Written and photographed by Amanda Leiserowitz Amanda: The first thing I wanted to talk to you about was how long it took you to write this book [Between the Redwoods and the Bay] because you began researching the Jewish history…
Written and illustrated by Amanda Leiserowitz When I was eighteen, I came across an album in Hebrew. The title, גרמנים באוגנדה, translates to Germans in Uganda, by Ram Orion, רם אוריון. A few years ago, I could not have read…
When I became Leviathan’s Editor in Chief, I thought it was the last thing I was prepared for. I have too much on my plate, I thought. And besides, I don’t know enough about politics or social issues or anything…
Written by Annelise Asch Illustrated by Amanda Leiserowitz Kelsey Eiland was editor of Leviathan in the academic year of 2015-2016. As a non-Jewish editor of Leviathan, I was curious to hear her perspective of the role of Jewish and non-Jewish…
Written by Robin Kopf Illustrated by Amanda Leiserowitz Shani Kartané was an editor for Leviathan and graduated in 2012. They now work as a second grade teacher in Oakland, California. They chose to discuss white supremacy in Leftist Jewish spaces…
Written by Georgie Blewett Illustrated by Amanda Leiserowitz I met with Bruce in his office to discuss the progression of Leviathan throughout the years. Bruce Thompson has served as the faculty sponsor from 2005 to 2012 and 2016 until now. We would…
Written by Avery Weinman Illustrated by Amanda Leiserowitz Tony Michels was a part of Leviathan from 1987 to 1988. He currently works in the History Department at the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a specialization in American Jewish history. In…
Written by Natalie Friedman Illustrated by Amanda Leiserowitz I conducted an interview with Aliza Abrams, a former Leviathan editor who participates in the Jewish community with her son through Camp Newman, a Jewish summer camp in Santa Rosa. Aliza’s son has…
Written and Illustrated by Amanda Leiserowitz In 1979, Corey Salka published an article in Leviathan titled, “Russian Refuseniks: a view from within.” It was a true story about Corey’s trip to the Soviet Union, where Corey and his companion met with…
Written by Zachary Brenner Illustrated by Amanda Leiserowitz Dr. Ron Feldman attended UC Santa Cruz from 1973 until 1977, where he served as editor for Leviathan after the original founders of the paper graduated. Upon first contacting Dr. Feldman, he…