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Berkeley's Peace and Justice Commission, which advises the city council, voted for the Berkeley City Council to take up a cease-fire resolution vote on Sept. 30. (Maya Mirsky/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

At heated meeting, Berkeley Peace and Justice Commission sends Gaza cease-fire resolution to city council

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky October 1, 2024October 2, 2024
She stands hunched over fabric
Posted inBay Area

Bringing comfort to Bay Area children in need, one cozy blanket at a time

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
several people stand on a stage looking sad, holding up photos of loved ones
Posted inWorld

Hezbollah crisis adds to threats facing Jews during High Holidays and ahead of Oct. 7, experts say

by Ron Kampeas October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
At left, Rabbi Ron Koas at a barbecue welcoming him to Congregation Beth Ami in July. (Courtesy) At right, Rabbi Mordecai Miller at his home in Redwood City in September. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

Beth Ami’s new rabbi appreciates California’s ‘down to earth’ attitude as former rabbi shifts to semi-retirement

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 30, 2024October 23, 2024
Jakoby Gershman teeing off at Peacock Gap. (Joshua Gershman)
Posted inSports

North Bay teen golfer makes two holes-in-one within days

Gabe Fisher by Gabe Fisher September 26, 2024September 26, 2024
a man in a suit argues with a man draped in an Israeli flag
Posted inBay Area

Architect of Israeli judicial coup hounded off stage by unusual mix of protesters at Berkeley

by Judy Maltz and J. Staff September 25, 2024December 18, 2024
Members of the Reform community Shirat Ha-Yam celebrate Passover in Odesa, Ukraine. (Courtesy Elena Izmailova)
Posted inUncategorized

Jewish communities in Ukraine get a lifeline from Peninsula synagogue

by Sue Fishkoff September 25, 2024September 26, 2024
Two women on a beach boardwalk
Posted inBay Area

Incoming Federation chair Laura Lauder seeks to strengthen community

by Dan Pine September 25, 2024September 25, 2024
Police and sheriff's deputies break through a crowd of protesters outside the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Bay Area Gala in San Carlos, Nov. 5, 2023. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inNews

‘Week of Rage’ and other anti-Zionist protests planned on Oct. 7 anniversary

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 24, 2024September 24, 2024
Two young men in baseball uniforms lean on a fence in front of the dugout
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Meet the Kligman brothers: Orthodox baseball players find their sweet spot at Sac State

Gabe Fisher by Gabe Fisher September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

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