Andrew Esensten

Culture

How Jessica Cohen became the go-to English translator of contemporary Israeli literature

By Andrew Esensten May 20, 2024

Culture

7 Anti-Zionist Jewish artists pull out of California Jewish museum’s exhibit to protest Israel

By Andrew Esensten April 8, 2024

Religion

Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor

By Andrew Esensten and Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba February 27, 2024

Culture

Who is behind ‘God’s Gang,’ a new multifaith animated show that plays with Jewish and other stereotypes?

By Andrew Esensten January 26, 2024

Israel

Black Israelis mobilized for their country — as soldiers, volunteers and social media warriors

By Andrew Esensten December 18, 2023

New York

‘Can You Dig It?’: New podcast traces how a Puerto Rican-Jewish gang leader helped create hip-hop in the Bronx

By Andrew Esensten September 1, 2023

Culture

The 10 most influential Jewish rappers of the past 50 years

By Andrew Esensten August 11, 2023

Culture

From Rick Rubin to Doja Cat, Jews have helped shape the first 50 years of hip-hop

By Andrew Esensten August 11, 2023

Sports

NBA star Domantas Sabonis’ wife says he is converting to Judaism

By Andrew Esensten April 14, 2023

Culture

There’s a Grammy for Christian music. These musicians want Jewish music to get one, too.

By Andrew Esensten February 24, 2023