Zoe is a sports enthusiast (doing not watching). Zoe admires his passion for our environment and how Max has the ability to make the topic infectious. Not only does he work on their batteries, he is a walking encyclopedia for all things electric vehicle. She even used to kick along to the tunes when she was still inside me!īJC: What are your interests and hobbies? She adores Shabbat - she gets to sit in her high chair with the adults at the table, sample different foods, and loves the singing - especially Birkat. She is 7 months old but we joke she has an old soul. Furthermore, the grandparents are still in the Bay and we are so grateful they are able to see (and help!) Elisheva grow.Įlisheva is our constant ray of sunshine. Although Max and Zoe both lived on the East coast for several years, we never got used to the limited recycling and longed for the many vegan creamer options at cafes. Zoe grew up here, Max is from Long Beach and - of course - Elisheva was born at Kaiser. Shockingly, we are all California natives. We are a family of three: Zoe, Max and Elisheva (7 months), praying to expand and keep Gan Mah Tov well stocked. Rabbi Albert married us here in Oakland, and we've been members ever since. When I met my now husband Max, he was similary struck by the homey yet powerful camaraderie among congregants. Beth Jacob has always been home for me and when I moved back West, I knew there was no other place I would want to join. I was Gen 3 of the Gan Mah Tov preschool and proudly have my handprint on one of the outside walls. Z: I (Zoe) grew up in Beth Jacob, when Rabbi Zack was head Rabbi and the Hollanders were still among us. BJC: What attracted you to Beth Jacob Congregation and/or Tell us something of your Jewish journey to BJC?

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