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Oren Rubinstein, whose cousins Shiri and Noga Weiss have been released from Hamas captivity, stands in front of San Francisco City Hall holding a poster he printed in Spanish with information about Mexican nationals who were taken as hostages in the Oct. 7 attack. (Photo/Andrew Esensten)
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‘They may heal someday’: Pacifica man’s cousins are among hostages released in Israel-Hamas truce

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss November 27, 2023
San Francisco artist Tiffany Shlain with her exhibit "Dendrofemonology: A Feminist History Tree Ring," which was on display in Washington on the National Mall in November 2023. (Courtesy)
Posted inOur Crowd

Honors, philanthropy, comings and goings — Nov. 2023

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(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb November 21, 2023November 27, 2023
Cantor Barbara Powell (left) and musician Saul Kaye lead a song at a multifaith gathering in solidarity with Peninsula Jews at St. Bartholomew's Church in San Mateo, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo/Courtesy PJCC)
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At multifaith vigil, Peninsula leaders express solidarity with Jewish neighbors

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss November 20, 2023November 20, 2023
a woman looks down at her phone
Posted inAnalysis

No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos from Israel and Gaza

by Sam Wineburg and Michael Caulfield November 20, 2023November 20, 2023
Maia, a young black performer, stands on stage at a microphone, as if she is competing in a spelling bee
Posted inTheater

23-year-old actor made leap from camp talent show to local stages

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten November 17, 2023February 28, 2024
From the Maccabeats' version of "Miracle" by Matisyahu. (Screenshot/YouTube)
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Maccabeats’ Hanukkah shows in Palo Alto will include prayers for Israel

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent November 15, 2023November 15, 2023
A visitor looks at the Shabbat table display at Dunphy Park in Sausalito, Nov., 10, 2023. (Photo/Don Feria-AP Images for Jewish Community Relations Council)
Posted inArt

‘We pray that this was a one-time event’: Empty Shabbat tables honor hostages in Gaza

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten November 13, 2023November 17, 2023
Man standing wearing glasses
Posted inBay Area, Israel, News

With 7 dead or missing, the nightmare of Oct. 7 isn’t over for Pacifica man and his family

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss November 13, 2023November 16, 2023
Attendees at the Friends of the IDF fundraiser at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, Nov. 5, 2023. (Photo/Limor Edrey-Courtesy FIDF)
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Friends of the IDF fundraiser disrupted by raucous protest on Peninsula

Sue Barnett 2025 by Sue Barnett November 11, 2023November 12, 2023
Passersby stop to read Smitten Ice Cream owner Robyn Sue Fisher's message "To My San Francisco Community," posted on the boarded up windows of the local chain's Mission District location, Sunday evening, Nov. 5, 2023. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
Posted inBay Area

‘The public square is toxic’: As conflict grows, more Bay Area Jews feel unsafe

by Sue Fishkoff November 10, 2023November 12, 2023

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