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black and white photo of a woman cutting a baby's hair
Posted inParenting

A 2-year-old with chutzpah and a mullet

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein November 26, 2018
What are these dots about?
Posted inTorah

These tiny dots are a huge Torah mystery

Rabbi Susan Leider by Rabbi Susan Leider November 23, 2018November 21, 2018
Oakland chef Lee Davidson on the set of "Chopped" (Photo/Courtesy of Food Network)
Posted inSmall Bites

Oakland chef on Thanksgiving ‘Chopped’; previous local champ’s new venture

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 21, 2018September 24, 2019
The Berkeley Flying Falafel crew
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Flying Falafel spreads wings into East Bay — and beyond?

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 20, 2018September 24, 2019
“Jacob’s Dream” by Michael Willman, 1691
Posted inColumns

The dancers, dreamers and angels who guide our ascent

by Rabbi Rebecca Gutterman November 15, 2018November 8, 2018
Queenie, with short blond hair a pink robe, strikes an aggressive pose holding out her magic wand
Posted inCelebrity Jews

‘Fantastic Jews and Where to Find Them’; Ross Geller, beer thief

by Nate Bloom November 13, 2018
a blue sign says "beauty's bagel shop"
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Beauty’s Bagel opens second store; S.F. kosher Chinese remodeling; etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 12, 2018September 24, 2019
blonde, cheery beverly stands in a loud sweater with arms akimbo
Posted inKids & Family

I’m a proud Jewish mom — but I reject the ‘Jewish mom’ stereotype

by Julie Levine November 9, 2018November 9, 2018
"Isaac and Abimilech Swear an Oath of Friendship to Each Other," from the 1728 "Figures de la Bible"
Posted inTorah

The Torah’s model for civil discourse

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg November 8, 2018
an ornate illustration of a centaur aiming a bow and arrow, with an array of stars and constellations behind it
Posted inColumns

Month of Kislev: The darker the night, the brighter the light

Lorelai Kude by Lorelai Kude November 6, 2018

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