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Jacob Gurvis

Jacob Gurvis

Jacob Gurvis is JTA’s Audience Engagement Editor, based in Los Angeles. He graduated from Boston University, where he studied journalism, Jewish studies, and political science. Jacob has written for The Boston Globe and The Beverly Hills Courier, and he produced an award-winning sports talk show in college. He spends too much time on Twitter @jacobgurvis.

Zack Gelof at bat during one of his first games for the Oakland A's. (Photo/Courtesy Oakland A's)
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The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023, from California to Israel

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis December 26, 2023December 26, 2023
Entrance to the FBI Building in Washington, DC. (Photo/JTA-drnadig via Getty Images)
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FBI arrests California minor for role in synagogue swatting ring

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis December 14, 2023December 14, 2023
a child lights a menorah
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‘All about light overcoming darkness’: How U.S. Jews are celebrating Hanukkah with Israel at war

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis December 7, 2023
Sheriff James Fryhoff of Ventura County speaks at a press conference about the death of Paul Kessler, Nov. 7, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Jacob Gurvis)
Posted inCalifornia

LA-area man charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of pro-Israel protester Paul Kessler

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis November 16, 2023
Elena Colomba draws a Star of David at a Thousand Oaks street corner where a Jewish pro-Israel protester, Paul Kessler, was killed during an altercation, Nov. 7, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Jacob Gurvis)
Posted inCalifornia

Flowers, candles and anger at LA street corner where Jewish pro-Israel protester died

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis November 8, 2023
Yuval Halivnim, seen here in his Israel Scouts uniform, is among the dead Israeli staff members being mourned by Camp Tel Yehudah. (Photo/JTA-Camp Tel Yehudah Facebook)
Posted inU.S.

‘Very much a family thing’: US Jewish summer camps mourn Israeli alumni killed in Hamas war

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis October 25, 2023October 25, 2023
Deni Avdija seen during a game between the Washington Wizards and the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Feb. 13, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Lachlan Cunningham-Getty Images)
Posted inSports

Israeli star Deni Avdija is poised for a big year as the NBA season begins

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis October 24, 2023October 24, 2023
From left to right: Variety contributor Malina Saval, Alex Edelman, Ike Barinholtz, Marc Maron and Tiffany Haddish speak onstage during the Variety Hollywood & Antisemitism Summit in West Hollywood, California, Oct. 18, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Araya Doheny-Variety via Getty Images)
Posted inTV & Film

Variety’s star-studded Hollywood summit on antisemitism takes a turn amid war in Israel

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis October 20, 2023October 20, 2023
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Israeli, U.S. parents urged to monitor children’s apps for disturbing content

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis October 11, 2023October 12, 2023
Gabe Kapler looks on from his San Francisco Giants dugout prior to the start of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park in San Francisco, May 10, 2022. (Photo/JTA-Thearon W. Henderson-Getty Images)
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S.F. Giants fire Jewish manager Gabe Kapler after disappointing season

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis September 29, 2023

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