Congregation Shir Ami
Castro Valley, CA:
Jewish Resources for Coping after the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
The horrific and deadly attack on Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha Congregation in Pittsburgh marks one of the darkest days in American Jewish history.
25 Classic Jewish Foods Everyone Should Learn To Cook
What Came First: the Chicken or the Synagogue?
It has often been said that observing Jewish rituals and customs is impossible without having a community to support you. I believe that to be true...
How to Find the Right Synagogue for You
Choosing a Synagogue. Jewish Synagogues and Religious Leaders, Jewish Prayer
Why Are They Leaving The Churches, Synagogues and Mosques?
Do you see dwindling attendance at your church, mosque, synagogue, temple and other places of worship? If you do, you are not alone. A growing number of Americans are leaving the religion of their parents, according to many studies. How can we prevent this trend?
Why Social Justice Is Killing Synagogues and Churches
“If it turns out that there is a God … the worst that you can say about him is that basically he’s an underachiever.”—Woody Allen If you go into a Reform or Conservative temple, it’s likely that you will notice two things: The congregation is becoming smaller and older. Across the United States and Europe, …
Being Jewish: Why Bother?
Antisemitism is forcing many young Jews to ask: Why is being Jewish worth it? And that's a good thing.
Why I Added Some Jewish Learning to My Over-Scheduled Life
I am undoubtedly overwhelmed, overextended, and stretched too thin on any given day, at any given moment. A 3-year-old son, almost 10-month-old twin daughters, a home to maintain, a small business …
What Delicious Jewish Food Are You?
Are you as classic as a Matzo Ball or as hot as Shakshuka?
Garlic and Jews: 6 Little-Known Jewish Facts
Garlic has long been associated with Jewish life and cooking.
Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Eat Jewish Food
How the Jewish Brand is Getting SQUEEZED from BOTH Sides
Why does it feel as if this great Jewish brand is suddenly getting tarnished?
How I Learned to Love My Big Gay Jewish Hair
"The way I wear my hair is layered with cultural meaning and intention."
Why Will Jewish Music Never Be The Same?
[COMMUNICATED CONTENT] Music changes lives, ignites souls, and brings people together. It is the light at the end of the tunnel and the beat of our hearts. We all crave that new sound, that little …
Quiz: Can You Actually Answer 10 Questions Every Jewish Person Should Know?
My Dad's Jewish, Why Should I Convert?
Isn’t it a little unfair that all my life I was more Jewish than my friends, was even subjected to anti-Semitism, and after all that I’m told I need to convert?
What Does the Jewish Last Name Shapiro mean?
Discover the history and significance of this famous Jewish surname.
What Does Antisemitism Want from the Jewish People?
It’s the indicator of a deeper societal pain. When it rears its ugly head, it almost always extends beyond Jews.
Learn How to Use Your Jewish Fist
Jackie Mason made a joke recently that there are 3 things we can always count on: Death, Taxes and Anti-Semitism...
How My Jewish Values Inspired My New Business
When I think of the many factors that helped shape me into the woman I am today, I think, in particular, of lessons from my mother. Her wisdom inspired me and imbued me with a strong voice and commitment to social justice. That commitment led me, in part, to the business I recently started.
What is the Shema? Intro to the Most Important Jewish Prayer
The Shema is the most important prayer in Judaism and is recited often multiple times a day, reaffirming the Jewish people to Judaism. Learn the meaning behi...
