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The ‘priestly blessing’ at a recent Judaism Unbound event on Zoom. (Courtesy of Lex Rofeberg)
Posted inReligion

For the unconventional org Judaism Unbound, tradition takes a back seat to community

by Noah Hirsch-Rechter March 27, 2026March 27, 2026
Chicken, matzah and sautéed vegetables are layered in this meal-in-one dish. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inPassover

A Passover chicken dish for the rest of the holiday

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
(Flickr via USDA)
Posted inTorah

Is Jewish tradition OK with eating meat? Is your conscience?

Rabbi George Altshuler by Rabbi George Altshuler March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Chef Ari Weiswasser
Posted inOrganic Epicure

A Sonoma chef’s path from street shawarma to fine dining 

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
A goat stands near a fence at Berkeley’s Urban Adamah, which will host a Passover Family Festival on March 29. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inJewish Life

Upcoming events: Passover festivities. Shadow puppets. Wartime play.

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Coconut macaroons
Posted inPassover

Updated: Where to find Passover foods and wines for your seder in the Bay Area

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 23, 2026March 31, 2026
Judy Stein and family stand before the ark in 1957, with Rabbi Saul E. White. (Courtesy)
Posted inFrom the Archives

A 1957 bat mitzvah made San Francisco history — after a key compromise

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
This year, try making a Berry Pavlova with Manischewitz Compote (left) and Celery Root “Steak” with Horseradish and Parsley Chimichurri. (Micah Siva)
Posted inPassover

Celery root ‘steak’ and berry pavlova work for all types of eaters at your seder table

Micah Siva by Micah Siva March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
A rabbi raises a glass of kosher wine as he blesses it. (Courtesy Moti Dolgin)
Posted inFood

As Americans drink much less wine, kosher demand stays strong

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
Ilana Kaufman (left), CEO of the Jews of Color Initiative, and Marc Dollinger, author of "Black Power, Jewish Politics: Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s" Black Power, Jewish Politics speak at the Magnes Museum in Berkeley, Calif. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Minh Connors/Jews of Color Initiative)
Posted inOur Crowd

Happenings, awards, opportunities and comings and goings — March 2026

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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