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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. 

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.

Rabbi Heather Miller officiates a wedding, the couple are smilling and laughing alongside her

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!

Intermarriage Positioning

“My what an ugly man you are!”
And he retorted, “why don’t you tell my Creator, ‘what an ugly creation this is!’”

No, this was not a clip from a 1980s comedy. It was a scene from the 1800 year old book called the Babylonian Talmud. Obviously the retort made clear that no one should insult the humanity of another. This is the kind of information a person should learn an internalise in an elementary school.

August 10, 2026

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Intermarriage Positioning

“What do your parents think about you marrying someone who’s not Jewish?” her soon to be father-in-law asked her.

Without skipping a beat, she retorted, “Probably just about what you think about your son marrying someone who is."

Oooh. Zinger. Good one! The soon to be bride was my mother. The soon to be father-in-law was my grandfather. They were talking about my mom and my dad’s interfaith relationship.

August 3, 2026

Globe in a Heart

Love is a Fingerprint

All about Love.

July 27, 2026

Upcoming Events

  • Healing Circle
    Healing Circle
    Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Online Zoom
    Aug 20, 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!
    Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Online Zoom
    Aug 20, 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!
  • Back to School Shabbat
    Back to School Shabbat
    Aug 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Zoom Class & In-Person
    Aug 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Zoom Class & In-Person
    Participate in accessible, relevant, and empowering Friday Night Shabbat Services with Rabbi Miller. Live zoom online or in-person!
  • 6th Annual Confirmation Ceremony
    6th Annual Confirmation Ceremony
    Aug 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT
    Aug 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT
    Zoom Class
    Confirmation is a sacred celebration of commitment.
  • KITS Creativity Club
    KITS Creativity Club
    Aug 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    Zoom Class
    Aug 23, 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.

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TOGETHER, WE'RE KEEPING IT SACRED...

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