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Hamad Melhem al Hudarat reacts as he watches other Palestinian families pack up their belongings and dismantle their homes after a decision was made as a community to leave due to repeated reports of Israeli settler violence and harassment, in the village of Khirbet Zanuta, in the West Bank, Oct. 30, 2023. (Marcus Yam/ Los Angeles Times)
Posted inIsrael

U.S. sanctions Israeli nonprofit that supports West Bank settlers in latest round of penalties

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev August 29, 2024August 29, 2024
Samson Nderitu Njogu in Los Angeles in April 2024. (Andrew Esensten/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

For Beth Sholom’s new Kenyan rabbinic intern, San Francisco is a long way from home

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten August 28, 2024August 28, 2024
A High Holiday service at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. (Photo/File)
Posted inReligion

For rabbis writing High Holiday sermons during the Israel-Hamas war, procrastination pays off

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis August 28, 2024August 28, 2024
A security camera hangs across the street from the Park East Synagogue, in New York City. Jewish institutions are tightening security amid rising threats. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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US government spends record $454 million to secure religious institutions amid rising antisemitism

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg August 28, 2024August 28, 2024
A demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag during a protest at UC Berkeley on May 7, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inAnalysis

Separating anti-Zionists from antisemites on campus

Arno Rosenfeld by Arno Rosenfeld August 28, 2024August 28, 2024
Yana Agranovsky Berger is the new executive director of the Contra Costa Jewish Community Center. (Iris Giladi Photography)
Posted inBay Area

Contra Costa JCC gets new executive director, its first full-time staff in years

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky August 27, 2024August 27, 2024
Balloons drop from the rafters after the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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We asked Jewish DNC attendees about their party and Israel. Here’s what they told us.

by Ron Kampeas August 27, 2024August 27, 2024
Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi was rescued from Gaza by Israeli troops on Aug. 27, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
Posted inIsrael

Hostage rescued from tunnel in Gaza; Bedouin father of 11 was a security guard on Oct. 7

Ben Sales by Ben Sales August 27, 2024August 27, 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)
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‘Hope is mandatory’: Berkeley rally puts spotlight on Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman August 26, 2024August 27, 2024
J. Editor in Chief Chanan Tigay (left) interviews former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert
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Exclusive interview: Former PM Ehud Olmert on the existential threat facing Israel — from within

Chanan Tigay by Chanan Tigay August 26, 2024September 8, 2024

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