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David A.M. Wilensky is associate editor at J. He previously served as digital editor. For more David, find him on Instagram, Letterboxd and League of Comic Geeks. And you can email David about anything you want at [email protected].

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the column | Muhammad Ali and the power of a new name

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky June 10, 2016December 29, 2016
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No marriage proposal, but Late Shabbat offers beer, prayer and music

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky May 20, 2016September 11, 2025
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Q&A: An aerialist with a burning passion

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky May 13, 2016February 24, 2017
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Q&A: A doctor who helps homeless people where they live

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky April 29, 2016January 29, 2017
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A Passover card game and other outside-the-box seders

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky April 29, 2016March 23, 2026
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I went to a BDS seder. Someone brought settlement wine.

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky April 22, 2016August 9, 2017
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Throw caution to wind with tempest-like anarchy seder

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky April 15, 2016December 29, 2016
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SFSU promises full investigation after protesters disrupt Jerusalem mayor’s talk

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky April 9, 2016April 18, 2025
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Protest disrupts Jerusalem mayors talk at SFSU

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Happy third birthday — and happy first haircut!

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