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A view over some rooftops to the open sea and a grey military-looking vessel
Posted inNews

Israel and Lebanon are negotiating a non-security issue for the first time in 30 years

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA October 15, 2020
Early voting at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage in Louisville, Oct. 13, 2020. (Photo/JTA-Jon Cherry-Getty Images)
Posted inNews

Registration, lawyers and patience: How Jewish groups are protecting voting access in 2020

by Ron Kampeas and JTA October 14, 2020
a big glass building with students walking through a lawn in front
Posted inBay Area

S.F. State student government considers BDS resolution

by Gabriel Greschler October 14, 2020October 28, 2020
Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz speaks at an event in 2015. (Photo/JTA-Brendan Smialowski-AFP via Getty Images)
Posted inU.S.

S.F.-born Jewish mayor of Anchorage resigns amid sexting affair that took an antisemitic turn

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA October 14, 2020
The first cohort of the Jews of Color Career Development Program (clockwise from top left): Tiziana Friedman, Sumner Lewis, Aaron Carpenter, Kayla Fleming, Anabelle Kaimach, Sharona Shnayder, Daniel Hershfield and Liyah Foye. (Photos/Courtesy of Jews of Color Initiative)
Posted inUncategorized

Bay Area-based program for Jews of color aims to diversify Jewish organizations

Josefin Dolsten by Josefin Dolsten and JTA October 14, 2020October 14, 2020
Cali Kosher owner Darron Silva (left) looks over his crop with Rabbi Levy Zirkind. (Photo/Courtesy Cali Kosher)
Posted inHealth

This Central Valley cannabis brand is stamped kosher all over

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman October 13, 2020October 13, 2020
Vallejo Police Lt. Michael Nichelini with his father, former Police Chief Robert Nichelini. (Photo/Facebook)
Posted inNews

Vallejo police investigate swastika-like symbol on internal communication

Rachel Raskin-Zrihen by Rachel Raskin-Zrihen October 13, 2020October 13, 2020
Joe Biden talks to reporters before departing Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron, Kentucky, on October 12, 2020. (Photo/JTA-Chip Somodevilla-Getty Images)
Posted inNews

70% of Jews plan to vote for Biden, Pew study finds

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA October 13, 2020October 13, 2020
eight men in military uniform carry a casket draped in an American flag
Posted inAnalysis

‘Jew’ isn’t a slur. So why do so many people avoid saying it?

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA October 13, 2020October 13, 2020
Israelis take part in the Jerusalem Pride Parade, June 25, 2009. (Photo/JTA-Nati Shohat-Flash90)
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Israeli Orthodox leader: Judaism does not forbid same-sex couples from building a family

Josefin Dolsten by Josefin Dolsten and JTA October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

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