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Attendees of a Wilderness Torah gathering for Sukkot perform a version of the ancient Simchat Beit Hashoeivah ritual in 2022. (Julia Maryanska/Courtesy Wilderness Torah)
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After Oct. 7, Sukkot forces us to balance pain and celebration

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David A.M. Wilensky wishes everyone a Happy Hanukkah before going up to help light the giant Union Square menorah in San Francisco, Dec. 29, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Tylenol didn’t make me autistic — but autism made me a journalist

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky September 29, 2025September 30, 2025
Jewish Voice for Peace protesters wear face masks and hold signs in lobby of Sen. Alix Padilla's S.F. office
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Pressuring Padilla. Richmond Gaza resolution was fair. Etc.

by J. Readers September 17, 2025September 18, 2025
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Working with terminally ill patients is my ‘monastery’ 

Rabbi Darren Kleinberg by Rabbi Darren Kleinberg September 16, 2025September 17, 2025
Train tracks lead to main gate of Auschwitz II-Birkenau in 1945
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When suffering becomes a competition, everyone loses

Rebecca Golbert by Rebecca L. Golbert September 10, 2025September 11, 2025
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Making our day schools affordable is key to sustaining Jewish life

Rabbi Joshua Ladon by Rabbi Joshua Ladon September 8, 2025September 8, 2025
SF rally for hostages
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Our UnXeptable rally in S.F. seeks war’s end, return of hostages, more aid for Gaza

Offir Gutelzon by Offir Gutelzon August 14, 2025August 19, 2025
California's Capitol building. (Stephen Leonardi/Pexels)
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Two voices of faith urge unity on AB 715 to ensure student safety in time of crisis

Rabbi Ryan BauerThe Rev. Austin Keith Rios (Courtesy) by Rabbi Ryan Bauer and The Rev. Austin Keith Rios August 8, 2025August 8, 2025
California State Capitol
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AB 715 will do more harm than good in fight against antisemitism in schools

Rabbi Andrew Straus by Rabbi Andrew Straus August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
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As a Zionist and lifelong advocate, I believe Israel has gone too far

Doug Kahn by Rabbi Doug Kahn July 21, 2025July 23, 2025

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