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Rachel Biale

Rachel Biale

Rachel Biale, an Israeli native, is a Bay Area Jewish community professional and author.

Ewa Gavrielov demonstrates in a Hebrew T-shirt that reads "Savtot lema'an hademokratiya" — "Grandmothers for Democracy" at a protest organized by UnExptable in front of Israel's San Francisco consulate, July 25, 2023. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inLocal Voice

Why aren’t American Jews joining Israeli expats in the streets?

David BialeRachel Biale by David Biale and Rachel Biale July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

On July 24, Israel’s Knesset passed a law that effectively guts the ability of the Supreme Court to overrule corrupt appointments and discriminatory laws. The voices of our brothers and […]

Students and teachers protesting in Tel Aviv against the deportation of African asylum seekers, Jan. 24, 2018. (Photo/JTA-Tomer Neuberg-Flash90)
Posted inOpinion

Our parents fled their homes for a better life. Israel should welcome Africans who want to do the same.

Rachel BialeDavid Biale by Rachel Biale and David Biale February 23, 2018
Posted inColumns, Parenting

Saying bye-bye when it’s time to walk out the door

Rachel Biale by Rachel Biale March 6, 2015February 3, 2017
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Posted inOpinion

Ship of refugees adrift at sea recalls harrowing WWII tale

Rachel Biale by Rachel Biale February 6, 2015December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized

parenting for the perplexed | What happened to your legs

Rachel Biale by Rachel Biale February 6, 2015December 29, 2016
Posted inColumns, Parenting

What am I to do? My son is a bully

Rachel Biale by Rachel Biale January 7, 2015February 3, 2017
Posted inColumns

parenting for the perplexed | Halloween is over, but fears persist

Rachel Biale by Rachel Biale December 2, 2014December 29, 2016
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Parenting

Words of wisdom from a mom with cancer

Rachel Biale by Rachel Biale November 7, 2014February 3, 2017
Posted inColumns, Parenting

The great homework debate continues

Rachel Biale by Rachel Biale October 10, 2014February 3, 2017
Posted inColumns

parenting for the perplexed | How to explain same-sex wedding to Orthodox kids

Rachel Biale by Rachel Biale September 12, 2014December 29, 2016

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