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Aaron Levy-Wolins

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Aaron Levy-Wolins is J.'s photographer. See more of his work on Instagram @aaron_levywolins and @jewishnews_sf.

Greg Berguig hits a two-run homer as the Brandeis/Sherith Israel Lionhearts play the Kol Shofar Maccabees during a softball game at the Tamalpais High School softball field in Mill Valley, June 14, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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5 synagogues step up to the plate in BATS — the Bay Area Torah Softball league

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Greg Berguig gripped the metal bat tightly, his eyes focused on the yellow softball coming his way. His bat connected with a loud “PING!” and drove the ball over the […]

Elise Zinchik (left) passes the ball while Sarah Geronemus (center) and Hannah Brenaman guard her as the JCCSF Youth Basketball Team play at halftime during the Golden State Valkyries’ Jewish Heritage Night on May 13. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Valkyries spread their wings for Jewish Heritage Night

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins May 14, 2026May 15, 2026
Latkes served by the restaurant Delfina during A Taste of Jewish SF at the JCCSF on May 9. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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S.F. Jewish Week kicks off with a knish here and a pickle there

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins May 11, 2026May 11, 2026
A demonstrator wears a “No ICE” hat as Jews associated with Congregation Sha’ar Zahav and T’ruah hold a rally against Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the ICE building in San Francisco, April 30, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Jewish rally at S.F. ICE office protests crackdown on immigrants

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins May 1, 2026May 1, 2026
Participants dance through the “Red Sea” during the Deadhead seder in San Rafael on April 4. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Annual Deadhead seder is definitely different from all others

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins April 7, 2026April 14, 2026
Adam Kinsey hugs Noah Phillips (right) during a Kiddush Levana event at Chochmat HaLev on March 29. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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In Berkeley, a ritual honors Jewish masculinity by sanctifying the moon

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Interior of SFSU library
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After December arson, SF Hillel gets acclimated to new space

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins February 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Two headstones with candles on them, seen from above
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A cemetery photo assignment brought me back to my grandparents

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins February 12, 2026February 12, 2026
Sunny Schwartz sounds a shofar during an event on Rosh Hashanah 2025 at San Francisco's Crissy Field East Beach. The Golden Gate Bridge stands in background. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Our best photos of Bay Area Jewish life in 2025

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins December 30, 2025December 30, 2025
Congregants raise glasses of sparkling wine
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Petaluma congregation celebrates 100 years of Jewish life in one building

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins August 18, 2025February 5, 2026

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