He’s a liberal who is anti-woke. He owns guns but is outspoken against Hollywood’s culture of violence. He’s pro-choice but understands the pro-life position. He doesn’t like organized religion, but he’s a staunch defender of the Jewish state.
When people call 1221, they can receive help in 90 seconds or less 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We need to remember that the same culture many Jews still claim to love, and in which they continue to take great pride, is steeped in the practice of Jewish ritual.
In honor of the back-to-school season, the Jewish Journal asked various community leaders, educators, writers and thinkers one compelling question: Is there a teacher who shaped your life?
After operating out of the Rokah Karate studio on Pico Boulevard for many years and holding services in members’ backyards during COVID, Happy Minyan has finally secured a space of its own at 9311 West Pico Blvd.
“If I Forget” is the story of the Fischer family in Washington, D.C. at the turn of the 21st century. The Fischer Family copes with differing ways of embracing Judaism, Israel, the Holocaust and each other.
“Hollywood and Israel: A History” shows the ping-ponging of historical events and the films portraying them.
Nazarian hopes that by standing up to bullies and speaking her truth, she can combat the anti-free speech movement that’s happening in this country.
Eric Cohen, Tikvah Fund’s executive director, opened this year’s Jewish Leadership Conference on June 12 by saying, “Something strange happened on the way to the Museum of Jewish Heritage.”
For me, the sun and the moon revolve around “I Love Lucy,” which premiered over 70 years ago. Anyone who loves to laugh ought to appreciate Lucille Ball. But anyone who loves to write ought to appreciate Jess Oppenheimer.
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