Twenty four years ago we all stood in shock as we took in the images of planes crashing into American buildings. I texted a NY friend this morning just to say, I know this day is still hard for you. She worked next to one of the towers, ran down many flights of stairs, fled…
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I have known many atheists, some are beloved friends and family members. I am blessed to be Jewish and to have a teaching that does not ask me to condemn their belief. A rabbi told me this story as we were walking around Lake Merritt in Oakland many years ago. I have looked for its…
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Rather than spending a bunch of words describing what Jewish Family and Children’s Services offers, I’m just going to share their recent email. This site serves the WEST side of the Bay. Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay serves the EAST side. There are satellite offices in other cities. Check these websites or google “Jewish Family and Children’s Services”…
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The High Holy Days are now less than 3 weeks away. I invite you to think about these things: You and the Jewish community Is this a good first Jewish experience for my non-Jewish loved one(s)? That depends on what you want/expect to happen. This will be a full house event. You will probably not…
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We have only two weeks of August remaining. The heaven of summer is moving on and the serious part of life is revving up. Kids and teachers go back to school, vacations are over, and California is turning brown or gold – depending on how you see it. We are almost into Shabbat and I…
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A dear friend just lost his non-Jewish father. My friend was not raised Jewish but has chosen Judaism as an adult. Grief has impinged on his Jewish confidence and he keeps turning to me and asking, “Is it alright for me to do this?” His father, Dale, specified that he wanted to be cremated. Is…
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