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

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
Piedmont Chief of Police Frederick Shavies
Posted inBay Area

Police, FBI at Oakland event address anti-Israel incidents, graffiti, safety

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 11, 2025September 12, 2025
Posted inEducation

UPDATED: We’ve mapped antisemitism at K-12 Bay Area schools since Oct. 7

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 10, 2025May 8, 2026
Omer Shem Tov
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‘Day after day I saw miracles,’ former hostage Omer Shem Tov says in Marin

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

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