Special Seder on the day BEFORE Passover begins: 3rd Annual Chocolate Seder Jewish LearningWorks is pleased to partner with Peninsula Temple Sholom in Burlingame to provide this lovely event. The chocolate seder is intended for children from kindergarten through 7th grade. It’s a fun, lively seder which involves learning, afikomen hunting, and lots and lots…
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Purim shpiels everywhere!
Homemade Bollywood costume Purim is coming! Along with it comes the commandment to Be Happy, Have Fun and Get Drunk! OK, you don’t actually have to get drunk but you are supposed to really whoop it up. Every synagogue is holding a Purim Shpiel – that is telling the Purim story. Many synagogues pick a…
Read More »Christmas, Jews, and all that jazz
Christmas is just about here and the last big build-up is upon us. Here’s a good article about the Santa Claus issue — not from a religious standpoint, good for any parent raising kids in America. A few words of advice Whatever you do or don’t do for Christmas, make your peace with it now….
Read More »What can we do for Hanukkah?
There are Hanukkah events going on all around the bay. Find some of the below. Email me with others you want to share. Light some lights! Have some fun! Light It Up! Casino Royale Style Join hundreds of young adults for the most rockin’ Hanukkah party in the South Bay! The evening will feature DJ,…
Read More »Oakland Art Murmur with the Jewish Community
The Jewish Federation of the Greater East Bay had organized local Jewish organizations to participate in Oakland’s Art Murmur. Join YOUR East Bay Jewish Community at a Channukah Celebration at Art Murmur! 13 partners from across the organizational spectrum are working together to create a Jewish communal space at this special East Bay art event….
Read More »What do Jews do at Christmas?
Answer: Eat & laugh! Have you ever gone to Kung Pao Kosher? Give it a try. Kung Pao Kosher Comedy You are cordially invited to come celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy™ – Jewish comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant (where else?)! Answering the age-old question, “What are Jews supposed to…
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