Welcome to our What's New page!  Here we list events around the San Francisco Bay Area that are of interest to those who want to learn more about Judaism.  
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​Here comes Passover!
Purim has barely passed and it’s time for the biggie! PASSOVER! First Seder is April 5. Every Jewish newsletter I subscribe to is urging me to get started with my plans. Sort of like Christmas planning for Jews. I love it. One thing that I hardily share with my Mizrahi sister-in-law is a dislike of Ashkenazi white food. Why would I wait all year to celebrate with SPONGE CAKE?  I hate sponge cake year-round. So I’m delighted to share with you some “Passover desserts that don’t suck” from The Nosher. I signed up for their email some years ago because they feature recipes from Jewish communities around the globe. In case you want to sign up too, go to this page and scroll to the bottom. 

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life it would be peanut butter so the recipe for 5 Ingredient Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies (substituting almond butter) will definitely be on my Seder table!


Seders around the Bay Area
Before Covid I would develop an exhaustive list of Community Seders; they were typically on the second night of Passover because most people want to do their own family Seder on the first night. It takes a lot of time to compile so I was thrilled to see that the J-Weekly has a page here.
Unfortunately it appears to have only those organizations who told the J that they are holding a Community Seder. There are more out there and I've listed some here. If you want one, I highly suggest you call synagogues that are conveniently located near you and ask them. ALSO, email me if YOUR synagogue is holding a community Seder and welcomes non-members.


The San Francisco JCC is offering a variety of Passover events. Take a look here
 
News Flash: it looks like Trader Joe’s is getting into the matzah market! Check out this matzah!
 

Some Passover Prep
Matzah Pizza: The easiest Passover kid lunch
Stock up on the ingredients
My EASY, SIMPLE recipe
What Jews Wanna Eat’s fancier recipe
I have this love affair with avocado, so… this recipe!
Decorate your table
A SUPER fun Passover centerpiece that you’ll love creating. Your kids and friends will want to help. From Jewish Latin Princess.