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Rob Gloster

Rob Gloster z"l was J.'s senior writer from 2016-2019.

long hair, pot smoke wafts through the air; they sit on the grass smiling
Posted inHistory, Jewish Life

How the Summer of Love changed American Judaism

by Rob Gloster June 29, 2017June 30, 2017
father and daughter stand in front of a big science fair-type display
Posted inKids & Family, Jewish Life

San Jose girl’s family story wins top prize at Israel museum

by Rob Gloster June 27, 2017June 27, 2017
black and white photo of Hahn Tapper smiling
Posted inBay Area, California, News

After 20 years, is S.F. summer ulpan on the chopping block?

by Rob Gloster June 23, 2017June 23, 2017
Singer dribbling past Oregon players
Posted inJewish Life, Sports, Travel

From 16 years old to 60, Bay Area athletes head to Israel for Maccabiah Games

by Rob Gloster June 22, 2017June 22, 2017
frances stands smiling in the sherith israel sanctuary with stained glass behind her
Posted inReligion, Jewish Life, Seniors

This 98-year-old woman is converting to Judaism after lucky raffle win

by Rob Gloster June 21, 2017June 22, 2017
“Zander,” who fled from draconian anti-gay laws in his home country of Uganda, now resides in Berkeley. (Photo/Sophie Constantinou)
Posted inArt, Culture

These refugees are using objects to tell their tales of flight to the Bay Area

by Rob Gloster June 16, 2017June 16, 2017
four people stand next to each other smiling
Posted inCommunity, Our Crowd, Milestones, Jewish Life

Spotlight on the community, June 2017

by Rob Gloster June 13, 2017June 14, 2017
Rabbi Leon
Posted inCommunity, Religion, Jewish Life

This rabbi lives in L.A., works in S.F. — and roots for the Giants

by Rob Gloster June 12, 2017
a man with a tuba, one on drums, one on keyboard, one on guitar -- all standing on a rooftop
Posted inArt, Culture, Music

Silicon Valley music fest: From surf rock to puppet rock, Brookyn to Tel Aviv

by Rob Gloster June 7, 2017June 7, 2017
a lanky, young Shleuter pics up several chickens from a large pen of chickens
Posted inBay Area, California, News

German diplomat who lived on a kibbutz says ‘auf wiedersehen’ to Bay Area

by Rob Gloster June 6, 2017June 6, 2017

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