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Rafi Brinner at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland, Sept. 7, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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After decades in counterterrorism, he now safeguards Bay Area Jews

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 17, 2025September 18, 2025
Tikvah wants to counter antisemitism by teaching the public about "Jewish civilization." (Luke Tress)
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A record $10M federal grant to Tikvah has some Jews celebrating and others crying foul

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev September 17, 2025September 17, 2025
Navi Pillay
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UN commission concludes for the first time that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

by Grace Gilson September 17, 2025September 17, 2025
A still from "The Sea" film
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Drama about Palestinian boy is Israel’s Oscar entry amid Hollywood boycott of Israeli film institutions

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer September 17, 2025September 17, 2025
People mingle in the remodeled courtyard of Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco during a reception celebrating the building's reopening, Sept. 12, 2025. The main sanctuary is to the left of the frame, while the stairs on the right lead down to the main entrance. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Emanu-El celebrates end of $97M renovation project

David A.M. Wilensky
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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky September 16, 2025September 26, 2025
an exterior wall says "Jerusalem Coffee House: Arts and Wellness Cafe"
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DOJ’s discrimination suit against Oakland coffee shop can proceed, judge rules

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 16, 2025September 16, 2025
Gaza City after air strikes
Posted inIsrael

Israel launches ground operation in Gaza City, as Marco Rubio casts doubt on diplomatic end to war

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer September 16, 2025September 16, 2025
Wilderness Torah's signature programs, such as Passover in the Desert, are often characterized by an ecstatic spiritual mood. (Julia Maryanska/Courtesy Wilderness Torah)
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Wilderness Torah joins up with national Jewish eco org Adamah

by Dan Pine September 16, 2025September 16, 2025
Charlie Kirk holds an Israeli flag outside the Cave of the Patriarchs in the West Bank. (Itamar Ben-Gvir/X)
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In Israel, public tributes to Charlie Kirk include a street naming, a mural and a missile

by Grace Gilson September 15, 2025September 15, 2025
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Tad Taube, donor to causes from Bay Area to Poland, dies at 94

Sue Barnett 2025 by Sue Barnett September 13, 2025September 18, 2025

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