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 EVEFRIDAY, SEPT 15, 7:30PMChabad Center for Jewish Life3014 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland Continue Reading
Join the Young Jewish Professionals for a delicious Rosh Hashanah Dinner – Enjoy a special holiday experience, eat special Rosh Hashanah foods and learn the mystical meanings of the Jewish New Year. Shabbat, Sept 16Services 8:00pm Followed By Dinner at 8:15pm At Chabad Center for Jewish Life3014 Lakeshore AveOakland, CAContinue Reading
Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement):September 24-25 – 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
Each year we compile a list of all the names of loved ones to be remembered during the Yizkor Service. Having all these names compiled in one booklet, as is customary in many communities, brings everyone together as one family and brings an added measure of dignity and merit toContinue Reading
Dear Friend, We are entering the New Year of 5784. 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
Our children are an important part of our holidays. This program will leave the children with positive memories of their childhood experience in Synagogue and allow us, the parents, to take part in the services! Led by our experienced and energetic group leaders, we will provide fun and educational programsContinue Reading
Get into the holiday spirit and learn the art of assembling your own Rosh Hashanah themed fruit board woven with an appreciation and understanding of the meaning of the items on your board…all while sipping wine and enjoying desserts.Continue Reading
