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Richard Cortes, formerly a Messianic pastor, cheers after his conversion mikveh at Congregation Beth Israel in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Aug. 17, 2023. (Caitlin O’Hara)
Posted inU.S.

Meet the new Jews of Show Low, Arizona: How a pastor parted with Jesus and led his congregation to Judaism

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev September 27, 2023September 27, 2023
The El Al departure counter at Ben Gurion International Airport, Feb. 27, 2020. (Photo/JTA-Jack Guez-AFP via Getty)
Posted inU.S.

U.S. lets Israel into Visa Waiver Program, easing travel for Israeli citizens

by Ron Kampeas September 27, 2023
UC Berkeley students enjoy kosher pizzas at the Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center, Sept. 2023. (Photo/Courtesy Chabad)
Posted inNews

Shellfish dump at Cal frat leads to kosher awareness event

by Ellen Braunstein September 26, 2023
An Israeli Centurion tank parks in the Sinai desert during the Yom Kippur War between Israel and Egypt and Syria, 1973. (Photo/JTA-Harry Dempster-Express-Getty Images)
Posted inPolitics

50 years after the Yom Kippur War, veterans see echoes in Israel’s current crisis

by Ron Kampeas September 26, 2023
Protesters outside the Israeli consulate in New York City, Sept. 22, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Couretsy UnXeptable)
Posted inNews

Meeting between Jewish leaders and Benjamin Netanyahu broaches judicial overhaul — and gets personal

by Ron Kampeas September 26, 2023
Clashes ensue during an Orthodox Yom Kippur prayer service at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv on Sept. 25, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Itai Ron-Flash90)
Posted inNews

Dueling activists clash at public Orthodox Yom Kippur service in Tel Aviv

Ben Sales by Ben Sales September 26, 2023
Daniel Lurie, who filed this week to run for mayor of San Francisco, was chair of the host committee for Super Bowl 50. (Photo/Michael Fox)
Posted inNews

Daniel Lurie, S.F. Jewish philanthropist, files to run against Mayor London Breed

by J. Staff September 22, 2023November 8, 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 22, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Spencer Platt-Getty Images)
Posted inNews

At UN, Netanyahu touts prospects for agreement with Saudis — and possibly the Palestinians

by Ron Kampeas September 22, 2023September 22, 2023
A Mother's Day celebration for Afghan families hosted by JFCS East Bay in 2011. (Courtesy JFCS East Bay)
Posted inUncategorized, Bay Area

How local Jewish orgs are helping Ukrainian and Afghan refugees find jobs

by Ryan Torok September 21, 2023September 22, 2023
Palo Alto-born Joc Pederson batting for the San Francisco Giants in 2022. (Photo/JTA-Jim McIsaac-Getty Images)
Posted inSports

No MLB players will face a Yom Kippur dilemma this year — but Joc will come close

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

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