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Josh Shapiro
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‘Don’t be a wimp’: Josh Shapiro, Philly DA Larry Krasner spar over ICE-Nazi comparisons

by Andrew Lapin February 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Group of people stand in a circle in a kitchen
Posted inNorthern California

Entering the chat: Sacramento’s young adult Jews find new ways of finding each other

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss February 3, 2026February 9, 2026
Brian Kaye and his bunkmates at Camp Tawonga in July 1969. Kaye is smiling in the second row, second from the right. (Courtesy Brian Kaye)
Posted inJewish Life

What do former campers share? Nostalgia, friendships — and the moon landing

by J. Staff February 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Refugees at HIAS office
Posted inNews

HIAS shuts Vienna office that aided generations of refugees after Trump pulls funding

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev February 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Bret Stephens
Posted inU.S.

In 92NY talk, Bret Stephens urges ‘dismantling’ ADL and investing more in Jewish identity

by Andrew Silow-Carroll February 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Deputy District Attorney Rob Baker presents his closing argument to the jury, with the defendants and their attornies behind him, as seen in this courtroom sketch at the Hall of Justice in San Jose, on Jan. 29. (Jane Sinense)
Posted inBay Area

Verdict anticipated soon in Stanford pro-Palestinian protester case

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi February 2, 2026February 5, 2026
Jewish summer campers use their bodies to form a Star of David. (Courtesy Foundation for Jewish Camp)
Posted inPhilanthropy

S.F.-based Jim Joseph Foundation has leaned into learning for 20 years

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb February 2, 2026February 2, 2026
Steven Spielberg
Posted inCulture

Steven Spielberg wins Grammy, becoming 9th Jew in elite EGOT ranks

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer February 2, 2026February 5, 2026
Deni Avdija
Posted inSports

Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis February 2, 2026February 2, 2026
From left, Robert Edwards, Canto Linda Semi, Josh Edwards and Rabbi Mark Melamut. (Courtesy Congregation Am Tikvah)
Posted inObituaries

S.F. Cantor Linda Semi remembered for exacting musical standards and zeal for life

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb January 30, 2026February 5, 2026

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