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Penina Eilberg-Schwartz (left) and her mother, Rabbi Amy Eilberg, worked to capture their beliefs and feelings about Israel while maintaining respect and civility toward one another. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Letters capture a Bay Area family’s generational discord over Israel

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 23, 2025August 11, 2025
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Law enforcement briefings in Berkeley, S.F., address antisemitism safety concerns

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi July 17, 2025July 22, 2025
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After leadership turmoil, prominent Silicon Valley synagogue enters new era 

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100 years of tan lines, bug bites and Jewish camp memories

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss July 16, 2025July 16, 2025
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When enemies cannot destroy Israel with weapons, they turn to other means

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Braly, Fran Lent, Bobby Lent and Koum Family Foundation President Yana Kalika at the June 4 groundbreaking ceremony for the campus renovation. (Courtesy)
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Happenings, honors, comings and goings — June 2025

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