Wish you knew more? Wish you could explain Judaism better to your partner? Take a class together. Not only will you both learn a lot, you’ll spend quality couples time talking about what you learned. Introduction to the Jewish Experience A three-part course designed to equip students to engage with Jewish life and Jewish institutions. …
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Basic Judaism Classes Fall 2009
I will keep a running list of all the basic Judaism classes being offered around the bay this fall. Check back every week or so as I add more. Judaism: a Sampler This 3-session overview of the basics of Judaism is for learners, seekers, interfaith couples and anyone who is curious about what it means…
Read More »Come with me to the Movies
Join me for a humorous look at identity, conversion and finding yourself – in this case – as an ultra Orthodox Jew. We’ll view an East Bay Premiere of: Circumcise Me! USA, 2007, 47 minutes, English “Is it hot in here, or am I the only one dressed for Poland in the 17th Century?” While…
Read More »Pagan & Mystical Roots of the Jewish Calendar
Ira Steingroot will be teaching this class and I’m very excited about it. It’s going to be a LOT of fun. Ira is… how can I explain this – he’s a fountain of facts, insightful, thoughtful, stimulating and exciting. Come on, you’ll love it! Pagan & Mystical Roots of the Jewish Calendar Christianity…
Read More »Israel in a Time of Crisis
I have been thinking about how to talk to you about Israel when there is no simple statement to be made. Then I received a beautiful letter that Rabbi Mark Bloom of Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland wrote to his congregation. I got his permission to share it with you here. I was particularly touched by…
Read More »Three New Year Resolutions
Resolutions Most of us will give some thought to New Year’s Resolutions. Let me suggest three: 1. Spend sometime thinking about what you value in your heritage. Try writing it down. 2. Tell your partner what you wrote and listen to what he/she wrote. Try to really understand what is the same and what…
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