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A 1907 postcard depicts the Israelites gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.
Posted inTorah

How can we all live together amicably? Leviticus explains.

Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf March 24, 2023March 23, 2023
Emily Winston, founder and CEO of Boichik Bagels, shows off a new mixer at a pre-opening party at Boichik's factory and cafe in Berkeley, March 2023. (Photo/Courtesy Boichik Bagels)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

With opening of Boichik Bagels’ new Berkeley factory comes change in kosher status

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 23, 2023April 17, 2023
Temple Sinai in Oakland in 1914
Posted inFrom the Archives

J. archives bring humanity of Bay Area Jewish history to life

Doug Kahn by Rabbi Doug Kahn March 23, 2023March 24, 2023
“Moses and Joshua Bowing Before the Ark” by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inColumns

A building is just a building. The magic is what happens inside it.

Rabbi Dov Greenberg by Rabbi Dov Greenberg March 17, 2023March 16, 2023
low-res image of 1971 issue of Jewish Bulletin with headline "Israeli 'Turned On' by Drug Research"
Posted inFrom the Archives

Marijuana: In Israel they researched it, but blamed its use on Americans

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky March 14, 2023March 24, 2023
Miri Levy, owner of Holy Land, delivering meals during Covid as part of World Central Kitchen.
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Farewell to two local falafel joints: Holy Land and Flying Falafel

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 13, 2023March 13, 2023
an antique drawing of a great cloud hovering over the mishkan with israelites worshipping
Posted inTorah

Step aside, Golden Calf. This week’s Torah portion is a lesson in cooperation.

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen March 10, 2023March 10, 2023
Chaim Topol as Tevye in the 1971 film adaptation of "Fiddler on the Roof." (Photo/JTA-Silver Screen Collection-Getty Images)
Posted inFrom the Archives

10 years ago, Topol celebrated ‘Fiddler’ 50th in Silicon Valley

by Dan Pine March 9, 2023March 9, 2023
Watch & Nosh paired TV with food for a delicious experience. (Photo/Andrew Esensten)
Posted inSmall Bites

Event pairs Israeli TV with food; New Lehrhaus new culture series; etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 27, 2023March 1, 2023
Pastry Chef Mary Coe (left) and Fran Lent inspect the Krembos as they come off the enrober. (Photo/Alix Wall)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Kosher bakery is a taste of Israel in the Bay

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 27, 2023March 29, 2023

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