Editorial
Learning Hebrew in an hour a week? It’s complicated
When it comes to learning modern Hebrew, ktsat is better than klum. However, given that Hebrew is the universal language of the Jewish people, “a little…
Education
Learning Hebrew in ‘Hebrew school’? Not exactly.
Rabbi Nicki Greninger thinks part-time religious education is due for a name change. “When we call it ‘Hebrew school,’ people assume you’re going to learn…
Education
Mostly ups, a few downs as Jewish preschools respond to Covid scares
On the evening of Friday the 13th this month, Rabbi Yonatan Cohen of Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley got a knock on his door. Standing before him was…
Education
Lessons on Jewish Americans added to state’s ethnic studies curriculum
Following a bruising political struggle lasting more than a year, Jewish organizations are marking a modest victory this week after education…
Bay Area
Marin students again targeted with antisemitic social media posts
The Marin County public school community has been rocked by another wave of antisemitic and menacing social media posts, made public by the principal of…
Education
Jewish Study Network goes to the drive-in for pandemic-safe fundraiser
As the time for year-end fundraisers rolls around, Jewish organizations everywhere are being challenged by pandemic restrictions. Clearly, in-person…
Local Voice
Today’s youth are seekers, so let’s creatively show them Judaism
Year after year, the refrain grows louder. Around Shabbat tables, from synagogue bimahs and in the pages of media, so many lament that the next generation…
Education
Peninsula school district to create its own ethnic studies curriculum
The Sequoia Union High School District isn’t waiting for California to resolve the controversy over its statewide model curriculum in ethnic studies. Last…
Books
In new book, teacher makes his students debate Hitler's final solution
This article originally appeared in Kveller. On Jan. 20, 1942, 15 high-ranking officials from the Nazi party and the German government got together in a…