Oakland, California, United States

0 Politics Culture

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Jan 2025

Noah Rothman discusses his Commentary Magazine cover piece "A Clockwork Blue" about the evolution of political violence on the left and the perils of excusing violent actions in political discourse.

0 Holocaust History

This devastating story of a hidden child during WWII will change how you think about France and the Holocaust

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 2 Jan 2025

Alfred J. Lakritz's memoir "Adieu: A Memoir of Holocaust Survival" delivers a gripping account of his life as a hidden child in Nazi-occupied France, exploring the complexities of survival, collaboration, and heroism.

0 Antisemitism Education

ADL plans to ramp up legal pressure on K-12 schools over antisemitism

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 23 Dec 2024

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is escalating its legal and advocacy efforts to address antisemitism and anti-Zionism in K-12 schools across the United States.

0 Politics Communities

Daniel Lurie, Jewish political neophyte, wins San Francisco mayoral race

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 8 Nov 2024

Daniel Lurie, a Jewish heir to the Levi Strauss fortune with no previous political experience, has been elected as the new mayor of San Francisco, defeating incumbent London Breed.

0 Politics Communities

Daniel Lurie, Jewish political neophyte and heir to Levi Strauss fortune, wins San Francisco mayoral race

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 8 Nov 2024

Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune and a significant figure within the Bay Area Jewish community, has won the San Francisco mayoral race, defeating incumbent London Breed.

0 Sports Culture

Sandy Koufax wouldn’t play on Yom Kippur. Neither would another ace Jewish pitcher.

Frederic J. Frommer in Forward · 29 Sep 2022

While Sandy Koufax has been celebrated for refusing to pitch on Yom Kippur during the 1965 World Series, former Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman also upheld Jewish traditions by not playing on the High Holiday in 1966.

0 Culture Holocaust

Once buried in Europe, a Hitler puppet stashed in Frank Oz’s Oakland attic tells his family’s Holocaust story

Dan Pine in Forward · 13 Aug 2022

Frank Oz, famously known for his work with the Muppets, discovered an unexpected legacy of resistance and creativity in his family attic – a set of marionettes crafted by his father, Mike Oznowicz, a Holocaust refugee.

0 Communities History

Favorite heirlooms: My grandfather’s stuffed raccoon

Forward · 1 Feb 2022

The story of a stuffed raccoon serves as a poignant family heirloom connecting Alix Wall to her grandfather, Abraham Melezin, a Holocaust survivor and groundbreaking academic.

0 Culture Television/Film

The wonderful, whimsical, interfaith family of the Muppets

Forward · 28 Jul 2020

PJ Grisar examines the interfaith and multicultural essence of the Muppets, highlighting the significant Jewish influences behind their creation and success.

0 Communities Music

Alby Kass, 89, Klezmer Musician Who Built Northern California Jewish Community

Forward · 17 Apr 2020

Alby Kass was a pivotal figure in Northern California's Jewish community, known for his contributions to the cultural and musical landscape until his death at 89 from COVID-19.

0 Communities Culture

Raising Children on Kugel and Kimchi, and as Jews

Forward · 19 May 2011

The article examines a study by Noah Leavitt and Helen Kim on Asian-Jewish intermarriages and their influence on raising Jewish children.

0 Art Culture

After Delays, San Francisco Museum Finally Breaks Ground

Forward · 18 Aug 2006

The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco has finally commenced construction on a new Daniel Libeskind-designed building after overcoming multiple delays and financial hurdles.

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