Art
Nuclear scientist-turned-artist explores Holocaust
Larry Lagin describes working on nuclear fusion like “trying to create a star on Earth.” But when the scientist and engineer left his job in 2014, he knew…
Bay Area
A survivor’s journey from Lvov ghetto to Berkeley City Hall
In her 15 years as Berkeley’s city auditor, Anna Rabkin became known for her involvement in hot-button local issues, such as recycling and affordable…
Trailblazers
Bernard Osher: tirelessly working for good
Part of Trailblazers, a series of profiles of Jewish men and women who build and sustain our Jewish community, supported by a generous donation from Carol…
Lifecycles
100th birthday for Jewish S.F. man born as a refugee in China
On Jan. 2, William (Mushie) Krasow celebrated his 100th birthday. His nickname, Bill, was created by childhood pals who couldn’t pronounce his Russian…
Philanthropy
For this mother-daughter pair, volunteering is a family affair
Barbara Proctor has a mighty set of lungs. In one long breath, the 83-year-old rattles off the past few days of her calendar. “On Tuesday, I read to…
Jewish Life
New approach to dying: 'end-of-life doulas'
With a simple ceremony that reflected the solemnity of its mission, the Melaveh Project recently graduated its second group of end-of-life doulas —…
Seniors
Reutlinger to affiliate with nondenominational management group
The Reutlinger Community soon will be under new management. Long the primary Jewish assisted living/skilled nursing home in the East Bay, Reutlinger has…
Seniors
New social club for seniors in S.F.
Connection — that’s the simple idea behind a new club at Rhoda Goldman Plaza that aims to connect seniors to one another, and to the world at large. The…
Trailblazers
‘Cissie’ Swig: Still a visionary, always a supporter of good causes
Part of Trailblazers, a series of profiles of Jewish men and women who build and sustain our Jewish community, supported by a generous donation from Carol…