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Yair Naftalin-Kelman spoke at the Berkeley School Board meeting in February to urge them to listen to Jewish families.
Posted inBay Area

Berkeley High graduation on Shabbat despite years of pleas

Lillian Ilsley-Greene by Lillian Ilsley-Greene February 27, 2023March 8, 2023

In early February, 17-year-old Yair Naftalin-Kelman took to the podium at a meeting of the Berkeley Unified School Board. Wearing his kippah, as he does every day, Yair told the […]

picture of Dawn says "mixed & matched: advice from dawn kepler
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Mixed & Matched, Jewish Life

Should our rabbi care more about our feelings or which holidays we celebrate?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler February 15, 2017February 16, 2017
Sylvia Kahn with son Evan, daughter Peach and husband Dan
Posted inJewish Life

Can an interfaith family find substance and tranquility?

by J. Correspondent December 23, 2016January 5, 2017
Posted inJewish Life

I light my menorah in the window and you should, too

Edmon Rodman by Edmon J. Rodman December 23, 2016December 29, 2016
Posted inJewish Life

I celebrate Hanukkah, but here’s why I love Christmas

Ben Sales by Ben Sales December 23, 2016January 5, 2017
The winning platter — traditional potato latkes with the sour cream in squash cups photo/janet silver ghent
Posted inFood, Jewish Life

Simplicity is the winning formula at latke cookoff

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent December 23, 2016January 5, 2017
Posted inJewish Life

Synagogue’s food delivery program helps hungry kids in West Contra Costa schools during winter bre

by J. Staff December 23, 2016January 5, 2017
Posted inJewish Life

Iconic Israeli candle company keeps on going, growing

by J. Correspondent December 23, 2016December 29, 2016
Posted inJewish Life

Tale of 2 parties in D.C.

by J. Correspondent December 23, 2016December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized, Jewish Life

Gifts are great, but think outside of the box, too

by J. Staff December 16, 2016January 17, 2017

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