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.
Mussar: A Jewish Practice for Lasting Change
Last year I had one of those milestone birthdays that made me stop and ask two questions: What in my life needs to change? And what in me needs to change?
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Purim: You Never Know When You’ll Be Called Upon
Many think of Purim, which begins at sundown on Monday, as a joyous holiday celebrated with carnivals, hamantaschen (cookies that look like hats), and…
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Financial Wellness: A question of values
I know very well what the lack of financial well-being feels like. I know what it feels like to be overextended, to have debt hanging over my head, to feel…
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Elul and the Gift of Self-Reflection
The month of Elul, which begins with the new moon on August 25, is traditionally a time for self-reflection and preparation as we move toward…
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Passover 2025
The Jewish community today is both diverse and divided, as is our greater American society. With diversity, while there may be differences, there is still unity…
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