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Posted inHealth

You’ve heard of intermittent fasting, but is it for you?

by Dr. Jerry Saliman August 15, 2021February 15, 2022
"Over the Town" by Marc Chagall.
Posted inColumns

Eastward Ho! My state of mind as I leave the Bay Area

Karen Galatz by Karen Galatz August 12, 2021
headshot of a smiling old man outside
Posted inSeniors

Jewish memoirist and icon of Stockton active and Zooming at 97

by Liz Harris August 11, 2021August 12, 2021
One of the only Jewish kids in Key West, Gili Sanouf, 17, sorts through T-shirts and beachwear at the souvenir shop owned by his parents. (Photo/Larry Luxner)
Posted inHistory

The Jews of Key West: Making a home again in Margaritaville

by JTA and Larry Luxner August 3, 2021
man in Oaksterdam hoodie in front of blue wall
Posted inBay Area

This East Bay cannabis guru wants you to grow your own

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky July 29, 2021July 29, 2021
an older white man in biking garb atop an exercise bike
Posted inTalking With ...

Q&A: How a retired stockbroker became the ‘Spinning Rabbi’

by Liz Harris July 28, 2021
Sidney Marantz boasts a collection of over 12,000 Olympic pins. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy Marantz)
Posted inSports

A 76-year-old Jewish philanthropist from Los Angeles is one of the world’s most prolific Olympic pin traders

by Stephen Silver and JTA July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
Betty Boop was just one of the pop culture icons with Jewish connections enjoyed by Karen Galatz in her youth.
Posted inThe Matzo Chronicles

My Saturdays with Betty, Barbie and Mighty Mouse

Karen Galatz by Karen Galatz July 14, 2021July 21, 2021
(Photo/pxfuel.com)
Posted inAct Two

California’s broken nursing home system broke my heart

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent July 6, 2021July 6, 2021
Despite Karen Galatz's claims to the contrary, we're pretty sure she doesn't look like a Shar Pei. (Photo/Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inThe Matzo Chronicles

My face has gone to the dogs

Karen Galatz by Karen Galatz June 17, 2021

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