Ruth Adar
@rruth.bsky.social
Rabbi, Granny, Teacher, Queer. Proud Californian still rocking my Tennessee accent in English and Hebrew.
Lots of poodle and sunset photos. Make room for laughter and wonder, if we are to survive!
Lots of poodle and sunset photos. Make room for laughter and wonder, if we are to survive!
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The 2025 #NorthernLights photographers of the year - 25 of the most extraordinary #aurora images captured around the world. #photography #AuroraBorealis #AuroraAustralis
To see all 25 amazing aurora photos, here's the link: capturetheatlas.com/northern-lig...
To see all 25 amazing aurora photos, here's the link: capturetheatlas.com/northern-lig...
December 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The 2025 #NorthernLights photographers of the year - 25 of the most extraordinary #aurora images captured around the world. #photography #AuroraBorealis #AuroraAustralis
To see all 25 amazing aurora photos, here's the link: capturetheatlas.com/northern-lig...
To see all 25 amazing aurora photos, here's the link: capturetheatlas.com/northern-lig...
Measles confirmed in East Bay, potential exposure at Walnut Creek stores | KRON4 share.google/ZPjpdPvO7cIN...
#SFBayArea #Measles #EastBay Measles are very contagious and no joke. Can result in permanent damage or death.
#SFBayArea #Measles #EastBay Measles are very contagious and no joke. Can result in permanent damage or death.
Measles confirmed in East Bay, potential exposure at Walnut Creek stores
(KRON) — Contra Costa Health (CCH) confirmed Monday that a person in the East Bay tested positive for measles on December 24. The contagious individual, according to officials, visited a numb…
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December 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Measles confirmed in East Bay, potential exposure at Walnut Creek stores | KRON4 share.google/ZPjpdPvO7cIN...
#SFBayArea #Measles #EastBay Measles are very contagious and no joke. Can result in permanent damage or death.
#SFBayArea #Measles #EastBay Measles are very contagious and no joke. Can result in permanent damage or death.
Partners in crime: Jack and Reesie want to come into the house again.
December 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Partners in crime: Jack and Reesie want to come into the house again.
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The House GOP doesn't have it in them to pass an extension of the ACA subsidies before they go home for the holidays and costs skyrocket for millions of Americans...
But they do have time to attack trans kids.
Call your Rep and demand they vote NO on HR 3492 & HR 498 👉 5calls.org/issue/gender...
But they do have time to attack trans kids.
Call your Rep and demand they vote NO on HR 3492 & HR 498 👉 5calls.org/issue/gender...
Protect Funding and Access to Gender-Affirming Care (UPDATED 12/15) - HOUSE VOTES THIS WEEK ⭑ 5 Calls
Updates December 15, 2025: The House has scheduled floor votes on two bills this week seeking to ban and criminalize gender-affirming care for …
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December 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The House GOP doesn't have it in them to pass an extension of the ACA subsidies before they go home for the holidays and costs skyrocket for millions of Americans...
But they do have time to attack trans kids.
Call your Rep and demand they vote NO on HR 3492 & HR 498 👉 5calls.org/issue/gender...
But they do have time to attack trans kids.
Call your Rep and demand they vote NO on HR 3492 & HR 498 👉 5calls.org/issue/gender...
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SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
At this time of year, the #generosity of everyone who donates to us moves me deeply. Sometimes our loans assist people who never thought they would need our help ... until suddenly they did. Tom and Allie's story is like that. Click below to read more!
At this time of year, the #generosity of everyone who donates to us moves me deeply. Sometimes our loans assist people who never thought they would need our help ... until suddenly they did. Tom and Allie's story is like that. Click below to read more!
Tom C. and Allie G.
When Tom returned from parental leave following the birth of his and Allie's twin sons, he found that his department was being eliminated...
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December 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
At this time of year, the #generosity of everyone who donates to us moves me deeply. Sometimes our loans assist people who never thought they would need our help ... until suddenly they did. Tom and Allie's story is like that. Click below to read more!
At this time of year, the #generosity of everyone who donates to us moves me deeply. Sometimes our loans assist people who never thought they would need our help ... until suddenly they did. Tom and Allie's story is like that. Click below to read more!
I usually watch #TCM on Sundays, to see the silent films and especially Jacqueline Stewart's introduction. Tonight I was pretty sure I wasn't interested in the film itself — King of Kings, the Jesus story — but #DeMille enchanted me. There is an artistry to the best silents that is unique.
December 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Live your life in such a way that your obituary isn't obliged to mention your string of convictions for inciting racial hatred.
December 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Live your life in such a way that your obituary isn't obliged to mention your string of convictions for inciting racial hatred.
This has been a wet, chilly week in the SF Bay Area. We've spent our evenings on the couch snuggled up with dogs, shawls, and mugs of hot tea or chocolate.
December 27, 2025 at 7:12 AM
This has been a wet, chilly week in the SF Bay Area. We've spent our evenings on the couch snuggled up with dogs, shawls, and mugs of hot tea or chocolate.
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It has been the opposite of dry and sunny in San Francisco this week. At least we have power again, and the entire state is no longer at risk of drought. 🙌
One can get too much of a good thing though…Keeping all the flooded and evacuated regions in my thoughts these days. 🥺
One can get too much of a good thing though…Keeping all the flooded and evacuated regions in my thoughts these days. 🥺
December 27, 2025 at 5:55 AM
It has been the opposite of dry and sunny in San Francisco this week. At least we have power again, and the entire state is no longer at risk of drought. 🙌
One can get too much of a good thing though…Keeping all the flooded and evacuated regions in my thoughts these days. 🥺
One can get too much of a good thing though…Keeping all the flooded and evacuated regions in my thoughts these days. 🥺
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A little good news from the world’s fourth largest economy:
“From 2022 to 2023, GHG emissions per capita in California fell by 2.8% while inflation-adjusted GDP per capita grew by 2.3% over the same time period, demonstrating that climate ambition and economic growth can complement each other.”😎
“From 2022 to 2023, GHG emissions per capita in California fell by 2.8% while inflation-adjusted GDP per capita grew by 2.3% over the same time period, demonstrating that climate ambition and economic growth can complement each other.”😎
California Records One of Its Single Largest Drops in Climate Pollution on Record - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Renewables peak as fossil fuel power generation reaches historic low, while transportation emissions also plummet While not o...
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December 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
A little good news from the world’s fourth largest economy:
“From 2022 to 2023, GHG emissions per capita in California fell by 2.8% while inflation-adjusted GDP per capita grew by 2.3% over the same time period, demonstrating that climate ambition and economic growth can complement each other.”😎
“From 2022 to 2023, GHG emissions per capita in California fell by 2.8% while inflation-adjusted GDP per capita grew by 2.3% over the same time period, demonstrating that climate ambition and economic growth can complement each other.”😎
Dr Jack wishes every one a lovely holiday, including a nice nap.
December 25, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Dr Jack wishes every one a lovely holiday, including a nice nap.
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Staying strong, connected and hopeful in our hearts and actions are so important. Wherever you are and whatever your life circumstances, we send our love. Don’t allow the negative people in this world to impact you. You are everything you need to be in this moment in time. #love #joy #connected
December 25, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Staying strong, connected and hopeful in our hearts and actions are so important. Wherever you are and whatever your life circumstances, we send our love. Don’t allow the negative people in this world to impact you. You are everything you need to be in this moment in time. #love #joy #connected
I love the East Bay with all my heart, have loved it ever since I moved here almost 40 years ago. Thank you for this beautiful article describing it.
I love the east Bay Area. People of different races and religions live and work together to build the American Dream. We in liberal society take this for granted but the national rise of extremism stemming from online content seeks to take this away from us.
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The American Beauty of the East Bay
Americanism is facing its biggest challenge from extremism. The people of the Bay Area show why its worth fighting for.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I love the East Bay with all my heart, have loved it ever since I moved here almost 40 years ago. Thank you for this beautiful article describing it.
Indigenous people flee discrimination and danger in Guatemala only to face more of it when they seek asylum in the U.S.
In Feb, Fabiana A. and her family were deported from Oakland to their hometown in rural Guatemala, where they are now struggling to rebuild. Their story, as told to @ehellerstein.bsky.social, reveals the erasure Indigenous immigrants face in the U.S. and back home.
www.eltimpano.org/english/immi...
www.eltimpano.org/english/immi...
Invisible in the data: A Maya family struggles to rebuild in Guatemala after being deported
A Maya Mam family’s deportation reveals the erasure Indigenous immigrants face in the U.S. and back home.
www.eltimpano.org
December 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Indigenous people flee discrimination and danger in Guatemala only to face more of it when they seek asylum in the U.S.
Wash, wash, wash your hands...!
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Early surge of ‘winter vomiting disease’ from new virus strain hits California
An unusually early spike in norovirus is sweeping across California, with wastewater data and lab tests pointing to a rapidly spreading strain known as GII.17.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Wash, wash, wash your hands...!
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Tornadoes? Holy moly. Those things are terrifying.
The weather service is so confident in potential tornadoes that it placed San Francisco in a rare marginal risk for severe thunderstorms three days in advance (both in yesterday's forecast for Dec. 24 and today's for Dec. 25), the first time the agency had done that for the city in at least a decade
December 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Tornadoes? Holy moly. Those things are terrifying.
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B’s Cast is going LIVE at Fieldwork San Leandro 🟢🍺
January 13th — Gabe Tanner joins Casey Pratt in person for a special live episode. More guests coming. Ballers fans won’t want to miss this one.
#OaklandBallers #BsCast #LivePodcast
January 13th — Gabe Tanner joins Casey Pratt in person for a special live episode. More guests coming. Ballers fans won’t want to miss this one.
#OaklandBallers #BsCast #LivePodcast
December 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
B’s Cast is going LIVE at Fieldwork San Leandro 🟢🍺
January 13th — Gabe Tanner joins Casey Pratt in person for a special live episode. More guests coming. Ballers fans won’t want to miss this one.
#OaklandBallers #BsCast #LivePodcast
January 13th — Gabe Tanner joins Casey Pratt in person for a special live episode. More guests coming. Ballers fans won’t want to miss this one.
#OaklandBallers #BsCast #LivePodcast
Well, that's weird.
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There’s a 92 Percent Chance Trump Is Making It Up
When riffing, the president exhibits an unusual tell.
www.theatlantic.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Well, that's weird.
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www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
I had the privilege of hearing her once. A great American.
Incredible obituary in NYT for Betty Reid Soskin, who served as a National Park Service ranger until age 100 and witnessed so much in her life.
Her great grandma was born into slavery. Then she stood with America’s first black president.
“What could be more American than that?”
Her great grandma was born into slavery. Then she stood with America’s first black president.
“What could be more American than that?”
December 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I had the privilege of hearing her once. A great American.
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NYT: “Since Trump was elected a second time, he and his allies have raised nearly $2 billion for his favored political causes and passion projects… deep-pocketed individuals and corporations who have a lot riding on his actions…”
Endless corruption. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Endless corruption. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
December 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
NYT: “Since Trump was elected a second time, he and his allies have raised nearly $2 billion for his favored political causes and passion projects… deep-pocketed individuals and corporations who have a lot riding on his actions…”
Endless corruption. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Endless corruption. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The pandemic temporarily exacerbated social isolation. There’s been some rebound, but often not back to where it was before.
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Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time
(AP) — Americans are less likely to join civic groups, unions and churches than in recent generations.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The pandemic temporarily exacerbated social isolation. There’s been some rebound, but often not back to where it was before.
religionnews.com/2025/12/19/e...
religionnews.com/2025/12/19/e...
Take a "good news break" and read about a surpprising chick in NZ.
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‘Miracle’ of Zealandia: chick is born to rare takahē pair thought to be infertile
Unexpected arrival is a boon for birdlife in New Zealand, where there are only 500 takahē left
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December 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Take a "good news break" and read about a surpprising chick in NZ.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We adopted our senior dogs from Poodle Rescue of Las Vegas (now closed) Rocket Dog Rescue, and Muttville in San Francisco. These little oldsters have added so much to our lives!
Though sometimes difficult to rehome, senior dogs can make great pets because they are long past the frenzied puppy stage, often well-trained and likely settled into some sort of routine.
Dog rescues are booming, but few focus on ‘elder pups.’ Here are two leading the way in Minnesota.
Grey Face Rescue and Retirement in St. Cloud and Top Dog Foundation in New Germany aim to give senior dogs the “most amazing second act.”
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December 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We adopted our senior dogs from Poodle Rescue of Las Vegas (now closed) Rocket Dog Rescue, and Muttville in San Francisco. These little oldsters have added so much to our lives!
December 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM