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Part of Bernal Cutlery has been turned into a “mission-driven pantry.” (Photo/Molly DeCoudreaux)
Posted inSmall Bites

Bernal Cutlery adds ‘mission-driven pantry’; Hanukkah food events; etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 22, 2021March 15, 2022
The giant menorah in Union Square in San Francisco on the first night of Hanukkah, Dec. 10, 2020. (Photo/Gabriel Greschler)
Posted inHanukkah

Need a flicker of community? Here’s our list of public menorah lightings.

by J. Staff November 19, 2021November 29, 2021
A mezuzah from The Magnes at UC Berkeley designed by a German-Israeli-American sculptor named Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert will soon be installed at the vice presidential residence in Washington. (Photo/UC Berkeley-Neil Freese)
Posted inNews

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff to use mezuzah from UC Berkeley’s Magnes Collection at VP’s residence

by Will Kane November 19, 2021November 23, 2021
These colorful Hanukkah candles are among this year's offerings at the Women of Isaiah Gift Shop in Lafayette.
Posted inHanukkah

Don’t get burned! How and where to get Hanukkah candles in the Bay Area

by Liz Harris November 17, 2021November 22, 2021
Za’atar kebabs with vegetables from “52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen” by Faith Kramer. (Photo/Clara Rice)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

‘52 Shabbats’: Our columnist’s cookbook takes you around the world for a year of Friday night dinners

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 12, 2021March 15, 2022
(From left) Rabbi Jill Perlman leads a conversation with Hayvi Bouzo, Omar Al Busaidy, Fatema Al Harbi, Dan Feferman and Chama Mechtaly of the NGO Sharaka at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette on Nov. 8, 2021. (Photo/Gabe Stutman)
Posted inNews

Arab and Israeli delegates tout Abraham Accords on Bay Area visit

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman November 9, 2021November 10, 2021
A new parodic take on the classic "Frog and Toad" children's books is illustrated by Ellie Hajdu.
Posted inCulture

With ‘Frog and Toad’ parody, Oakland puppet designer is ‘Doing Her Best’

by John Ferrannini November 9, 2021November 10, 2021
Families enjoy a day on the hiking trail, organized by the Contra Costa JCC during the pandemic.
Posted inBay Area

What’s a ‘JCC without walls’? In Contra Costa, it’s a community.

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 4, 2021November 8, 2021
Ross Farca speaking with an attorney outside Contra Costa Superior Court, Sept. 26, 2019. (Photo/Gabe Stutman)
Posted inBay Area

Farca trial begins: lawyers tell diverging stories of East Bay man, 25, who posted about killing Jews

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman November 3, 2021November 4, 2021
A white card reads: "What do you fear is more harmful to Jews in the 2020s? A. The patriarchy. B. The cost of Jewish education. C. Taking the Pew Report seriously. D. Chocolate hummus."
Posted inHanukkah

Test your Jewish cred in new party game Jewish Card Revoked

by Dan Pine November 3, 2021November 10, 2021

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