My brother died recently after 17 years of cancer. He didn’t want a religious service or memorial ceremony. He lived in a tiny town, a bit far away, a bit difficult to get to. I hadn’t seen him in three years. We weren’t close, and then we’d had a falling out. Still, he was my…
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Jewish Life
Small Bites
Rosh Hashanah at Delfina and Canela; Frena launches catering; more Flying Falafel
Delfina and Canela are among those offering Rosh Hashanah menus in San Francisco. Canela’s is four courses, including braised brisket sliders or tsimmes…
U.S.
Pioneering journalist Cokie Roberts, who wrote about her interfaith marriage, dies
Cokie Roberts, a pioneering journalist who with her husband wrote an interfaith Haggadah and published a book about their interfaith marriage, has died.…
Parenting
As a parent, how can I do what’s best for the climate?
My 7-year-old son, Nate, loves airplanes. He has folded hundreds of paper airplanes. He built a large cardboard airplane out of our recycling. We have…
World
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries (and fails) to blow the ‘holy shofar’
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted, and failed, to blow a shofar while on a visit to northern England. During a visit on Friday to meet voters…
Torah
As the new year approaches, we must turn away from indifference
The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek. Ki Teitzei Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 There is a story told about Rabbi Aharon…
Recipe
Honey-Curry Popcorn and Honey-Plum Chicken: new dishes for the new year
Honey is closely associated with the wish for a sweet New Year, which is why it’ll be in so many Jewish homes in the coming weeks. Rosh Hashanah starts…
Religion
Can’t break free from your devices? ‘24/6’ offers guide for healthier living
Unplugging builds character, helps us reflect on our lives and allows us to better connect with others. Huh? Mill Valley filmmaker Tiffany Shlain can…
Theater
Talmud meets kung fu movies in new play
In trying to understand the often esoteric arguments of the Talmud, people often turn to teachers, dictionaries and a range of other study aids. Jesse…