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Rabbi Doug Kahn

Rabbi Doug Kahn is executive director emeritus of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Relations Council Bay Area, which he served for 34 years. The views expressed are his own.

Controversy-generating former Alabama senatorial candidate Roy Moore watches as his wife, Kayla Moore, speaks at a campaign event in Midland City, Alabama, Dec. 11, 2017 (Photo/JTA-Joe Raedle-Getty Images)
Posted inColumns

Why do so many unethical politicians get a free pass?

Doug Kahn by Rabbi Doug Kahn January 29, 2018January 29, 2018
Natan Sharansky speaking in front of the Soviet Consulate in San Francisco, Feb. 6, 1987 (Photo/Tom Wachs)
Posted inOpinion

Remembering days of protest at soon-to-close S.F. Russian consulate

Doug Kahn by Rabbi Doug Kahn September 1, 2017September 1, 2017
a rolling plane of large grey stone blocks, row after row stretching out
Posted inLocal Voice, Opinion

Challenges lie ahead for Germany’s Jews

Doug Kahn by Rabbi Doug Kahn April 24, 2017
Posted inOpinion

In a tough neighborhood, Azerbaijan is friend of the Jews

Doug Kahn by Rabbi Doug Kahn November 15, 2013May 22, 2018

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