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Alix Wall

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Alix Wall is a contributing editor to J. She is also the founder of the Illuminoshi: The Not-So-Secret Society of Bay Area Jewish Food Professionals and is writer/producer of a documentary-in-progress called "The Lonely Child."

Lena Sclove is a prospective rabbinical student whose husband is Hindu. (Photo/Mahip Rathore)
Posted inReligion

As more American Jews intermarry, seminaries face calls to ordain intermarried rabbis

Alix Wall by Alix Wall and Forward February 9, 2021February 11, 2021
Orit Hendler Leib's Deja Vu Foods challah.
Posted inOrganic Epicure

In South Bay, Israeli chef builds pastry business around tastes of home 

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
A group of early Bayit residents at a wedding in 1985.
Posted inNews

Jewish student co-op in Berkeley celebrates the big 4-0

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 2, 2021February 2, 2021
Professor Rachel Gross of San Francisco State University's new book is "Beyond the Synagogue: Jewish Nostalgia as Religious Practice." (Photo/Gary Sexton)
Posted inReligion

In ‘Beyond the Synagogue,’ Jews find religion in delis and museums

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 28, 2021March 12, 2021
Smitten's new "MVP" ice cream is a celebration of Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo/Courtesy Smitten)
Posted inColumns

VP Harris, this cone’s for you; kosher bakery in trouble; artisanal cheese of the month; etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 26, 2021February 2, 2021
Square Pie Guys' Detroit-style pizza (Photo/Courtesy Carolyn Insley)
Posted inSmall Bites

Square Pie Guys bringing funny-shaped pizza to Oakland; new bagel operations expand; etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
La Cocina executive director Caleb Zigas, shown here at Besharam, earned a James Beard Award for his leadership. (Photo/Courtesy La Cocina)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Director of food incubator for women of color to nurture his baby a little longer

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 18, 2021January 20, 2021
Za’atar salmon, one of many Neshama Foods offerings.
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Israeli street food is inspiration for new kosher catering outfit

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 7, 2021
Smoke meat from Augie's Montreal Deli (left) and Lex Gopnik-Lewinski at the new location of Augie's.
Posted inSmall Bites

Augie’s smoke meat on the move; Saul’s bagels get ‘best of’ nod; Chocolate Heaven goes online-only; etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 5, 2021June 4, 2021
Robin Mencher is the new executive director of Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay.
Posted inNews

New JFCS East Bay head ready for the challenge, with an eye on equity

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

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