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JOC leaders invited to a think tank convened by the Leichtag Foundation in September 2016, including Ilana Kaufman (top right)
Posted inLocal Voice, Opinion

After Pittsburgh, is anyone considering Jews of Color?

Ilana Kaufman by Ilana Kaufman November 5, 2018November 6, 2018
Posted inBay Area, News

Jewish organizations playing catch-up to racially diverse community

by Maya Mirsky August 10, 2018August 20, 2018
Posted inColumns, Local Voice, Jewish Life, Opinion, Philanthropy

How we’re making the Jewish community safe for Jews of color

Ilana Kaufman by Ilana Kaufman February 16, 2018February 16, 2018
Posted inBay Area, News, Philanthropy, Tech

Meet the Oakland philanthropists trying to diversify the tech world

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 2, 2017November 3, 2017
Posted inFirst Person, Local Voice, Opinion

A Jewish boy, an Irish girl and a guest list of every skin tone

Rachel Raskin-Zrihen by Rachel Raskin-Zrihen September 8, 2017September 7, 2017
Alameda student Natasha Waldorf, seen here with parents Mel Waldorf and Jessica Lindsey at her bat mitzvah (Photo/Courtesy Mel Waldorf)
Posted inBay Area, News

School year dawns with no resolution for Alameda girl targeted with anti-Semitism [UPDATED]

by Sue Fishkoff August 18, 2017August 23, 2017
Posted inArt, Culture, Photography

These photos of local Jews will smash your stereotypes

max cherney by Max A. Cherney June 10, 2017June 12, 2017
pride marchers carry lgbt pride flags with stars of david on them
Posted inEditorial, Opinion

Showing pride and respect as we celebrate our differences

by J. Editorial Board June 8, 2017June 7, 2017
shows building with people coming to and from
Posted inJewish Life

A Karaite prayer: Little-known Jewish community builds center to tell its story

by David A.M. Wilensky February 16, 2017March 1, 2017
President Obama holds 4-year-old Kylie Schmitter to light a menorah as Kylie's sister Lainey looks on during a Hanukkah reception at the White House in Washington, D.C., in 2013. (Photo/JTA-Getty Images-Alex Wong)
Posted inU.S., Jewish Life

For black Jews, Obama’s importance was multifaceted

Ben Sales by Ben Sales January 10, 2017March 19, 2018

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