(photo of my friend, Martha S’s celebratory round challahs) The year 5784 will begin at sundown on September 15. I’m not ready. But since it will come anyway, here are some tips. S’lichot – S’lichot will be tomorrow night, September 9 at sundown. A Reflection The prayers of S’lichot Getting ready Let’s Eat! I’ve fallen…
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(Image from My Jewish Learning. Their recipe here.) Join me, Dawn, for a free class that my friend Laurie is offering on making Honey Cake! We’ll all be on Zoom and I hope to see your face in one of the little squares. Go sign up and email me at dawn@buildingjewishbridges.org that I’ll see you. …
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After my last post in which I bemoaned the challenge of High Holy Day services without in-person community I had some interesting interactions. First I heard this from a friend on this list: I’m not gonna lie – no way am I looking forward to the high holidays this year. My husband and I have…
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Free and Low Cost Services In case you misplaced the link I sent you for where to go in the bay area for free or low cost services here it is again. Streaming Services Can’t get out of the house? You can also stream services from a number of shuls. My Jewish Learning has provided…
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I stumbled upon an email dated Sept. 5, 2006 from my beloved friend, Rosanne. Dear Dawn, Your message for the High Holy Days touched me in many ways. My kids have often teased me as I point out the beauty of nature in the little way you talked about. And each day it is important…
Read More »I love summer and am a bit sad to see autumn arrive. But S’lichot gets me in the mood for the coziness of cool weather, the prayers of the High Holy Days, and the emotional warmth of returning my energies to the Jewish community from my garden. S’lichot translates as forgiveness and refers to the…
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