Honors, happenings, comings & goings, philanthropy — Nov. 2021 By David A.M. Wilensky Nov 30, 2021 Honors The Jewish Council for Public Affairs will present its Tikkun Olam Award to Ilana Kaufman on Dec. 14 at its “Moving Forward” virtual benefit. Kaufman is the founder and executive director of the Bay Area–based Jews of Color Initiative. “It is with great admiration that we present the 2021 Tikkun Olam award to Ilana… Read More
Obituaries Obituaries for the week of Nov. 26, 2021 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Hans Herbert Angress Born April 14, 1928 in Berlin, Germany – Died November… By J. Staff Nov 26, 2021
Lifecycles Lifecycles for the week of Nov. 26, 2021 Births Carrie Anne and David Rubinstein of San Francisco excitedly welcomed Roman Lev Rubinstein to the world on Oct. 10, 2021. Weighing in at a solid 7… By J. Staff Nov 26, 2021
Bay Area Newly merged S.F. synagogues announce new name: Am Tikvah A name is no small thing in Judaism. Deciding on the name of San Francisco’s newest synagogue — the convergence of two independent congregations, one… By Emma Goss Nov 19, 2021
Hanukkah Our list of public menorah lightings around the Bay Area Oh Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah, come light the … you know the rest. If you want to come light the menorah in a communal setting, dance the hora with others (at… By J. Staff Nov 19, 2021
Obituaries Obituaries for the week of Nov. 12, 2021 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Grayce Bergman March 15, 1929–Nov. 7, 2021 Grayce Bergman, née Grayce Marie… By J. Staff Nov 12, 2021
Lifecycles Lifecycles for the week of Nov. 12, 2021 Births Danny and Arielle Leonard of Los Angeles welcomed a baby boy, Mayer Leroy Leonard, on Sept. 29, 2021. Proud family members include big brother… By J. Staff Nov 12, 2021
Obituaries Obituaries for the week of Oct. 29, 2021 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Howard Marc Block April 29, 1960–Oct. 10, 2021 Howard Marc Block, peacefully on… By J. Staff Oct 29, 2021
Lifecycles Lifecycles for the week of Oct. 29, 2021 Births Calógero (Calo) Valentino Crizón Borja was born Friday, Oct. 15, in New York City to former Bay Area resident Sahara Marina Borja Paull and Brayan… By J. Staff Oct 29, 2021