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Nancy Grand has promised $2.5 million toward SF Hillel's new building, seen in this artist's rendering. (Herman Coliver Locus Architecture via SF Hillel)
Posted inBay Area

$2.5 million pledge pushes SF Hillel capital campaign into final stretch

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi January 30, 2025January 31, 2025
David "Dudu" Habib marches in support of Israel at Stanford University on May 12, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inObituaries

David ‘Dudu’ Habib, 46, ‘a charmer’ who found his calling in caring for mourners

by Dan Pine January 30, 2025January 30, 2025
From the cover of "The Gonif" by Andy Weinberger
Posted inAuthor! Author!

Guide to pithy phrases and stolen Torah mystery in new books from local authors

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky January 30, 2025January 30, 2025
Abe Wischnia teaches an English language class for recent Ukrainian immigrants provided by Jewish Family Services Silicon Valley on Feb. 7, 2023. (Courtesy JFS SIlicon Valley)
Posted inBay Area

Local Jewish groups aiding refugees reel as borders shut and their funding is threatened

by Sue Fishkoff January 29, 2025January 31, 2025
The pastrami at Ethel's is made from Wagyu beef, cured in an original spice blend, and the pickles are house-made. (Alix Wall)
Posted inSmall Bites

2 Jewish eateries close: Ethel’s Delicatessen in Petaluma, Daily Driver bagels in S.F.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 29, 2025January 29, 2025
Mandy Aftel takes a whiff at her Aftel Archive of Curious Scents. (Foster Curry)
Posted inTalking With ...

Scent creator and curator Mandy Aftel on the essence of perfume — from frankincense to wet dog

by Patricia Corrigan January 29, 2025January 29, 2025
Protester holds Hamas sign
Posted inNorthern California

Rabbis denounce Jewish security CEO’s call to deport non-citizens who ‘support terror’

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss January 28, 2025February 1, 2025
Carrie Staller holds liver boletes mushrooms while foraging. (Sita Davis)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

For her, foraging for mushrooms is a way of life 

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 28, 2025June 19, 2025
A man speaks at a lectern. Behind him, "Divest Now" signs can be seen among a seated crowd.
Posted inLocal Voice

Alameda County treasurer’s Israel divestment decision was personal and biased

Teresa Drenick (Courtesy) by Teresa Drenick January 28, 2025January 28, 2025
Janet Silver-Ghent and Allen Podell pose for a photograph at their home in Palo Alto, July 15, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inSuch a Match!

A staff member puts a personals ad in J. — and sparks fly

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

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