San Francisco

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With visitors and donations down, San Francisco’s Jewish museum to shutter at least temporarily

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 14 Nov

The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco is set to undergo a year-long closure starting December 15, citing significant drops in visitation and donations attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and broader challenges facing San Francisco's downtown area.

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Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco will close for a year, citing financial woes

Laura Paull in Forward · 13 Nov

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco will temporarily close for a year starting December 15 due to financial challenges and a decline in attendance.

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

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 8 Nov

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.

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

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 8 Nov

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.

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How deep-blue cities are prosecuting — or not —law-breaking anti-Israel activists

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 6 Sep

In deep-blue cities like San Francisco and Oakland, district attorneys are handling anti-Israel protest prosecutions differently, highlighting the broader complexities of dealing with rising antisemitism and illegal protest activities.

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Pelosi Makes a Risky Bet

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Jul

The article discusses Nancy Pelosi's endorsement of Dean Preston, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America running for reelection in San Francisco against Bilal Mahmood, a moderate tech entrepreneur.

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The Moon by Night

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

Debbie Shapiro, a woman known for her strength and positivity, reflects on her journey with Parkinson's disease.

0 Communities Sports

‘Best friends I ever had’: Willie Mays’ treasured bond with a Jewish family

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 Jun

Willie Mays, a baseball legend facing financial struggles in 1963, found a savior in Jacob Shemano, a Jewish banker, which blossomed into a lifelong friendship that bridged cultural divides.

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Irving Penn: Anxious American Photographer

Jonah Raskin in Tablet · 3 May

Irving Penn, a renowned American fashion photographer, captured the essence of the Summer of Love in San Francisco in 1967, photographing iconic figures like the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin.

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A Salon for ‘Nones’

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 11 Apr

In San Francisco's Hayes Valley, a modern-day salon called The Commons is reimagining intellectual and spiritual gatherings, attracting young professionals seeking a sense of community and deeper connections beyond traditional religious institutions.

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The War on Citizenship

Michael Lind in Tablet · 25 Mar

The text discusses the changing perception of citizenship and its significance, particularly in the context of a Chinese non-citizen being appointed to a San Francisco government body responsible for elections where she cannot vote.

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Feinstein, a ‘proud member’ of her synagogue, to be buried privately at Jewish cemetery

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 5 Oct 2023

The funeral services for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein included the presence of Rabbi Jonathan Singer from Congregation Emanu-El, the synagogue where Feinstein attended Sunday school as a child.

0 History Communities

A Jewish Tour of San Francisco | Jewish History on the Road

Sam Aronow · 1 Sep 2023

Exploring the Jewish historical sites of San Francisco through a unique tour.

0 Culture Politics

Losing P.J. O'Rourke

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Feb 2022

The text discusses the sorrow over the unexpected passing of P.J. O'Rourke, a friend and contributor.

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Crime and Criminality in the Golden State

Jonah Raskin in Tablet · 24 Mar 2021

This article discusses the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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The Madness of San Francisco

Jonah Raskin in Tablet · 19 Feb 2021

The article discusses the recent controversy in San Francisco, where the Board of Education decided to remove the names of 44 schools, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Paul Revere, due to their perceived connections to subjugation, oppression, and genocide.

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New Ideas Pop Up on the Jewish Food Scene

Flora Tsapovsky in Tablet · 16 Nov 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed Jewish chefs to get creative with new pop-up concepts and inventive delis.

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My elevator rides with Cecilia Chiang, the Julia Child of Chinese food

Forward · 29 Oct 2020

Cecilia Chiang, the renowned chef and owner of The Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco, was a prominent figure in the city's culinary scene from 1961 until its closure 30 years later.

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A Jewish Way to Remember

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 22 Jul 2020

The Memory Garden in Colma, California is the first Jewish site dedicated to commemorating miscarriages, abortions, and neonatal deaths.

0 Holocaust Politics

The Year That Shook Up San Francisco’s Jewish Community

Lincoln Mitchell in Tablet · 27 Nov 2018

Harvey Milk, San Francisco's outspoken Jewish politician, was assassinated in 1978 by Supervisor Dan White, leading to significant ramifications for the city's Jewish community.

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El Al Will Now Fly Direct From Tel Aviv To Silicon Valley

Jesse Bernstein in Tablet · 4 Jan 2018

El Al Airlines will introduce direct flights between Tel Aviv and San Francisco to cater to passengers in the high-tech sector shuttling between Silicon Valley and Israel, competing with United.

0 Culture History

The Summer of Love and the Wrath of Cheetah

Paul Berman in Tablet · 7 Aug 2017

The text discusses the Summer of Love in San Francisco 50 years ago, with a focus on the author's experiences in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood as a young man in 1967.

0 Food Holidays

A Tu B’Shevat Recipe That Brings the World Together

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 10 Feb 2017

The author reflects on their culinary experiences in San Francisco, highlighting the versatility of persimmons in various dishes across different restaurants.

0 Communities Holocaust

At Home With a Jewish Psychic

Tracy Levy in Tablet · 22 May 2013

Jessica Lanyadoo, a psychic with Jewish Iraqi and Polish Holocaust survivor roots, attributes her success and open-mindedness to her mixed Ashkenazi and Sephardi heritage.

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