Transmitting a love of Jewish heritage, ritual and tradition to our grandchildren brings so much joy and at the same time can be challenging. Many of our kids are partnered with non-Jews and many of our sons and daughters are conflicted about religion. If you struggle with the December dilemma (Hanukkah and Christmas); if you…
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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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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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When you say the words, “The Bible,” a Jew, a Christian and a Muslim will probably have different ideas in mind. Put them all together for The Good Book. Berkeley Rep’s play, The Good Book explores faith, belief in God, and the acceptance of biblical scripture as divine, as opposed to scientific, historical theories of…
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The women at Beth Emek asked me for a program on Jewish conversations. With the excellent suggestions from their leader this is what we came up with. Note: you can request a program for your synagogue or Jewish group that is shaped to your interests and needs. Jewish Conversation or Competition? Do you ever…
Read More »Exhibit Closing Celebration Our beautiful photo exhibit, This Is Bay Area Jewry, is hanging in the social hall of Beth El in Berkeley. We are planning a closing celebration for the exhibit. Please join us for a reception with refreshments at 2pm. There will be a brief tour of the exhibit at 2:15 pm. At…
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