I'm feeling so grateful that the fires are almost out and we can finally go outside and breathe fresh air again here. Wishing you a fun weekend full of adventures! Here's what I've been reading lately...
Read MoreWhen we hosted our recent gathering with Honeymoon Israel, we wanted to give everyone something special to take home.
Read MoreBetween the tragic shooting in Las Vegas and the devastating wildfires here in the Bay Area, the last couple of weeks have been HARD.
Read MoreWhen my now-husband Bryan and I began talking about spending our lives together, we enrolled in Introduction to Judaism classes at a local a reform synagogue in San Francisco.
Read MoreIt feels like I say this every week these days, but... What a week. Our community here in Northern California has been hit hard by relentless fires- many lives and homes have been lost.
Read MoreEarlier this year, during a trip to Tomales Bay, three creative girlfriends and I decided to create a special little group. Instead of a book club, why not a creative club?
Read MoreSukkot, the Jewish harvest festival (Feast of Booths or Tabernacles) has begun! Sukkot is traditionally an agricultural festival held in part to celebrate the harvest season.
Read MoreThis week started off with such devastating grief. I hope you are hanging in there- it's been an incredibly tough few months around the world.
Read MoreMany of my friends who also live in San Francisco don't have family nearby to spend Yom Kippur with. Since Yom Kippur is not a public holiday, not everyone flies home to be with family.
Read MoreSundown tonight is the start of the Jewish New Year celebration. We are taking the remainder of the week off to attend services, unplug, meditate, journal, and spend time with family in nature.
Read MoreSince Sukkot menus are all about the autumn harvest, what could be more festive than starting off the meal with a comforting bowl of pumpkin soup?
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