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cannabis

Michael Steinmetz, the Jewish entrepreneur behind Flow Kana and the Flow Cannabis Institute. (Courtesy Flow Kana)
Posted inBay Area, Northern California, California, Health, Jewish Life, News

‘King of Weed’: Meet the Jewish mogul who’s smokin’ the competition

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman February 21, 2020February 21, 2020
A demonstration near city hall, including David Bronner (third from right) and Michael Steinmetz (second from left), founders of Kana Flow
Posted inBay Area

Cannabis partners with a commitment to social and ecological justice

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman May 10, 2019May 13, 2019
Israeli plant researcher Nirit Bernstein speaks at the California Israel Chamber of Commerce'sCannaMed/Tech Summit in San Francisco, May 1, 2019. (Photo/Maya Mirsky)
Posted inBay Area

In S.F., Israel gets brownie points for medical cannabis research

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky May 9, 2019May 15, 2019
a woman in front of a sign that says "California Israel Chamber of Commerce"
Posted inTech

Cannatech is focus for new California Israel Chamber of Commerce head

by Rob Gloster January 8, 2019January 9, 2019
Evelyn Nussenbaum and her son Sam
Posted inFirst Person

My son has epilepsy. Cannabis saved his life.

by Evelyn Nussenbaum July 12, 2018July 13, 2018
Israeli cannabis researcher Yossi Tam in 2018 (Photo/Courtesy Hebrew University)
Posted inBay Area, Israel, Health, News

Meet Hebrew University’s top cannabis researcher

by Rob Gloster January 18, 2018
As of January, sale and purchase of recreational marijuana will be legal in the state of California — including Jeff the 420 Chef's signature kosher "Potzo-Ball Soup."
Posted inNews

As recreational marijuana becomes legal in California, Jewish advocates are ready

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky December 22, 2017December 22, 2017
a plate of weed nuggets next to three joints
Posted inColumns, Health, Jewish Life, Seniors

Should I prescribe marijuana for my patients? Senior users weigh in

by Dr. Jerry Saliman June 18, 2017June 16, 2017
Gerson's head among pot leaves
Posted inJewish Life

Jewish backstory of sexy cannabis products for women

Rebecca Spence by Rebecca Spence April 13, 2017April 13, 2017

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