The constant stream of breaking news about American politics and the coronavirus pandemic has hidden a sobering fact: Six prominent Holocaust survivors who had dedicated much of their lives to educating others against hatred have died in Europe over the past month. These are their stories. Esther Cohen One of only 160 people from her…
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Jewish Life
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…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2020
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. This page will be updated throughout the week. Submit an obituary here. Lawrence…
Hanukkah
Safe menorah lightings to brighten Hanukkah around the Bay
A drive-through Hanukkah wonderland. Individually wrapped latkes. Socially distanced public menorah lightings. Yes, local Jewish organizations have had to…
Recipe
Fritter away Hanukkah with this fried mac and cheese
These mac and cheese balls combine two Hanukkah traditions — fried foods and dairy foods — for a fun holiday appetizer or snack. Give them a kick by using…
Bay Area
From music to cooking, pandemic hobbies uncork creativity
Micah Bloom’s summer plans weren’t supposed to go off the rails. The 20-year-old was all set for a cool internship at a Tel Aviv real estate office…
The Matzo Chronicles
Do the right thing and ‘reply to sender’ — don’t make me beg!
“Return to Sender,” a 1962 hit song for Elvis Presley, might as well be my theme song these days. Not only am I sitting around sheltering in place and…
Torah
Why Leah’s ability to give thanks should be our model for today
The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Vayetzei Genesis 28:10-32:3 We learn how to give…
Religion
Through crises past and present, Judaism teaches us to be thankful
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving during a pandemic? The medical, financial, social and emotional challenges, coupled with the stresses we are…