What will we do next time an unhoused person comes to shul? By Rabbi Joshua Ladon, JTA Jan 21, 2022 When I turned on my phone after Shabbat last Saturday night and read about the unfolding hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas, I was immediately transported to my encounter the previous evening with the unhoused man who appeared, in the middle of Friday night services, at the synagogue my family and I attend.… Read More
Organic Epicure Jewish deli that ‘shuts you up’ coming to North Beach A new Jewish deli concept is headed to North Beach and could be open as soon as Feb. 1. The chef behind it is Adam Rosenblum, the chef-owner of the bistro… By Alix Wall Jan 21, 2022
Torah Shifting focus from everyday anxieties can help us encounter God The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Yitro Exodus 18:1–20:23 Do you know a person whose… By Rabbi Amy Eilberg Jan 21, 2022
Bay Area Jewish housing crisis: Aging parents fear for their special-needs kids When Tobie Shapiro goes to bed each night in her Alameda home, she’s kept awake by the same thought about her child: “What happens when I’m gone?” She’s… By Emma Goss Jan 21, 2022
Lifecycles Lifecycles for the week of Jan. 21, 2022 B’nai Mitzvah Ryan Alexander Daughter of Rachel Alexander, Saturday Jan. 29, at Peninsula Sinai Congregation in Foster City. Belle Donald Daughter… By J. Staff Jan 21, 2022
Obituaries Deaths for the week of Jan. 21, 2022 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Victor Brill Aug. 18, 1943–Jan. 12, 2022 Victor Brill, 78, passed away peacefully… By J. Staff Jan 21, 2022
Organic Epicure A pint-size dog inspires Bad Walter’s big-flavor ice cream Sydney Arkin spent her entire adult life thinking she wanted to work in advertising. But she started having misgivings about her chosen career. “It just… By Alix Wall Jan 20, 2022
Small Bites Boichik Bagels expands south to Palo Alto Palo Alto will get its very own Boichik Bagels, the popular bagel shop that first opened in Berkeley in 2019 and led the New York Times to extol the… By Alix Wall Jan 19, 2022
Religion During hostage crisis, Jews turned to prayers for moments of danger Jews who pray according to traditional liturgy each morning recite a line that is usually symbolic: “Blessed are you, God, who frees the captive.” On… By Philissa Cramer, JTA Jan 16, 2022