Have you ever wondered what Orthodox Jews believe? I mean beyond the gossip. How do they chose a life of observance? What does it mean to them? Is there any part of it that makes sense for me? Have you wished you could ask an Orthodox rabbi but were afraid that they were all –…
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Photo Exhibit: Scattered Among the Nations
(Image copyright, Bryan Schwartz, 2001, all rights reserved, and may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the artist.) Temple Sinai in Oakland will display dozens of large format, color portraits of Jews from seven of the world’s most isolated Jewish communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Scattered Among the…
Read More »A Jewish Evening of Love (Tu B’Av)
A midsummer evening in the courtyard at the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley For more info: www.jcceastbay.org Welcoming singles and couples of all orientations, Jewish, non-Jewish, and everything in between! “Dancing in the Vineyards: Sensual Poetry from Jewish Tradition” – Opening talk by Rabbi Andrea Berlin Enjoy champagne and…
Read More »Not-so-religious Things to do this Summer
It is the height of summer! My absolutely favorite time of year! I know, no Jewish holidays to speak of but lots of summer flowers and when we’re lucky, sunshine even around the bay. How can you “use” these wonderful summer days to get you ready for a Jewish autumn? First of all, JEWS ON…
Read More »Let’s go to the Movies!
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival for 2011 kicks off on July 21. Building Jewish Bridges is co-presenting two films. The Names of Love What happens when a tightly-wound Jewish scientist falls for a young Algerian sexpot in modern-day France? Cultures, mores and tragic histories collide-to surprisingly humorous effect. By hook, by crook and by…
Read More »Jesus the Jew
Talking about Jesus can be hard in an interfaith family. But there are more books talking about Jesus from a Jewish and from a shared perspective. Take a look here. A Catholic woman once told me that Jesus was her dearest friend, that he has stood by her through very difficult times. In her process…
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