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WELCOME TO OUR PROGRESSIVE, JOYFUL JEWISH COMMUNITY
Welcome to Keeping It Sacred!

Keeping It Sacred 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. 

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Overview of What We Do:

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Learning

Reading and wrestling with sacred texts yields wisdom and brings us closer to fellow community members.

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Rituals

Observing holidays and lifecycle events roots us in Jewish time and helps us to sanctify life's moments with meaning. 

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Justice

Our values compel us to work for the preservation of human dignity wherever it is challenged, and to build a world where everyone thrives.

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. 


Our Principles

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.

Our Guiding Vision:

Read our most recent newsletters with invitations to our programs!

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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

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SEASON OF JOY

There are certain people in this world whose love is so expansive, to be in their company is deeply healing. They see the good in you and reflect it back. They guide you with important clarifying questions to encourage your growth without shame. Their presence delights your heart, re-aligns your soul, and honors your humanity. Dolly Parton z”l was one of these people. My grandma, Fruma Kit Endler z”l, for whom KITS is named, was one of these people. These qualities, I believe, are God-like.

September 1, 2026

Upcoming Events

  • Healing Circle
    Healing Circle
    2 days to the event
    Sep 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Online Zoom
    Sep 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Online Zoom
    Take a moment to think of all who are ill and pray for wellness.
  • Talmud for All!
    Talmud for All!
    2 days to the event
    Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Online Zoom
    Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Online Zoom
    Grab your place at the table as we sit down with the sages of old and wrestle with their thinking, enjoy their stories, and glean their wisdom!
  • KITS Creativity Club
    KITS Creativity Club
    5 days to the event
    Sep 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    Zoom Class
    Sep 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    Zoom Class
    Enjoy a chance to hang out with other Keeping It Sacred community members, get to know each other better, and create. Bring your favorite form of creativity to work on, Art, Baking, Craft, Dance, etc. and share inspiration.
  • Kol Nidrei/Erev Yom Kippur
    Kol Nidrei/Erev Yom Kippur
    5 days to the event
    Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM PDT
    Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM PDT
    Online Zoom
    7pm PT/10pm ET (75 min) Enter into the holiest day of the year with the soul-work of reflection and repair. Join us online!
  • Yom Kippur Day
    Yom Kippur Day
    6 days to the event
    Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Online Zoom
    Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Online Zoom
    10am PT/1pm ET (75 min) Focus on the texts, melodies and actions needed to rejuvenate the soul in community not bound by geographic limitations. Online only.

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