Archive for March, 2009

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Community Seders – filling up fast

If you are thinking about attending a community seder, call today!  Many are full and they all have limited seating.  Look at the list below.  It is not exhaustive but it’s what I know about.  If you know of another one, email it to me. 

This first one is not a seder, but I am including [...]

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Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Passover for American Jews

What does Passover mean in American Jewish community?
Often Jews will say, “Passover is my favorite holiday.”  Often Christians will say, “Christmas is my favorite holiday.”  These two days are pretty different – one about the exodus from Egypt and the other about the birth of Jesus.  What do we DO on these days?  Passover revolves [...]

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Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Programs for Grandparents

A number of parent/grandparent groups have developed in the bay area.  These groups are for individuals and couples whose children have married non-Jewish partners.  That is YOUR parents. 
Our parents may feel guilty – “I should have done more Jewish things at home; sent the kids to Jewish summer camp, etc. and then my child would have [...]

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