JOIN US IN CELEBRATING

JACOB & OLIVIA KELLY

BNAI MITZVAH

8/8/26

KEHILLA COMMUNITY
SYNAGOGUE 10 AM

SERVICE & KIDDUSH:

KEHILLA COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE

1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont CA

SAM’S

LOG CABIN

7 - 10 PM

PARTY:

SAM’S LOG CABIN (backyard)

945 San Pablo Avenue, Albany CA

Dancing & Snacks

KEHILLA COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE

Olivia & Jacob will lead the Saturday morning service at Kehilla Community Synagogue. If you’d like to learn more about Kehilla, please click here.

What is "B'nai Mitzvah"?

A Jewish coming of age ceremony, "bar" or son of and "bat" daughter of are combined for our twins to be "b'nai" children of "Mitzvah" or commandment also thought of as a good deed. Jacob and Olivia have been studying for over three years in preparation for this day. They have learned to lead a prayer service, to chant "Torah" (the Hebrew bible) and deepened their connection with Judaism.

Arrival and Departure?

Please arrive at the synagogue (or on Zoom) before 10am to find seating and settle in. Parking can be tricky, do read street signs. The service will last more than two hours, and will be immediately followed by a Kiddush. The event will conclude by 2pm.

What should I wear?

For the service, be both comfortable and respectful. The community celebrates diversity though it's a great opportunity to dress up. Kehilla welcomes everyone - all faiths, all genders, all ages. etc.

What is "Kiddush"?

"Kiddush" means sanctification and refers to the blessing of the wine/grape juice. This term is commonly used for the community reception. In this case a light lunch held downstairs from the sanctuary.

Visiting the Bay Area? Check these out!

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Explore Berkeley Dining
Explore East Bay Dining
Explore the North Bay

A LIST OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND THE EAST BAY:

COFFEE BARS

  • The Crown - Broadway, Oakland (includes a tasting room on weekends)

  • Cafe Brusco - University Ave, Berkeley

  • Proyecto Diaz - 20th St, Oakland

  • Cafe Xochi - E 21st St, Oakland

  • Bicycle Coffee - 377 2nd St, Oakland

  • Alleyway Coffee - Temescal Alley, Oakland

  • Bakesum - Grand Ave, Oakland (plus Asian-inspired French pastries!)

BAGELS

  • Boichik Bagels - College Ave, Berkeley

  • Poppy Bagels - Telegraph Ave, Oakland

  • Wise Sons FKA Beauty Bagels - Telegraph Ave, Oakland

  • House of Bagels - Park St, Alameda

PIZZA PLACES

  • Rose Pizzeria - University Ave, Berkeley (“best in the US” - NYT)

  • Gioia Pizzeria - Hopkins St, Berkeley (great NY-style)

  • The Star - Grand Ave, Oakland

  • Zachary’s - College Ave, Berkeley

  • Pizzaiolo - Telegraph Ave, Oakland

BOBA PLACES

  • Chicha San Chen - Bancroft Way, Berkeley

  • Yifang - South Shore Center, Alameda

  • Boba Me - Park St, Alameda

GAME STORES

  • Games of Berkeley - Durant Ave, Berkeley

  • D20 - Park St, Alameda

  • It’s Your Move - Telegraph Ave, Oakland

WALKING/HIKING

  • Stonewall-Panoramic Trail, Berkeley (above UC)

  • Martin Luther King, Jr Regional Shoreline, Oakland

  • Bayside strolling: Albany Bulb / Crab Cove or Alameda Beach / Cesar Chavez Park (Berkeley) / Point Isabel Regional Shoreline (Richmond)

  • There are a number of beautiful NEW parks in SF & the East Bay, just ask us!

SHOPPING

  • Lakeshore Ave, Oakland (check out Bay-Made!)

  • Temescal Alley, Oakland (cool independent retail)

  • Solano Ave, Berkeley/Albany (take a long stroll)

  • Piedmont Ave, Oakland

  • College Ave, Oakland/Berkeley (Rockridge Bart station)