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Posted inPhilanthropy

Rep. Ritchie Torres, staunchly pro-Israel voice in Congress, will speak at Federation’s Day of Philanthropy

by J. Staff October 2, 2024October 8, 2025
a man wears and American flag as a cape and a woman waves an Israeli flag in the air. they are in a large crowd with the US capitol building in the background.
Posted inU.S.

‘I discovered I’m much more Israeli than I thought’: How Oct. 7 changed being Israeli in America

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis October 2, 2024October 2, 2024
Volunteers distribute food at the facilities of social services nonprofit Yad Ba’yad in Lod, where 500 people received food packages in preparation for the upcoming holidays. (Yossi Zeliger)
Posted inIsrael

As a new Jewish year begins, Israel’s 68,000 evacuees celebrate apart — and wonder when they will return home

by Deborah Danan October 2, 2024October 2, 2024
Vance and Walz stand at lecterns on a stage
Posted inPolitics

Tim Walz, JD Vance stand by Israel in VP debate but spar over Trump’s ability to contain Iran

by Ron Kampeas October 2, 2024October 2, 2024
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
the main street of a small town submerged in several feet of water
Posted inU.S.

For Jewish communities in areas battered by Helene, High Holidays take a backseat to basic safety

by Andrew Lapin October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
Smoke in the sky after a missile fired from Lebanon is intercepted by anti-missile system, central Israel, Oct. 1, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
Posted inIsrael

Iran launches missile attack against Israel; U.S. warns of ‘severe consequences for Iran’

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

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