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Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky were identified as the two Israeli embassy staffers killed in a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2025. They had attended an embassy event to mark Israel's 77th Independence Day on May 10. (X)

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Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim identified as victims in Jewish museum shooting

by Philissa Cramer May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

An illustration of the First Temple from a 1922 Bible manual for teachers

Torah

The Torah seems to understand the psychology of exuberant donors

by Rabbi Joey Felsen May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Contra Costa Jewish Day School Principal Eden Allswang Bruner will take over as head of school this summer when Dean Goldfein transitions to an emeritus role. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

After 25 years leading a Jewish day school, he’s stepping down — but not retiring

by Dan Pine May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

a slice of cheesecake garnished with pistachios and a strawberry sits on a plate

Nondairy cheesecake for Shavuot starts with cashews

by Micah Siva May 20, 2025June 19, 2025

Deep fried salt cod in tomato sauce

A cookbook for dinnertime snackers. Israeli caterer closes. Cucina Hebraica in San Francisco.

by Alix Wall May 19, 2025June 19, 2025

The American flag proudly waves on a flagpole against a clear blue sky, symbolizing freedom and patriotism.

Where to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month around the Bay

by J. Staff May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Miss Gefilte Fish, also known as Noah Zweben, tries on polarized glasses that make lights look like Stars of David during Value Culture’s Jewish American Heritage Month kickoff event at the California Academy of Sciences, May 15, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

S.F. Jewish Week kicks off at Cal Academy with henna, rap, an aerialist — and pickle juice

by Niva Ashkenazi May 16, 2025May 19, 2025

Still image of Harvey Milk featured in "The Times of Harvey Milk." A 40th anniversary screening of the 1984 documentary is part of a series of events commemorating what would have been Milk's 95th birthday.

Where to celebrate Harvey Milk Day: Honoring the gay Jewish icon’s 95th birthday

by J. Staff May 16, 2025May 29, 2025

(Photo/Flickr-María Helena Carey CC BY-ND 2.0)

Lifecycles announcements for the week of May 16, 2025

by J. Staff May 16, 2025May 16, 2025

Death announcements for the week of May 16, 2025

by J. Staff May 16, 2025May 21, 2025