Before joining J. The Jewish News of Northern California as a member of Report for America, Aaron Levy-Wolins worked for the publication as a part-time photojournalist, focusing heavily on Bay Area reactions and fallout from the Israel-Gaza War and winning six SF Press Club Awards. Levy-Wolins’ found his passion for storytelling in high school as he worked at a local television station, which gave him training and opportunities to produce and broadcast programs. In the student publications at San Francisco State University, Levy-Wolins concentrated on covering demonstrations during the first Trump Administration, particularly the 2017 Berkeley Protests. He went on to intern and freelance for numerous SF-based news publications, cultivating a better understanding of various Bay Area communities and finding opportunities to photograph local legends, from “Say Hey!” (Willie Mays) to Stephen Curry. Levy-Wolins’ work has been featured in many publications, including the San Francisco Standard, Mission Local, The Bold Italic, Israel’s Haaretz and most recently, 60 Minutes.
Beat: Photojournalist
Community members feel connected when they are seen. J.'s photojournalist shows up at events around Northern California, from pro-Israel rallies in Saratoga to anti-Zionist protests in Berkeley; at holiday celebrations, art installations, and groundbreakings; at press conferences and talks by prominent Jewish figures. You show up just to record joyful moments at preschools, senior living, and day school graduations. You are the community's lens.