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San Quentin Prison

Attendees raise a cup of grape juice — no wine allowed — at the San Quentin State Prison seder. (Photo/Vincent O'Bannon/San Quentin News)
Posted inNorthern California

At San Quentin prison seder, the Exodus story is personal

Alix Wall by Alix Wall April 7, 2023April 17, 2023

Tedrick Greer Sims Jr. has observed Passover many times inside San Quentin State Prison over the years, but this time he could easily answer why this night was different from […]

Camp Swig counselors and CITs, summer 1975. (Photo/Rabbi Jason Gwasdoff).
Posted inLocal Voice

The lasting impact of a 1975 Camp Swig visit to San Quentin prison

Rabbi Jason Gwasdoff by Rabbi Jason Gwasdoff July 21, 2021
a crowd of people in masks on a street, some holding signs
Posted inBay Area

Covid-19 outbreak at San Quentin spurs Jewish activism, support

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 7, 2020
James “Sneaky” White Jr. moments after his release from prison, Jan. 21, 2020. (Alix Wall)
Posted inBay Area

Jewish lifer who helped 1,500 inmates earn degrees freed from prison after 38 years

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 23, 2020January 29, 2025
Amanda Berger runs the garden in the H-Unit yard at San Quentin Prison.
Posted inTalking With ...

Q&A: A prison garden where personal growth is the goal

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 5, 2018July 9, 2018
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Praying behind bars: San Quentin congregation is a respite from prison life

by Abra Cohen November 7, 2014July 1, 2020

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