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Alla Dadiomov pours latke batter into a pan during a women’s “Chopped” style latke-making competition at Chabad of Contra Costa in Walnut Creek, Dec. 12, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

This latke contest was no ‘Chopped,’ but it was a slice of Jewish life in the East Bay

Alix Wall by Alix Wall December 20, 2024January 9, 2025
Sharaka panel at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School Nov. 20, 2024. (Courtesy Bay Area Jewish Coalition)
Posted inOur Crowd

Happenings, honors, philanthropy, comings and goings — December 2024

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(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb December 20, 2024December 21, 2024
a lit memorial candle with a Sinai Memorial Chapel logo on it
Posted inObituaries

Death announcements for the week of Dec. 20, 2024

by J. Staff December 20, 2024December 24, 2024
"Jacob Seeking the Forgiveness of Esau" by Jan Victors, 1652
Posted inTorah

You can retire from your career, but can’t stop serving God

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen December 19, 2024December 19, 2024
four latkes on a platter, next to small bowls of sour cream and apple sauce
Posted inSmall Bites

The one trick you need to make perfect latkes; Alec’s Ice Cream goes kosher; Etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall December 18, 2024December 22, 2024
Sarah Levitin's holiday mantle, which features nods to Hanukkah, Christmas and their overlap in 2024. (Courtesy)
Posted inReligion

Hanukkah’s arrival on Christmas Day renews ‘Chrismukkah’ deliberations for interfaith families

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis December 18, 2024December 18, 2024
photo of a person leaning on wooden window
Posted inAct Two

Facing a holiday alone? Sometimes you just need to swallow your pride

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent December 17, 2024December 18, 2024
This latke board includes traditional, Italian-style and Mideast-flavored latkes, as well as a Buffalo dip, a chopped-olive dip and a cilantro tahini sauce. (Faith Kramer)
Posted inRecipe

Celebrate a global Hanukkah by assembling a latke board

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer December 16, 2024December 19, 2024
a woman uses tongs to adjust something in a pan of oil on the stove
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Oakland olive oil enthusiast dispels the smoke point ‘myth’ for frying latkes

Alix Wall by Alix Wall December 11, 2024December 19, 2024
a lit memorial candle with a Sinai Memorial Chapel logo on it
Posted inObituaries

Death announcements for the week of Dec. 13, 2024

by J. Staff December 11, 2024December 13, 2024

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