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Shabbat shalom.

In this first Shabbat of the book of Exodus, we pray that just as the Israelites were brought out of Egypt, that we, too, will be brought out of the darkness our peoplehood is going through. May we see redemption, or at least some love and compassion towards the Jewish...

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Shabbat shalom!

In this last portion of the book of Genesis, we experience endings, blessings and death of loved ones. The name of the portion is “and he will live”, a testament that the Torah sees life as a continuous chain of legacy. Our life is not just ours, but part of...

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Happy Chanukah!

Dear Friends, As we celebrate Chanukah, we are reminded of our responsibility to increase light in the world. During this time (and this year especially) we proudly kindle our lights and join together as a people - to help create an even brighter future. Happy Chanukah from David Jacobson and everyone at...

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Israel Art Fair

Come support over 15 Israeli artists, shop and gallery owners who have traveled from Israel to display and sell their beautiful art, handmade jewelry, and Judaica. We welcome artists: Ori Gabrieli, David Shami, Eli Benlulu, Amir Elany, and Avia Agayof. Despite these difficult times, these Israeli artists are so excited to be able...

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Shabbat Shalom

This week, we begin to learn about Jacob’s family. Founder, David, is proud to bear the last name that represents the beginning of our tribe, our people. With the name, comes a lot of responsibility, and David takes it seriously that he is part of the tribe. May all of us have...

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Sweet Memories

Recently we had the privilege of hosting a graveside funeral service that was as unique as the individual being remembered. One of the simple things that brought the deceased immense joy was ice cream. At the family’s request, we brainstormed a way to somehow include this sweet treat into the...

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Can you find founder, David?

On this first Shabbat of Kislev, a month in which we celebrate the light in the darkness, we are reminded of all the ways that we can bring more light into our world. In this photo, David is going out of his comfort zone and climbing in and out of lemon...

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Spotlight: Kalie!

This week please join us in acknowledging our funeral director’s apprentice, Kalie. Consciously blending an innovative perspective with the values we all share in our hearts, Kalie is sensitive to the diverse needs of our community. We are fortunate to have someone so passionate and dedicated to their work. Thank...

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