The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/san-francisco/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:22:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png San Francisco | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/san-francisco/ 32 32 ‘Lefty Jew’ who accused Israel of genocide advances in San Francisco congressional primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/lefty-jew-who-accused-israel-of-genocide-advances-in-san-francisco-congressional-primary/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:40:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835899 Scott Wiener to face off against Connie Chan, who was endorsed by current seat holder Nancy Pelosi, after a former AOC aide backed by anti-Israel streamer Hasan Piker falls short

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]]> San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie denounces ‘Tax the Jews’ chant heard during protest https://www.timesofisrael.com/san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-denounces-tax-the-jews-chant-heard-during-protest/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:02:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763389 Chant appears to be shouted by woman who also calls to 'tax Israel'; Democrat Socialists of America, which was leading 'tax the rich' demonstration, says she isn't a party member

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]]> Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi says she won’t seek reelection next year https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-us-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-wont-seek-reelection-next-year-she-says/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:15:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3682752 First elected to Congress in 1987, groundbreaking Democratic lawmaker, now 85, represented San Francisco, passed Obama's legislative agenda, and led both of Trump's impeachments

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]]> Bay Area plaintiffs allege reps’ votes for Israel aid caused them emotional distress https://www.timesofisrael.com/bay-area-plaintiffs-allege-reps-votes-for-israel-aid-caused-them-emotional-distress/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:29:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3445803 Lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal court claims Reps. Thompson and Huffman's support for legislation led to 'uncontrollable weeping, inability to sleep, distractions from work'

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]]> San Francisco names street for Joe Rosenthal, who took iconic Iwo Jima photograph https://www.timesofisrael.com/san-francisco-names-street-for-joe-rosenthal-who-took-iconic-iwo-jima-photograph/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:09:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3439241 Image became centerpiece of war bonds poster that helped raise $26 billion in 1945; when complimented, Rosenthal said: 'Sure, I took the photo. But the Marines took Iwo Jima'

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]]> SF Hillel graffitied with slogan about battle that ended in Muslim slaughter of Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/sf-hillel-graffitied-with-slogan-about-battle-that-ended-in-muslim-slaughter-of-jews/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:18:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3437195 Head of local Jewish group says assailants tried to break into Jewish center at San Francisco State University after spraying 'Khaybar' and 'death to Western imperialism!' graffiti

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]]> San Francisco’s Jewish museum to take ‘sabbatical’ amid financial struggles https://www.timesofisrael.com/san-franciscos-jewish-museum-to-take-sabbatical-amid-financial-struggles/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:58:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3420036 Hit by fall in visits and donations, museum says it will lay off two-thirds of its staff and attempt a rethink and revamp

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]]> Daniel Lurie, political neophyte and Levi Strauss heir, wins San Francisco mayoral race https://www.timesofisrael.com/daniel-lurie-political-neophyte-and-levi-strauss-heir-wins-san-francisco-mayoral-race/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:42:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3415370 Son of president of San Francisco’s Jewish federation will become mayor of city that has seen a groundswell of pro-Palestinian activism that left many Bay Area Jews feeling unsafe

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]]> San Francisco indicts 26 anti-Israel protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge https://www.timesofisrael.com/san-francisco-indicts-26-anti-israel-protesters-who-blocked-golden-gate-bridge/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:37:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3353930 US prosecutors charge protesters with series of offenses after people were stuck on bridge for hours in April, some missing key medical appointments

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]]> 70 arrested in anti-Israel protest at San Francisco building housing Israeli consulate https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-protesters-arrested-in-building-housing-israels-consulate-in-san-francisco/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:46:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3304520 SFPD says officers issued several warnings before beginning to detain people; consul-general says demonstrators did not enter the consulate's offices

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]]> Protesters who shut San Francisco bridge over Gaza war handed community service https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-who-shut-san-francisco-bridge-over-gaza-war-dealt-community-service/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:57:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3246008 Group of 78 activists who snarled Bay Area traffic in November to protest Israel's campaign against Hamas celebrate court order as victory

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]]> Hundreds block San Francisco airport terminal calling for permanent Gaza ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-block-san-francisco-airport-terminal-calling-for-gaza-truce/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:15:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3245156 Over 300 demonstrators demand US halt military aid to Israel; airport remains functional, passengers re-routed around rally

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]]> Bay Area Jews come together with grassroots effort to fight post-Oct. 7 anti-Israel bias https://www.timesofisrael.com/bay-area-jews-come-together-with-grassroots-effort-to-fight-post-oct-7-anti-israel-bias/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 02:23:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3235176 Stepping up against antisemitism on the streets and in schools, Jewish Californians and Israeli expats discover a dormant community that was waiting to be galvanized

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]]> San Francisco mayor pans council’s Gaza ceasefire resolution, but refuses to veto it https://www.timesofisrael.com/san-francisco-mayor-pans-councils-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-but-refuses-to-veto-it/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:04:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3205962 Mayor London Breed says non-binding measure 'only inflamed division and hurt,' decries antisemitism in US city, stops short of blocking motion, as she faces tough reelection bid

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]]> San Francisco supervisors approve resolution calling for ‘sustained ceasefire’ in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/san-francisco-supervisors-approve-resolution-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:58:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3197371 Motion condemning both sides passes in an 8-3 vote; Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who opposed, booed by audience for presenting documentation of Hamas atrocities

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