The wedding attire is semi-formal (garden party style). Please bring a sweater or other layers in case the evening gets chilly.
May is a beautiful time of year in Northern California, but it can be chilly at night. We recommend bringing a sweater or other layers to keep you comfortable during the outdoor ceremony and reception in the evening.
As much as we'd like to include everyone, we are limiting the guest list to those listed on the invitation, including children. That being said, if you feel that we have omitted someone from the guestlist by mistake, please let us know.
We will be serving a selection of wines, champagne for a wedding toast, and his-and-hers cocktails.
Since the wedding is being held at a private residence, parking will be limited. Menlo School has offered the use of one of their parking lots (entrance located on Alejandra Ave). You can use the following address to navigate to the parking lot: 73 Alejandra Ave, Atherton, CA 94027 We will have ample signage directing guests to the house from the parking lot. Here is a link to the parking location: https://goo.gl/maps/aQtM5acpfxEMDhnAA
If you cannot make it, no worries! You can still tune in remotely using this Zoom link: https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/5104283712?pwd=bnNPM3h4a1RsZ3dtRlB1dllJbUZiZz09
What to expect at an Aufruf: a few FAQs As you walk into the synagogue, you'll be welcomed by a greeter (you can say hi or - if you're feeling adventurous - you can say shabbat shalom!) and handed the weekly pamphlet that lets you know what's going on for the week plus more information about services. There will also be a basket full of kippot. It's expected for men to wear a kippah during services - so please pick one from the basket, there are an assortment of different colors and fabrics. It is optional for women to wear one as well. At the end of services you will be able to return them to the basket before we have our delicious lunch. What about the prayer shawl I see some folks wearing? That's called the tallit - some traditionally receive one for their bar/bat mitzvah - and they are worn during services that include readings from the Torah. You only wear one if you’ve done so in the past when going to synagogue - so if this is new to you, there’s no worries here!" For dresswear, simple and respectful is perfect. Nothing fancy is needed. As for religious garments, you're probably familiar with the yarmulke (which, like so many Jewish words, has a bunch of different spellings and pronunciations, like yamika or kippah).