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…
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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…
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(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…
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My friend’s 4 year old son made a request for a toy in a store to which my friend said, “We don’t have money for this.” Her little boy cheerfully replied, “You can get money from the wall.” Ah, yes, the trusty ATM. Money is a difficult concept for children on many levels. When my…
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A dear friend of mine is offering a Baby and Me group – one of those memorable parenting steps that help new parents to understand and adapt to the brand new world of PARENTHOOD! Here are the details. Baby and Me Are you a new parent? Was your baby born between February 1, 2023 and…
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(Image: Beth Emek Story Shabbat) I attended a Zoom meeting this week that included a person from Australia! Of course I had to look up the time difference. The Aussie was 17 hours ahead of California. The pandemic brought us the curse of being apart and the blessing of being able to be anywhere! On…
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