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Motti Gerlic grew up on Kibbutz Nahal Oz with Tsachi Idan, who is still in captivity. Gerlic said the country betrayed his friend and all others by not ensuring their safety on Oct. 7. (Photo/Forward-Susan Greene)
Posted inNews

In Hostage Square, news that 20% of the remaining captives are dead barely registers

Susan Greene by Susan Greene February 6, 2024February 6, 2024
A banner reading "KKKaplan hates Muslims" hangs from an overpass in Sacramento. (Screenshot/Twitter)
Posted inCalifornia

Sacramento councilmember harassed at meeting and targeted at home for Gaza stance

by Emma Goss February 5, 2024February 5, 2024
Elad Kidar (left) and Maayan Barkai speak about their experiences on Oct. 7 at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco on Feb. 1. (Screenshot/KTVU)
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Oct. 7 survivors from Kibbutz Be’eri describe Hamas brutality in S.F. visit

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman February 5, 2024February 5, 2024
Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb speaks to fellow pro-cease-fire protesters in the rotunda of the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building in Oakland, Nov. 13, 2023. (Photo/Courtesy JVP)
Posted inNews

‘Clear violation of our policies’: Jewish nonprofit workers face pushback calling for Gaza cease-fire

Arno Rosenfeld by Arno Rosenfeld February 5, 2024February 5, 2024
Or Shalom’s building in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood on July 14, 2023. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
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With lengthy re-zoning process over, Or Shalom can finally use building it bought in 2022

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(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb February 2, 2024February 3, 2024
Attendees sing and put their arms around each other during a community gathering at Congregation Sherith Israel in San Francisco on Oct. 8, 2023, the day after the Hamas massacre in Israel. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inBay Area

Sherith Israel series will assess Israel’s future as initial shock over Oct. 7 wanes

Natalie Weinstein in downtown San Francisco, Feb. 24, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Natalie Weinstein February 2, 2024March 25, 2024
A protester holds up a sign that says "Zionism does not equal Judaism" during a Jan. 31 forum for congressional candidates in Palo Alto. (Screenshot)
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Congressional debate cut short in Palo Alto by shouting and Oct. 7 denial

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman February 1, 2024February 1, 2024
Protesters demonstrating against the Kohelet Policy Forum carry placards criticizing Arthur Dantchik near his home in suburban Philadelphia, March 26, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Roy Boshi)
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TikTok’s pro-Israel investors face conundrum as platform is blamed for fueling antisemitism

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev February 1, 2024February 1, 2024
an bearded man sits at a desk in a room lined with books
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The Lublin Yeshiva Library was thought to be destroyed by the Nazis. Then its books started turning up.

Shira Li Bartov by Shira Li Bartov February 1, 2024February 1, 2024
protesters walk down a street holding a large banner that reads "ceasefire now!" many are carrying palestinian flags.
Posted inCalifornia

Second largest teachers union calls for ‘bilateral cease-fire’ in Israel-Hamas war

by Adam Janos January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

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