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an old bald man stands in a well-appointed book-lined study
Posted inJewish Life

Psychedelic journeys brought peace to this Holocaust survivor. Now he’s helping others on their own journeys.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 16, 2020August 3, 2020
a small green plant bud pokes out of a small crack in asphalt
Posted inThe Matzo Chronicles

We’ve got what it takes to endure these difficult days

Karen Galatz by Karen Galatz July 15, 2020July 20, 2020
a bowl of matzah ball soup
Posted inThe Matzo Chronicles

Scared I had Covid? You bet! But love has helped me heal.

Karen Galatz by Karen Galatz June 30, 2020
The driveway into the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, April 28, 2020. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
Posted inSeniors

Two more staff at S.F. Jewish senior home test positive for Covid-19

by Gabriel Greschler June 23, 2020June 24, 2020
As the coronavirus has killed tens of thousands at senior care homes, strict measures have been instituted to help curb its spread. But those precautions have prevented family members from visiting their loved ones in person, causing frustration and pain. (Photo/Christian Newman)
Posted inSeniors

‘He’s lost his zest for life’: Families say it’s time to let them visit their loved ones at Jewish senior homes

by Gabriel Greschler June 18, 2020June 19, 2020
Reutlinger Community residents have so far raised over $26,000 toward a summer bonus for front-line staff who have been working through the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo/Courtesy Reutlinger Community)
Posted inSeniors

Jewish senior home residents show gratitude with paycheck bonus for staff

by Gabriel Greschler June 12, 2020June 17, 2020
Herbert Heller in 2019. (Photo/Vivian Cohen)
Posted inHonoring the Survivors

Quick thinking saved this North Bay man’s life during Holocaust

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky June 12, 2020June 15, 2020
Emily L. Quint Freeman (Photo/Carlos Zarate)
Posted inBooks

‘Failure to Appear’: At 73, this Vietnam-era anti-war fugitive is telling her story of 20 years on the run

by Liz Harris June 2, 2020July 8, 2020
The driveway into the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, April 28, 2020. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
Posted inNews

Testing shows no coronavirus cases among residents, staff at SF Jewish senior home

by Gabriel Greschler May 30, 2020June 9, 2020
Rabbi Ed Zerin at his 100th birthday party on May 10. (Photo/Courtesy Jill Kneeter)
Posted inCommunity

Cheerin’ for Zerin: San Francisco rabbi celebrates 100th birthday

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky May 26, 2020May 26, 2020

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