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Clockwise from top left: Jessica B. Peixotto in 1923 (J. Archives); Gluten-Free Upside-Down Caramel Apple Cake (Micah Siva); a photo posted to social media of eight teens lying in the shape of a swastika on a football field; Rabbi Shua Brick in the sanctuary at Oakland's Beth Jacob Congregation. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky December 29, 2025December 29, 2025
Workers clear debris
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Mikveh unearthed beneath Western Wall plaza shows evidence of Temple’s destruction

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18 notable Jews who died in 2025

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A Dec. 12 OUSD report responded to 16 incidents, including the raising of a Palestinian flag  under a Pride Progress flag at United for Success Academy middle school on Oct. 3, 2025. (Courtesy Oakland Jewish Alliance)
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OUSD acknowledges it created a ‘discriminatory environment’ for Jews

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi December 26, 2025January 13, 2026
Bobby Vylan (left) and Bobbie Vylan perform onstage during in Dublin, Ireland, Nov. 26, 2025. (Kieran Frost/Redferns)
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British police drop case against Bob Vylan for ‘Death to the IDF’ chant

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A new fence surrounds Congregation Beth Israel in Chico. (David Gayheart)
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Good neighbors make good fence after antisemitic arson at Chico synagogue

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky December 24, 2025December 24, 2025
OpenAI is the company behind ChatGPT. (Focal Photo via Flickr/CC BY-NC 2.0)
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How the next generation of rabbis is preparing for the age of AI

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US conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro speaks during Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference in remembrance of late right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona on Dec. 18, 2025. (Olivier Touron / AFP via Getty Images)
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Ben Shapiro is mounting a last stand against right-wing antisemitism. It’s not going well.

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As Richmond mayor faces calls to resign, more posts surface with antisemitic tropes

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman December 23, 2025December 24, 2025
Tucker Carlson speaking on Fox News on April 9, 2021. Carlson’s comments about immigrants prompted the Anti-Defamation League to call for his firing. (Screenshot)
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Tucker Carlson named ‘Antisemite of the Year’ as 2024 winner Candace Owens ramps up anti-Jewish rhetoric

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