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At early Oct. 7 gatherings, Bay Area Jews seek comfort among one another

Israelis in Palo Alto and Jews from the former Soviet Union in S.F. looked back on two years of pain and defiance.
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Give a fig, and use this sacred fruit in a savory halloumi salad

Figs symbolize endurance and longevity, so live a long life with this recipe for savory salad with crunchy halloumi and sumac ...
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Two years in, some are asking if the war in Gaza is changing Judaism

( JTA) — In the two years since the attacks of Oct. 7, the Jewish discourse over the war in Gaza has been agonizing and ...
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BBYO at 100. Fighting Jew hatred in Oakland. Israel’s PR.

Since Oct. 7, 2023, Jews in Oakland and beyond have found themselves up against organized, virulent Jew hatred that threatens ...
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Sacred jam sessions in East Bay braid religions and cultures

The Sacred Music Fellowship brings together musicians and singers for interfaith jam sessions, music workshops and holiday ...
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Israel is endangering Diaspora Jews. We need to own up to it — and start demanding change.

First, face up to the disagreeable fact that Israeli actions now less “secure the welfare” of the Diaspora than endanger it. A recent poll of Jewish students worldwide finds 78% conceal their ...
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Daniel Pipes

Daniel Pipes is the founder of the Middle East Forum and the author of numerous books including "Israel Victory: How Zionists Win Acceptance and Palestinians Get Liberated" (Wicked Son, 2025).