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Congregation Beth Sholom

Greg Berguig hits a two-run homer as the Brandeis/Sherith Israel Lionhearts play the Kol Shofar Maccabees during a softball game at the Tamalpais High School softball field in Mill Valley, June 14, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inSports

5 synagogues step up to the plate in BATS — the Bay Area Torah Softball league

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Greg Berguig gripped the metal bat tightly, his eyes focused on the yellow softball coming his way. His bat connected with a loud “PING!” and drove the ball over the […]

Judy Stein and family stand before the ark in 1957, with Rabbi Saul E. White. (Courtesy)
Posted inFrom the Archives

A 1957 bat mitzvah made San Francisco history — after a key compromise

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
Scott Horwitz (left) pictured for his 1979 bar mitzvah and in August 2013 (right) with his daughter Sara Horwitz, son Josh Horwitz and wife Missy Mastel for Sara’s bat mitzvah at Congregation Beth Sholom in San Francisco. (Photos/Courtesy Horwitz)
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Beth Sholom member finished chanting the entire Torah — with a little nudge from his wife

David A.M. Wilensky
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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky April 16, 2024April 17, 2024
Rabbi Amanda Russell reads from Congregation Beth Sholom's newly commissioned Megillah. (Photo/Courtesy Beth Sholom)
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Why my synagogue commissioned a groundbreaking new Megillah

Rabbi Amanda Russell by Rabbi Amanda Russell March 6, 2023March 6, 2023
Congregation Beth Sholom's distinctive building is reflected in the centennial mezuzah designed by Aimee Golant.
Posted inCulture

L’dor va-doorpost: Artist Aimee Golant honors Beth Sholom with centennial mezuzahs

David A.M. Wilensky
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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky August 30, 2022August 30, 2022
Rabbis Ted Feldman (left) and Katie Mizrahi (right) are moving on from current posts, while Rabbi Amanda Russell (center) has been promoted.
Posted inBay Area

Rabbis on the move: departures and promotions across the Bay Area

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman April 22, 2022April 27, 2022
Rabbi Dan Ain came to San Francisco's Congregation Beth Sholom in 2018.
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Rabbi Dan Ain to leave Beth Sholom at end of March after four years

David A.M. Wilensky
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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky March 23, 2022March 23, 2022
Anatoly Smolkin caught on security camera across the street from Congregation Beth Sholom in San Francisco.
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Man threatening S.F.’s Beth Sholom is arrested and released

by J. Staff October 14, 2021October 22, 2021
A recent session of Temple Isaiah's JQuest Hebrew school. (Photo/Courtesy Temple Isaiah)
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Learning Hebrew in ‘Hebrew school’? That’s not always the point.

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 23, 2020November 24, 2020
Congregation Beth Sholom's first in-person service in eight months took place outdoors with ample space between attendees' chairs, Nov. 6, 2020. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
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In-person Shabbat services? Some Conservative synagogues say yes

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky November 11, 2020November 12, 2020

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