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two images: the cover of the book "I Am The Tree of Life: My Jewish Yoga Book," which features an illustration of a dark-skinned boy in a yoga tree pose; and a photo of the author, a smiling white woman with long dark hair standing in front her synagogue.
Posted inReligion

S.F. rabbi’s picture book brings kids to Torah by way of yoga

Laura Pall by Laura Paull July 1, 2020July 8, 2020

Books coverage is supported by a generous grant from The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund. The rabbi is a yogi. And now also a children’s book author. With her colorfully […]

Melissa Felsenstein uses gongs, bowls and chimes to create a relaxing sound bath. (Photo/Melati Citrawireja-melatiphotography.com)
Posted inHealth

Q&A: A sound healer who will bathe you in relaxation

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 7, 2018
Gilbert stands in an upright lunge pose, she is seen from the front in silhouette as the sun sets over the water behind her
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

Yoga wisdom for summer vacation: balance and breathe

by Nicki Gilbert May 21, 2017May 19, 2017
they stand in a circle lifting something over their heads
Posted inBay Area, News

Soviet-born Holocaust survivors thrive in Walnut Creek program

max cherney by Max A. Cherney April 13, 2017April 13, 2017
Young Jews doing yoga on a beach under palm trees
Posted inIsrael, News

7 unexpected Birthright trips, from yoga to Instagrammed food

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman January 23, 2017

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