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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San Francisco Jewish Film Festival is NOW!
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival started on Thursday. You can still buy tickets to lots of films. Go to their website, www.sfjff.org and scroll through the dozens of films at four locations. (or is it five?!)
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Lost in the Garment District: Jews, Gender, Dress-Up, and Drag Streisand, Hoffman, Drescher, along with Fierstein, Busch, and Angels in America. Oy vey! Between cross-dressing, drag, and a flair for the dramatic, these Jewish artists re-visit old Jewish stories with new Jewish twists. With film clips and conversation, come explore the private parts and public…
Read More »Got a dog? This looks fun
Raising a Jewish Pup? Enjoy Doggy Day Shabbat Friday, June 29, 5:00 – 6:00 PM, Mill Valley Dog Park Join us as we start off our Shabbat with our four-legged friends. Take in the fresh air while your dog runs and plays and you enjoy time with your Kol Shofar community. No need to have…
Read More »Second Night Community Seders 2012
Here are some of the SECOND night community seders in the SF Bay area. Check your local synagogue if you don’t see it listed below. Temple Beth Hillel’s Annual Community Seder The family friendly Seder will be held at the synagogue on Saturday, April 7th at 5:30 pm. Join us in telling of the story,…
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Many synagogues and Jewish Community Centers hold Second night seders, fewer hold First night seders. Here are some FIRST NIGHT options. First Night Community Seders The first night of Passover, Friday, April 6. In Palo Alto at Etz Chayim Congregation there are THREE Seders to choose from. Three different Seders, in three different rooms, all…
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