Once again we go to a local theater production and then take a Jewish look at the play. That won’t be difficult with this comedy from Daniel Handler. See the play before – or after – the class. Imaginary Comforts, or the Story of the Ghost of the Dead Rabbit Join us this fall for…
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Feast of Jewish Learning in Palo Alto
The Feast is bigger and better than ever! It’s a full day of activities, classes and workshops for adults, families, teens and kids of all ages. There is also childcare available so you can learn with some of the best and brightest educators in the Bay Area while the kids play with new friends. No…
Read More »Fall 2012 Programs
This fall has a varied and exciting line up of classes and workshops. Take a look below and feel free to call me if you don’t see what you want. Dawn 510-845-6420 x11 Homer & Moses: Poets of their People Join us at the Berkeley Rep production of An Iliad! Imagine this…a religion that focuses…
Read More »Judaism Gets Back to Our Roots with Sukkot on the Farm
Sukkot on the Farm Wilderness Torah invites you to gather in multi-generational community for the sixth annual Sukkot on the Farm Festival – a four-night camp out and celebration of the fall harvest. Come co-create our village and enjoy the Columbus day weekend with farm-fresh organic food, Shabbat and Sukkot celebration, bonfires, music, learning, kids…
Read More »Summer Reading
Want to lie on the hammock and read? How about a book with some Jewish aspect to it? Here are some recent books being talked about this summer. Happy reading! The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund De Waal Non- Fiction: A popular book about a collection of Japanese miniatures owned by a wealthy German…
Read More »What’s Jewish about that?
I recently emailed a friend (yes, she in an interfaith marriage) who works at Berkeley Rep Theater to ask, “Do you have upcoming plays with a Jewish theme?” She replied, “Maybe I’m not the right person to ask because in my eyes there is always a Jewish theme.” She sent me some of her ideas…
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