High Holidays

The Jewish News of Northern California

a vivid painting of a goat in the desert

In America, Israel and Gaza today, it always feels like Yom Kippur

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg October 1, 2025October 3, 2025

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Ha’azinuDeuteronomy 32:1-52 When asked what my favorite Jewish holiday is, I always reply […]

Golden honey flowing from a wooden dipper onto a glass plate, captured in warm daylight.

High Holidays

Yom Kippur activities to keep hands busy and young kids engaged

by Rahel Knight September 24, 2025September 22, 2025

a middle-aged man and two kids hang paper chains under a wooden sukkah

High Holidays

Family events for Sukkot and Simchat Torah around the Bay Area

by Rahel Knight September 22, 2025September 30, 2025

Makom Shalom — aka the Forest Synagogue of West Sonoma County — is the most recent addition to the local communities inspired by Earth-based Judaism and Jewish Renewal. (Courtesy Makom Shalom)

Religion

A ‘Forest Synagogue’ grows in Sonoma County

by Sue Fishkoff September 19, 2025September 20, 2025

Close-up of a finger reading braille text on a textured white paper, emphasizing touch.

Books

This library offers free prayer books to blind and disabled Jews

by Rahel Knight September 17, 2025September 18, 2025

High Holidays

While most struggle to blow the shofar, this Oaklander can play music on it

by Alix Wall September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

Faith Kramer’s Apples in Honeyed Syrup with Coconut Milk Rice Pudding (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Recipe

Try my take on a classic Indian Jewish Rosh Hashanah dessert

by Faith Kramer September 15, 2025September 17, 2025

Upside-Down Caramel Apple Cake is gluten free but quite moist. (Micah Siva)

Recipe

This gluten-free apple cake is moist and sweet, with a little kick

by Micah Siva September 12, 2025September 15, 2025

Recipe

Shredded carrots, honey, walnuts star in this New Year baklava

by Faith Kramer September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

High Holidays

Hands-on holiday activities for a sweet, buzzy New Year

by Rahel Knight September 10, 2025September 15, 2025