Bagel fans line up early for Poppy Bagels opening in Oakland By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Feb 3, 2023 Before the doors even opened at 8 a.m. Thursday morning, a small crowd had amassed outside Poppy Bagels in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood. It was opening day for Poppy, a business Reesa Kashuk started four years ago out of her apartment, making deliveries in the early mornings before her advertising job. The opening brought out fans… Read More
Torah The monumental things that happen in the in-between The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Beshalach Exodus 13:17–17:16 In this Torah… By Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf Feb 3, 2023
Local Voice Trees, humans, and the City of San Francisco: A Tu B’Shevat warning In the laws of warfare, the Torah directs, “When you lay siege to a city and wage war, you must not destroy its trees … for is a tree of the field a human… By Rabbi Joel Landau Feb 3, 2023
Obituaries Death announcements for the week of Feb. 3, 2023 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Ellen Baer May 31, 1929–Jan. 11, 2023 Ellen Baer, 93 years old and a 70-year… By J. Staff Feb 3, 2023
Lifecycles Lifecycles announcements for the week of Feb. 3, 2023 Births With thanks to HaShem, David Ben-Israel and Jamie Rosen welcomed Ezra Daniel Ben-Israel on Sept. 5, 2022, 9 Elul, 5782 at George Washington… By J. Staff Feb 3, 2023
Recipe Honey, fruits and nuts star in this Tu B’Shevat dessert The New Year of the Trees, or Tu B’Shevat, is a joyous time to eat fruits and fruit-based dishes. Honeyed Freekeh with Dried Fruits and Almonds combines… By Faith Kramer Feb 2, 2023
Seniors How to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease A patient I saw recently came in to discuss his lab results. Nick (not his real name) is 61 years old. He felt well and took no medications. His tests… By Dr. Jerry Saliman Feb 1, 2023
Religion Hebrew College will now ordain rabbis whose partners are not Jewish Hebrew College will begin admitting and ordaining rabbinical students in interfaith relationships, according to new admissions standards revealed on… By Philissa Cramer, JTA Feb 1, 2023
Organic Epicure Israeli baker’s babkas are selling like hotcakes in Napa Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. The nearly year-old Jewish deli Loveski in Napa’s Oxbow Public Market has… By Alix Wall Jan 31, 2023