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The Kitchen

Asher Shasho Levy, The Kitchen's cantor, is a performer and exponent of Sephardic and Mizrahi music. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inMusic

The Kitchen’s ‘Song of Songs’ weekend welcomes Sephardic musicians and scholars 

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky May 1, 2026May 4, 2026

When Asher Shasho Levy, an expert performer of Sephardic and Mizrahi music, became The Kitchen’s cantor four years ago, the congregation’s rabbi said she “felt like somebody was handing me […]

San Anselmo Councilmember Yoav Schlesinger’s career path has been “delightfully nonlinear,” from nonprofit leadership, to tech ethics and, now, small-town government. (Gina Logan Photography)
Posted inThe J. Interview

Ethics and responsible tech underpin his uncommon career

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb November 7, 2025November 7, 2025
prayerbook, shofar and stringed instrument
Posted inReligion

The Kitchen’s new siddur blends Ashkenazi and Sephardic liturgy, a first

by Dan Pine September 29, 2025September 30, 2025
Asher Shasho Levy is the hazzan at The Kitchen, an independent synagogue in San Francisco.
Posted inMusic

Meet Asher Shasho Levy, The Kitchen’s new hazzan and oud master

Andrew Gilbert by Andrew Gilbert February 6, 2023September 24, 2023
Rabbi Jessica Kate Meyer, the hazzan at The Kitchen, is the driving force behind the independent San Francisco congregation's new album, "Shabbat in The Kitchen."
Posted inMusic

New album serves up what’s been cooking at The Kitchen

Andrew Gilbert by Andrew Gilbert June 15, 2022June 22, 2022
Anne Germanacos
Posted inBay Area, News, Philanthropy

Unconventional philanthropist Anne Germanacos funds human rights, social justice, the arts and more

by Liz Harris October 7, 2021October 8, 2021
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Q&A: His app helps you find extra time

Nadine Joseph by Nadine Joseph March 25, 2021October 16, 2025
Two journalists in love: Nellie Bowles (left) and fiancee Bari Weiss.
Posted inJewish Life

S.F.-raised journalist’s path to Judaism started on a date with Bari Weiss

Andrew Gilbert by Andrew Gilbert March 2, 2021October 8, 2025
Here's Bernie sitting for an interview in the J. newsroom!
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Bernie-in-mittens memes pop up at Bay Area Jewish locales

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky January 21, 2021January 22, 2021
Rabbi Dovid Bush of Chabad of Petaluma lights the menorah at a Hanukkah drive-through event on Dec. 13, which drew lines of cars and over 650 people. (Photo/Courtesy Bush)
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Honors, happenings, comings & goings — Dec. 2020

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky December 17, 2020

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