With a $5 ask, Homemade Cafe fights hunger on Berkeley’s streets By Alix Wall Jun 1, 2023 Collin Doran’s grandfather taught him to “never look down on anyone.” Those words have stuck with him to this day, and Doran credits his late grandfather Leo Merzon for the inspiration behind an effort that’s gained international attention. Doran, the owner of Berkeley’s Homemade Cafe, offers the “Everybody Eats” program that lets customers buy a… Read More
Torah The priests are gone, but their special prayer still fills me with awe The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Naso Numbers 4:21-7:89 In a Modern Orthodox… By Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon Jun 1, 2023
Opinion Two scholars hope to secure the legacy of ‘Jewish Renewal’ (JTA) — Rabbi Arthur Green gave the commencement address last week at the Jewish Theological Seminary, the Conservative flagship where he was ordained 56… By Andrew Silow-Carroll May 30, 2023
Recipe D is for delicious on National Doughnut Day In honor of National Doughnut Day on June 2, I am featuring two doughnut recipes — including a fried, yeasted version adapted from former Bay Area… By Faith Kramer May 30, 2023
Torah Mount Sinai’s lessons include a powerful one about Jews of color The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Shavuot Duet. 14:22-16:17, Numbers 18:26-31 I love… By Rabbi Amy Eilberg May 25, 2023
Lifecycles Lifecycles announcements for the week of May 26, 2023 B’nai mitzvahs Rachel Cohn Daughter of Sarah Stein and Michael Cohn, Saturday, June 3, at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. Taylor Cohen… By J. Staff May 25, 2023
Obituaries Death announcements for the week of May 26, 2023 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Kenneth Ronald Cherry Oct. 4, 1930–May 14, 2023 Kenneth (Ken) Ronald Cherry, born… By J. Staff May 25, 2023
Small Bites ‘Drewish’ deli coming to Healdsburg; more Bay Area bagels The Jewish delis keep on coming. This summer, Healdsburg will take its place alongside other Bay Area communities with their own Jewish deli. Sonoma… By Alix Wall May 24, 2023
Astrolojew Horoscopes for Sivan: To change your luck, change your place Sivan 5783 May 21-June 19, 2023 The month of Sivan and the season of travel is upon us! Sivan’s tribal ruler, Zevulon, traversed the shores, inlets,… By Lorelai Kude May 23, 2023