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Sandy Koufax wasn't the only Jewish player to leave a mark on the game in the 20th century.(Graphic/Wikimedia Commons-Getty Images-Design by Mollie Suss)
Posted inSports

10 Jewish baseball players from history who you may not know — including 2 Giants and an Oakland A

by Caleb Friedman and JTA August 12, 2022August 12, 2022
under a very large sukkah, shere raises her hands up as she leads a circle of people in prayer
Posted inReligion

Wilderness Torah’s signature Sukkot festival returns in October

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky August 11, 2022
(From left) Elaina Marshalek and Rabbi Frankie Sandmel at home in Rockridge. (Photo/Alix Wall)
Posted inBay Area

At Bay Area’s first ‘Base,’ rabbinic couple invites you in to make connections

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 11, 2022May 26, 2023
A view of San Francisco Unified School District's Mission High School from Dolores Park. (Photo/Flickr-Don Barrett CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Posted inEducation

San Francisco school board votes to close schools on two Muslim holidays

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman August 10, 2022August 17, 2022
Tamar Bloch in the Beit Dakira museum, part of a JIMENA-sponsored virtual trip to Morocco.
(Screenshot/JIMENA)
Posted inNews

Newly founded Sephardic Leadership Institute will elevate Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish voices 

by Dan Pine August 10, 2022August 19, 2022
Richie Greenberg and volunteers campaigning for Chesa Boudin's recall at Bay to Breakers, May 2022.
(Photo/Courtesy Greenberg)
Posted inBay Area

How chutzpah and a viral petition led to Chesa Boudin’s recall

by Emma Goss August 8, 2022August 11, 2022
Zach Gayer is the social media manager for the Golden State Warriors.(Photo/Courtesy Gayer)
Posted inBay Area

How this Jewish basketball nerd became the voice of the Warriors on social media

by Emma Goss August 5, 2022August 15, 2022
Chesa Boudin looks on during an election-night event as voters chose to recall him from his position as San Francisco District Attorney, June 7, 2022. (Photo/JTA-Justin Sullivan-Getty Images)
Posted inNews

Ousted San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin will not run this year, citing family needs

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman August 4, 2022August 5, 2022
A local boy enjoys Ziggy's Playground during the opening event in Kigali, Rwanda, July 9, 2022.
Posted inPhilanthropy

Ziggy’s Playground: San Francisco family builds joy in Rwanda

by Dan Pine August 4, 2022August 5, 2022
Shabbat services at the inaugural Jewish Families of Color Weekend at Camp Tawonga, Sept. 2021. (Photo/Courtesy Tawonga)
Posted inNorthern California

‘Breath of fresh air’: Camp Tawonga weekend for Jewish families of color coming up Aug. 25-28

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten August 3, 2022August 4, 2022

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