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

Comedian Modi Rosenfeld is coming to San Francisco. (Daniel Landesman)
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S.F. has ‘Moshiach energy,’ says gay Orthodox comedian Modi Rosenfeld

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi November 7, 2025November 17, 2025
A Palestinian flag was held aloft during a San Francisco rally on Oct. 28, 2023, that called for a cease-fire in Gaza. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

State finds additional discrimination against Jews in Oakland schools

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi November 5, 2025November 6, 2025
Etgar Keret speaks with Ira Glass
Posted inBooks

In S.F., Israeli writer Etgar Keret unfolds stories about ‘my dead mom’

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi November 4, 2025November 4, 2025
New York Times columnist Bret Stephens (left) with S.F. Emanu-El Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Singer in conversation on Oct. 28. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

Bret Stephens talks politics, Israel and Mamdani in S.F. as protesters chant outside

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi October 30, 2025October 30, 2025
State Sen. Scott Wiener waves to the crowd while holding a sign that reads “ICE out of SF,” referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, during the San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Parade on June 29, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

Wiener running for Congress to fight Trump’s ‘aspiring authoritarian regime’

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi October 23, 2025October 24, 2025
map of Middle East
Posted inBay Area

Maps in Oakland schools that axed Israel were discriminatory, state finds

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi October 21, 2025October 28, 2025
Man standing wearing glasses
Posted inBay Area

‘A day to rejoice’: Local Jews laud release of hostages, worry about what’s next

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)Gabe Stutman by Emma Goss, Niva Ashkenazi and Gabe Stutman October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
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
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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

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