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One of the only Jewish kids in Key West, Gili Sanouf, 17, sorts through T-shirts and beachwear at the souvenir shop owned by his parents. (Photo/Larry Luxner)
Posted inHistory

The Jews of Key West: Making a home again in Margaritaville

by JTA and Larry Luxner August 3, 2021
Camp Tawonga sign
Posted inNorthern California

Tawonga cancels a camp session due to California Covid surge

by Gabriel Greschler August 2, 2021August 3, 2021
A Japanese Maple with its red fall leaves. (Photo/JTA-Getty)
Posted inFirst Person

Jewish tradition celebrates the rhythm of nature. What happens when it’s thrown off balance?

Hannah S. Pressman by Hannah S. Pressman and JTA July 28, 2021July 28, 2021
Campers from the Fremont Gan Israel day camp enjoy a day at Six Flags, July 1, 2021.
Posted inBay Area

‘Birthright Judaism’ camp scholarship program helps families

Rachel Raskin-Zrihen by Rachel Raskin-Zrihen July 27, 2021August 3, 2021
a young boy sits reading Curious George
Posted inCulture

Summer is a real page-turner in my book-happy family

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein July 27, 2021
Judy Penso and Marc Manason enjoying their wedding day, April 30, 2021. (Photo/Lisa Sibony)
Posted inUnions

‘It can happen at any age’: Single mother featured in 2001 J. article finds love, marries for first time at 61

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 21, 2021July 21, 2021
Jenette Woskow, with children Xavier and Elise, is the marketing and publicity chair of Kesher Oak Hadassah, a relatively new chapter of Hadassah, the venerable Zionist women's group.
Posted inNews

New East Bay Hadassah chapter focuses on women in 30s and 40s

by Liz Harris July 12, 2021July 21, 2021
(Photo/Pixabay CC0)
Posted inMixed & Matched

My daughter refuses to spend Christmas with me

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler June 29, 2021
A tick preserved in prehistoric amber. They've been around a long time, and they're not going anywhere. (Photo/George Poinar Jr., Oregon State University)
Posted inParenting

As if Covid wasn’t enough, my new nightmare is ticks

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein June 28, 2021June 28, 2021
a blond boy wearing a facemask
Posted inParenting

‘Honor system’ on masks puts my young kids at peril

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein June 1, 2021

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