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He spent 19 years on death row. His conversion to Judaism helped him endure
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (1442+ words) Most condemned California prisoners will never be released, but some of them gained new opportunities after Gov. Newsom suspended the death penalty....
Sunnyvale's Sephardic congregation is attracting a young crowd
1+ week, 1+ day ago (782+ words) Bar Yohai serves a growing population of Silicon Valley Jews, especially Israelis, across Sephardic, Mizrahi and Ashkenazi heritage....
Books to help bring the fall holidays to life for children
1+ week, 3+ day ago (19+ words) Reading together can help kids connect with Jewish traditions, holiday themes and discover stories that reflect their own lives....
How a big East Bay synagogue is getting even bigger
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1209+ words) What makes a large synagogue tick? How does it consistently attract new members? At Temple Isaiah, the largest congregation in the East Bay, the answer points to affinity groups based on age and interest and to intentional relationship-building. The synagogue’s…...
Updated: Where to buy Rosh Hashanah foods across Bay Area
2+ week, 3+ day ago (476+ words) Bay Area restaurants, bakeries, markets and retailers have the foods and wine you need to celebrate the Jewish New Year....
Our Resource guide puts the local Jewish community at your fingertips
2+ week, 3+ day ago (619+ words) Over 20 years ago, when Carrie Rice was working at San Francisco’s Congregation Sherith Israel, a couple arrived at the door on a Friday afternoon and spoke to her in Hebrew. They were obviously in need of help. But they spoke…...
UC Berkeley Hillel gears up for its 100th birthday — but don't expect a big gala
2+ week, 4+ day ago (407+ words) Berkeley Hillel has a big anniversary coming up but don’t expect a gala or some big, glossy event. Think student dinners instead....
Where to buy Rosh Hashanah foods across Bay Area
2+ week, 5+ day ago (816+ words) The High Holidays arrive before the start of fall this year, with Rosh Hashanah beginning at sundown on Friday, Sept. 11. Bay Area restaurants, bakeries, markets, wineries and retailers have what you need to celebrate the Jewish New Year, whether you…...
When does Shabbat end? This astrophysicist thinks we’ve been getting it wrong
3+ week, 1+ day ago (616+ words) Three stars in the night sky mark the Sabbath’s end. Now, one astronomer is calculating exactly when those stars appear....
Voting for our annual Readers’ Choice competition is now open
3+ week, 2+ day ago (124+ words) jweekly.com Readers, we know you have opinions. If you ask a J. reader where to get the best bagel in the Bay, you’ll certainly get an answer. If not two. That’s why, for over 20 years, we’ve asked savvy J. readers…...