Bay Area
Tiny colorful houses for homeless Oakland youth almost ready
In an empty lot near the Oakland Coliseum, a fence of “blessings” is going up in a mélange of bright 2-by-4s painted all colors of the rainbow, with words…
Small Bites
Vegetable 'Baby Yoda' at kids' food contest; fighting hunger with fridges
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. If you’re neither a foodie nor a social media watcher, the fact that…
Editorial
Learning Hebrew in an hour a week? It’s complicated
When it comes to learning modern Hebrew, ktsat is better than klum. However, given that Hebrew is the universal language of the Jewish people, “a little…
Education
Learning Hebrew in ‘Hebrew school’? Not exactly.
Rabbi Nicki Greninger thinks part-time religious education is due for a name change. “When we call it ‘Hebrew school,’ people assume you’re going to learn…
Education
Mostly ups, a few downs as Jewish preschools respond to Covid scares
On the evening of Friday the 13th this month, Rabbi Yonatan Cohen of Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley got a knock on his door. Standing before him was…
Education
Lessons on Jewish Americans added to state’s ethnic studies curriculum
Following a bruising political struggle lasting more than a year, Jewish organizations are marking a modest victory this week after education…
Bay Area
Marin students again targeted with antisemitic social media posts
The Marin County public school community has been rocked by another wave of antisemitic and menacing social media posts, made public by the principal of…
Education
Jewish Study Network goes to the drive-in for pandemic-safe fundraiser
As the time for year-end fundraisers rolls around, Jewish organizations everywhere are being challenged by pandemic restrictions. Clearly, in-person…
Local Voice
Today’s youth are seekers, so let’s creatively show them Judaism
Year after year, the refrain grows louder. Around Shabbat tables, from synagogue bimahs and in the pages of media, so many lament that the next generation…