Rabbi Cat’s musings on Parsha Shemini

Rabbi Cat’s musings on Parsha Shemini

This week’s parsha, Shemini, tells the story of Aaron’s sons offering a stranger fire to the Divine and the Divine consuming them in the fire.  What? Aaron’s sons are ordained as priests and then God consumes them in fire right in front of Aaron and Moses? How...
Shabbat services and Torah study | Shemot 5785

Shabbat services and Torah study | Shemot 5785

Shabbat Services and & Torah Study: Shemot Saturday, January 18th Emeryville, CA & online 9:30am Shabbat service // 10:30am Torah study  Register Here   You can join us either in person or on Zoom for Shabbat services and/or Torah study. If you are in the...
Reflecting on the Year & Supporting Our Community

Reflecting on the Year & Supporting Our Community

Here are a few reflections that touched our hearts this year: “Rabbi Cat, you and our BT community are a continuing joy and a much-needed source of hope that we can work for a better world. Bless you for your ceaseless advocacy, leadership, and spiritual guidance.”...
Chanukah 2024/5785

Chanukah 2024/5785

“Reflect, Celebrate, and Connect: A Hybrid Chanukah Experience for Everyone” Chanukah is for everyone—and this year, it feels especially resonant. As we reflect on a year filled with liberation struggles, spiritual seeking, and challenges to justice and...
Torah study | Vayeshev December 21st, 2024

Torah study | Vayeshev December 21st, 2024

Shabbat Services and & Torah Study: Vayeshev Saturday, December 21st Emeryville, CA & Online 9:30am Shabbat service // 10:30am Torah study  Register Here A peek into Torah study with us and the parsha this week  We continue this week with the saga of Jacob and...