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.
Lead with Life
The past month has been excruciating. Israel is engaged in an existential war, and I ask myself, “As Israel battles for…
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Unending 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…
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Tisha 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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Shavuot
Pedaling through the Livermore wine country, my cycling buddy and I are deeply engaged in a conversation about the weekly Torah portion and how it might shed light on our modern lives…
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Purim to Passover
“Turn it, and turn it, for everything is in it.” Embracing diversity with open minds and hearts…
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