgrimage route. This distance mirrors the path from Rafah to Gaza City, taken in prayerful solidarity with those displaced by violence and war. Our pilgrimage is part of the global Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimages movement, which continues to grow in power and spirit. We will gather as people of diverse faiths, cultures, and communities who believe in the sacredness of life, dignity, and shared well-being.
We are organizing this pilgrimage because the violence funded by U.S. tax dollars in Gaza is not separate from the violence our communities experience here — through systems of incarceration, family separation, displacement, and criminalization that target immigrants, Indigenous people, unsheltered neighbors, trans and BIPOC communities.

To Join:

Register here: https://www.im4humanintegrity.org/2025/04/right-of-return-pilgrimage/
We have created a Signal Group (for iPhone or Android phones) to communicate location and other details on the day of the event : -You can join our Signal group here: https://shorturl.at/q8Uij-If you need support getting started with the Signal, please see this article: https://shorturl.at/IUQH9-If you do not want to join the signal group, no worries, you can meet us at the location above at 4:00pm on Sunday, June 8.

Shabbat Service & Torah Study | Nasso
2025-06-07 09:30 - 12:30
Shabbat Services and & Torah Study: NassoSaturday, June 7thEmeryville, CA & online9:30am Shabbat service // 10:30am Torah study
You can join us either in person or on Zoom for Shabbat services and/or Torah study. If you are in the Bay Area, we’d love to have you join us in person. After Torah study, we enjoy a vegetarian potluck meal together and have an opportunity to deepen our connection with one another. If you are able, please bring a vegetarian dish to share with others. For those joining us online, we invite you to also bring food to eat after the service. We will keep the room open so folks can connect with each other after the service.
Torah Study on Parshat Nasso: Every burden matters. Every voice counts.
Join us this Shabbat as we dive into Parshat Nasso. At first glance, some parts of this parsha might feel distant—or even troubling—from our modern sensibilities. But what if these ancient words still speak powerfully to the challenges of building a just and united community today?
Together, we'll explore questions like:

What does Nasso teach us about building a society where every person has a role and a voice?
How do we confront and wrestle with texts that feel uncomfortable—like the sotah ritual—and still find meaning?
What can this parsha reveal about the sacred burdens we carry, and the responsibilities we share in our communities?
If we were writing a book today on how to build a nation of purpose, justice, and belonging—what chapters might we borrow from Nasso? What would we change?

Whether you’re a regular Torah learner or just curious to explore deeper questions of community, justice, and identity, this is a space to learn, reflect, and grow together.
Come with your questions. Leave with deeper connection.

Access Information

Location: Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland, about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART Station. Address will be provided once you register.
Accessibility: There are 4 steps to enter the house and 4 steps to the backyard (if people choose to go there.) The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. There are couches, chairs, and floor pillows for seating. Please try to be scent-free. A cat lives in the home. A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present.
COVID: Masks are optional. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms. Air filter provided. Windows can be opened if requested.
Please email us if you have questions or other accessibility needs.

Sunrise Shavuot Gathering 5785
2025-06-02 06:45 - 08:30
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025Time: Arrive by 6:45 AM Location: Albany Bulb (exact spot emailed after registration)
Join Beyt Tikkun for a spiritually enriching Shavuot celebration as we welcome the sunrise together outside at Albany Bulb. Surrounded by nature and community, we’ll mark this sacred time with prayer, reflection, and connection.
Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai—a moment of deep spiritual awakening. We are taught that revelation is an ongoing process, inviting us to receive wisdom in every moment. This sunrise gathering on Shavuot offers a unique opportunity to attune ourselves to that sacred transmission—past and present.
🕊️ What to ExpectOpening Prayers to create sacred spaceGuided Meditation led by Rabbi Cat Zavis to open our hearts to the Torah we need nowCommunity Connection with light breakfast provided (feel free to bring snacks or drinks)
🌿 What to BringBlanket or cushion (optional)Warm layersFood or drink to share (optional)
♿ AccessibilityWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating on stone benches without backsMasks optional
🤲🏼 Take Action Given the ongoing genocide and starvation in Gaza, we are also using this moment to mobilize and join the Jews for Food Aid for People in Gaza campaign. 👉 You can sign-on in support of this campaign here. http://foodaidforgaza.org/
The goals of this campaign are to:• Show solidarity to Palestinians starving in Gaza• Embody liberatory Jewish values• Demonstrate MASS Jewish support for Israel to end its food aid blockade through a simple message that will appeal to the most people. Week 1 goal: 18,000 signers• Mobilize tens of thousands of Jews to engage with the acute crisis in Gaza ahead of Israel moving forward their plans for mass expulsion and ethnic cleansing.
❓Questions Contact Marissa at marissa@beyttikkun.org

Shabbat Service & Torah Study | Emor
2025-05-17 09:30 - 12:30
Shabbat Services and & Torah Study: EmorSaturday, May 17thEmeryville, CA & online9:30am Shabbat service // 10:30am Torah study
You can join us either in person or on Zoom for Shabbat services and/or Torah study. If you are in the Bay Area, we’d love to have you join us in person. After Torah study, we enjoy a vegetarian potluck meal together and have an opportunity to deepen our connection with one another. If you are able, please bring a vegetarian dish to share with others. For those joining us online, we invite you to also bring food to eat after the service. We will keep the room open so folks can connect with each other after the service.
A peek into Torah study with us and the parsha reading this week
This week’s parsha, Emor, pulls no punches. It presents tough questions—some even offensive on first reading.

Who is “worthy” enough to offer sacrifices? And who decides?
What does it truly mean to not desecrate the name of God? Is it just about not swearing—or something far deeper?
And how do we reconcile the Torah’s mandate—“one law for citizen and stranger alike”—with the reality of the Israeli modern state that violates this principle? Can a state call itself Jewish while embracing systemic inequality?

These aren’t easy questions. But they’re essential ones. Join us as we wrestle honestly with our tradition and what it demands of us today.
Let’s lean into the discomfort. That’s where transformation begins. We hope you can join us for these rich and thought-provoking discussions.

Access Information

Location: Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland, about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART Station. Address will be provided once you register.
Accessibility: There are 4 steps to enter the house and 4 steps to the backyard (if people choose to go there.) The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. There are couches, chairs, and floor pillows for seating. Please try to be scent-free. A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present. A cat has lived there previously.
COVID: Masks are optional. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms. Air filter provided. Windows can be opened if requested.
Please email us if you have questions or other accessibility needs.

In-Person Kabbalat Shabbat & Potluck Oneg
2025-05-09 18:30
Join us on May 9 for a warm and welcoming in-person Kabbalat Shabbat and Potluck Oneg. Rooted in a commitment to global liberation and spiritual growth, our gatherings offer a sacred space to connect, reflect, and celebrate Shabbat together. We will be hosting these events every month. Please see the schedule below for future dates. We invite you to come to as many as you’re able!
Date: May 9, 2025Time: Please arrive by 6:15 PM to settle in. Services begin promptly at 6:30 PM.Location: Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland, about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART Station. Address will be provided once you register.Potluck: Following services, we’ll share a community meal. Please bring a vegan, gluten-free dish to contribute.Carpooling: If you need a ride or are able to offer one, please sign up here: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/0yfqd3 and click on "add," "join" or "waitlist" depending on your needs.
Accessibility:

Masking (K/N95 or equivalent) required.
Please note that Rabbi Cat will not mask, and will test prior to the event.
Masking will be required on alternating months (see schedule below for more details)
Air filter provided. Windows can be opened if requested.
Space is not wheelchair accessible. 4 steps lead into the home and 4 to the backyard.
There are couches, chairs, and floor pillows for seating.
Please try to be scent-free.
A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present. A cat has lived there previously.

Please email marissa@beyttikkun.org if you have questions or other accessibility needs.
Mark your calendars!Monthly In-Person Kabbalat Shabbat Schedule Every Second Friday of the Month
We will be hosting these events every month. Please see the schedule below for future dates. This is subject to change; You will have to register for each event individually

June 13, 2025 - masking optional
Note: No Kabbalat Shabbat in July
August 8, 2025 - masking optional
September 12, 2025 - masking required
October 10, 2025 (Sukkot) - masking optional
November 14, 2025 - masking required
December 12, 2025 - masking optional
January 9, 2026 - masking required
February 13, 2026 - masking optional
March 13, 2026- masking required
April 10, 2026 - masking optional
May 8, 2026 - masking required

There are no upcoming events at this time.

NO Shabbat Service & Torah Study
2025-05-03 09:30 - 12:30
We will resume May 17th - click here

Access Information

Location: Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland, about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART Station. Address will be provided once you register.
Accessibility: There are 4 steps to enter the house and 4 steps to the backyard (if people choose to go there.) The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. There are couches, chairs, and floor pillows for seating. Please try to be scent-free. A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present. A cat has lived there previously.
COVID: Masks are optional. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms. Air filter provided. Windows can be opened if requested.
Please email us if you have questions or other accessibility needs.

Music and Meditation - Rosh Chodesh Circle
2025-04-27 16:00 - 17:30
Join Beyt Tikkun’s Monthly Music & Meditation Rosh Chodesh Circle!
Rosh Chodesh marks the start of the Jewish month and the New Moon—a powerful time for renewal and reflection. Our circle weaves together communal singing, guided meditation, teachings, and discussion inspired by the themes of the month and the astrological new moon.
Led by Marissa Munn (they/she)—Beyt Tikkun’s Program & Outreach Manager, Meditation Teacher, and Mindfulness Coach—each gathering features guest musicians who guide the music. Feel free to bring a song to share!Please note: This gathering is held by Anti-Zionist Jews and Allies. All are welcome.Cost: Sliding scale starting at $9. Give what you can—no one will be turned away. Need support? Email Marissa at marissa@beyttikkun.org.
Upcoming Circle:

Date and Time: Sunday, April 27, 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Outdoors in an Oakland Park

Exact location will be emailed after registration
0.3 miles from 19th Street BART
Rain plan will be indoors, masks required in Oakland (near MacArthur BART)

Themes: The Jewish month of Iyar and the New Moon in Taurus
Co-Facilitator: Hyazinth Baumann (they/them) of Jews of the Diaspora

Accessibility:

The park is wheelchair accessible; we will be gathering on the grass
Masks optional

If you have any questions, or are interested in collaborating with Marissa on the musical portion, please reach out to Marissa: marissa@beyttikkun.org. We look forward to creating this meaningful space together.

Shabbat Service & Torah Study | Special Passover Reading
2025-04-19 09:30
Shabbat Services and & Torah Study: Special Passover Reading (Exodus 13:17-15:26)Saturday, April 19thEmeryville, CA & online9:30am Shabbat service // 10:30am Torah study
You can join us either in person or on Zoom for Shabbat services and/or Torah study. If you are in the Bay Area, we’d love to have you join us in person. After Torah study, we enjoy a vegetarian potluck meal together and have an opportunity to deepen our connection with one another. If you are able, please bring a vegetarian dish to share with others. For those joining us online, we invite you to also bring food to eat after the service. We will keep the room open so folks can connect with each other after the service.
A peek into Torah study with us and the parsha reading this week
This week (because we are in the week of Passover) we return to the book of Exodus and the story of our leaving Egypt. We will talk about what it means to be striving for liberation in a time when the power of empire is crashing down upon us.
🕊️ Let’s explore this together through prayer, reflection, and rich conversation.
Replay now available

Access Information

Location: Rabbi Cat’s home in Oakland, about 0.5 miles from MacArthur BART Station. Address will be provided once you register.
Accessibility: There are 4 steps to enter the house and 4 steps to the backyard (if people choose to go there.) The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. There are couches, chairs, and floor pillows for seating. Please try to be scent-free. A retriever/labrador dog lives in the home but will not be present. A cat has lived there previously.
COVID: Masks are optional. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms. Air filter provided. Windows can be opened if requested.
Please email us if you have questions or other accessibility needs.

Liberation Seder 2025
2025-04-13 17:00 - 21:00
“Thank you SO very much for Beyt Tikkun’s beautiful, rich, deeply relevant, moving seder. You so admirably infused all the seder’s rituals with a Tikkun perspective that really brought to life the message [of tikkun] for us at this time, in this day, highlighting our responsibility to continue to work towards the liberation of us all. Bravo and Thank you🙏🌹!!!” – Julie Oxenberg
We are excited to invite you to join Rabbi Cat Zavis, Musical Director Ami Goodman, and the Beyt Tikkun Community for our Liberation Seder
WHEN: Sunday, April 13th, 2025 – 5:00pm (PDT) (We will begin the online portion at 5:30pm PDT / 8:30pm EDT)
WHERE: Hybrid – On Zoom and in Person in Berkeley, CA
Our Passover community seders have often been a spiritual high point for many of our attendees. They demonstrate how one can be deeply spiritual and also deeply committed to healing and transforming the world (tikkun olam). This Seder is not just for Jews, but for everyone who wishes to recommit to the struggles for liberation and participate in a Jewish ritual that is joyous, politically progressive, environmentally conscious, and spiritually meaningful.
Our Beyt Tikkun community Liberation Seder brings in creative elements including exercises, small group discussions, guided visualizations, song, and dance. We will have a liberation altar(s) to honor and uplift liberation struggles throughout history and in the present. You are invited to bring items to add to the altar. We will share more information about the altars closer to the event. All ages are welcome!
We will be both in person and on Zoom so those of you who cannot join us in person can still participate in a meaningful way. We encourage you to invite friends and family to join you at our seder, whether you participate in person or on Zoom.
Join us to revive your hopeful energies for the struggles ahead. For more information and to register, please click here.
In addition to the traditional ritual foods for the seder, we will also provide a delicious catered vegetarian dinner, with gluten-free and nut-free options available.
There is limited in person space available, please register early to ensure your spot!
We are holding 8 in-person tickets available on a sliding scale for those for whom paying the full amount is not doable. To obtain a reduced price ticket for either in-person or on Zoom, please contact us at rabbi@beyttikkun.org.
** If you are able to donate more, we’d be most grateful. Our costs (the venue, food, staff, etc.) exceed the fees we are charging for the Seder. We are also using this Seder as an fundraiser to help cover our expenses for the remainder of the year before the High Holidays. If you can contribute double or triple the amount above, we’d be most grateful. Any donations above the amounts listed are tax deductible.
Once you register you will receive an email with the Zoom link. Please do not share that link with others.
We hope to see you there!
IN-PERSON ACCESSIBILITY:

Masks are optional and recommended
Fans and/or air filters will be running in indoor spaces
Please attend online if you have respiratory symptoms or are feeling unwell
Wheelchair accessible
0.8 miles from the Downtown Berkeley and North Berkeley BART stations
There is a T-Loop system to enhance audio for those with hearing aids
In addition to the traditional seder food, a vegetarian dinner will be served, with gluten-free and nut-free options

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Book Group: A 100 Years War on Palestine
2025-04-10 17:30 - 19:30
Beginning Thursday September 12th at 5:30pm PT (8:30pm ET), we will meet once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month (after the High Holidays we may as a group decide to meet 2x/month) to discuss this book. Rabbi Cat will guide our discussion. Together we will create a safe container to hold our questions, grief, anger, compassion, yearning, and hope. We’d love to have you join us. You can read about the book and purchase through independent bookstores here.
Everyone is welcome. No one turned away for lack of funds. If you want to join us, please email us at rabbi@beyttikkun.org
