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From the cover of "Growing up Below Sea Level: A Kibbutz Childhood" by Rachel Biale
Posted inBooks

Rachel Biale’s new memoir looks at growing up on a kibbutz in Israel’s early days

by Jonathan Kirsch April 21, 2020May 11, 2020
Three new books of poetry with Jewish themes.
Posted inBooks

New Jewish poetry books to accompany you through isolation

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman April 13, 2020
Writer couple Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman (ANDY FREEBERG)
Posted inFood

Prominent Berkeley writer’s coronavirus relief effort helps restaurants and hospital workers

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky March 24, 2020March 25, 2020
The Jewish Community Library has made books available for tablets, Kindles and other devices. (MAYA MIRSKY)
Posted inCulture

Serendipitous timing: S.F. Jewish library launches ebook program

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky March 23, 2020March 31, 2020
Covers of "A Bookshop in Berlin" by Francoise Frenkel and "Odyssey of an Apple Thief" by Moishe Rozenbaumas
Posted inOff the Shelf

Newly translated from French, these two Holocaust memoirs are a treasure

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman March 20, 2020March 20, 2020
From the cover of HAIM's new album, "Women in Music Pt. III."
Posted inCelebrity Jews

Nimoy’s greeting goes to Capitol Hill; Haim goes to the deli; Goldberg goes to Saudi Arabia

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky March 17, 2020March 19, 2020
This Passover, as in every year, new haggadahs abound.
Posted inKids & Family

New haggadahs for 2020: nationalism, artistry, the environment and more

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky March 11, 2020March 12, 2020
Jewish Maori director Taika Waititi is adapting Roald Dahl's work for the screen. (JTA/ALBERT L. ORTEGA/GETTY)
Posted inTV

Jewish director Taika Waititi adapting anti-Semite Roald Dahl’s work is perfect

by A.R. Vishny and JTA March 9, 2020March 9, 2020
Rabbi Yossi Marcus, coeditor of a new edition of the Megillah. (FILE PHOTO)
Posted inReligion

Chabad edition offers mystical insights into Book of Esther

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky March 4, 2020September 23, 2022
From the cover of "Eat Something" by Evan Bloom and Rachel Levin
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Wise Sons cookbook is a fun ride through Jewish cuisine old and new

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 27, 2020March 30, 2020

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