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

Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement):October 1-2 – Tishrei 9-10 Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year—the day on which we are closest to G‑d and to the quintessence of our own souls. It is the Day of Atonement—“For on this day He will forgive you, to purifyContinue Reading

Yom Kippur is a significant time, and there are opportunities to purchase honors. The available honors come with pledges and bidding. It’s also possible to purchase honors in honor of someone else. Both men and women can purchase honors, but only men will be called upon. All bidding for honorsContinue Reading

Dear Friend, We are entering the New Year of 5786. It’s the time of the year when we come to recognize the successes of the work of Chabad Oakland and must thank and give appreciation to you our dear friends and congregants for helping us along the way. As aContinue Reading