Readers’ Choice 2018: Judaica

SAN FRANCISCO

Dayenu Gifts and Books

JCC of San Francisco
(415) 563-6563  •  dayenu.com

Located inside the JCC of San Francisco, Dayenu offers ritual objects for Shabbat and holidays; items for lifecycle events, including chuppah rentals; gifts made by Israeli and American artists, as well as artists from developing countries; Jewish-themed books; and cellphone rentals for Israel trips.

 

EAST BAY

Afikomen Judaica

BERKELEY
(510) 655-1977  •  afikomen.com

Since 1991, Berkeley’s Afikomen Judaica has been a community institution, hosting concerts and special events. Offerings include a large selection of books for adults and kids, art objects by local and Israeli artists, a ketubah gallery and tallit boutique, a kids’ play space and noshables.

 

SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA

Starr Stevens Judaica Shop

BURLINGAME
(650) 697-2266  •  sholom.org

Featuring Shabbat candles, Pesach candy, tallitot and original art, the Starr Stevens Judaica Shop at Peninsula Temple Sholom in Burlingame is operated by Sholom Women volunteers and named for two women who grew the shop from a small cabinet to a shopping destination. Proceeds support temple projects.

 

NORTH BAY

Rodef Sholom Gift Shop

SAN RAFAEL
(415) 444-8098  •  wrs-sisterhood.org

The gift shop in the lobby of the Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael is run by volunteers from Women of Rodef Sholom to support synagogue and Jewish community projects. The shop favors made-in-Israel merchandise and Fair Trade Judaica.

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