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Peninsula Temple Sholom

Sen. Scott Wiener presents to Sharon Silverman, then president of Hebrew Free Loan, a State Senate resolution commending the organization for 120 years of service the organization's 2017 gala. (Photo/Kamran Zohoori)
Posted inBay Area, Jewish Life, News, Philanthropy, Seniors

At 81, Sharon Silverman reflects on a life of trailblazing volunteerism and leadership

by Liz Harris September 30, 2021October 1, 2021

Sharon Silverman has never worked a day in her life — for pay, that is. But the outgoing, energetic 81-year-old just can’t stop offering her time and efforts as a […]

an older woman happily holds out her arms to greet an old friend in a large synagogue sanctuary
Posted inNews

Synagogues reopen their doors after long, arduous year

by Gabriel Greschler June 24, 2021June 24, 2021
Empty entrance to the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, which closed its facility in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo/Courtesy OFJCC)
Posted inNews

Local Jewish nonprofits receive millions in federal coronavirus payroll loans

by Dan Pine April 30, 2020April 30, 2020
Michael Berenbaum, director of the Sigi Ziering Institute for Exploring the Ethical and Religious Implications of the Holocaust. (American Jewish University)
Posted inNews

Scholar’s talks on Peninsula could touch ‘raw nerve’ with tough topics

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky December 24, 2019
Diana Somorjai (left) and Molly Weiner (right) have been selected for the Bronfman Fellowship.
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Two local students chosen as Bronfman Fellows

Tova Ricardo by Tova Ricardo June 20, 2019June 20, 2019
After five decades of service to Peninsula Temple Sholom, Cantor Barry Reich has retired. (Photo/Alan Zeichick)
Posted inNews

Cantor Barry tales: After 51 years, Reich says goodbye

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky May 11, 2018

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