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      A JewBelong billboard at  San Pablo Ave. and Hearst St. in Berkeley had the words "Free Palestine!" spray-painted on it. (Photo/Courtesy JewBelong)

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      By J. Readers Feb 1, 2023
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      By J. Readers Jan 20, 2023
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      Letters

      Resources for ‘Secular/Cultural’ Jews; When it’s treyf, I chafe

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      By J. Readers Dec 21, 2022
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      Letters

      Reactions to our 'appalling' Beth Am article; etc.

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      By J. Readers Dec 6, 2022
      several protesters stand near the hall. one carries a sign that reads "palestine will be free"

      Letters

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      By J. Readers Nov 21, 2022
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      Letters

      Affordable Jewish senior options, please; etc.

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      By J. Readers Nov 9, 2022
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      Letters

      Jewish Cal parent weighs in on Berkeley Law; etc.

      In a fog at UC Berkeley Professors Ron Hassner and Ethan Katz, heads of research centers funded by the Jewish community, professed happiness that “only”…
      By J. Readers Oct 27, 2022
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      Letters

      UC Berkeley 'no Zionists' rule; Farewell to KGO

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      By J. Readers Oct 12, 2022
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      Letters

      A short — and slightly boozy — letters column

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      By J. Readers Sep 29, 2022
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