Happenings The movie “Wrestling Jerusalem,” an adapted version of an Aaron Davidman one-man play that premiered in San Francisco in 2014, is headed to Europe for the first time with showings on Sept. 5 on London and Sept. 10 in Paris. “Largely autobiographical, ‘Wrestling Jerusalem’ recounts Davidman’s vagabond journey across Israel and the West Bank,”…
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Lifecycles
Lifecycles for the week of August 23, 2019
Jonathan and Kerin Nash announce the birth of their second son, Benjamin Ari, on Aug. 1 at Stanford Hospital. Along with older brother Nathan, their…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of August 23, 2019
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Mila Feldbrill July 9, 1925-August 14, 2019 Mila Feldbrill, born in Częstochowa,…
Opinion
Welcome mat for interfaith families needs more unrolling
The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University has released two extremely important studies. “Beyond Welcoming: Engaging Intermarried…
Bay Area
Missing Jewish Alameda man found dead
Missing Jewish Alameda resident Eric Batzdorff, 42, was found dead inside his vehicle on Sunday, the Oakland Police Department has confirmed. The death…
Seniors
Older? Seeking romance? Come to Vallejo for Tu B’Av
Shulamit Rosner of Vallejo has a plan that combines ancient partner-choosing rituals and modern dating trends into something she hopes will result in new…
Music
David Berman, indie rock band Silver Jews frontman, dead at 52
Indie rocker David Berman, founder of the Silver Jews, an influential band that earned critical acclaim throughout the 1990s, died on Wednesday, according…
Lifecycles
Lifecycles for the week of Aug. 9, 2019
B’nai Mitzvah Adrian Alie Son of Mac and Laurie Alie, Saturday, Aug. 17 at Kehilla Community Synagogue in Piedmont. Braydon Backman Son of Joel and…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of Aug. 9, 2019
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Mark Louis Erman April 6, 1972-July 23, 2019 Mark Louis Erman passed away…