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"Moses Adores God in the Burning Bush" by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inTorah

Today’s political leaders should follow Moses’ lead

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. ShemotExodus 1:1-6:1 The Torah portion Shemot is one of my favorites in the […]

Man at dais
Posted inBay Area

Richmond mayor’s supporters, opponents speak out at meeting after antisemitic posts

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman January 7, 2026January 7, 2026
New York Times columnist Bret Stephens (left) with S.F. Emanu-El Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Singer in conversation on Oct. 28. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

Bret Stephens talks politics, Israel and Mamdani in S.F. as protesters chant outside

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi October 30, 2025October 30, 2025
Woman watches TV
Posted inU.S.

‘Quiet middle’ among U.S. Jews has growing qualms over the war

by Andrew Silow-Carroll December 18, 2023December 18, 2023
Helen Mirren as Golda Meir in Guy Nattiv's film "Golda." (Photo/Jasper Wolf)
Posted inTV & Film

Can a new biopic about Golda avoid politics?

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA February 22, 2023February 22, 2023
Man speaks behind podium decorated with the Chilean flag
Posted inUncategorized

Chile’s Jews feel under ‘siege’ from anti-Israel sentiment, so they’re backing a far-right presidential candidate

Alan Grabinsky by Alan Grabinsky and JTA November 24, 2021December 2, 2021
Howard Kohr, CEO of AIPAC, testifying at the House Appropriations Committee in 2019. (Photo/Astrid Riecken-Getty Images)
Posted inPolitics, Uncategorized

New conditions on aid to Israel? J Street says yes, AIPAC no

by Ron Kampeas and JTA August 4, 2021August 4, 2021
Yair Lapid, left, and Naftali Bennett arrive at Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, May 5, 2021. (Photo/JTA-Oren Ben Hakoon-AFP via Getty Images)
Posted inNews

Netanyahu’s opponents have formed a coalition to replace him

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA June 2, 2021June 2, 2021
Sulaiman Khatib (far right) rebuilding with Combatants for Peace activists near Hebron. (Photo/Tatyana Gitlits)
Posted inBooks

Palestinian peace activist chooses Bay Area writer to tell his life story

Alix Wall by Alix Wall May 5, 2021May 6, 2021
The Golden Calf, as seen in the 1956 film "The Ten Commandments."
Posted inOpinion

Your political opponent is not an idol worshipper

Rabbi Leon A. MorrisRabbi Zvi Hirschfield by Rabbi Leon Morris and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield September 29, 2020

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