Thursday morning I got up early for a 7am virtual bat mitzvah. Many years ago a young woman went through some of my classes and decided to convert. I connected her to a rabbi. She became a Jew. In a few years she met a man and fell in love. He wasn’t Jewish so we…
Read More »I know this is very short notice but if you are sheltering at home you can probably squeeze this in. An online discussion of the impact of COVID-19 fueled racism against Asian American Jews. (All Asian Americans in fact.) This will be available on Facebook and Zoom.
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Happy Thanksgiving! The entire point of Thanksgiving is to be thankful. It’s a great time to express appreciation in the form of a prayer or statement. If you like prayer, consider learning – or simply reading – one or more of the Jewish blessings over food. My Jewish Learning has a terrific page that gives…
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True Colors: A play by and about Jews of Color This play has been described as: Humorous, revealing and inspiring stories from Jews of Color exploring identity, community, and what it means to be Jewish in modern times. It is also moving and thought provoking – for everyone. How do white Jews react to the…
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Humorous, revealing and inspiring stories from Jews of Color exploring identity, community and being a Jew in modern times. Let’s meet at the Jewish High School and enjoy this unique performance together. Just email me, dawn@buildingjewishbridges.org so I know to expect you. I’m curious to see how the stories in this play similar or different…
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Beth Am, Lehrhaus Judaica and Building Jewish Bridges present a photo essay exhibition showcasing the range of diversity in our community. The exhibition features 23 intimate portraits of individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds and levels of religious observance — from the North and South Peninsulas, San Francisco, Oakland/Berkeley, Contra Costa, and Marin….
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