San Francisco State University President Leslie Wong, who has faced criticism of his administration’s response to anti-Semitic incidents at the school over the last years, has announced he is retiring. Wong, president since 2012, was traveling and unavailable to talk to J., but other figures connected to the university offered comments. “It’s been a challenging…
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Film
JFI marks 40th anniversary with 8 nights of films for Hanukkah
The Jewish Film Institute, the S.F.-based entity that wasn’t able to present its annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival this past summer due to the…
Bay Area
S.F. State president opposes student BDS resolution
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Education
Learning Hebrew in ‘Hebrew school’? Not exactly.
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Bay Area
Jewish Vocational Service in high demand as unemployment skyrockets
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Bay Area
S.F. State student government passes BDS resolution
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Music
Explore Israel’s history through its music in upcoming web series
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Small Bites
Fond farewell to Town's End; Sexual harassment among sommeliers; etc.
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. The longtime owners of Town’s End Restaurant & Bakery, David and Mary…
Religion
In-person Shabbat services? Some Conservative synagogues say yes
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