news & features

• Sam Stern, longtime S.F. violinist, raconteur, dies at 98

• WJC threatens boycott against Transamerica

• ‘Ending gun violence’ resolution passes UAHC vote

• UAHC leader calls for ‘Reform revolution’ in worship

• Jewish group funding illegal education of Afghan girls

• White House meets with Pollard supporter

• Israel to resume peace talks with Syria in West Virginia

• Secret KGB files on father of Lubavitcher rebbe released

• Poll: Israelis know little about Christians, Christmas

• Popes with opposing views on Jews head to sainthood

• News Analysis: Barak’s political future rests on fate of Syria referendum

• Russian Jews call elections a victory for democracy

• Critics take dim view of Berlin artist’s light-show plan

• Germans beg forgiveness at meeting with ex-war laborers

• London trial to pit Jewish historian against denier

• World Report

• Israel Bonds become more competitive

• Critics say Israel is unprepared for millennium hoopla

• Suspect in slaying flees to Israel

• S. Lebanese Army members seek refuge in Israel before pullout

• Uruguayan boy wins trip to Disney, but he really wants kosher Big Mac

• Payments from Swiss settlement might be delayed

• German neo-Nazis vow attacks

• Mideast Report

• JFCS support groups address food issues

• No Dec. 31 paper

• Big Brothers Big Sisters program matches Jewish adults and kids

• Local rabbi could go to prison; U.S. Attorney releases affidavit

• Relief sought for Venezuela flood victims

• S.F. forum criticizes proposal banning same-sex marriages

• Blood drive planned for ailing girl

• Brandeis prof to visit Kol Shofar

• Berkeley Hillel director leaving with smile on her face

• Compassionate teenager wants to do the right thing

• Magnate’s daughter forges own path in Silicon Valley

• Should we usher in 2000 with parties or prayers?

• 1900-era Jews found ‘Garden of Eden’ in S.F.

• Synagogues here opting for Shabbat over revelry

columns

• Genesis reads like a novel about the nature of blessing

opinions & letters

• As the calendar page turns

• In 50 years, San Francisco Jewry will be smaller but more potent

• Jews have every reason to celebrate the millennium

• Jewish priorities on Dec. 31 should be absolutely clear

supplements

• Jewish groups mark holiday

• 1,000-year milestones include printing of the Bible

• A window into Jews and Jewish life in 1000 C.E.