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picture of Halie Soifer standing on stage with a sign behind her that says "welcome to the unofficial white house hanukkah after party"

Jewish Democratic leader credits Trump for Gaza, but still says he’s dangerous

by Dan Pine October 23, 2025October 24, 2025

One of Nancy Grand's latest donations was a $2.5 million gift last winter for the renovation and expansion of SF Hillel. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

‘Authentic and inspired’: Nancy Grand to receive Federation’s leadership award

by Dan Pine October 14, 2025October 15, 2025

prayerbook, shofar and stringed instrument

The Kitchen’s new siddur blends Ashkenazi and Sephardic liturgy, a first

by Dan Pine September 29, 2025September 30, 2025

Tad Taube's philanthropy stretched from the Bay Area across the U.S. and all the way to Israel and his native Poland. (Joyce Goldschmid)

Tad Taube, 94, remembered for his generosity and hope for the Jewish future

by Dan Pine September 25, 2025September 26, 2025

Wilderness Torah's signature programs, such as Passover in the Desert, are often characterized by an ecstatic spiritual mood. (Julia Maryanska/Courtesy Wilderness Torah)

Wilderness Torah joins up with national Jewish eco org Adamah

by Dan Pine September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

volleyball players

Local teens call JCC Maccabi Games in Tucson a ‘great experience’

by Dan Pine August 29, 2025August 31, 2025

Miriam Ofer (left), with Renaldo Thompson

‘She treats me like her son’: An unusual friendship has blossomed at JCCSF

by Dan Pine August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Two teens stand under a tallit while two others hold it.

‘We’re just like you’: Sacramento teens teach non-Jewish peers about Judaism

by Dan Pine August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

Interior of Congregation Beth Am

After leadership turmoil, prominent Silicon Valley synagogue enters new era

by Dan Pine July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

It may look like a typical photo from a group trip, but the circumstances were anything but. Members of the 2025 Ilene Serlin Trauma Mission to Israel included Bay Area participants Deborah Boyar (back, fourth from left), Jeff Saperstein (back, third from right) and BatSheva Feld (back, second from right). AJMA CEO Michelle Stravitz is seated at the right.
(Courtesy Deborah Boyar)

Local man helped lead ‘trauma mission’ to Israel in wife’s memory — amid Iran war

by Dan Pine July 8, 2025July 10, 2025