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"Abraham and the Three Angels" by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inTorah

What happens when your compassion wanes at the wrong time?

Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf November 14, 2024November 14, 2024
a pastrami sandwich and pickled cauliflower on a plate
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Marla is baking swoon-worthy rye bread in the North Bay 

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 13, 2024November 15, 2024
a black and white portrait of a bearded man in an 18th-century suit
Posted inFrom the Archives

The forgotten — and very first — Jewish mayor of San Francisco. And no, it’s not Sutro or Feinstein.

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 12, 2024November 13, 2024
a vintage ad for Levi's jeans next to a photo of Lurie posing with supporters
Posted inBay Area

Where does Daniel Lurie’s fortune come from? Here’s the Levi Strauss heir’s family tree

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 11, 2024January 6, 2026
a black and white engraving of a man on a camel traveling with a large flock of sheep
Posted inTorah

At a time of great vulnerability, we must embrace the unknown

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon November 7, 2024November 8, 2024
torso of a male doctor with stethoscope and crossed arms
Posted inHealth

Doctors need to practice listening — it could save lives

by Dr. Jerry Saliman November 5, 2024November 5, 2024
A mermaid-themed kosher cake from JW Cake Designs (via Instagram)
Posted inSmall Bites

Fun nut-free cakes now kosher; Straus Family Creamery’s TikTok moment

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 4, 2024November 14, 2024
tables and chairs
Posted inSmall Bites

Wise Sons Deli opens new location in vacant cafe space at JCCSF

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 1, 2024November 14, 2024
black and white portrait of mckinley
Posted inFrom the Archives

From McKinley to Bush, this paper has always covered presidential races much the same way

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 1, 2024November 4, 2024
a smirking man with a short beard wears an apron - a restaurant dining room can be seen in the background
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Stars aplenty for owner-chef at S.F.’s Lazy Bear — both Jewish and Michelin

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 31, 2024November 1, 2024

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