Esther D. Kustanowitz is an award-winning writer and long-time contributor to publications such as eJewishPhilanthropy.com, Hadassah Magazine, J.: The Jewish News of Northern California, the Los Angeles Jewish Journal, GrokNation.com, LAist, Pasadena Magazine, Modern Loss, Haaretz, JTA, The Jewish Week, The Forward and others. She has also served as a writer, editor or consultant for Jewish nonprofits in L.A., New York City, Jerusalem and beyond. She also teaches journalism and media. Esther also explores Jewish representation on TV and in movies in her writing and in her award-winning podcast, The Bagel Report.