(Photo of Israeli hostages in Gaza) I continue to be stunned by the growth of anti-Semitism in America and the swell of hatred towards Israel. Many synagogues are offering healing services, but for the first time in my life I hesitate to mention events and addresses lest they fall into the hands of local terrorists….
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Interfaith Prayer Vigil Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 pm at Mitchell Park Bowl, 600 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto Please join us for an interfaith vigil to stand in support of the people of Israel. This multi faith event originated with Pastor Cabanness reaching out to Kol Emeth to do something supportive and loving of us…
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(Image is from the San Francisco Jewish Family & Children’s Holocaust Center) I find it painful that Yom Hashoah comes so quickly after Passover. I think I want the untainted joy to last longer. This year Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Remembrance Day falls from the evening of Mon, Apr 17 to the evening of Tue, Apr 18,…
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There was a good article in the San Francisco Chronicle about the surge in antisemitism in the Bay Area titled, Even in Bay Area, Jewish residents face ‘drumbeat’ of antisemitism. But you can only read it if you are a subscriber. You can, however, read many articles about the issues on the website of the…
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This has been a difficult week. I want to share some thoughts with you. I know a man who is married to a Jewish woman and chose to convert. He told me that one of his associates asked him, why, given anti-Semitism, would he do that? He answered, “So if someone comes to my door looking…
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A few Jewish friends who happen to work in Jewish organizations have recently said on Facebook that they have received the anti-Semitic robocall that’s going around. Rabbi Milder of Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton was one of them and I’m sharing what he wrote to his congregation. I got the call. When I arrived…
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