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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
Miriam Nehama Ani and Brandon Waloff at their Zoom wedding, May 31, 2020. (Photo/Éli Zaturanski-Visage Studios)
Posted inUncategorized

Oakland couple was hesitant, but Zoom wedding proved to be ‘magical’

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 15, 2020June 18, 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
Josh Krafchin at his weekly free challah pick-up. (Photo/Rachele Kanigel)
Posted inJewish Life

Oakland man starts handing out free challah — and messages for a better world

Rachele Kanigel by Rachele Kanigel June 11, 2020June 23, 2020
Ross Farca speaking with an attorney outside Contra Costa Superior Court, Sept. 26, 2019. (Photo/Gabe Stutman)
Posted inNews

East Bay man who threatened Poway-style shooting posts bail, is released from custody

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman June 10, 2020June 10, 2020
The author (left) age 9, with her mother and siblings in Oakland. (Photo/Courtesy Larks)
Posted inFirst Person

Black Jews are grieving, and we need you to help us mourn

Shekhiynah Larks by Shekhiynah Larks June 9, 2020
Fire fighters working to put out a fire at Congregation B'nai Shalom in Walnut Creek. (Photo/Courtesy Contra Costa County Fire Protection District)
Posted inNews

Brush fire caught early at Walnut Creek synagogue

by Gabriel Greschler June 9, 2020
Protesters march in New York in response to the death of George Floyd. (Photo/JTA-John Lamparski-SOPA Images-LightRocket via Getty Images)
Posted inLocal Voice

Turning a blind eye to racism allows it to continue

Rabbi Allan Berkowitz by Rabbi Allan Berkowitz June 5, 2020June 10, 2020
Stanford University (Photo/File)
Posted inPhilanthropy

Koret Foundation awards $50 million in grants to local universities

by J. Staff June 5, 2020June 5, 2020
Sam Benabou, a junior at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, is one of the teens behind the Hamsa Fund. (Photo/Courtesy Benabou)
Posted inPhilanthropy

Covid-19 can’t stop these East Bay Jewish teen fundraisers

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky June 4, 2020June 9, 2020

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