Alix Wall

Obituaries

Beloved Bay Area Jewish educator Rachel Brodie dies at 55

By Alix Wall April 14, 2022

Mazels

A destination b’nai mitzvah industry is taking shape on Maui, as this teen learned after COVID scrambled her original plans

By Alix Wall March 11, 2022

Mazels

Their wedding guests helped craft their chuppah and ketubah – a creative COVID union they’ll never forget

By Alix Wall January 3, 2022

Mazels

Their same-sex rabbinical wedding was a historic first for the Conservative movement

By Alix Wall November 5, 2021

United States

He was sentenced to life in prison. Rescue dogs — and a rabbi — helped him find redemption.

By Alix Wall August 30, 2021

Food

In San Francisco, an Israeli bakery is making waves by hiring formerly incarcerated staff

By Alix Wall May 26, 2021

Sponsored

For this Black Jewish leader, George Floyd protest movement shows some Americans finally get it

By Alix Wall June 25, 2020

Sponsored

For Jewish teens struggling in the coronavirus era, Jewish groups extend a lifeline

By Alix Wall May 4, 2020

Bonds of Life

Alby Kass, 89, klezmer musician who built Northern California Jewish community

By Alix Wall April 17, 2020

Sponsored

In Texas, a conservative Jewish teen helps unite Democrats and Republicans

By Alix Wall March 4, 2020