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Israeli flags at a rally in San Francisco's Union Square, Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inOpinion

Will Israel ever have another leader who truly wants peace?

by Dan Perry November 4, 2025November 4, 2025
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna
Posted inLetters

JCRC ‘brouhaha.’ Ro Khanna and Zionism. Evil done in name of religion.

by J. Readers October 31, 2025October 31, 2025
Future building for the JFCS Holocaust Center.
Posted inLocal Voice

Teach Jewish history in California classrooms, and you change the world

Anita Friedman (Courtesy  JFCS) by Anita Friedman October 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Deciding how to vote in a complicated election is never easy. (Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

Jews have no simple choices in NYC mayoral election

by Rabbi Rick Jacobs October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
“We’re waiting for you” in Hebrew
Posted inFirst Person

I watched history unfold and joy erupt during my recent visit to Israel

Rabbi Howard Jacoby Ruben by Rabbi Howard Jacoby Ruben October 27, 2025October 29, 2025
Broken tall safety net hanging, clear blue sky, full frame view suitable for background purposes. Galicia, Spain.
Posted inOpinion

Our communal definition of Jewish security is too limited. We need a wider one.

by Rachel Sumekh October 24, 2025October 24, 2025
Rabbis feel extreme pressure from all sides, writes a rabbi whose organization aims to help her colleagues. (Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

Their anti-Mamdani letter makes it clear: Rabbis face pressure that fractures us all

Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein by Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein October 24, 2025October 24, 2025
Dorothy Saxe celebrated her 99th birthday on Feb. 10, 2025. (Courtesy)
Posted inHealth

Why my 99-year-old mother-in-law still doesn’t feel old

by Dr. Jerry Saliman October 24, 2025October 29, 2025
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Posted inOpinion

An AI chatbot will never know you like your rabbi does

Danielle Sobkin (Courtesy) by Danielle Sobkin October 22, 2025December 8, 2025
Stained glass mural
Posted inOpinion

Germany excels at restoring old synagogues — but can they foster new Jewish life?

A.J. Goldmann by A.J. Goldmann October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

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