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Posted inTech

‘The jokes were fantastic’: Jewish Twitter users reflect on their community as the Musk era sets in

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer and JTA November 10, 2022
On the front steps of the original House of Love and Prayer at 347 Arguello Blvd., ca 1969. (Photo/Marvin Kussoy- Courtesy Yehudit and Reuven Goldfarb)
Posted inBay Area

‘Mapping Jewish San Francisco’: USF exhibit is a visual treasure trove of local history

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 9, 2022November 10, 2022
Josh Shapiro speaks to supporters at an event in Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 2022. (Photo/JTA-Mark Makela-Getty Images)
Posted inNews

5 quick takeaways for American Jews from the 2022 midterm elections

Gabe Friedman by Ron Kampeas, Gabe Friedman and JTA November 9, 2022November 9, 2022
Elkan Pleat, 16, speaking at San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education meeting on Oct. 28, 2022. (Screenshot/YouTube)
Posted inBay Area

‘I do not feel safe’: Danville teen pleads with school board to address antisemitism 

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss November 8, 2022November 9, 2022
Thomas Bona was arrested and charged with hate crimes in connection with antisemitic vandalism at Congregation Beth Israel in Chico.
Posted inNorthern California

Man arrested for burning Chico synagogue sign last week

by J. Staff November 8, 2022
Rick Caruso at a private event in Hancock Park on May 24. (Photo/Forward-Louis Keene)
Posted inCalifornia

In LA, like New York, one candidate has courted the Orthodox community. Will it lift him to victory?

Louis Keene by Louis Keene and Forward November 8, 2022
Divorce and Discovery tashlich ritual, in which attendees cast off unwanted feelings they were carrying around from their divorce. (Photo/Margot Yecies)
Posted inBay Area

Jewish divorce retreat creates room to grieve and heal at Camp Tawonga

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 7, 2022November 9, 2022
Rep. Lee Zeldin speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual leadership meeting at The Venetian Las Vegas ahead of an appearance by President Donald Trump, April 6, 2019. (Photo/JTA-Ethan Miller-Getty Images)
Posted inNews

The Nov. 8 races that American Jews are watching closely

by Ron Kampeas and JTA November 7, 2022November 7, 2022
Chalk writing at San Francisco State University, Feb. 23, 2018. (Photo/Courtesy SF Hillel)
Posted inBay Area

Survey: At S.F. State, many Jewish students hide their identity

Lillian Ilsley-Greene by Lillian Ilsley-Greene November 4, 2022
Chris Walton, who passed away in 2012, was the inspiration for the Chris Kindness Award.
Posted inBay Area

Beloved JCC teacher inspires $1K kindness award in Berkeley 

Lillian Ilsley-Greene by Lillian Ilsley-Greene November 4, 2022

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