NBA players’ secret practice spots? L.A.’s Jewish high schools By Louis Keene, Forward Aug 8, 2022 For fans of the NBA, getting a peek at players honing their craft has become a cherished offseason treat. But there’s been an extra surprise lately for fans who read right-to-left: Several pros — including a few of the league’s best — have been practicing at Jewish high schools. What was once a closely guarded secret… Read More
Bay Area How chutzpah and a viral petition helped Richie Greenberg oust Chesa Boudin Richie Greenberg had never led a successful political campaign until this summer. It wasn’t for lack of trying. Greenberg ran for the San Francisco Board… By Emma Goss Aug 8, 2022
Israel Ceasefire ends days of fighting between Israel and Gaza After more than 48 hours in which hundreds of rockets were fired from Gaza toward targets in Israel, calm reigned again Sunday night after a ceasefire… By Philissa Cramer, JTA Aug 8, 2022
World This American rabbi is fighting antisemitism in China with online videos With two degrees in Asian studies and 15 years of his life spent living and working in China — everything “from acting to the diamond business to real… By Jordyn Haime, JTA Aug 5, 2022
Sports How this Jewish basketball nerd became the voice of the Warriors on social media If you’re a fan of the Golden State Warriors, chances are you follow the team on social media. The official Twitter account @GoldenStateWarriors is… By Emma Goss Aug 5, 2022
Israel Israel kills Islamic Jihad leader and 7 others in new Gaza offensive The Israel Defense Forces killed a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader on Friday during a series of air strikes on Gaza, in an offensive that… By Gabe Friedman, JTA Aug 5, 2022
Bay Area Ousted S.F. DA Chesa Boudin will not run this year, citing family needs Citing the needs of his family, Chesa Boudin — the controversial former district attorney of San Francisco — announced Thursday he would not be running in… By Gabe Stutman Aug 4, 2022
Philanthropy Ziggy’s Playground: San Francisco family builds joy in Rwanda The day Ziggy’s Playground opened on a sun-drenched hilltop in Kigali, Rwanda, children needed no prompting to explore. Slides, stacked concrete pipes big… By Dan Pine Aug 4, 2022
U.S. Meet the Jewish judge who helped protect abortion in Kansas There aren’t many Jews in Kansas, but from his seat on the state’s Supreme Court, one Jewish justice helped enshrine abortion rights in the state. Kansas… By Arno Rosenfeld, Forward Aug 4, 2022