Are you 50% Jewish? Or are you 100% Jewish recognized 50% of the time? Or 25% Jewish and 100% proud? Come meet other fascinating fractions in a welcoming environment to do the math. Join us for a casual dinner and conversation at a restaurant in Mountain View. Register here and we’ll reply with the restaurant…
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A Jewish Evening of Love (Tu B’Av)
A midsummer evening in the courtyard at the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley For more info: www.jcceastbay.org Welcoming singles and couples of all orientations, Jewish, non-Jewish, and everything in between! “Dancing in the Vineyards: Sensual Poetry from Jewish Tradition” – Opening talk by Rabbi Andrea Berlin Enjoy champagne and…
Read More »Not-so-religious Things to do this Summer
It is the height of summer! My absolutely favorite time of year! I know, no Jewish holidays to speak of but lots of summer flowers and when we’re lucky, sunshine even around the bay. How can you “use” these wonderful summer days to get you ready for a Jewish autumn? First of all, JEWS ON…
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Make the most of summer! This is a good time to shop around for a synagogue if you don’t yet have one. Summer services are casual – there are outdoor services in some places, lay led services, shabbat dinners, music, etc. If you need some help deciding where to go, or you want someone to…
Read More »Will I feel uncomfortable if my child is a different religion?
One of the concerns that is raised by interfaith couples who are thinking about having children is – will I feel different or separate from my child if they are raised in a religion not my own? This is not strictly a problem for male parents but it is more common for men. I…
Read More »Let’s go to the Movies!
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival for 2011 kicks off on July 21. Building Jewish Bridges is co-presenting two films. The Names of Love What happens when a tightly-wound Jewish scientist falls for a young Algerian sexpot in modern-day France? Cultures, mores and tragic histories collide-to surprisingly humorous effect. By hook, by crook and by…
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