Opinion
Xenophobia in Hungary: Is the past becoming the present?
A dapper, elderly gentleman I will call István came to my studio for a recording session. I had advertised for voice-over talent that could do a light…
Editorial
Jewish philanthropy must be more than a one-day event
The annual S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation’s Day of Philanthropy is once again upon us. Nationally known speakers, donors and thought leaders will…
Opinion
Why we must forge new paths in Jewish education
Not long ago, a young man at a protest rally held up a placard that read, “This is Why I Went to Hebrew School.” The policy he was protesting did not…
Local Voice
Five meaningful starting points as you consider your year-end giving
As the year-end giving season quickly approaches, and solicitations increase, it is helpful to step back and think about giving in a purposeful way. In…
Opinion
Today’s challenges demand a more collaborative Jewish philanthropy
Collaborative philanthropy is today a popular subject of articles and speeches, which we have advocated for years. Tad’s business background in real…
Opinion
Israel needs to stop palling around with Rodrigo Duterte
On Nov. 5, Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz said that Israel should avoid selling weapons to repressive regimes. While it might seem like an…
Letters
Don’t blame Trump; don’t blame Israel; ‘wanton disregard’ in Emanu-El plan
Emanu-El’s project? Boo! I have been a member of Congregation Emanu-El for over 60 years. In addition to what you reported about the main sanctuary…
Opinion
As children of Holocaust survivors, the Rohingya genocide hits close to home
She was 16 years old and alone in a refugee camp in a foreign country when we met her. Sobbing, she told us how she hoped that her brother might be…
First Person
Our community must not ignore fertility issues
Several months ago, I was asked to speak at an event for Hasidah, a Berkeley-based nonprofit that “raises awareness of infertility, connects people to…