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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.

Queer Israelis and Americans have a lot in common, say leaders of Israel Gay Youth.
Posted inNews

Queer Israeli leaders build bridges with American peers in Bay Area

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky October 1, 2021October 11, 2021
Ty Alper is the president of the Berkeley school board.
Posted inEducation

Virus and vitriol: Berkeley’s Jewish school board president reflects on Covid

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 28, 2021September 30, 2021
A sexy Bernie Sanders Halloween costume: the nadir of civilization?
Posted inCelebrity Jews

A sexy Bernie Sanders Halloween costume; David Simon says no to Texas; etc.

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 24, 2021September 29, 2021
Nili Helman Caspi, an ERAN volunteer, sits at her desk where she answers calls to the hotline.
Posted inIsrael

While Israel sleeps, Palo Alto volunteers lend compassionate ear to Israelis in crisis

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 23, 2021September 28, 2021
Tiffany Haddish performs in her Netflix stand-up special “Black Mitzvah.” (Photo/Netflix)
Posted inUncategorized

Jews give Jews some Jewish awards; How to propose to Tiffany Haddish; etc.

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 14, 2021
Fred Rosenbaum founded the original Lehrhaus in 1974 and will be teaching classes as part of the new Lehrhaus beginning next month.
Posted inBay Area

It’s back! New Lehrhaus to kick off first classes next month 

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 9, 2021September 9, 2021
A Pfizer Covid vaccine syringe seen in Jerusalem, Dec. 10, 2020. (Photo/JTA-Olivier Fitoussi-Flash90)
Posted inNews

‘There is no magic bullet.’ Bay Area Covid experts offer reality check

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 8, 2021September 9, 2021
A man holds a certificate acknowledging his work for Americans (center) as hundreds of people gather outside the international airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2021.  (Photo/RNS-AP)
Posted inBay Area

‘How are we going to survive?’ Jewish forum looks to support Afghan refugees

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 2, 2021
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Posted inTech

Need advice for the High Holidays? Ask the Robo-Rabbi.

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky August 31, 2021August 31, 2021
Barbra Streisand speaks onstage at the Academy Awards in Hollywood, Feb. 24, 2019. (Photo/JTA-Kevin Winter-Getty Images)
Posted inCelebrity Jews

Mandy sympathizes with TikTok fan; Mayim gets the podium; Drake laughs at Kanye; Barbra gets another hit; etc.

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

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