Horoscopes: Hanukkah meets solar eclipse for big changes By Lorelai Kude Dec 3, 2021 Tevet 5782 Dec. 4, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022 Shabbos Hanukkah on Dec. 4 is Rosh Chodesh Tevet (the first day of the month), the Torah portion Miketz and a total solar eclipse in Sagittarius/Keshet. Anyone can see that this day has an awesome spiritual significance for the Jewish people. Jupiter/Tzedek, the planetary ruler of Sagittarius, and… Read More
Religion Oakland artist Ava Sakaya Rosen creates Torah-inspired tarot deck A forest fire, racing up a mountain. A tortoise, deep inside the earth. A dark sea, rough on the surface and still beneath it. These images, carved on… By Maya Mirsky Dec 3, 2021
Torah Why the ‘light’ Hanukkah story resonates in today's darkness The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Miketz and Hanukkah Genesis 41:1–44:17 According… By Rabbi Amy Eilberg Dec 3, 2021
Act Two If you want to live in a Smurf house, I can help with colors I love to play with colors, creating lively, unexpected schemes for clothing, flowers and home décor. When I find the perfect shade, it’s mine for life.… By Janet Silver Ghent Dec 2, 2021
First Person I went to this glitzy event expecting Hanukkah lights, but I got bubkes UPDATED Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. to reflect refund and apology offered by Filoli. I couldn’t wait to attend “Hanukkah Lights” at Filoli House and Gardens, an… By Emma Goss Dec 2, 2021
Politics As Supreme Court debates abortion, dueling theologies protest outside Religious supporters and opponents of abortion rights demonstrated outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, giving voice to competing faith-rooted… By Jack Jenkins, RNS Dec 2, 2021
Organic Epicure Another Jewish chef joins the Spanish tapas revolution Within a few minutes of beginning my interview with chef Jason Fox, we were talking about tongue. As it turns out, Fox, whose previous restaurant… By Alix Wall Dec 1, 2021
Bay Area Nextdoor gripes aside, Tiburon now has its own town menorah On Sunday, the first night of Hanukkah, nearly 100 Tiburon residents gathered in the downtown plaza for the inaugural lighting of a brand-new, 9-foot,… By Emma Goss Nov 30, 2021
Our Crowd Honors, happenings, comings & goings, philanthropy — Nov. 2021 Honors The Jewish Council for Public Affairs will present its Tikkun Olam Award to Ilana Kaufman on Dec. 14 at its “Moving Forward” virtual benefit.… By David A.M. Wilensky Nov 30, 2021