Wilderness wedding featured animal-skin ketubah and 'first fruits' altar By Alix Wall, JTA Aug 8, 2022 The rain lasted all night, forcing the dance party into a nearby barn. But the bride saw the unexpected downpour as a blessing. “In earth-based Judaism, there’s so much emphasis on praying for rain,” said Adi Aboody, who married Ophir Haberer on June 4 at the Green Valley Farm and Mill in Sebastopol, in northern California.… Read More
Lifecycles Lifecycle announcements for the week of Aug. 5, 2022 Engagements Allan Farovitch and Roberta Steiner of San Rafael are thrilled to announce the engagement of their son, Jason Farovitch, to María Gabriela… By J. Staff Aug 5, 2022
Lifecycles Lifecycle announcements for the week of July 22, 2022 B’nai Mitzvahs Bella Alcalay Daughter of Hollie and Orion Alcalay, Saturday, Aug. 6, at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette. Benjamin Nadel Son of Michel and… By J. Staff Jul 22, 2022
Lifecycles Lifecycle announcements for the week of July 8, 2022 Births With gratitude to HaShem, Fran Tannenbaum Kaye and Brian Kaye joyfully announce the birth of our newest grandson, Noam Cyril Alois Hon (Noam Tzvi… By J. Staff Jul 8, 2022
Lifecycles Lifecycles announcements for the week of June 24, 2022 Births Proud parents Lea Loeb, a J. staff member, and George Barahona welcomed their daughter, Lila Raine Loeb-Barahona, on May 8, 2022, in San Francisco.… By J. Staff Jun 24, 2022
Bay Area Two Holocaust survivors celebrate long-delayed b’nai mitzvah together Sonia Apfelblum and David Diamond stood beaming on the bimah, having just chanted Torah for their b’nai mitzvah. Cheering family members and friends threw… By Dan Pine Jun 21, 2022
Lifecycles Lifecycles for the week of June 10, 2022 B’nai Mitzvah Alexander Armand-Blumberg Son of Michel Armand and David Blumberg, Saturday, June 25, at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. Avery… By J. Staff Jun 10, 2022
Travel Mazel tov in Maui, courtesy of former East Bay tutor Feeling the sand between her toes was Teva Goldstein’s favorite part of her December 2021 bat mitzvah on the island of Maui. She and her family all wore… By Alix Wall, JTA Jun 8, 2022
Lifecycles Lifecycle announcements for the week of May 27, 2022 B’nai Mitzvahs Wyatt Berliner Son of Jeanine and Hal Berliner, Saturday, June 11, at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette. Joseph Bravmann Son of Melony and… By J. Staff May 27, 2022