Recipe
Vegetarian cholent and kishke — with a side of Shabbat mysticism
Have you heard the one about the Roman leader who ate Shabbat lunch at the rabbi’s house, enjoyed one particular dish and wanted his chef to replicate it?…
Torah
Adam and Eve and the problem of loneliness
The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Bereishit Genesis 1:1–6:8 The holiday of Simchat…
Lifecycles
Lifecycles for the week of Oct. 16, 2020
B’nai Mitzvahs Hailey Adelberg Daughter of Christie Trott and Brad Adelberg, Saturday, Oct. 24 at Beth Chaim Congregation in Danville. Henry Barenbaum Son…
Organic Epicure
Pier 39 chocolate shop has been melting willpower for 40 years
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. When young entrepreneurs John Naylor and Terry Friedkin decided to open a…
Celebrity Jews
Gadot as Cleopatra causes a flap; stars get naked for democracy; etc.
High-flying WNBA Bird Sue Bird has helped her WNBA team, the Seattle Storm, win the 2020 championship. It’s the 39-year-old’s 17th season in the league,…
Health
How curing loneliness can increase longevity and health
Zara Jaffe, president of the Senior Friendship Club of Peninsula Temple Beth El (which meets at the Peninsula JCC), does not mince words: “Loneliness is…
Small Bites
Israeli whiskey comes to Bay Area; Grateful Dead-inspired hot sauce; etc.
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. While the profile of Israeli wine continues to rise, not as much is known…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of Oct. 11-17, 2020
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. This page will be updated throughout the week. Submit an obituary here. Marian…
The Matzo Chronicles
My name is under attack — enough with Karen memes!
After naming three boys for deceased relatives, my mother was ready to rebel. Finally, having gotten her wish for a daughter (me), she refused to be…