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Maya Mirsky

Maya Mirsky is the managing editor of J. She lives in Oakland and previously served as culture editor at J.

a vintage ad for Levi's jeans next to a photo of Lurie posing with supporters
Posted inBay Area

Where does Daniel Lurie’s fortune come from? Here’s the Levi Strauss heir’s family tree

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 11, 2024January 6, 2026
Lurie poses for a picture with supporters waving "Lurie for Mayor" signs
Posted inPolitics

Daniel Lurie will be S.F.’s next mayor — and 4th Jewish mayor in city’s history

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 7, 2024November 20, 2024
Wiener stands with his hands clasped nervously in front of a large screen showing CNN coverage of Election Day
Posted inBay Area

How Bay Area Jewish candidates fared on Election Day

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 6, 2024January 29, 2025
Lurie stands outside grinning as he greets a man holding a sign for BART commission candidate Joe Sangirardi
Posted inBay Area

Daniel Lurie, a Levi Strauss heir, ahead in S.F. mayoral race

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 6, 2024November 8, 2024
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Posted inFrom the Archives

From McKinley to Bush, this paper has always covered presidential races much the same way

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 1, 2024November 4, 2024
an exterior wall says "Jerusalem Coffee House: Arts and Wellness Cafe"
Posted inBay Area

Man in ‘violent’ Star of David baseball cap asked ‘Are you a Zionist?’ and told to leave Oakland cafe 

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky October 30, 2024November 1, 2024
and old woman holds up small artworks of a sun and a christmas tree
Posted inArt

For seniors at Campus for Jewish Living, art is solace, relief and ‘happy place’ 

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky October 29, 2024October 29, 2024
Sings hanging from a line in front of several tents say "Divest Now" and "Revolution Until Victory"
Posted inBay Area

Stanford says ‘no’ to students’ Israel divestment petition

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky October 21, 2024October 21, 2024
Our Oct. 14, 2016 cover story was about a pair of California etrog growers.
Posted inFrom the Archives

What’s up with the etrog? How this inedible citrus entered Jewish life

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky October 21, 2024January 27, 2025
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Will AI ruin documentaries? This Jewish filmmaker is trying to turn the tide against fake history

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

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