J. to win 11 national Jewish journalism awards next month By J. Staff Jun 1, 2023 The American Jewish Press Association has announced that J. The Jewish News of Northern California will win 11 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism for work published in 2022, with details to be announced next month at an awards dinner. “There is no better honor than being recognized by your peers,” said J.… Read More
Northern California Sacramento leaders denounce antisemitism after city council chaos After a man repeatedly made antisemitic comments at recent city council meetings, culminating in protests and outright chaos last week, members of the… By Maya Mirsky May 31, 2023
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News Antisemites, protesters plunge Sacramento city council meeting into chaos A Sacramento City Council meeting turned chaotic Tuesday when protesters, shouting and holding up signs, preempted an address by a man who has repeatedly… By Gabe Stutman May 24, 2023
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Bay Area A Peninsula synagogue is sending vital aid to Ukrainian Jews In the dark winter months following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, residents of the port city of Odesa had electricity for just two hours a day,… By Sue Fishkoff May 23, 2023