Andrew Esensten @esensten Andrew Esensten is the culture editor of J. Previously, he was a staff writer for the English-language edition of Haaretz based in Tel Aviv. Recent Stories Aug 3, 2022 ‘Breath of fresh air’: Tawonga weekend for Jewish families of color Aug 2, 2022 'Koshersoul' author Michael Twitty coming to JCCSF Jul 21, 2022 42 years of the S.F. Jewish Film Fest — from 1980 to now Jul 19, 2022 'Yippie Girl': Judy Gumbo's memoir of 'defeating the FBI' Jul 18, 2022 New books by local Jewish authors appeal to diverse readers Jul 15, 2022 ‘Minyan Duty’ short film broaches topic of race … with nothing to say Jun 30, 2022 International Jewish choir seeks teen singers for East Bay chapter Jun 21, 2022 Hot Jewish Summer: Yiddish album and ‘Hallelujah’ doc will strike a chord Jun 10, 2022 Q&A: A ‘little baby clown’ who loves to spread joy around the Bay Jun 2, 2022 ‘Ragtime’ in Mountain View puts spotlight on Jewish characters, actors Jun 2, 2022 Jewish architect’s memorial gifts benefit Oakland 'Designing Justice' May 24, 2022 This Pleasanton teen is bringing drag shows to the suburban East Bay May 16, 2022 Israeli documentary about transgender teens gets virtual screening May 11, 2022 Cast your vote: Jewish Playwriting Contest comes to Bay Area May 5, 2022 Claire Stanford's debut novel takes on our obsession with happiness Apr 29, 2022 Lara Downes is on a mission to celebrate Black composers Apr 28, 2022 Krakow Jewish Culture Fest comes to S.F. Apr 25, 2022 Why does the Utah Jazz basketball team play ‘Hava Nagila’ after wins? Apr 13, 2022 In vampire novel, trans author Isaac Fellman sinks teeth into identity Apr 11, 2022 S.F. Israeli Consulate spotlights Ethiopian Israeli success stories Next Page