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My Favorite Sites

Jewish Information and Referral 415-777-4545

Union of Reform Judaism http://urj.org/ 
Resource for all aspects of Jewish Life. There is an excellent Jewish Parent Page which informs and educates about the Jewish holidays and their customs. The Jewish Parent Page includes blessings, prayers, historical backgrounds, and creative ways to celebrate the Jewish festivals. Recipes, holiday how-to's and activities are included.

Jewish National Fund www.jnf.org.   
220 Montgomery Street, Suite # 1041
San Francisco, CA  94104 415-677-9600 Fundraising organization. "Celebrating 100 years as the caretaker of the lan of Israel".  They accept and offer funds for education, trips to Israel, College Activism, Projects in Israel. 

Jewish Community Center
2071 Tice Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 925-938-7800
Provides services that enhance Jewish Lifestyles, including recreational activities, classes, senior services, teen activities, singles, groups, summer and vacation camps.

Jewish Family and Children Services
2071 Tice Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 925-944-9411

Jewish Vocational Service http://www.jvs.org/ 
77 Geary St. #401 San Fran, CA 415-391-3600
Job Placement assistance.

Jewish Federation of Sacramento http://www.jewishsac.org/ 
2351 Wyda Way Sacramento, CA 916-486-0906

Jewish Federation of San Francisco http://www.sfjcf.org 
121 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA 415-777-0411

Jewish Federation of the East Bay http://www.jfed.org 
401 Grand Ave #500 Oakland, CA 510-839-2900
Israel Center has programs and trips to Israel

University of Judaism http://www.uj.edu/ 
703 Market St. San Fran, CA 415-512-8499

Lehrhaus Judaica
2736 Bancroft Way Berkley, CA 510-845-6420
School of Jewish Studies

Afikomen-Jewish Books and Arts
3042 Claremont Ave. Berkley, CA 510-655-1977
Great selection of Jewish items and books.

Jewisheart Judiaca Shop http://www.jewisheart.com/
All gifts made in Israel

Tallis-n-Tefillin.com Shop http://www.tallis-n-tefillin.com  
Large selection of Tallitot, Prayer Shawls, Tallit Bags, and
many other prayer and Judaica items.  Fast deliver and
customization available.

SUGGESTIONS FOR FOOD

Semifreddi's Bakery
3084 Claremont Ave. Berkeley, CA 510-596-9942
372 Colusa Ave Kensington, CA 510-596-9935
4242 Hollis Street Emeryville, CA 510-596-9930
Baked goods including Challahs. The baking facility is located at the Emeryville location.

Bagel Street Cafe
Lone Tree Rd. Antioch
580 Center Ave., Martinez 925-228-1330
124 Alamo Plaza, Alamo 925-552-0155
316 Sycamore Valley Rd West, Danville 925-831-9318

Big Apple Bagels
648 Bailey Rd., Pittsburg 925-458-8800
9000 Crow Canyon Rd., Danville 925-648-1811

Willy's Bagels and Blends
1155 2nd Street
Brentwood, CA 925-634-2245

The Grand Bakery
3264 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 510-465-1110
Kosher Bakery

Saul's Deli
1475 Shattuck Avenue
Berkley, CA 510-848-3354
Excellent link site to find anything you need to know about Judaism
Allows you to print your own Jewish Calendar with Holidays, Candle lighting times for anywhere in the country, Havdalah time. Can be printed in English, Hebrew and transliterations.
Judaism 101 is an online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs. Their goal is to make freely available a wide variety of basic, general information about Judaism
720 Market Street #800 San Fran, CA 415-981-3500
The ADL does extensive research on right and left wing Extremism in America, works to uncover anti-Semitism and to strengthen inter-religious understanding
Good information on a number of Jewish Items. Games and education info for Kids.
Learn what is Reform Judaism. Read about news on Reform Judaism.

Other Sites

Excellent broad based site that will give information, links to other sites, torah information, recipes, restaurants, food for holidays and an on-line Judaica shop. Free newsletter sent via e-mail.
With the advent of the mighty Internet age, one no longer has to live in a big city like New York in order to enjoy the convenience of kosher food shopping or to savor the vast selection of kosher delicacies.
At Kosher.com, they are determined to bring you whatever your palate and ultimately your heart desires. Kosher is not their middle name it is their family name. They are closed from Friday sundown until Saturday Sundown.
Fun information and games for the holidays and other festivals.
On line store for Jewish goods
Great site to learn more about the torah.