Blog

Basic Judaism Classes Fall 2023

The best start for anyone – Jewish or not – who wants to understand Jewish culture and tradition is to take a Basic Judaism class. I will list the classes that are offered here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Let me know if your synagogue or Jewish institution is offering a beginner’s class so…

Read More »

Before We Called it ‘Rosh Hashanah’…

Did you know that Rosh Hashanah was not always called Rosh “Hashanah”? Does that knowledge give you new ideas about the holiday? Looking back over history, and the traditions of Judaism, we see that the knowledge of both yield remarkable new ways to see our present. The facts – and mysticism – of our past…

Read More »

Some last minute New Year Tips

(photo of my friend, Martha S’s celebratory round challahs) The year 5784 will begin at sundown on September 15.  I’m not ready. But since it will come anyway, here are some tips. S’lichot – S’lichot will be tomorrow night, September 9 at sundown. A Reflection The prayers of S’lichot Getting ready Let’s Eat!  I’ve fallen…

Read More »