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From left, Rabbis Mike Nasielski, Avi Weiss and Amitai Fraiman visit an impromptu memorial for the victims of a mass shooting on the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Sydney. (Courtesy Rabbi Amitai Fraiman)
Posted inLocal Voice

After the Bondi Beach attack, we showed up — how could we not?

Rabbi Amitai Fraiman by Rabbi Amitai Fraiman January 9, 2026January 9, 2026
An opponent of Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez holds up signs calling for his resignation during a Richmond City Council meeting, Jan. 6, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Antisemitic mayor. Fewer Holocaust museums. And where are their parents?

by J. Readers January 9, 2026January 9, 2026
Dr. Jerry Saliman says that playing music for a hospice patient seemed like the right way for him to express his care. (Courtesy)
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I played viola for my hospice patients as a way of saying goodbye

by Dr. Jerry Saliman December 30, 2025December 30, 2025
JFCS East Bay staff and volunteers assemble some of the more than 200 meals and supplies for Rosh Hashanah that were delivered across Alameda and Contra Costa counties in September. (Courtesy JFCS East Bay)
Posted inLocal Voice

The Jewish community’s safety net is here when you need it

Robin Mencher by Robin Mencher December 29, 2025December 29, 2025
Bondi Beach memorial filled with flowers
Posted inLocal Voice

Bondi Beach reminds us how terror collapses geography

Rabbi Ron Koas by Rabbi Ron Koas December 22, 2025December 23, 2025
An attendee of the 2025 S.F. Pride Parade holds up a flag distributed by A Wider Bridge. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Reflecting on end of A Wider Bridge, the pro-Israel LGBTQ group that started in S.F.

Arthur SlepianTyler Gregory by Arthur Slepian and Tye Gregory December 22, 2025December 29, 2025
A house-made bagel is served alongside a borscht cocktail made with spirits, beet juice, pickled beets, ginger, poppy seeds and a mint garnish at Super Mensch. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Teens knew what they were doing. ‘Super Jewy’ is super offensive. Etc.

by J. Readers December 19, 2025December 18, 2025
A Jewish family decorates their windows
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When my children decorate for Hanukkah, I don’t just see pride. I see pluralism in action.

Rabbi Joshua Ladon by Rabbi Joshua Ladon December 18, 2025December 18, 2025
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AI’s systems of probability are far removed from the Jewish culture of debate

Danielle Sobkin (Courtesy) by Danielle Sobkin December 18, 2025December 19, 2025
Melissa Saxe Blaustein and David Saxe asked their wedding guests to donate to four Bay Area art institutions instead of giving traditional gifts. (Courtesy Radostina Boseva)
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How we turned our wedding into a celebration of tzedakah

Melissa Blaustein (Courtesy)David Saxe (Courtesy) by Melissa Saxe Blaustein and David Saxe December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

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