A series of Selichot (“supplication”) prayers, recited in preparation for the “Days of Awe” of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The actual Selichot are a collage of Torah verses and poetically written Hebrew works in which we ask G‑d to forgive us on a personal and communal level. An oft-repeatedContinue Reading

The Simplicity of Sourdough Monday, September 15 7:30pm | at Chabad of Oakland Learn the secrets & techniques of making sourdough and walk away with your own starter. Enjoy a sourdough, salads & dips buffet and get yourself in the High Holiday mode. $25 before September 8 • $30 afterContinue Reading

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and a day of judgment and coronation of G‑d as king. It is a day of prayer, a time to ask the Almighty to grant us a year of peace, prosperity andContinue Reading

  Enjoy the tastes and traditions of Rosh Hashanah with community, family and friends. Our delicious dinner is spiced with great food, song, and meaningful holiday insights. ROSH HASHANA EVEMonday, Sept 22, 7:30PMChabad Center for Jewish Life3014 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland  Continue Reading

פדיון כפרות לשנה טובה ומוצלחת מנהג ישראל מאת האר”י ז”ל הקדוש לערוך לפני יום כיפור פדיון כפרות, מנהג זה הוא סגולה לשנה טובה ומוצלחת בגשמיות וברוחניות. לוקחים בערב יום כיפור תרנגול לכפרות, ולאחר מכן נותנים את התרנגול לצדקה. מי שאינו משיג תרנגול יכול לעשות כפרות בכסף, ולתת את הכסף לצדקה.Continue Reading

Please note: Available for local pickup only Chanukah Menorah set with everything you need for to light Menorah at home. Order a full Menorah kit Package includes 1 tin menorah, 1 box of 44 candles and 1 dreidel. Or order just a box of Candles. Limited supplies available. Available onlyContinue Reading

May 21-23, 2026 Thursday, May 21   Shavuot Eve       Morning Services 7:30am     Candle Lighting 7:59pm     Holiday Services 8:00pm     Shavuot Dinner & Tikun 8:30pm Friday, May 22   Shavuot Day 1       Holiday Services & Kiddush 10:00am     ShavuotContinue Reading