Join me for a humorous look at identity, conversion and finding yourself – in this case – as an ultra Orthodox Jew. We’ll view an East Bay Premiere of: Circumcise Me! USA, 2007, 47 minutes, English “Is it hot in here, or am I the only one dressed for Poland in the 17th Century?” While…
Read More »Where are fun, informative, interactive Jewish events taking place? Everywhere! I know from your emails to me that many of you rely on the e-letter to keep you informed. That’s fine but I want you to remember that I can only cover a smattering of what is out there. If you want to be more…
Read More »Ira Steingroot will be teaching this class and I’m very excited about it. It’s going to be a LOT of fun. Ira is… how can I explain this – he’s a fountain of facts, insightful, thoughtful, stimulating and exciting. Come on, you’ll love it! Pagan & Mystical Roots of the Jewish Calendar Christianity…
Read More »Where do you find interfaith programming? I asked you last week to tell me three places you know of that provide interfaith outreach programs. The messages I got back were either, I don’t know of any or here’s the name of a synagogue that is welcoming. This confirms my suspicion that what programs there are,…
Read More »I have been thinking about how to talk to you about Israel when there is no simple statement to be made. Then I received a beautiful letter that Rabbi Mark Bloom of Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland wrote to his congregation. I got his permission to share it with you here. I was particularly touched by…
Read More »Of the many kinds of calls that I get, couples seeking a rabbi for their wedding is at the very top of the reasons list. The caller is more frequently a woman, whether she is Jewish or not. It could be because the woman is usually planning the wedding day, but I believe it is…
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