We had such a wonderful series of panel discussions in the East Bay about our multiracial Jewish community. I asked Sherith Israel to host the next gathering and several of our panelists grew up at Sherith Israel! Come on over and hear from all of them. The Jewish community if the San Francisco bay area…
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Teaching Children about the Holocaust
It can be quite difficult for some non-Jews to grasp the profound depth of feeling that many Jews have about the Holocaust. I’ve heard non-Jews says, “Why dwell on something so terrible? Just get on with your life.” Others fear that it will frighten the children or that negative thinking will bring on negative events….
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This year — 2013/5773 — Holocaust Memorial Day begins at sunset on April 7. Community observances will take place from April 7 to April 10 around the bay. Anyone is welcome to attend any of the memorials and you should expect large crowds. We still have among us the generation who lived through the Holocaust,…
Read More »When does Passover end?
In Israel the three Festivals are 7 days long. The Festivals, Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot, were the times when the ancient Israelites traveled to the Temple in Jerusalem to make sacrifices, as commanded in the Torah (five books of Moses). In Israel today the Festivals are still observed for 7 days. When the ancient Temple…
Read More »A Dessert for Passover and anytime
Here’s an easy, fast, dessert that is parve, kosher for Passover and so beautiful you’ll make for summer picnics. Fruit Tart Ingredients: 1 package Passover Macaroons or Almond Mandel Toast 1 egg white ¾ cup apricot jam (or Smucker’s Simply Fruit) Fresh fruit – strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, kiwi, mango Make one of these easy crusts….
Read More »Seders, seders!
Whether you had a seder at home or at a synagogue or JCC, I hope you had delicious food, good company and a meaningful experience. Sometimes a beautiful seder plate is a nice addition to the table. Grape juice, purple or white, is a delicious way to avoid too much alcohol and a potential headache….
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