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Niva Ashkenazi

Niva Ashkenazi is J.’s reporter focusing on the East Bay and Yolo, Sacramento and San Joaquin counties, through the California Local News Fellowship.

an exterior wall says "Jerusalem Coffee House: Arts and Wellness Cafe"
Posted inBay Area

Vandalism hits Oakland coffee shop accused of antisemitic discrimination

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi October 8, 2025October 8, 2025
Hannah Zilberstein lights a yahrzeit candle during a commemoration for the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, Oct. 5, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

At early Oct. 7 gatherings, Bay Area Jews seek comfort among one another

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Joshua Shanes
Posted inThe J. Interview

Historian steps into UC Davis role long held by David Biale

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi October 3, 2025October 10, 2025
A man speaks at a lectern. Behind him, "Divest Now" signs can be seen among a seated crowd.
Posted inBay Area

Alameda supes to vote on investment policy backed by anti-Israel activists

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi October 1, 2025October 1, 2025
pro Palestinian tent encampment
Posted inEducation

235 Jewish profs to UC: Don’t negotiate with Trump over antisemitism claims

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 24, 2025September 25, 2025
Two men talk on conference stage
Posted inTech

At Palo Alto event, Israeli tech firms explore ways to gird themselves amid war

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 24, 2025September 24, 2025
man points to Torah scrolls
Posted inBay Area

Tefillin and other ritual items stolen from Chabad of SF

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 18, 2025September 19, 2025
Rafi Brinner at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland, Sept. 7, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inThe J. Interview

After decades in counterterrorism, he now safeguards Bay Area Jews

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 17, 2025September 18, 2025
an exterior wall says "Jerusalem Coffee House: Arts and Wellness Cafe"
Posted inBay Area

DOJ’s discrimination suit against Oakland coffee shop can proceed, judge rules

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 16, 2025September 16, 2025
Malka Productions co-founder Danielle Chetrit (center) dances during a Mimouna celebration at the JCCSF in April 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inCulture

Malka parties draw young adults with drinks, edgy Zionist voices

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

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