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A crowd enjoys the music at a concert celebrating the late singer Jewlia Eisenberg in front of the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, Oct. 2, 2022. (Robbie Sweeny)
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‘Shabbat at the Jewseum’: New Saturday programs start at CJM in the fall

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten July 13, 2023July 18, 2023
A photograph by Roman Vishniac, subject of the new documentary "Vishniac," which is screening as part of the 2023 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival.
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‘Vishniac’: At S.F. Jewish Film Fest, unflinching documentary shines light on famed photographer

Leslie Katz by Leslie Katz July 6, 2023July 21, 2023
a woman stands before a table of items, including metal cups and candle holders, examining them closely
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A flea market menorah: $4,000. Family memories: priceless.

by Naomi Friedland July 3, 2023July 5, 2023
Dina Angel-Wing's sculpture honoring Gilbert Baker (the figure on the left), who designed the LGBTQ rainbow flag. (Photo/Frank Wing)
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Local Israeli sculptor seeks home for piece honoring ‘gay Betsy Ross’

by Dan Pine June 22, 2023November 9, 2023
From a photo of Rabbi Sally Priesand by Joan Roth that will soon be on display at the National Portrait Gallery.
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National Portrait Gallery to display portrait of Sally Priesand, first ordained woman rabbi in American history

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg June 22, 2023
two people walk past a large brick building
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Chad Coerver to step down as Contemporary Jewish Museum director after two years

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten June 16, 2023June 16, 2023
Los Angeles leaders cut the ribbon for the unveiling of a new mural in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles)
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Anti-hate mural showcasing Jewish diversity goes up in L.A. neighborhood where antisemitic shootings took place

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg June 5, 2023June 5, 2023
Paul Canin, a retired architect and World War II veteran, at his floating home in the Berkeley Marina, May 11, 2023. This article was produced in partnership with Berkeleyside, which provided the photos. (Photo/Ximena Natera-Berkeleyside-CatchLight)
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At 100 and 92, this couple lives in a floating art-filled home on the Berkeley Marina

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten June 2, 2023April 24, 2024
Leah Ai Tian is the hero of "The Last Jewish Daughter of Kaifeng." (Photo/JTA-Courtesy FairSquare Comics)
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An Asian-Jewish superhero fights the 1970s Chinese mob in comic book debut

Julian Voloj by Julian Voloj May 22, 2023
(From left) Christine Dwyer, Leo Ash Evens and Nkrumah Gatling in "Ragtime" at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, June 2-26. TheatreWorks is one of dozens of Bay Area arts institutions to receive grants from the Koret Foundation announced May 8, 2023. (Photo/David Allen)
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Koret Foundation injects $6M into Bay Area’s major arts institutions

by J. Staff May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

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