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My Jewish fiance doesn’t want to deck the halls — where are the Jewish crafts?!

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler October 25, 2017March 19, 2018
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It’s hard to make friends when we keep moving on

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein October 24, 2017October 26, 2017
perserson swings at home plate
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Jews of MLB! Amy Schumer does drama! And a whole mess of new stuff on Netflix

by Nate Bloom October 24, 2017March 23, 2018
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Jewish blogger dives into the Instant Pot craze; New Wise Sons location!

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 22, 2017October 23, 2017
Retired B’nai Emunah cantor and Reutlinger resident Henry Drejer belts out classic hazzanut while fellow resident Doris Langer beams at the camera. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
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Starting the annual Torah cycle again — for the 70th, 80th, 90th time

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Train. You guys remember that band? No? "Drops of Jupiter." Yeah, those guys.
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Waiting for a sign that pain and sorrow will be no more

Rabbi Corey Helfand by Rabbi Corey Helfand October 20, 2017October 18, 2017
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How do I stop grandpa from gambling away family money?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris October 19, 2017October 18, 2017
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Larry David and Bernie Sanders share some ‘Roots’? Pinch me!

Eric GoldbrenerLarry Rosen by Eric Goldbrener and Larry Rosen October 17, 2017
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Sukkot ends: The rites and meals are over, but the gates never close

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky October 16, 2017October 16, 2017
The first day of creation, according to the Nuremberg Chronicle
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Being true to your divine origin is lofty but doable

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg October 12, 2017

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