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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Some Yom Kippur options for little ones + More
Sukkot begins just FIVE days after Yom Kippur! I can hardly keep up. So consider this fair warning that you should be thinking about where you’ll be shaking your lulav beginning next Wednesday evening. I’ll send you more info on that after Yom Kippur. May you be inscribed in the book of Life for a…
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Tonight is Yom Kippur, the most attended service in Jewish life. I hope you are not using this as your non-Jewish sweetheart’s first experience of a Jewish service. IF YOU ARE, warn them that the liturgy is very old, written long ago, based on the ancient history of the Jews. Don’t expect this to be…
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If you are in the east bay please note that FREE Yom Kippur services are being offered at Temple Israel in Alameda, the JCC East Bay (Berkeley site), and Chabad of the East Bay. Find them online.
Read More »Dulce de Manzana – a Rosh Hashanah Treat
Dulce de Manzana (sweet apple) 3 cups sugar 1 ½ cups water 2 pounds apples – Jonagold, Gala or Delicious (I used different apples and it all turned out fine) Juice of ½ lemon 1 tablespoon rose water Place the sugar and water in a 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat….
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I wish you all a sweet new year! May this year bring us all more peace, more prosperity, more kindness around the world! Thinking about services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur I’m make one last plea, don’t make the High Holy Days your loved one’s first experience of a Jewish service. If you are…
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