These mac and cheese balls combine two Hanukkah traditions — fried foods and dairy foods — for a fun holiday appetizer or snack. Give them a kick by using pepper jack and sharp cheddar cheeses, or customize them to your taste with a mixture of Monterey Jack, Colby, and/or cheddar cheeses. These fritters are best…
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Torah
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Religion
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Travel
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Let pros do the Hanukkah cooking — so you don't have to
As has been true for every Jewish holiday since the start of the pandemic, Hanukkah will look different this year. To help maintain some holiday…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of Nov. 22-28, 2020
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. This page will be updated throughout the week. Submit an obituary here. Moysha…
Lifecycles
Lifecycles for the week of Nov. 27, 2020
B’nai Mitzvahs Benjamin and Isaac Estow Sons of Zoe Cohen and Greg Estow, Saturday, Dec. 5 at Temple Sinai in Oakland. Hannah Harris Daughter of…