Preschool provides a solid start to your child’s Jewish education. Once your child starts elementary school, building on that foundation may take more effort on the parents’ part. Join us for a workshop with Jewish education experts who will share their knowledge and insights to help parents gain a better understanding of how to pursue…
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If Not Now, When? Making End of Life Decisions
If not now when? NOW is the time to learn and to act so that your last wishes will be fulfilled. NOW is the time to decide questions of end-of-life medical care, the disbursement of your wealth and possessions, plans and funeral arrangements, mourning rituals that will bring comfort to your survivors. Few experiences are…
Read More »Jewish Welcoming Ceremonies for Babies
Having a baby? Thinking of having one? What if it’s a boy, should you have a Bris? Is there an equally important ceremony for girls? Is it any different for an adopted baby? What does a bris or baby naming mean? Join us to discuss different ceremonies and their meanings, how welcoming ceremonies intersect with…
Read More »Conversion to Judaism
Everything You Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask Conversion is a scary topic — mostly for Jews. But it is inevitable that some non-Jewish partners will begin to think about becoming Jewish. It is also a fact that some Jews wish their non-Jewish spouse would convert. But talking to each other can…
Read More »Cooking Jewish Whether You’re Jewish or Not: Passover
Passover this the most observed Jewish holiday in America. The central element is the meal around the Seder table that reenacts the historical exodus from Egypt. Food and ritual are at the center of this home based holiday. What if you are not Jewish or were not raised Jewish but you are in charge of…
Read More »Jewish Jokes – Just for Fun
This is not an event of Building Jewish Bridges, it’s just a fun event taking place in Berkeley and I’m inviting you to come with me. A Night of Jewish Jokes Where They’ve Been and Where They’re Going The Borscht Belt, the cluster of Jewish summer resorts in upstate New York where Milton Berle, Eddie…
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