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Our Mission
Keeping It Sacred (KITS) is a global progressive Jewish community dedicated to the intrepid exploration of sacred texts, the practice of meaningful rituals, and the unwavering pursuit of social justice.
We nurture curiosity, deepen compassion, and inspire personal and collective action to bring more light, more justice, more love, and more joy to our world in ways that are accessible, relevant, and empowering. Our mission is to inspire bold, joyful, meaningful living.
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Affirming Diversity
The fabric of the Keeping It Sacred (KITS) community is threaded by the multitude of experiences of human identity. We hold sacred space for one another in an affirming and supportive environment grounded in gratitude.
Spiritual Wellness
We support, restore, and inspire. Together, we cultivate spiritual well-being and growth by embracing textual exploration, applying ancient wisdom, and awakening a renewed sense of purpose.
Pursuing Justice
We strive to create a more whole, just, and compassionate world, guided by the Jewish principle of tikkun olam / “repair of the world.” We work toward racial, economic, and environmental justice through a trauma informed lens, and are accountable to a radically inclusive ethic.
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THE GATES ARE OPEN
Tonight, tradition tells us that the gates are open. The gates to heaven. The gates of teshuvah/repentance. We open these gates to the ark to show how open they are. The energy is flowing. The welcome is expansive. I would add that this is a night for us to, in turn, open the gates of our hearts. To open ourselves up to self-reflection. To open ourselves up to addressing the hurts. Even if what we have in our hearts is usually locked up, tonight, we pry them open and allow for reflection; we allow our hearts to be moved by the musical offerings and sacred text of our tradition. And in doing so, the thought is that we open ourselves to healing. And to wellness in the new year.
September 20, 2026
CELEBRATING THE BUTTERFLY
Can I tell you about the butterfly? Recently, Mariposa Duenas spoke with us about how it is the perfect metaphor for this high holy day season because this is the time of personal transformation. She led us, on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, on a contemplative path to consider how we are each changing from stage to stage, larvae, caterpillars, chrysalises and finally butterflies. That sometimes, like in the chrysalis stage, things are messy and gooey. But eventually, who we are becoming proves the messy path to be a worthy one.
September 14, 2026
A New Year Together
I am excited for the High Holy Days! Our cantorial soloist (who by the way is an incredible human being who is also incredibly talented vocalist), Rachel Rothman, and I have been working for weeks to prepare these services. It is important to us to provide for you the fight of a thoughtfully designed experience of the season. We have balanced the program with opportunities to taste and fast, to read together and to listen, to hear Hebrew and English read, sung and chanted. We have chosen wisdom and melodies offered from ancient, medieval and modern thinkers. This season is one that has been designed for you.
September 7, 2026
