And so, once again, with that incipient autumn nip in the air, we find ourselves deep in the Days of Awe, our annual chance to recharge ourselves as Jews, as human beings. It’s always a bit of a mountain to climb, that summiting for atonement. At least, it is if we do it right. Though…
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In an Israel divided, a unity government is the best way forward
The voters in Israel have spoken. But what, exactly, did they say this week? Though the final tally is still up in the air, the two leading parties, Prime…
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Can it happen here? Sadly, it already is.
There was a time when Bay Area Jews took cold comfort in the belief that the rising tide of anti-Semitism was not lapping at our own shores. Despite the…
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Calling Jewish Dems disloyal is needlessly divisive — and dangerous
Mr. President, what did you mean this week when you said Jews who vote for Democrats are disloyal? We ask, because we know that when Jews are accused of…
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Cowardly politicians allow terrorists to win
It would be tempting to hope that this time is different. With back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton last weekend, barely a week after the…
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If we want to be safe, we must face reality and protect ourselves
For years, American Jews watched with horror as multiple attacks were visited upon the Jews of Europe. Whether a day school in Toulouse, a synagogue in…
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Violent anti-Semitism is a clear and present danger in our own backyard
Updated with new information July 12 at 9:30 a.m. In the matter of Ross Farca, the Concord man arrested last month on felony charges of making homicidal…
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Confirmation of J.’s value in the Bay Area Jewish community
Normally when we make an error in a story, it is a circumstance of some embarrassment for us. But when we reported in May that J. had won nine 2019…
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Fight over Israel in state Democratic Party made potent statement
At a quick glance, the wrangling over several resolutions harshly critical of Israel at the California Democratic Party State Convention two weeks ago…