Rage on the page: ‘Mein Kampf’ deconstructed in ambitious project
When her daughter brought home a copy of Adolf Hitler’s manifesto “Mein Kampf,” Jewish artist Linda Ellia was shaken to the core [...]
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
our struggle exhibit for j. the jewish news weekly
Rage on the page: ‘Mein Kampf’ deconstructed in ambitious project
When her daughter brought home a copy of Adolf Hitler’s manifesto “Mein Kampf,” Jewish artist Linda Ellia was shaken to the core [...]
Monday, February 8, 2010
reconstructionist gathering for j. the jewish news weekly
Reconstructionist Jews set for historic gathering in S.F.
Founded more than 80 years ago, Reconstructionist Judaism has slowly but surely gained a toehold in the Bay Area, and now it’s taking a big step forward: its first ever gathering in Northern California.
Founded more than 80 years ago, Reconstructionist Judaism has slowly but surely gained a toehold in the Bay Area, and now it’s taking a big step forward: its first ever gathering in Northern California.
macaroons for j. the jewish news weekly
Café du Nord going to the tots with Macaroons show
The upcoming Macaroons concert at Café du Nord may appear to be just another show at the hip San Francisco music venue — except that half the audience will most likely be under the age of 4, and they’ll receive complimentary juice boxes upon entry.
Monday, January 25, 2010
under the radar music venues for sf weekly
Nine Under the Radar Music Venues: Buses, Caves, Book Stores
San Francisco is bursting at the seams with live music nearly every night of the week. There are shows at slimy bars and at major music venues across town, concerts with fees through Ticketmaster and ones with wristbands presented at the door. And while that is all fine and good, the city also boasts a plethora of unique under the radar venues, places where one might never think to seek out live music. More adventurous types can catch bands in a beach cave, a bookshop, a community art gallery, or a functional bus that crisscrosses through town.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
10 things to do this weekend for sf weekly
10 things to do this weekend for under $10
Finally! The decade from hell is officially over and now, with the world out of its childish '00s on to its '10-plus tweens, we have so many growing pains to look forward to. So what's your New Year's resolution? If it's to party like a charmed indie pop star on a meager roadie budget, why not start this weekend? Here are some easy ways to fulfill that 2010 goal[...]
Sunday, December 27, 2009
10 things to do this weekend for sf weekly
10 Things to Do This Weekend For Under $10
By this point you're probably exhausted from all those hours of ripping shiny wrapping paper off lackluster presents and regaling relatives with stories of your wacky life in the big city. And like us, you're probably hurting for cash a bit in this last week of the month after spending all your hard earned dough on gifts for said relatives.
Do not fret; San Francisco has plenty of sparkly and non-denominational holiday events this weekend to fit your tightened budget [...]
Monday, December 21, 2009
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
fool's gold for j. the jewish news weekly
Mining its roots: Fool’s Gold mixes Hebrew with Afro-pop
A musician is dancing near an expansive swimming pool at a Beverly Hills mansion, mugging for the camera while singing in Hebrew, his bass guitar strapped to his back.
amy x neuberg for j. the jewish news weekly
Cutting-edge artiste puts concentration camp recipes to music
In the Thereisenstadt concentration camp just north of Prague, during the Nazi occupation, a group of Jewish female prisoners documented their family recipes for foods such as flaky strudel, linzer torte and Czech cake.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Yoni Wolf on WHY?'s least hip hop album Sunday, September 6, 2009
mexican synagogues for j. the jewish news weekly
Photo exhibit shows breadth of Mexican synagogues
Photographer Moy Volcovich was born in Mexico City in 1963 to an Ashkenazi father from Poland and a Mexican-born Sephardic mother. At the time, this was a highly unusual pairing among Jewish couples in his country, Volcovich says.And to some extent, he adds, it still is. [...]
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
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