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"The Holy of Holies" from the 1890 Holman Bible

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…
By Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon Feb 14, 2019
Grand Bakery's sesame seed bagels (Photo/Facebook-Grand Bakery)

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…
By Alix Wall Feb 13, 2019
(Photo/Wikimedia CC0)

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…
By Rabbi Serena Eisenberg Feb 13, 2019
a boy reading

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:…
By Drew Himmelstein Feb 11, 2019
Vy Nguyen and Andrew Koller walk down the aisle at their wedding at Congregation Chevra Thilim in San Francisco on Oct. 7, 2018. (Photo/David Nguyen)

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’…
By J. Staff Feb 8, 2019
The “1968 Room” at Art House Gallery and Cultural Center in Berkeley (Photo/Art House)

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…
By David A.M. Wilensky Feb 8, 2019
Introducing Grace Esther Mizrahi, daughter of Pearl and Aron Mizrahi of Santa Clara

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…
By J. Staff Feb 8, 2019
a lit memorial candle with a Sinai Memorial Chapel logo on it

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…
By J. Staff Feb 8, 2019
a smiling man in an apron stands in front of an interior sign that says "Mint & Liberty"

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…
By Alix Wall Feb 7, 2019
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