Join us at the Berkeley Rep production of An Iliad! Imagine this. . . a religion that focuses on this world, not the next; a theology with angry gods who interact with humans. A tradition that is perpetuated in an illiterate society by men who sing the story in formulaic music and words. This describes…
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Will you be buying tickets for High Holy Day Services?
Below is a list of synagogues and links to purchase tickets for High Holy Day services. HIGH HOLY DAY TICKETS Most synagogues offer tickets for the High Holy Day services to non-members. Here are some synagogues, their websites, and location, so you can check out your options online. For the synagogues listed below you can…
Read More »Kid Friendly Shabbat Service! Rock ‘n Roll Shabbat!
Shul shopping? Take in a wild and crazy evening at Temple Beth Abraham. Rock ‘n Roll Shabbat Here it comes again! Rock ‘n Roll Shabbat with Rabbi Bloom and the band! Be ready for lots of singing, high volume, kids running around and plenty of ruach (spirit)! Sign up (by Sept. 4) for the family…
Read More »If I Convert, What Will Change?
Sometimes after living a Jewish life, with a Jewish spouse, a person begins to think of conversion. But they may worry that converting with upset the apple cart. Maybe my spouse will see me differently or suddenly expect more from me. Or will they even accept that I can become what they are? Sometimes a…
Read More »Judaism Gets Back to Our Roots with Sukkot on the Farm
Sukkot on the Farm Wilderness Torah invites you to gather in multi-generational community for the sixth annual Sukkot on the Farm Festival – a four-night camp out and celebration of the fall harvest. Come co-create our village and enjoy the Columbus day weekend with farm-fresh organic food, Shabbat and Sukkot celebration, bonfires, music, learning, kids…
Read More »Making the most of Summer!
I think about two things in August – first I worry that the summer is almost over and I rush to enjoy the out-of-doors as much as possible. Second, I begin to think about the coming High Holy Days. Enjoying the summer DO IT! Go outside! Look at the sky, the trees, the flowers! On…
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