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

Roya Hakakian (left) listens to a question from Rabbi Sarah Joselow Parris at Congregation Emanu-El. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

‘We can’t quit’: Jewish Iranian human rights advocate urges complete victory

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi April 10, 2026April 13, 2026
Amy Goodman hosts progressive news program Democracy Now. (Wolfgang Schidt/Right Livelihood)
Posted inFilm

‘Steal This Story, Please!’ heralds progressive journalist, Democracy Now co-founder

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi April 7, 2026April 8, 2026
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Posted inBay Area

Top three candidates for Pelosi’s seat differ on Iron Dome funding

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi April 3, 2026April 4, 2026
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen
Posted inBay Area

Defense for Stanford pro-Palestinian protesters seeks DA’s recusal

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Dalia Ziada, an Egyptian Muslim political analyst and author, speaks on March 24 in San Francisco about her hope for Israel-Arab relations after  the current war with Iran. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

Muslim Arab Zionist who fled Egypt still sees hope for Mideast coexistence

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi March 26, 2026March 27, 2026
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Posted inThe J. Interview

PTSD expert helps people create meaning after painful experiences

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
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Posted inNorthern California

How J. verifies, maps antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools across the region

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Galileo Academy of Science and Technology's entrance back in 2006.
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Posted inBay Area

Antisemitic graffiti at two S.F. high schools under investigation

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi March 20, 2026March 24, 2026
A member of security staff during a community safety event hosted by the Oakland Jewish Alliance at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland, Sept. 7, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

How Bay Area Jewish orgs are re-examining security after the Michigan attack

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi March 16, 2026March 16, 2026
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Hate crime charges filed after antisemitic and anti-gay graffiti on S.F. church

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

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