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‘Facing Hard Truths’ — Stephen Cloobeck Shares Plan to Become California’s Next Governor in New Book
July 1, 2025
Ultimately, Cloobeck is positioning himself as someone who won’t take criticism personally, but also isn’t afraid to call out problems when he sees them.
Schumer Flips on Antisemitism
June 30, 2025
To prove his loyalty to his party, and no doubt to fend off challenges from Mamdani supporters (such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), Sen. Schumer has chosen to join them rather than fight them.
NYC Muslim Mayor Blues
June 29, 2025
If the Democratic Party retains its time-honored hold on the city electorate, the next Hizzoner will be an avowed Jew-hater.
Are Jews and Israel Winning or Losing? The Answer May Surprise You
June 29, 2025
The promoters of terror against Israel will not go away. But given that their “axis” is now in shambles, the region has a unique opportunity to create a new axis based on mutual benefit.
It’s Pride Month: Beware the BIPOC-LGBTQ+ Mafia
June 29, 2025
I never imagined my skin color would matter here. Yet I was continually reminded of it. My alleged, perpetual “victimhood” and “oppression” were shoved down my throat.
An Imaginary Journey to the Wedding of the Century
June 28, 2025
Given my insecurities about the invitation, I decided that instead of my usual schmoozing, I would do lots of observing, like an anthropologist studying a species of human beings I rarely encounter– filthy rich people who are not Jewish.
“The Writer:” A Fun Supernatural Graphic Novel Infused with Judaism
June 27, 2025
“Readers have been ecstatic, not just about the story, but about what it represents.”
Visiting L.A., Sderot Mayor Discusses Oct. 7 and its Aftermath
June 27, 2025
Alon Davidi, mayor of Israeli city Sderot, recently appeared at several events in Los Angeles.
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Names New President, JBBBSLA Raises $420K
June 26, 2025
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
Extra Tater Tots Because Torah – A poem for Parsha Korach
June 26, 2025
When it’s my turn to make dinner for my wife and son (which, by the way, is on Wednesdays)…
We Know Why Trump Dropped the Bomb, But Why Did He Drop The F-Bomb?
June 26, 2025
The president was wrong to say what he said on the morning of June 24, but he had his reasons.
A Bisl Torah — In Your Coming and Your Going
June 26, 2025
Just as we say when we touch the mezuzah and as we saw on the threshold of the Great Synagogue in Rome, “Blessed are you in your coming and blessed are you in your going.”
A Battle for the Soul of the Middle East
June 26, 2025
This war of words is not insignificant as it is the one that should allow Israel the time and conditions to achieve its goals, but are we telling the right story?
Print Issue: Changing History | June 27, 2025
June 26, 2025
The crippling of Iran’s nuclear threat, coupled with a weakening of its terror proxies across the region, has brought us to a moment of history.
Sephardic Torah from the Holy Land | “Bayit Means House and Home”
June 26, 2025
In Hebrew, “Bayit” means “house” and “home.” We miss both – our physical “house” (apartment) in Herzliya, and our Jewish “home” – Medinat Yisrael.
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