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Vandals burned and drew swastikas and SS bolts on a sign outside Congregation Beth Israel in Chico on November 2, 2022. (Screenshot/Action News Now)
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Synagogue in Chico hit with antisemitic vandalism, sign burned

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman November 3, 2022December 9, 2025
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara Netanyahu greet supporters at an election night event for the Likud party, Nov. 1, 2022. (Photo/JTA-Amir Levy-Getty Images)
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Lapid concedes to Netanyahu, prepares to hand over reins of government

by Ron Kampeas and JTA November 3, 2022
The counter at Oakland Kosher after it was ransacked by thieves on Nov. 2, 2022. (Screenshot/Twitter @ljfernandez)
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Oakland Kosher burglary: ‘astute’ thieves took two cash registers of money

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 3, 2022
Samantha Liu carries a Torah scroll at her recent bat mitzvah at Peninsula Temple Beth El in San Mateo. Starting Nov. 1, the synagogue is no longer requiring masks at services. (Photo/Courtesy PTBE)
Posted inNews

With Covid protocols relaxed, masks come off at more synagogues — but some still say it’s premature

by Emma Goss November 3, 2022November 3, 2022
Supporters of the liberal Labor Party react as the results of the Israeli elections are announced, in Tel Aviv, Nov. 1, 2022. (Photo/JTA-Noam Revkin Fenton-Flash90)
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For some Americans who moved to Israel, this week’s election results are conjuring 2016 deja vu

Philissa Cramer by Deborah Danan, Philissa Cramer and JTA November 3, 2022November 9, 2022
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Jewish security group warns Elon Musk about threats on Twitter

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman November 2, 2022November 2, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom announcing the formation of the Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, Oct. 2021. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy Newsom's office)
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Newsom’s state council on genocide education, established last year, takes shape

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 2, 2022November 2, 2022
Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a morning walk the morning after the Israeli general elections, Nov. 2, 2022. (Photo/JTA-Yonatan Sindel-Flash90)
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As vote is tallied, Netanyahu appears headed for more sweeping victory than expected

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA November 2, 2022
Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu cast their votes in Jerusalem, Nov. 1, 2022. (Photo/JTA-Olivier Fitoussi-Flash90)
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Israel exit polls predict narrow win for Netanyahu with help of surging right-wing bloc

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA November 1, 2022November 1, 2022
Dani Duek, a leader in Hillel International’s student cabinet, shown at the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America in Chicago. (Photo/JTA-Philissa Cramer)
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As Israelis head to the polls, American Jewish leaders quietly fret about how they’ll respond to the results

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer and JTA November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

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