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Amir Tibon, Israeli journalist and Oct. 7 survivor, on life, hope and betrayal after the massacre

Ben Sales by Ben Sales September 9, 2024September 10, 2024
Pelinnor Calderon holds a sign calling for the return of hostages during a rally for Hersh Goldberg-Polin on a freeway overpass in Berkeley, Aug. 25, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inPolitics

Families of American hostages implore debate moderators to address their loved ones’ plight

by Jacob Kornbluh September 9, 2024September 9, 2024
a graphic showing the words "fake news" as a person scrolls through their phone
Posted inWorld

Justice Department says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and US Jews

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg September 9, 2024September 9, 2024
Sophia Oberst, a sophomore public health student at SF State, paints a Hamsa during commUNITY, a session of healing through art and prayer, at SF Hillel in San Francisco on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

Federation bumps up funding to Hillels 40% after year of protests and tension 

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 6, 2024September 18, 2024
Amit Elor is the youngest-ever wrestler on Team USA to win Olympic gold. (Courtesy Amit Elor)
Posted inSports

Behind the scenes with wrestler Amit Elor, newly minted Olympic gold medalist

Sue Barnett 2025 by Sue Barnett September 5, 2024January 19, 2025
Messages of hope written by attendees are visible to all during a Sept. 3 vigil at Congregation Shir Hadash for the six hostages killed by Hamas. (Kristin Johnson)
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Prayers, ‘screams’ at South Bay vigil for slain hostages 

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss September 4, 2024September 6, 2024
Doug Emhoff at vigil
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‘I’m gutted,’ Doug Emhoff says at D.C. synagogue vigil for murdered hostages

by Ron Kampeas September 4, 2024September 5, 2024
"From the river to the sea" is written in chalk at the UC Berkeley encampment. The phrase has become common at protests and online. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inU.S.

Meta says ‘from the river to the sea’ is not inherently antisemitic

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev September 4, 2024September 4, 2024
A student at Berkeley Hillel wears a “Bring Them Home – Now!” dog tag in March 2024 in support of the hostages taken by Hamas. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Engagement in campus Jewish life spiked after Oct. 7, then dropped

by Andrew Lapin September 4, 2024September 4, 2024
Palo Alto vigil
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Local vigils continue for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, other hostages killed by Hamas

Valerie Demicheva by Valerie Demicheva September 3, 2024September 7, 2024

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