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Posted inParenting

My kids do well in public. But at home? That’s another story

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein October 10, 2019
“L’Chaim Napa Valley” at Congregation Beth Shalom in Napa in 2018 (Photo/Janna Waldinger, Art & Clarity Photography)
Posted inUncategorized

Let the wine flow at Napa’s ‘Synagogue of the Vintners’

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 10, 2019October 15, 2019
(Photo/JTA-Ariel Skelley-Getty Images)
Posted inParenting

A working parent’s Yom Kippur apology

by Shira Zemel and JTA October 7, 2019October 7, 2019
portman in a space as she is lowered into a tank of water
Posted inCelebrity Jews

Joaquin Phoenix goes to Gotham; Natalie Portman goes to space; Michael Chabon goes to Netflix

by Nate Bloom October 4, 2019
a painting of Jews in eastern European clothing praying
Posted inTorah

Prayer meets psychology: On Yom Kippur, seek a ‘growth mindset’

Rabbi Dov Greenberg by Rabbi Dov Greenberg October 4, 2019October 10, 2019
Avner Laskin will cook a 15-course modern Israeli dinner in Sunnyvale. (Photo/Courtesy Avner Laskin)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Israeli chef’s Instagram pics earn him invite to Bay Area from Turkish-born tech CEO

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 2, 2019November 4, 2019
Rabbis Raleigh Resnick (left) and Josh Zebberman dance during the “Unity Shabbat” concert at Chabad of the Tri-Valley, Sept. 20, 2019. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky
Posted inHigh Holidays

Connection and renewal at fire-damaged Chabad’s celebration of ‘unity’

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky September 27, 2019October 2, 2019
sign with the name of the restaurant
Posted inJewish Life

Miller’s East Coast Deli is no more; fast-casual joint coming soon from Sababa’s Guy Eshel; new bagels in Petaluma

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots.Alix Wall by David A.M. Wilensky and Alix Wall September 27, 2019October 1, 2019
A 1907 postcard depicts the Israelites gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.
Posted inHolidays

‘From woodchopper to water carrier’ — all are welcome before God

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon September 27, 2019September 26, 2019
a small, deep blue pool indoor surrounded by marble
Posted inMixed & Matched

Why I want to take my daughter to the mikvah with me when I convert

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

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