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Arnon Oren at Sailing Goat, one of two eateries he owns in Richmond. (Photo/Courtesy)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Why this Richmond-based chef’s new kosher catering outfit may not be in Richmond

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 9, 2023December 20, 2023
Pro-Palestinian teachers in Oakland organized themselves early in the ongoing war. Here, a banner reads "Oakland Educators Say Fund Education, Not War on Gaza" at an Oakland Unified School District meeting on Nov. 9, 2023. (Photo/Courtesy anonymous)
Posted inOpinion

Yes to remote public comments; Progressives and Israel; etc.

by J. Readers November 9, 2023November 9, 2023
A Jewbelong billboard reading "Can a billboard end antisemitism? No. But you're not a billboard" at Broadway and 42nd Street in Oakland was graffitied with "Free Palestine." (Photo/IndyBay.org)
Posted inBay Area

JewBelong antisemitism billboards defaced in East Bay again

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman November 8, 2023November 8, 2023
Members of the advocacy group IfNotNow sing during a protest outside the Los Angeles home of Vice President Kamala Harris calling "on those in power to oppose any policies that privilege one group of people over another, in Israel/Palestine and in the U.S," Oct. 19, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Irfan Khan-Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Posted inReligion

Some Jewish musicians are asking Jewish critics of Israel to stop singing their songs at protests

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer November 8, 2023November 10, 2023
The demonstrator holds up a sign that reads "Fundraising 4 genocide & ethnic cleansing — SHAME"
Posted inBay Area

Oakland teachers union doubles down on support for Palestinians

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 7, 2023November 9, 2023
One latke and three knishes by Ramni Levy's King Knish. (Photo/Courtesy Levy)
Posted inSmall Bites

Ramni Levy, San Francsico’s king of knishes, is making a comeback; and more Small Bites

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 7, 2023December 20, 2023
Protesters from the Arab Resource and Organizing Center, Jewish Voice for Peace and others attempt to block a ship from departing the Port of Oakland, one they believed was headed for Washington state to pick up military materiel for Israel. (Photo/Courtesy AROC)
Posted inNews

‘No U.S. military aid to Israel,’ say protesters as they block ship at Port of Oakland

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss November 3, 2023November 6, 2023
Oakland High School, part of the Oakland Unified School District, in July 2023. (Photo/Wikimedia-Mx. Granger CC0)
Posted inEducation

Oakland Jewish parents organize against Israel resolutions

by J. Staff November 2, 2023November 8, 2023
The level of antisemitism in the district is “quite rampant,” parent Mara Kolesas told the Berkeley Unified School District board on Nov. 1, 2023. (Screenshot)
Posted inBay Area

Berkeley parents’ petition asks school board to protect Jewish students

Natalie Weinstein in downtown San Francisco, Feb. 24, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Natalie Weinstein November 2, 2023November 3, 2023
Katie Porter speaking to the Pass Democratic Club in Riverside County, Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo/Instagram-@katieporteroc)
Posted inNews

Katie Porter tells Alameda County Dems Israel has right to self-defense

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 2, 2023November 2, 2023

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