(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…
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50% Jewish? 100% Welcome!
Are you 50% Jewish? Or are you 100% Jewish recognized 50% of the time? Or 25% Jewish and 100% proud? Come meet other fascinating fractions in a welcoming environment to do the math. Join us for a casual dinner and conversation at a restaurant in Mountain View. Register here and we’ll reply with the restaurant…
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 »Enhancing the Seder Experience for Everyone at Your Table
Got hungry preschoolers and scholarly elders at your seder? How about Jews, Christians & Muslims? Bored teens and eager ten year olds? This is the workshop for you! We’ll offer many ways of engaging everyone at your table. We’ll also share an assortment of Hagadot (books for the seder) that you can peruse. April 10…
Read More »Making Friday Night into Family Night
Wish Shabbat were a peaceful family event? Come home too tired to cook and with two fussy kids? Come learn some tricks to turning your Friday night into a warm, cozy family time. It’s all about family, food, fun and a little peace! Led by Dawn Kepler. Saturday, April 9 at 5pm Temple Sinai, 2808…
Read More »Cooking Jewish: 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…
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