Torah
What we can learn from the Temple’s ‘eternal incense’
Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20-30:10 Tetzaveh begins in light and ends in smoke. Aaron and his sons are first commanded to ensure that a “ner tamid,” a…
Small Bites
Grand Bakery in the bagel business; Metropolis no longer kosher
Last fall, Grand Bakery started making its own kosher bagels and holding pop-ups on occasional Sundays, when customers could come to the production…
Local Voice
In an epidemic of loneliness, celebrate the role of the Jewish burial society
Though as a rabbi I have officiated at several funerals, I have only once had the merit of serving on a chevra kadisha. It was a happenstance of meeting a…
Parenting
Now that my 6-year-old is reading, he can’t get enough
Already in 2019, I’ve taught my son to read. I can’t imagine I’ll accomplish anything that tops that this year. I had help, of course:…
Obituaries
Vy Ngoc Nguyen Koller, 33, who had ‘miracle’ wedding last year
Editor’s note: Vy Ngoc Nguyen Koller’s wedding last year was featured in our Unions column (With her health deteriorating, a ‘miracle’…
Talking With ...
Q&A: At his gallery, and in his heart, the ’60s live on
Harold Adler has been a talent agent, poet, movie studio proprietor and event promoter, although he is better known for his photography of the 1960s…
Lifecycles
Lifecycles for the week of Feb. 8, 2019
Births Grandparents George and Janet Epstein of Piedmont and Don and Shannon Mosbacher of Folsom joyfully announce the birth of their grandson, Drew…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of Feb. 8, 2019
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Beatrice Geballe Cahn Bea Cahn passed away on Nov. 17, 2018 at the age of 97. A…
Small Bites
Mint & Liberty, we hardly knew you
Last month, we reported on the pastrami, chopped liver and matzah ball soup offerings in Sonoma at the new Mint & Liberty Diner, where chef Michael…