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Andrew Esensten

Andrew Esensten

Andrew Esensten was J.’s culture editor from 2021 to 2024.

The company of "The Band's Visit" North American tour. (Photo/Matthew Murphy)
Posted inCultured

‘Band’s Visit,’ Fran Lebowitz and Nissim Black will go on — omicron permitting

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten January 3, 2022January 7, 2022
Posted inCulture

‘Fun fact’ about Steph Curry’s Hebrew tattoo makes a splash on Twitter

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten December 29, 2021September 18, 2022
(From left) J. Digital Editor David A.M. Wilensky and J. Culture Editor Andrew Esensten at the wedding of Aminah Ha Rofah and
Micael Ben Shaleahk.
Posted inLocal Voice

Why we covered a Hebrew Israelite wedding

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten December 21, 2021December 21, 2021
Aminah Ha Rofah (left) and Micael Ben Shaleahk under the chuppah at their Oct. 17 wedding in Davis. (Photo/Andrew Esensten)
Posted inNews

Vows, broom jumping and vegan cake: a soulful Hebrew Israelite wedding in Davis

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten December 10, 2021October 15, 2024
Helene Wecker is the author "The Hidden Place," the 2021-2022 choice for the One Bay One Book program.
Posted inBooks

One Bay One Book pick ‘The Hidden Palace’ explores assimilation through fantasy

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten December 8, 2021December 8, 2021
Choir! Choir! Choir! event at Massey Hall in Toronto. (Photo/Joseph Fuda)
Posted inMusic

Hallelujah! It’s time for a Hanukkah-themed Leonard Cohen sing-along

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten December 1, 2021December 1, 2021
Former basketball player Dan Grunfeld's new book tells the story of his family, including his Holocaust survivor grandmother, Lily Grunfeld.
Posted inBooks

Stanford alum Dan Grunfeld shares family’s story, from Holocaust to basketball fame

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten November 23, 2021November 24, 2021
a middle aged woman directs to younger dancers
Posted inBay Area

‘Cash improves lives’: In S.F., Black-Jewish group embraces guaranteed income programs

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten November 18, 2021November 19, 2021
Man wearing mask signs books
Posted inBooks

On book tour, novelist Gary Shteyngart is happy to be out of the house

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten November 12, 2021November 17, 2021
The Silversteins (from left: Joshua, Ami, Laila, Shel and Cinthya) outside of their Los Angeles home. (Photo/Casey Durkin/NBC)
Posted inTV & Film

‘Home Sweet Home’: Multiracial Jewish family swaps lives with Mormons in Ava DuVernay-helmed docuseries

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

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