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Jonathan Harris

Jonathan Harris

Jonathan Harris lives and works in San Francisco. He previously had a regular column in J. called The Advice Mensch.

Posted inLocal Voice, Opinion

So a lake in S.F. is named for an old-timey antisemite. Who cares?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris November 7, 2022November 9, 2022

Stow Lake in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is an urban oasis, a bucolic spot for walks, pedal-boating and picnicking. It’s a great place to have a child’s birthday party or bring out-of-town visitors. For a few bucks, one can rent a pedal boat or rowboat and spend an hour gliding past waterfalls, under stone […]

Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Jewish Life

Can I overlook my boyfriend’s love for reprehensible Woody Allen films?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris December 6, 2017December 6, 2017
Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Religion, Jewish Life

Do I report a member of my Orthodox community for breaking Shabbat?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris November 15, 2017
Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Jewish Life

Why does Jewish life have to cost an arm and a leg?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris November 2, 2017October 31, 2017
Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Jewish Life, Seniors

How do I stop grandpa from gambling away family money?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris October 19, 2017October 18, 2017
Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Jewish Life

I am 10 years old. How can I get my family to keep kosher?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris September 18, 2017
Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life

Can I still be a Jew if I’ve been baptized?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris September 11, 2017September 14, 2017
Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Jewish Life

Another parent allowed my son to play unsupervised with a gun

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris August 30, 2017August 29, 2017
Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Jewish Life

What do I do about water-cooler anti-Semitism at work?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris August 21, 2017August 30, 2017
Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Kids & Family, Milestones, Jewish Life

OK to hold a wedding right after the groom’s brother dies?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris July 30, 2017August 21, 2017

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