Health
How curing loneliness can increase longevity and health
Zara Jaffe, president of the Senior Friendship Club of Peninsula Temple Beth El (which meets at the Peninsula JCC), does not mince words: “Loneliness is…
Small Bites
Israeli whiskey comes to Bay Area; Grateful Dead-inspired hot sauce; etc.
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. While the profile of Israeli wine continues to rise, not as much is known…
The Matzo Chronicles
My name is under attack — enough with Karen memes!
After naming three boys for deceased relatives, my mother was ready to rebel. Finally, having gotten her wish for a daughter (me), she refused to be…
Small Bites
One Market kicks off N.Y.-style deli pop-up
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. Yet another Jewish food concept born out of the pandemic has debuted,…
Organic Epicure
From busy blogger to ‘epic’ kosher caterer
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. A good way to get to know Heshy Fried, the force behind the Oakland-based…
Torah
Under the sukkah with the Rabbi of Chelm, the city of holy fools
The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. First day of Sukkot Leviticus 22:26–23:44 It’s the…
Mixed & Matched
My wife and kids are Jewish. Is it OK to pray in Jesus’ name?
Dear Dawn: I am a Christian man married to a Jewish woman. We are raising our children Jewish, and I am very comfortable with that decision. However,…
Celebrity Jews
Disney does Rosh Hashanah; Rashida Jones costars with Bill Murray; etc.
Hey kids, it’s the new year A roster of young Disney Channel stars came together to talk about just what’s the deal with that holiday called Rosh…
Parenting
The new normal is not normal, but the kids seem all right
In some ways, the start of school this fall and the preparation leading up to it were similar to most other years: We did some school shopping, cleaned…