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Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
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When enemies cannot destroy Israel with weapons, they turn to other means

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Rosie the Riveter poster
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parody wanted poster for Country Yossi
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Why did Jews slaughter red heifers? Ask Rashi — and Country Yossi

Rabbi Daniel Stein by Rabbi Daniel Stein July 3, 2025July 7, 2025
1943 ad for Soviet event in San Francisco
Posted inFrom the Archives

When the USSR sent Jewish comrades to rally San Franciscans

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Jules pizza in S.F. is getting buzz. The chef is too — from his Jewish mom.

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‘Sacred disagreement’ requires an intention to seek truth not victory. It isn’t easy.

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg June 26, 2025July 1, 2025
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Rugelach by Ukrainian refugees. GoFundMe for bagels. New eateries.

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