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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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After 7 days without a mayor, San Mateo appoints first Jew of color to the job

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky December 19, 2022December 20, 2022
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Where to get a great box of doughnuts in the Bay Area this Hanukkah

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky December 13, 2022November 20, 2023
Congregation Beth Sholom's distinctive building is reflected in the centennial mezuzah designed by Aimee Golant.
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L’dor va-doorpost: Artist Aimee Golant honors Beth Sholom with centennial mezuzahs

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky August 30, 2022August 30, 2022
under a very large sukkah, shere raises her hands up as she leads a circle of people in prayer
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Wilderness Torah’s signature Sukkot festival returns in October

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky August 11, 2022
An article on the sit-in in the Spring 1972 issue of The Jewish Radical, a now-defunct publication.
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Bemoaning the state of Jewish education today, a brief history

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Honors, happenings, comings & goings — July 2022

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky July 26, 2022July 28, 2022
After two years away from its longtime home at the Castro Theatre, the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival is back for a full program of in-person screenings, though there will be several days of virtual screenings as well. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
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At S.F. Jewish Film Fest opening night, we’re all just happy to be back at the Castro

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky July 22, 2022March 17, 2023
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Is your living room the next stop for these historic S.F. synagogue chairs?

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky July 11, 2022July 12, 2022
Rabbi Gershon Albert of Oakland's Beth Jacob Congregation wrote the tune for a new single from the hipster Hasid duo Zusha.
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New single from hipster Hasid band Zusha features tune by Oakland’s Rabbi Gershon Albert

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky July 7, 2022July 7, 2022
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Zac Kamenetz, the psychedelic rebbe of Berkeley, seeks applicants for Jewish cannabis retreat

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky July 1, 2022July 8, 2022

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