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Avoid Halloween disappointment in 1926. (J. Archives)
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Halloween, once a treat for Jews, became a tricky topic in the ’80s and ’90s

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky October 30, 2025November 2, 2025
Abram Journeying into the Land of Canaan
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With hostages home, we can imagine Lech Lecha anew

Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf October 30, 2025October 30, 2025
Nancy Gonchar at 32 with her dog Emma, named for the anarchist revolutionary Emma Goldman, on a 40 acre farm that she owned with a partner in upstate New York. (Courtesy)
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Queer Jewish elders share their lives with USF students

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss October 28, 2025January 20, 2026
Clifford's Tower in York
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A walking tour of York highlights England’s messy history with Jews

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent October 28, 2025October 29, 2025
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S.F. mayor finds his way to Via Aurelia. Plus, more Dubai chocolate

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 27, 2025October 29, 2025
Katherine Janus Kahn and Sammy Spider books
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Illustrator of ‘Sammy Spider’ Jewish children’s books dies at 83

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Broken tall safety net hanging, clear blue sky, full frame view suitable for background purposes. Galicia, Spain.
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Our communal definition of Jewish security is too limited. We need a wider one.

by Rachel Sumekh October 24, 2025October 24, 2025
Dorothy Saxe celebrated her 99th birthday on Feb. 10, 2025. (Courtesy)
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Why my 99-year-old mother-in-law still doesn’t feel old

by Dr. Jerry Saliman October 24, 2025October 29, 2025
"The Deluge" by Gustave Doré, 1865
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What comes after the flood? A long, hard slog out of despair

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon October 23, 2025October 23, 2025
This Roam meal features a zucchini and onion haystack, a spicy fried chicken sandwich and a beer. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

How Roam cooked up a plan for sustainable, locally sourced burgers

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

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