We’re proud of Jamie Hyams, our Development Director, who received her rabbinic ordination in 2021 from the Academy for Jewish Religion | CA. We’ve asked Rabbi Jamie to occasionally share her perspective with our community. Jamie can be reached for questions, comments, or further dialogue at jamie@hflasf.org.
Passover
The events of October 7 have changed us. This year you might consider adding items to your seder plate that symbolize your hopes and feelings about…
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The past month has been excruciating. Israel is engaged in an existential war, and I ask myself, “As Israel battles for…
Read MoreUnending Love & the High Holy Days
The High Holy Days are only days away and it’s our busiest time of year. We are finishing the details of services, writing sermons…
Read MoreTisha b’Av
We’re heading towards Tisha b’Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, which reminds us that in times of need, we’re here to…
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