Following the seven joyous days of Sukkot, we come to the happy holiday of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. Yizkor, the memorial for the departed, is also said on this day. The second day is known as Simchat Torah, during which we complete and immediately begin the annual Torah reading cycle. ThisContinue Reading

REJOICE WITH THE TORAH BY SINGING & DANCING | BUFFET DINNER | LOTS OF L’CHAIMS | TORAHS & TREATS FOR KIDS | Thursday evening, Oct 24 at 7:15pm | Free of Charge Wishing you a Happy Simchat Torah!Continue Reading

Taking the four kinds: One of the Sukkot observances is the taking of the Four Kinds: an etrog (citron), a lulav (palm frond), three hadassim (myrtle twigs) and two aravot (willow twigs). Before the holiday, the hadassim and aravot are bound to the lulav. To order your own set pleaseContinue Reading

August 12 – 13, 2024 Monday, August 12   Sunset/Fast Begins: 8:05pm     Maariv & Eicha: 8:45pm         Tuesday, August 13   Tisha B’Av       Morning Services & Kinus(Lamentations) 9:00am     Mincha Services: 7:30pm     Maariv Services: 8:30pm     Fast ends:Continue Reading

June 11-13, 2024 Tuesday, June 11   Shavuot Eve       Morning Services 7:00am     Candle Lighting 8:13pm     Holiday Services 8:30pm     Shavuot Dinner & Tikun 9:00pm Wednesday, June 12   Shavuot Day 1       Holiday Services & Kiddush 10:00am     ShavuotContinue Reading

Shavuot Dairy Party Wednesday, June 12 | 5:30pm Join us for the creamiest cheesecake, ice cream, and dairy dinner, including blintzes, salads, pastas and more! Relive the Sinai experience as we read the 10 Commandments, commemorating the Giving of The Torah 3,336 years ago. Free of charge! Sponsorships available.Continue Reading

Matzah plays a central role on the Holiday of Passover and goes by many names. ‘Bread of Faith’, ‘Bread of Affliction’, ‘Bread of Healing’… It reminds us of our humble origins and about the unique and powerful relationship we share with G‑d. This year use the real stuff!  Order yourContinue Reading

The Jewish Women’s Circle invites you to a Pre-Passover Ladies Night Out Resin Pouring Matzah Trays Tuesday, April 1, 7:00pm At Chabad of Oakland • 3014 Lakeshore Avenue An Evening of Passover Exploration! Create a unique masterpiece to grace your Passover table for years to come! Couvert: $45 before MarchContinue Reading

The Jewish Women’s Circle presents The Virtual Hamantash Bake! Optional Hamantash Bake kits available. RSVP to reserve your kit.Continue Reading