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Makom Shalom — aka the Forest Synagogue of West Sonoma County — is the most recent addition to the local communities inspired by Earth-based Judaism and Jewish Renewal. (Courtesy Makom Shalom)
Posted inReligion

A ‘Forest Synagogue’ grows in Sonoma County

by Sue Fishkoff September 19, 2025September 20, 2025
man points to Torah scrolls
Posted inBay Area

Tefillin and other ritual items stolen from Chabad of SF

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 18, 2025September 19, 2025
Rafi Brinner at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland, Sept. 7, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inThe J. Interview

After decades in counterterrorism, he now safeguards Bay Area Jews

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 17, 2025September 18, 2025
People mingle in the remodeled courtyard of Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco during a reception celebrating the building's reopening, Sept. 12, 2025. The main sanctuary is to the left of the frame, while the stairs on the right lead down to the main entrance. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inReligion

Emanu-El celebrates end of $97M renovation project

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky September 16, 2025September 26, 2025
an exterior wall says "Jerusalem Coffee House: Arts and Wellness Cafe"
Posted inBay Area

DOJ’s discrimination suit against Oakland coffee shop can proceed, judge rules

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 16, 2025September 16, 2025
Wilderness Torah's signature programs, such as Passover in the Desert, are often characterized by an ecstatic spiritual mood. (Julia Maryanska/Courtesy Wilderness Torah)
Posted inBay Area

Wilderness Torah joins up with national Jewish eco org Adamah

by Dan Pine September 16, 2025September 16, 2025
Tad Taube (Courtesy)
Posted inObituaries

Tad Taube, donor to causes from Bay Area to Poland, dies at 94

Sue Barnett 2025 by Sue Barnett September 13, 2025September 18, 2025
Dmitri Mishin
Posted inBay Area

Man who fired blanks in S.F. shul sentenced to 7 years, may serve less time

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman September 12, 2025September 13, 2025
Piedmont Chief of Police Frederick Shavies
Posted inBay Area

Police, FBI at Oakland event address anti-Israel incidents, graffiti, safety

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 11, 2025September 12, 2025
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UPDATED: We’ve mapped antisemitism at K-12 Bay Area schools since Oct. 7

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 10, 2025May 8, 2026

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