Wilderness wedding featured animal-skin ketubah and 'first fruits' altar By Alix Wall, JTA Aug 8, 2022 The rain lasted all night, forcing the dance party into a nearby barn. But the bride saw the unexpected downpour as a blessing. “In earth-based Judaism, there’s so much emphasis on praying for rain,” said Adi Aboody, who married Ophir Haberer on June 4 at the Green Valley Farm and Mill in Sebastopol, in northern California.… Read More
Recipe Tahini, silan and dates star in these frozen desserts Tahini and dates give two summer frozen treats a Middle Eastern twist. Tahini and Silan “Ice Cream” is a vegan frozen dessert flavored with earthy sesame… By Faith Kramer Aug 8, 2022
Sports How this Jewish basketball nerd became the voice of the Warriors on social media If you’re a fan of the Golden State Warriors, chances are you follow the team on social media. The official Twitter account @GoldenStateWarriors is… By Emma Goss Aug 5, 2022
From the Archives Bemoaning the state of Jewish education today, a brief history In some corners of the Jewish community, one hears no end of jeremiads on the state of Jewish education in the country today. “Grumble grumble, they all… By David A.M. Wilensky Aug 5, 2022
Torah Considering the state of America this Tisha B'Av The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Devarim Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22 I have been listening… By Rabbi Amy Eilberg Aug 5, 2022
Obituaries Deaths announcements for the week of Aug. 5, 2022 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Denise Amiel Abecassis Feb. 3, 1939–July 9, 2022 Denise Amiel Abecassis (Dina bat… By J. Staff Aug 5, 2022
Lifecycles Lifecycle announcements for the week of Aug. 5, 2022 Engagements Allan Farovitch and Roberta Steiner of San Rafael are thrilled to announce the engagement of their son, Jason Farovitch, to María Gabriela… By J. Staff Aug 5, 2022
Talking With ... Q&A: How do you get kids to love math? Try a festival. Math is fun, says Nancy Blachman, and the 65-year-old Burlingame resident is trying her best to get others to agree. Blachman founded the Julia Robinson… By Liz Harris Aug 4, 2022
Small Bites GluGlu: Sommelier Rebecca Fineman's new Chase Center wine bar Rebecca Fineman, the Jewish master sommelier we profiled in August 2019, is opening her second wine bar and restaurant with her husband, sommelier Chris… By Alix Wall Aug 3, 2022