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Newly ordained Rabbi Elizheva Hurvich is celebrated with a ritual led by kohenet Amanda Nube (left) in Hurvich's backyard in Oakland on Jan. 19, 2025. (Sue Fishkoff/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

What’s new with Jewish Renewal in the Bay Area?

by Sue Fishkoff February 19, 2025February 20, 2025
A single piece of matzah sitting on a white surface
Posted inSmall Bites

Enter our ‘Matzah Madness’ recipe competition; Boichik Bagels goes to L.A.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 18, 2025February 18, 2025
torso of a male doctor with stethoscope and crossed arms
Posted inHealth

The smallest acts of kindness can create endless ripples, a doctor discovers

by Dr. Jerry Saliman February 14, 2025February 14, 2025
Moses and Jethro in the 1956 film "The Ten Commandments"
Posted inTorah

Advice to Moses still stands: Leaders must earn the trust of the people

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen February 13, 2025February 13, 2025
Janet Silver Ghent dances with her father, Robin Martin Silver, at her first wedding in 1965. (Courtesy)
Posted inAct Two

My return to Judaism was a matter of joy and pride, not crises

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
An 1887 illustration of immigrants arriving in New York with the caption "Welcome to the land of freedom - An ocean steamer passing the Statue of Liberty - Scene on the steerage deck" from Frank Leslie's  Illustrated Newspaper. (Library of Congress)
Posted inFrom the Archives

In the early 1900s, Jewish immigration was at odds with Jewish assimilation

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Chef Spencer Horovitz (Photo/StarChefs) is the man behind Hadeem, which serves such dishes as cold smoked yellowtail with labneh and za'atar (Photo/Angelina Hong)
Posted inSmall Bites

James Beard noms for local chefs; Square Pie Guys do fire relief; Russian Jew on ‘Top Chef’

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 10, 2025February 18, 2025
A woman strains as she reaches into the branches of a tree with a pruning tool
Posted inTu Bishvat

Branch out at these Bay Area events for Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year for the Trees

by J. Staff February 7, 2025February 7, 2025
a lit memorial candle with a Sinai Memorial Chapel logo on it
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Death announcements for the week of Feb. 7, 2025

by J. Staff February 7, 2025February 7, 2025
Welcome to the world, Romi!
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Lifecycles announcements for the week of Feb. 7, 2025

by J. Staff February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

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