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Yarden Gonen, whose sister Romi Gonen remains captive in Gaza, speaks at a rally in Central Park, New York, Dec. 15, 2024. (Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters)
Posted inNews

A hostage deal by Hanukkah? Israel, U.S. and Hamas indicate unusual optimism

by Ron Kampeas December 16, 2024December 16, 2024
Hundreds of observers pack the quad at San Francisco State University for an open negotiation session between pro-Palestinian protesters and university administrators, May 6, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

SF State amends investment policy after negotiations with Gaza encampment

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman December 13, 2024December 13, 2024
Miri Ben Shaanan (left) and Shani Atsmon (right) are among some 100 Kiryat Shmona evacuees living at the Yarden Boutique Hotel near Yesod Hamaala. (Uriel Heilman)
Posted inNews

Despite ceasefire, residents of northern Israel are wary of return, fearing another Oct. 7

Uri Heilman by Uriel Heilman December 13, 2024December 13, 2024
Two men stand behind the counter of a stall crowded with products
Posted inWorld

What happened to relics of Syria’s Jewish history? Assad’s collapse spurs efforts to assess the damage.

Shira Li Bartov by Shira Li Bartov December 13, 2024December 13, 2024
A man speaks at a lectern. Behind him, "Divest Now" signs can be seen among a seated crowd.
Posted inBay Area

Alameda County policy will advance BDS, opponents say

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky December 12, 2024December 13, 2024
A middle-aged woman stands speaking a classroom
Posted inPhilanthropy

The other side of post-Oct. 7 generosity: Some local Jewish orgs take financial hit

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky December 12, 2024December 17, 2024
A view of the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia (Shoot from Within)
Posted inU.S.

Biden signs law that could lead to US Jewish history museum joining the Smithsonian

by Ron Kampeas December 12, 2024December 12, 2024
Left to Right: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, California Rep. Laura Friedman, California Sen. Adam Schiff, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, Virginia Rep. Eugene Vindman and Ohio Rep. Max Miller. (Collage by Grace Yagel/Getty Images)
Posted inPolitics

What’s ahead for the 34 Jewish members of the next Congress

by Ron Kampeas December 12, 2024December 12, 2024
Nikki Bick, Rachel Dallet and Ryan Turell each made aliyah in 2024 to play professional sports in Israel. (Courtesy; Turell via Amit Smikt; Design by Grace Yagel)
Posted inSports

Despite war, these American Jewish athletes are choosing to pursue their careers in Israel

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis December 12, 2024December 12, 2024
Sandberg sits next on stage next to a man who holds a microphone as her speaks
Posted inBay Area

Sheryl Sandberg’s local shul screens her ‘painful’ film about Hamas sexual violence

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi December 11, 2024December 12, 2024

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