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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
a man waves, surrounded by supporters holding "Danke" signs
Posted inWorld

Far-right party founded by former Nazis wins Austrian election

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer September 30, 2024September 30, 2024
Arab Israeli journalist Yanal Jabarin at Cafe Sira in Jerusalem, where he befriended Hersh Goldberg-Polin. (Rob Eshman/Forward)
Posted inOpinion

He’s a Muslim Israeli who was close with Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Now he’s mourning his friend — and seeking change

Rob Eshman by Rob Eshman September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
Pro-Israel Jews say the queer dating scene has become a minefield since Oct. 7. (Image by Mira Fox/Forward)
Posted inU.S.

A different closet: Queer Zionists navigate the post-Oct. 7 dating scene

Louis Keene by Louis Keene September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
Shayna Dollinger, photographed on the campus of American Jewish University and its Ziegler rabbinical school before transferring away to a different rabbinical school. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy)
Posted inReligion

Investigation clears Ziegler rabbinical school deans of ethics code allegations

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev September 27, 2024September 27, 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

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