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two older men in masks look at notes on a white board
Posted inIsrael

Israeli research institution to launch human trials of coronavirus vaccine

Marcy Oster by Marcy Oster and JTA August 6, 2020
a boy and a woman, both wearing T-shirts that say "Yo Semite"
Posted inNews

Bay Area local’s ‘Yo Semite’ T-shirt back in spotlight following Trump mispronunciation

Esther D. Kustanowitz by Esther D. Kustanowitz August 5, 2020August 5, 2020
Nylssa Portillo Moreno, a Jewish immigrant detained by ICE, was released following an activist campaign that included national Jewish organizations. (Photo illustration/JTA)
Posted inU.S.

Jewish woman released from ICE custody following national advocacy campaign

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA August 5, 2020
Israelis protest being separated from their significant others outside the residence of the foreign minister by having solo romantic picnics on the eve of Tu B'Av, the Jewish day celebrating love. The signs read, "We also want to embrace our loved ones. Open the skies for them. Families want to be together." (Photo/ Courtesy Plia Kettner)
Posted inTu B'Av

‘Does he remember me?’ For some Israelis, Covid-19 has meant separation from their families

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA August 5, 2020August 5, 2020
A typical Eichler home in Sunnyvale. (Photo/Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inJewish Life

Famous for his California homes, this Jewish developer pushed to integrate the burbs

by Lisa Keys and JTA August 5, 2020August 5, 2020
a black woman in a facemask speaks at a podium
Posted inU.S.

Cori Bush, candidate who expressed support for BDS, defeats longtime congressman in Missouri Democratic primary

by Ron Kampeas and JTA August 5, 2020August 5, 2020
The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living in the Excelsior neighborhood of San Francisco. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
Posted inSeniors

First patient tests positive for coronavirus at S.F. Jewish senior home

by Gabriel Greschler August 4, 2020August 4, 2020
three headshots side by side
Posted inU.S.

At Biden fundraiser focused on anti-Semitism, Schiff, Rosen and Jason Alexander bash Trump — and get personal

by Ron Kampeas and JTA August 4, 2020August 4, 2020
State Schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond speaking to the press Aug. 14 about the state's proposed high school ethnic studies curriculum. (From left) Assemblyman Marc Berman, Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, Thurmond, Senator Ben Allen, Assemblyman Jose Medina (Photo/Facebook-Abby Porth)
Posted inEducation

Revised high school ethnic studies curriculum mitigates Jewish bias concerns

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman August 4, 2020August 5, 2020
a large brick and glass synagogue building
Posted inU.S.

Some synagogues are opting for high-quality over homegrown when it comes to online services. Is that a good thing?

Shira Hanau by Shira Hanau and JTA August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

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