Andrew Esensten is a Culture Editor at Jewish News of Northern California. He focuses on topics related to Jewish culture, Israel, social issues, and LGBTQ themes, often exploring the intersection of these areas within the context of California. Andrew's work has been featured in prominent publications such as the Jerusalem Post, The Forward, and JTA.
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Andrew's coverage focuses on local events and expert commentary, particularly in the areas of entertainment news, culture & society, and family & relationships. His articles cover topics related to Israel, Jewish culture, history, identity, and organizations.
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The beef finds Jewish rapper Drake at the center of a rather unprecedented pile-on that some observers believe has antisemitic overtones
By: Andrew Esensten
Paul Canin of Berkeley, 100, used a brush made from his own hair to paint scenes from the eight months he spent in a German POW camp.
By: Andrew Esensten
Paul Canin died on April 12, two weeks shy of his 101st birthday. In lieu of an obituary, we are republishing this story from last year.
By: Andrew Esensten
"‘Torch Song’ is a Jewish classic. It is a queer classic. It’s part of the theater canon," says drag queen Dean Linnard, who stars in the production.
Jessica Cohen has translated more than 30 books and dozens of shorter works by some of the most renowned Israeli writers. (Graphic: Andrew Esensten; Photo: Soona)
How Jessica Cohen became the go-to English translator of contemporary Israeli literature
By: Andrew Esensten
Protesters injured one officer and caused “extensive damage” inside the building that houses the president's office, the university said.
By: Andrew Esensten
Chef Michael Twitty, singer Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell and Jews of Color Initiative CEO Ilana Kaufman will lead the celebration.
By: Andrew Esensten
Samson Nderitu Njogu was one of 13 children, who became refugees amid ethnic violence in Kenya in the early 1990s.
By: Andrew Esensten
Tikkun Magazine editor Rabbi Michael Lerner speaks during “Meet the Press,” Apr. 12, 2006, Washington, D.C. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images for Meet the Press
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