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Clockwise from top left: Jessica B. Peixotto in 1923 (J. Archives); Gluten-Free Upside-Down Caramel Apple Cake (Micah Siva); a photo posted to social media of eight teens lying in the shape of a swastika on a football field; Rabbi Shua Brick in the sanctuary at Oakland's Beth Jacob Congregation. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

As 2025 blessedly comes to a close, it’s time once again to count down our top 10 most-read articles of the year. I’ve come to enjoy this annual exercise as […]

Conductor Lahav Shani takes a bow during a standing ovation at the Israel Philharmonic's performance in San Francisco, Nov. 5, 2022. Before the performance, attendees were greeted by anti-Israel protesters outside Davies Symphony Hall. (Photo/Rabbi Ryan Bauer)
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several protesters stand near the hall. one carries a sign that reads "palestine will be free"
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Protesters make noise before Israel Philharmonic’s S.F. concert

Andrew EsenstenLillian Ilsley-Greene by Andrew Esensten and Lillian Ilsley-Greene November 7, 2022March 28, 2025
Hans Zimmer at the European premiere of "The Lion King" in London, July 14, 2019. (Photo/JTA-David M. Benett-Wire Image-Getty Images)
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Israel Philharmonic to stream Hans Zimmer-themed Hanukkah event

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA December 1, 2020December 2, 2020
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, 2006 (Photo/Wikimedia Commons)
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Israel Philharmonic to play Oct. 31 in S.F.

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