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Rob Eshman

(He/Him)
  • Senior Columist, Forward
  • Director, Karsh Journalism Fellowship
Los Angeles
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Covers:  Issues and people of urgent interest to the American Jewish community. And food.
Doesn't Cover: Fluff, PR, stuff that's everywhere else.
food, words, repeat.

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Rob Eshman’s Biography

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I'm the Senior Columnist at The Forward, America's oldest (1897) and finest Jewish news organization.

I write about politics, spirituality and food.

Former CEO of A-Mark Foundation, which uses excellent journalists and policy analysts to research and write on critical issues.

Former Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Jewish Journal

Articles

Israeli restaurants are hiding their identity. New York Magazine won’t say why

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By Rob Eshman
| Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle Verified
OpinionThe disappearing ‘Israeli’ restaurant A splashy story about Middle Eastern food feature reveals understated violence, blurred facts and a stigma the story itself helps reinforce The distinction is often blurred between Israeli restaurateurs and the actions of a government 7,000 miles away. Photo by Rob Eshman This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox.
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Israeli restaurants are hiding their identity. New York magazine won’t say why

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By Rob Eshman
| Forward Verified
Did you know that only 2% of Forward readers donate to support our nonprofit newsroom? That 2% make it possible for millions to read the Forward without a paywall or subscription — removing any barriers to the full and fair Jewish story. But while the Forward is free to read, it isn’t free to produce. Big stories — like deep dives into the antisemitism data, political scoops or reporting trips to college campuses  —  take months of research and fact-checking.
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Opinion: Five Questions Abdul El-Sayed Should Answer for Michigan Voters

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By Rob Eshman
| The Detroit Jewish News Verified
The Detroit Jewish News has been supported by readers like you since 1942. Support independent, local, Jewish journalism with a donation today.
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Awards

Los Angeles Press Club Award

2017 - Feature Profile

First Place "The Hidden Hero of the Six DayWar"

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