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The preschool at Congregation Beth Ami in Santa Rosa. (Photo/Courtesy)
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Storm damage shutters long-running Santa Rosa synagogue preschool indefinitely

by Emma Goss March 27, 2023March 29, 2023
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv to protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government and judicial overhaul, Jan. 7, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Matan Golan-SOPA Images-LightRocket via Getty Images)
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In victory for protesters, Netanyahu announces pause in judiciary reform

by Ron Kampeas and JTA March 27, 2023March 27, 2023
From left: San Francisco Supervisor Myrna Melgar, Joe Goldman, Dr. Wessal Mukhtar and Robin Mencher on a panel about problems facing refugees in the U.S. at Manny's in San Francisco, March 23, 2023. (Photo/Lillian Ilsley-Greene)
Posted inBay Area

Refugee at Manny’s: In Afghanistan he was a doctor. Now he struggles to pay rent.

Lillian Ilsley-Greene by Lillian Ilsley-Greene March 27, 2023March 28, 2023
Israelis block the Ayalon highway during a protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul, Tel Aviv, March 26, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Tomer Neuberg-Flash90)
Posted inNews

Protests and strike rock Israel as future of Netanyahu’s judicial reforms falls into doubt

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA March 27, 2023
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt (right) confers with Ali Al Naumi, the chairman of the Manara Regional Center For Coexistence, in Abu Dhabi, March 14, 2023. (Photo/UAE Embassy to Washington Twitter feed)
Posted inNews

Acknowledging ‘reputational risk,’ ADL chief defends partnership with undemocratic United Arab Emirates

by Ron Kampeas and JTA March 24, 2023March 24, 2023
Chalk writing at San Francisco State University, Feb. 23, 2018. (Photo/Courtesy SF Hillel)
Posted inNews

‘Antisemitic statements’ at S.F. State meeting prompt university response

by Ryan Torok March 23, 2023March 24, 2023
a ramshackle building on a hilltop with a few trees
Posted inNews

In rare move, Biden administration rebukes Israel for repealing 2005 West Bank settlement evacuation

by Ron Kampeas and JTA March 23, 2023March 23, 2023
Person holds "Stop the Hate" sign
Posted inAnalysis

White supremacists drove the increase in antisemitic incidents in 2022

Arno Rosenfeld by Arno Rosenfeld and Forward March 23, 2023March 23, 2023
Boxes of Trader Joe's matzah for sale. (Photo/JTA-Isabella Armus)
Posted inJewish Life

What makes Trader Joe’s new matzah different from all other matzah?

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg and JTA March 22, 2023March 29, 2023
Left: Devorie and Rabbi Menachem Levin inside the former movie theater now being used by Chabad West Portal. Right: The Portal Theater when it opened in 1925.
Posted inBay Area

Chabad brings new life to S.F. cinema with a Jewish backstory

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

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