Lifecycles Lifecycles, Dec. 24: Brother and sister have weddings one month apart Siblings Jill and Mitch Waxman were both married this fall. Mazel tov to both couples! Jill Waxman and Josh Brower were married on Oct. 3, 2021, in Glen… By J. Readers Dec 27, 2021
Obituaries Deaths for the week of Dec. 24, 2021 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Barry Adler Jan. 23, 1931–Nov. 18, 2021 Barry Adler, 90, of San Francisco, passed… By J. Staff Dec 27, 2021
Lifecycles Lifecycles for the week of Dec. 24, 2021 B’nai mitzvah Margot Blatherwick Daughter of Betty Zonderman and Robert Blatherwick, Saturday, Jan. 8, at Or Shalom Jewish Community in San… By J. Staff Dec 27, 2021
Obituaries Desmond Tutu, who identified with Jews but criticized Israel, dies at 90 Desmond Tutu, the archbishop who identified closely with the historical suffering of the Jewish people in his forceful advocacy against apartheid in South… By Shira Hanau, JTA Dec 27, 2021
Bay Area A soulful Hebrew Israelite wedding in Davis A shofar blast signals the start of the ceremony. The guests, many wearing brightly colored African-style clothing and head coverings, take their seats. A… By Andrew Esensten Dec 10, 2021
Lifecycles Lifecycles for the week of Dec. 10, 2021 B’nai Mitzvah Jacob Berland Son of Jennifer and Noah Berland, Saturday, Dec. 18, at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. Herschel Diamond Son of… By J. Staff Dec 10, 2021
Obituaries Obituaries for the week of Dec. 10, 2021 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Helen Ducoff Dec. 19, 1929–Nov. 12, 2021 Helen Ducoff (neé Wohl), a Jewish… By J. Staff Dec 10, 2021
Our Crowd Honors, happenings, comings & goings, philanthropy — Nov. 2021 Honors The Jewish Council for Public Affairs will present its Tikkun Olam Award to Ilana Kaufman on Dec. 14 at its “Moving Forward” virtual benefit.… By David A.M. Wilensky Nov 30, 2021
Obituaries Obituaries for the week of Nov. 26, 2021 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Hans Herbert Angress Born April 14, 1928 in Berlin, Germany – Died November… By J. Staff Nov 26, 2021