Building Jewish Bridges

08/29/2026

Shabbat Shalom!

08/27/2026

Elul is a time of reflection. What is positive about this month for YOU?

This week Rabbi Milder’s congregational email comments on the Jewish mindset of Elul. It is the month that leads us into the High Holidays. Its tone is often subdued. We are about to approach God to ask for forgiveness for our past missteps (the Hebrew word does not translate as “sin” but as ....

08/24/2026

You've heard that California is looking at legislation that would add "Jewish" as an ethnic racial identity choice on demographic question on CA govt documents. A lot of Jews are warry.
Dr. Bruce Phillips is interviewed on this LA radio program about the details and callers state their own. The Jewish part begins at 52:28 and is about 20 minutes long.

https://laist.com/news/mark-walter-los-angeles-sports-prediction-markets-elections-jewish-identity-pet-talk?

Today on AirTalk: Latest on Mark Walter and L.A. sports, prediction markets in elections, Jewish identity and PetTalk.

08/23/2026

Kids are back in school. Are your children facing anti-semitism? Do you know how to talk to them?

https://ccy.jfcs.org/talking-to-children-about-anti-semitism-and-hate-crimes/?

The Bay Area’s trusted leader in care for children and teens—providing expert support for ADHD, anxiety, learning challenges, and developmental needs.

08/21/2026

May you have a peaceful Shabbat.

Doves drinking

08/21/2026

Wondering about where to find a mohel for your baby's circumcision? Jewish Baby Network has a list!

The word Bris means covenant (agreement or promise). The word for cut and for circumcision is Mila. A Bris Mila, the full name for the ritual, means “the covenant of circumcision.” To Abraham God said: “This is My covenant that you and your descendants after you are to observe: let every male ...

08/20/2026

I don't usually share programs I see online but they got me with the title: The Chosen Toys! It costs $14. 64 - what a funny price!

On Aug. 19 join us for a not-to-be-missed presentation by author Michael Kimmel!

08/18/2026

I've gotten two calls in two days about Jewish weddings. So it must be time to reshare this podcast about finding a rabbi (or Jewish officiant) for an interfaith wedding. Just scroll down the page to the bottom.
(Please forgive the references to Lehrhaus Judaica. This is an OLD podcast. The info remains current.)

Getting Married? Mazel tov! You are about to start on the great adventure called marriage! Have you thought about how you want the ceremony to be performed? Will it be Jewish or Jewish-style or Christian or something you personally put together? Who will officiate? What have other couples done? How....

08/13/2026

Think building your own sukkah is hard? Just buy the kit! Reusable every year!

Sukkot should be a time of joy! Skip the stress with our easy, affordable, klutz-proof sukkah kits.

08/13/2026

There are still camp weekends for families available at Camp Tawonga for September!
https://tawonga.org/weekends/?