news & features

• “Kosher Sex” rabbi dukes it out with “Rules Girls,” wins round

• S.F. Shoah survivor, activist Rachela Gelbart dies at 77

• Groups may be ousted by Conference of Presidents

• Republicans to emphasize unity in outreach to Jews

• u.s. report

• Jewish, Latino lawmakers build bridges at roundtable

• Chase Manhattan customers won’t get their WWII assets

• Despite disagreements, Cheney earned respect of Jewish heads

• Jewish editor now president

• Divided Jerusalem could complicate lives of residents

• Woman’s centenary celebration marks Jewish struggle, success

• World Report

• The negotiated issues

• Post-summit statement

• Poles honored for preserving remnants of Jewish life

• Sept. declaration may cost Arafat millions in U.S. aid

• Beatific pope plan angers Jews

• U.S. Jewish leaders fear violent backlash to hit Israel

• Rabbi’s dream house would rest on biblical foundation

• Area educator writes b’nai mitzvah guide

• Theater sale makes more room for Goldman Institute

• Now $1 million richer, JCC of S.F. is hoping to avoid landmark status

• Evolution is essential to Judaism, CLAL chief says here

• School helps haredim move from old tradition to high-tech

• A survivor’s tale of triumph, loss and narrow escape

• Russians traveling to S.F. to tackle hate-crime issue

• New facility to unite senior services

• Butcher finds love at Oakland’s kosher meat market

• Prof takes recreational route to peace in Middle East

• Under the chuppah: Web reveals old, new customs

• Uncertainty plagues Israelis, left and right

• After talks, local angst rises among Jews, Arabs

• Israel roiled by political turmoil, tensions

columns

• On turning each moment, each act, into a holy one

opinions & letters

• What next? No prognosis for peace

• Give me a burger, fries and a nice Jewish mensch

• Coexistence in Holy City is not an impossible dream

• Keep the city undivided and ensure Israel’s security