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Bernaltown Revisited
Bernaltown Revisited: Gregory Gavin's Legacy of Community-Based Art Thirty years ago, a playground in Bernal Heights became an outdoor cinema for one remarkable night. Over 1,000 neighbors gathered to watch "Bernaltown," a film made by and about their community,...
Meet Your Neighbor: Karen Rhodes
Meet Your Neighbor: Karen Rhodes This profile is part of Bernal Connect's "Meet Your Neighbor" series, where we introduce you to the people who make our community special. Walking the Talk: How One Neighbor is Greening Bernal Heights Karen Rhodes has called Bernal...
Change as Tradition: Or Shalom’s Reconstructionist Approach
Finding Sacred Space: Rabbi Faryn Borella and Or Shalom's Vision for Bernal Heights In the heart of Bernal Heights, a community that values inclusivity and connection, sits Or Shalom, a synagogue with deep roots and a progressive vision. Founded in the late 1980s by...
