The East Bay Express has named Temple Beth Abraham the "best place to worship" in the East Bay.  This includes not only synagogues, but churches as well.  A link to the article is below:
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/bestof/best_place_to_worship/BestOfAward?oid=776994

Oakland Rabbi Sends Singles to Dating Site
By Rebecca Rosen Lum
San Jose Mercury News

Cantor Richard Kaplan sings the "Niggun of the Alter Rebbe" in prime time, the February 5 episode of the television show "House" on Fox  entitled "Don't Ever Change". The episode revolves around a Baal Teshuva Jewish woman who becomes ill, and it begins with her wedding where Cantor Kaplan's song is played.  To view the episode, go to: http://www.fox.com/fod/player.htm?show=house.


Temple Beth Abraham marks centennial and changes
Oakland Tribune
September 9, 2007

Oakland’s Beth Abraham marks its 100th year
By Joe Eskenazi, Staff writer
July 20, 2007