we would like you to meet elana coffman, who is the public affairs and civic engagement director at the francisco based jewish community relations council. and rabbi jackie, the senior rabbi at temple sinai in oakland. >> good morning. >> let's ask, what are your experiences in the jewish community? >> for the most part my experience in the jewish community have been very positive which is why i find myself as a leader in the community now. my family is biracial. i am questioned and challenged why we were there or if we are jewish. are you sure. which will be difficult at times. >> my experience was wonderful and complicated and challenging. i grew up in san francisco and i went to synagogue and i was one of just a few kids who were not white or recognized as white in the community. i had a rich experience growing up with jewish values and jewish practices in the jewish community and experienced people wondering when i was adopted and when i became jewish. why my hebrew is so good, when i learned the prayers assuming i was a natural part of the fabric of the jewish community. >> in our