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Participants at Camp Nai Nai Nai West share a light moment together at Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, May 2022. (Photo/JTA-Yoav Magid)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

First ‘Jewish Food and Wine Retreat’ comes to Camp Newman in Sonoma County

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 16, 2024August 21, 2024
Gavriel, a boy from the Jewish community of Timika, Indonesia, holds the Torah during his bar mitzvah, July 2024. (Rabbi David Kunin)
Posted inReligion

South Bay rabbi delivers fourth Torah scroll to Indonesia’s Jewish communities

by Sue Fishkoff August 15, 2024August 15, 2024
"Moses Pleading with Israel" by Providence Lithograph Company, ca. 1907
Posted inTorah

Baal Shem Tov’s life-changing words: ‘You are where your thoughts are’

Rabbi Dov Greenberg by Rabbi Dov Greenberg August 15, 2024August 15, 2024
three baked loaves on a plate, topped with rose petals
Posted inJewish Life

Don’t just buy roses for Tu B’Av. Bake a dessert with rosewater and rose petals.

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer August 14, 2024August 15, 2024
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Susan Wojcicki, Jewish philanthropist and former YouTube CEO, dies at 56

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss August 12, 2024August 13, 2024
A birthday cake with lit candles
Posted inThe Matzo Chronicles

According to Jewish tradition, I’m not just old — I’m wise

Karen Galatz by Karen Galatz August 12, 2024August 12, 2024
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Posted inLocal Voice

At a time of loss and grief, this Jewish ritual says you don’t have to go it alone

Rabbi Adina Allen by Rabbi Adina Allen August 12, 2024August 12, 2024
a classical painting of The Temple with smoke rising from it and a chaotic crowd within it
Posted inReligion

In first Tisha B’Av after Oct. 7, Jewish writers, musicians, and lay leaders compose new liturgy and traditions to mourn a fresh tragedy

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg August 12, 2024August 12, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff greet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos as they arrive for brunch at the Vice President's Residence in Washington, D.C., May 2, 2023. The residence's mezuzah is visible on the door frame. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
Posted inReligion

Doug Emhoff installed mezuzahs at the Vice President’s Residence. What happens to them when he moves out, or up?

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer August 9, 2024August 9, 2024
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Routine tests for prostate cancer are critical, especially for higher-risk men

by Dr. Jerry Saliman August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

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