Bay Area
Jewish students settle lawsuit against SFSU
A discrimination lawsuit filed by two Jewish students against San Francisco State University and the California State University board of trustees was…
Philanthropy
In S.F., Jewish Funders Network gathering looks to future of philanthropy
While the Jewish Funders Network conference agenda last weekend delved deep into the weeds of philanthropy, Andrés Spokoiny focused instead on the Jewish…
U.S.
4 things to watch at this year’s AIPAC conference
At the AIPAC policy conference, the theme this year is “Connected for Good” — just as everything appears ready to fall apart. The pro-Israel lobby’s…
Obituaries
‘His legacy is enormous’: Larry Raphael, Sherith Israel rabbi emeritus, 72
When Rabbi Larry Raphael, who passed away on March 17 at age 72, first came to work at San Francisco’s Sherith Israel in 2003, he had a list of all the…
U.S.
Former AIPAC officials launch PAC to direct funds to pro-Israel candidates
Two former top AIPAC staffers are helming a new political action committee that will steer donations to candidates in both parties who adopt a centrist…
Bay Area
Panel to help ease BRCA cancer fears with the facts
Jen Brand had her first mammogram 10 years ago, when she was 35. Its findings were suspicious, so she was advised to return for a breast MRI six months…
Bay Area
Across the Bay Area, Jews and Muslims gather to honor New Zealand victims
The prayers were in Arabic, Hebrew and English, but the sorrow felt in the wake of last Friday’s massacre of 50 Muslim worshippers in Christchurch, New…
Bay Area
Limmud Bay Area 2019 registration open
One of the Bay Area’s most eclectic annual Jewish festivals is open for registration starting March 15. The 2019 Limmud Bay Area, a weekend of learning…
Bay Area
Marin Jewish campus expansion slowed by neighbors’ concerns
The three institutions that make up the Lonee C. Hoytt campus in San Rafael — the Osher Marin JCC, Congregation Rodef Sholom and Brandeis Marin — have…