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Niva Ashkenazi is a J. staff writer through the California Local News Fellowship.

The main quad with a view of Hoover Tower at Stanford University. (King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inBay Area

Israeli chemist faced unrelenting antisemitism at Stanford lab, lawsuit alleges

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi July 10, 2025July 18, 2025
Pro-Palestinian protesters setting up tents and banners outside Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley.
Posted inBay Area

UC president affirms opposition to BDS, under pressure from Trump administration

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi July 7, 2025July 8, 2025
California's Capitol building. (Stephen Leonardi/Pexels)
Posted inCalifornia

State budget includes funds for Holocaust survivors, security grants

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi June 26, 2025June 27, 2025
Dr. Daniel Kraft  spoke on June 18 Human + Tech summit in San Francisco about how AI, biosensors and behavioral tech can transform the field of preventive health. (Asa Mathat)
Posted inThe J. Interview

Peninsula doctor, scientist, entrepreneur is reimagining health care

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi June 23, 2025July 24, 2025
three people talk on stage
Posted inIsrael

Diplomacy can still stop Iran’s race to nuclear weapons, J Street leader says in S.F.

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi June 18, 2025June 18, 2025
Dozens of protesters arrive at San Francisco International Airports after border officials deny entry to two Palestinian activists who arrived with valid visas for a speaking tour. (Courtesy of Chase Carter/Center for Jewish Nonviolence via JTA)
Posted inBay Area

Palestinian guests of Kehilla synagogue detained at SFO and deported

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi June 12, 2025June 13, 2025
A passerby looks at a window with the words “Die Zio” spray-painted on it at Jewish-owned cafe and civic engagement space Manny’s in San Francisco, June 10, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

UPDATED: A tearful gathering after Manny’s is vandalized during anti-ICE protest

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)Aaron Levy-Wolins by Niva Ashkenazi and Aaron Levy-Wolins June 10, 2025June 11, 2025
Susan Rojo Firsty holds a yellow ribbon cardboard cutout and a poster of the hostages during a Run for Their Lives event in Los Gatos on June 8. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

Weekly rally in Los Gatos for hostages refocuses following Boulder attack

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi June 9, 2025June 10, 2025
dancers outdoors
Posted inNorthern California

Stockton’s Gold Rush-era congregation shines after 175 years

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi June 3, 2025June 6, 2025
Jesse Eisenberg speaks at the San Francisco Jewish Community Center, May 27, 2025. (Jaeger Photography)
Posted inFilm

In S.F., Jesse Eisenberg recounts the very real pain behind ‘A Real Pain’

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi May 29, 2025May 30, 2025

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