A wonderful message from Rabbi Larry Milder of Beth Emek in Pleasanton – with both heart and humor. I couldn’t say it any better. Happy 5774! God Writes a Blog At the beginning of the Jewish New Year, it is customary to greet one another with a special wish: L’shanah tovah tikatevu, may you be…
Read More »Why Bird Shapes? According to “Joan Nathan’s Jewish Holiday Cookbook” (Schocken, 2004), bird-shaped challah rolls, called feygelekh (Yiddish for “little bird”) symbolized “the protection of God’s people as stated in Isaiah 31:5: ‘As birds hovering [over their fledglings], so will the Lord of hosts protect Jerusalem.’” Another interpretation, offered by Linda Burghardt in “Jewish Holiday…
Read More »This is it! Rosh Hashanah arrives this evening. If you are still considering where you’ll go and have no plans there are a few places where you can drop in. Look at the events list below and also check here. If you are not up to services then think about how to have a warm,…
Read More »I got this from Temple Israel, the only synagogue in Alameda: We are pleased to offer complimentary tickets during the High Holy Day services, though a donation is requested. The tickets are good for all services throughout the Days of Awe. Tickets will be held at Will Call and a photo ID is required. When…
Read More »Below is a list of synagogues and links to purchase tickets for High Holy Day services. HIGH HOLY DAY TICKETS Most synagogues offer tickets for the High Holy Day services to non-members. Here are some synagogues, their websites, and location, so you can check out your options online. For the synagogues listed below you can…
Read More »Rabbi Graetz is a wonderfully engaging teacher & a poetry lover. The class is free. Be sure you know where the Adult Lounge is – on the lower level. High Holy Days Preparation with Rabbi Roberto D. Graetz In preparation for the Days of Awe we will be looking at some of the religious poetry…
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