The Christian spouse knows how to ‘do’ Christianity and is supported in this by our American Christian culture, but you may still want to introduce a concept of Jewish heritage to your child. We’ll discuss how to offer the concept of Jewish roots without disrupting your child’s Christian identity. Also, if your child’s mother is…
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Basic Judaism classes – Fall 2014
Introduction to Judaism classes around the Bay! Starting September through November NEW! ** Don’t worry about missing the first class. I’m sure they will gladly bring you up to speed. In fact, it’s a great opportunity to sit down and get to know Rabbi Leider – one on one. Judaism 101 with Rabbi Susan Leider…
Read More »We’re going to the Theater!
This fall, the Berkeley Rep presents An Audience with Meow Meow, about an international singing sensation and über-award-winning comedienne. In connection to the play, I’ll be offering a class exploring the music as a “degenerate” art form. Degenerate, Forbidden, Suppressed. Music and Otherness in Fascist Europe The attitudes displayed by European fascist regimes (especially Italy,…
Read More »BJB is proud to support full LGBT inclusion in the Jewish Community!
We will be marching with MANY friends at the Pride Parade in San Francisco on Sunday, June 29! Hope to see you there!
Read More »Feast of Jewish Learning in Palo Alto
The Feast is bigger and better than ever! It’s a full day of activities, classes and workshops for adults, families, teens and kids of all ages. There is also childcare available so you can learn with some of the best and brightest educators in the Bay Area while the kids play with new friends. No…
Read More »After the Play: Tribes
Building Jewish Bridges is again using local theater arts to explore elements of Jewish thinking and identity. This spring we are working with Berkeley Repertory Theater using two of their productions as springboards to a discussion. This spring playwright Nina Raine’s play, Tribes, will be produced at Berkeley Rep from April 11 to May 11….
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