Rachel Einstein-Sim was hanging out at a San Francisco dog park with her labradoodle Elle when something caught her eye. It was an accessory on Dena Goldberg Linder’s pup Poppy. “Dena’s dog was wearing a Jewish star collar,” she said. The two women formed an instant friendship. Now they’re head over heels in a new…
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Holidays
Recipe
Schnitzel and omelets from 2 zesty Israeli cookbooks
Two cookbooks inspired by Israeli’s famed food markets have been released in time for Hanukkah gift giving and menu planning: “Shuk: From Market to Table,…
Small Bites
'Bagel Black Friday' draws big crowds to Boichik Bagels in Berkeley
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. On what Emily Winston dubbed “Bagel Black Friday,” Berkeley’s Boichik…
Books
The story of Berkeley roundabout’s bear cubs becomes Hanukkah children’s book
When you drive through Marin Circle in Berkeley, your eyes are probably fixed on the traffic that streams through the busy roundabout. But if you look…
Mixed & Matched
Isn’t Christmas just one day?
Dear Dawn: I moved in with my Jewish boyfriend in July. At that time, I agreed not to have Christmas in our apartment. Now I’m having second thoughts. I…
Youth Voice
It’s time for High Holidays to become official school holidays
This past October, rather than celebrating the two most holy holidays in my religion, I attended my high school classes to avoid falling behind. This is a…
Social Justice
As Ethiopian Jews celebrate Sigd, we’re still fighting for inclusion in Israel
This year, American Thanksgiving and the Ethiopian-Israeli Sigd festival fall just one day apart. The Sigd festival is celebrated each year on the Hebrew…
Recipe
Thanksgiving leftovers? Try sweet potato pie and Palestinian dish sinaya
Here are some tasty hacks for Thanksgiving leftovers that are so good you might want to plan ahead to make extra for these recipes. The inspiration for…
Music
HAIM, Jack Black and more record Hanukkah album
Adam Sandler is finally getting some competition in the Hanukkah music world. HAIM, Jack Black, the Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo and other prominent artists…