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Youth Spirit's Tiny House Village in Oakland will begin housing homeless youth in January 2021. (Photo/Daniel Arauz)
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Tiny colorful houses for homeless Oakland youth almost ready

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky December 4, 2020December 4, 2020
a little boy and a little girl sit on the ground wearing masks playing
Posted inEducation

Mostly ups, a few downs as Jewish preschools respond to Covid scares

by Gabriel Greschler November 20, 2020November 23, 2020
Congregation Beth Sholom's first in-person service in eight months took place outdoors with ample space between attendees' chairs, Nov. 6, 2020. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
Posted inNews

In-person Shabbat services? Some Conservative synagogues say yes

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky November 11, 2020November 12, 2020
Rabbi Mark Bloom streams a live Shabbat service from Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland, May 2020. (Photo/Michael Fox)
Posted inHigh Holidays

Covid, race protests, wildfires on tap for High Holiday sermons

by Sue Fishkoff September 8, 2020September 8, 2020
Satya Zamudio, 15, is urging Oakland's school board to eliminate its police force. (Photo/Rucha Chitnis)
Posted inEducation

Jewish youth urge Oakland school district to eliminate school police

by Gabriel Greschler June 24, 2020June 25, 2020
The light-filled sanctuary of Kol Shofar in Tiburon (Photo/HCLA)
Posted inBay Area, Columns, Religion, Jew in the Pew, Jewish Life, News

Shabbat online? Conservative synagogues get OK, but some were already doing it

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky May 25, 2020May 26, 2020
Rabbi Mark Bloom streams a live Shabbat service from Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland, May 2020. (Photo/Michael Fox)
Posted inNews

Synagogues begin sketching out plans for post-quarantine reopening

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman May 15, 2020May 15, 2020
Rabbi Stacey Friedman of Congregation Rodef Sholom livestreams Havdalah with son Eli.
Posted inNews

Silver lining: Huge numbers ‘attend’ online Jewish events

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky April 13, 2020April 14, 2020
Jeanne Henzel Swartz in her workshop. (MAURICE RAMIREZ)
Posted inBay Area

Idea born at Oakland temple: Making plastic masks for medical workers

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky April 3, 2020April 3, 2020
Bishop Michael Barber and Father Jay Matthews light a candle in memory of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims
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My fellow faith leaders showed up, proving no community is alone in its struggle

Rabbi Mark Bloom by Rabbi Mark Bloom November 8, 2018

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