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Rabbi Daniel Stein

Rabbi Daniel Stein is the spiritual leader of Congregation B'nai Shalom in Walnut Creek.

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What do Alysa Liu and Moses have in common? ADHD

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Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11–34:35 Without question, the breakout star of the 2026 Winter Olympics was Bay Area native Alysa Liu. She grabbed headlines not only because of her flawless routines and Gen Z energy, but also because of the captivating, relatable details of her life journey.  By now, most of us know the outlines of […]

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I’m a Conservative rabbi, and I want to do interfaith weddings

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