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Lifecycles

Lifecycles for the week of Dec. 11, 2020

B’nai Mitzvahs Adam Bartov Son of Daphne Kaufer and Ram Bartov, Sunday, Dec. 13 at Chabad of North Peninsula in San Mateo. Theo Dischler Son of Heather…
By J. Staff Dec 11, 2020
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Obituaries

Deaths for the week of Dec. 6-12, 2020

Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. This page will be updated throughout the week. Submit an obituary here. Gerald…
By J. Staff Dec 8, 2020
Youth Spirit's Tiny House Village in Oakland will begin housing homeless youth in January 2021. (Photo/Daniel Arauz)

Bay Area

Tiny colorful houses for homeless Oakland youth almost ready

In an empty lot near the Oakland Coliseum, a fence of “blessings” is going up in a mélange of bright 2-by-4s painted all colors of the rainbow, with words…
By Maya Mirsky Dec 4, 2020
Esther Cohen is flanked by her husband Samuel (left) and German President Joachim Gauck in Ioannina, Greece, March 7, 2014. (Photo/JTA-Wolfgang Kumm-picture alliance via Getty Images)

World

6 prominent Holocaust survivors have died in Europe over the past month

The constant stream of breaking news about American politics and the coronavirus pandemic has hidden a sobering fact: Six prominent Holocaust survivors…
By Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA Dec 3, 2020
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Obituaries

Deaths for the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2020

Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. This page will be updated throughout the week. Submit an obituary here. Lillian…
By J. Staff Dec 3, 2020
Rabbi Yosef Langer of Chabad of S.F. lights the Bill Graham menorah in Union Square in 2014. (Photo/Natalie Schrik)

Hanukkah

Safe menorah lightings to brighten Hanukkah around the Bay

Updated Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. A drive-through Hanukkah wonderland. Individually wrapped latkes. Socially distanced public menorah lightings. Yes, local…
By R.D. Landau Dec 2, 2020
a lit memorial candle with a Sinai Memorial Chapel logo on it

Obituaries

Deaths for the week of Nov. 22-28, 2020

Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. This page will be updated throughout the week. Submit an obituary here. Moysha…
By J. Staff Nov 25, 2020
Benjamin and Isaac Estow will become b'nai mitzvah at Temple Sinai in Oakland, Dec. 5, 2020.

Lifecycles

Lifecycles for the week of Nov. 27, 2020

B’nai Mitzvahs Benjamin and Isaac Estow  Sons of Zoe Cohen and Greg Estow, Saturday, Dec. 5 at Temple Sinai in Oakland. Hannah Harris  Daughter of…
By J. Staff Nov 25, 2020
Merl Ross in front of the de Young with one of her artworks that is currently on display in the de Young Open.

Our Crowd

Honors, happenings, philanthropy, comings & goings — Nov. 2020

Honors Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Bay Area philanthropist Tad Taube, in his capacity as honorary consul of Poland, will be honored Dec. 14 at the American…
By David A.M. Wilensky Nov 24, 2020
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