Jewish museum in San Francisco closes its doors indefinitely “This decision does not come without significant pain,” said the executive director of the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. Dec. 17, 2024
Vandals spray-paint antisemitic graffiti on San Francisco Hillel House The word “Khaybar” was seen in red over an SF Hillel sign, evoking an ancient battle in which Muslim forces defeated a Jewish tribe. JNS Staff Dec. 11, 2024
Jewish patients reportedly ‘hiding their identity’ at University of California Faculty at the state school’s San Francisco medical school told the “Washington Free Beacon” that advocacy workshops for students “betrayed a breathtaking lack of professionalism.” Nov. 19, 2024
University educator wants youth to ‘unlearn Zionism’ Teaching that anti-Zionism is valid and advocating for it within a university’s Jewish studies program should be out of the question. Lawrence I. Grossman Nov. 8, 2024
Lawmakers investigating antisemitism at UC-San Francisco medical centers U.S. House members wrote that the school “has an obligation to comply with federal law and to prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment.” Aug. 1, 2024
SFPD arrests 70 anti-Israel protesters at Israeli consulate They were detained for trespassing after occupying the lobby of a high-rise building housing the consulate. June 4, 2024
Marc Klein, pioneering editor and journalist in California, dies at 75 “He raised the level of Jewish journalism,” said Robert Leiter, who counted Klein as his first boss in the news industry, and served in a number of positions at the Philadelphia “Jewish Exponent,” including as interim editor. JNS Staff May 30, 2024
San Francisco leaders, thousands of others, rally in support of Israel “Jewish parents should not have to tell their children to take off their Star of David,” said former Meta leader Sheryl Sandberg. March 4, 2024
JCRC Bay Area condemns Alameda County Dems for accusing Israel of genocide “This raises real questions about their commitment to the safety of Jews,” said JCRC CEO Tyler Gregory. Nov. 7, 2023
