THE OBSERVER IS THE JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OF THE BAY’S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE.
by Sam Arneson
I watched each jazz player carefully pluck, strum, and clang up all the hairs on my body. This was the real New Orleans.
by Rabbi Dean Kertesz
This morning we began our day with Elhanan Miller, a highly respected Israeli journalist who covers the Arab world and Palestinian politics.
by Sarrah Wilkes
It’s not too hot and not too cold and no matter where you look, you see the beautiful tall mountains of the park.
by Sam Arneson
This side of New Orleans has spoken to me more than any beignet ever could.
by Rabbi Dean Kertesz
Students welcome the opportunity to just "chill.” All in all, a restful Shabbat.
by Sarrah Wilkes
The sophomores got off to an early start yesterday morning as we all descended to Las Vegas.
by Sam Arneson
Our hotel is splashed in periwinkle, fortified by twirling white beams, with a logo that seems to shout: “welcome to the Bayou!”
by Rabbi Dean Kertesz
After discussing the history of Hebrew culture, we met with Israeli artists in the Florentine neighborhood of Tel Aviv: graphic designers, dancers and musicians.
by Rabbi Dean Kertesz
The day dawned cold and rainy, and we were prepared for a day spent indoors, but the clouds cleared and…
by Rabbi Dean Kertesz
We began our day with a lovely breakfast at the Ohalo guest house on the shore of the Kinneret.
By Erel Arnold
In straightforward terms, the issue is not actually that complex: there are legal channels of immigration, which are a gift to the country, and there are illegal ways to enter the country, which are problematic.
By Sophie Fudim
Scientists have recently found a new type of celestial phenomenon, and they named it Steve, along with other feel-good stories to brighten your day.
By Sarrah WIlkes
Nu Wurks IV is an exclusive opportunity for seniors who’ve been devoted theatre kids to direct a one-act play.
By Lydia Holm
After many weeks filled with hard work and commitment, the eleven-member JCHS Junior Varsity Girls basketball team finished strong.
By Leah Beller
I viscerally remember the feeling of walking into the audition room for Mamma Mia: I was excited but really nervous.
By Danelle Tuchman
Are you faced with the undeniable urge to drop out of school altogether, because every day is so long? Thankfully, you are not alone.
By Nathan Hasegawa
Phones in shoe cubbies? A new JCHS pilot phone policy met with mixed reviews and skepticism.
By Mayer Goldberg
What happens when a certain type of viewpoint is protested into submission?
By Sarrah Wilkes
Almost, Maine: a romantic comedy that takes place in a small town and each scene portrays a separate and independent standing love story between two people within that town, either ending or beginning.
