Hostages to Be Released ‘Shortly’ in ‘Epic’ Deal, Trump Says
Jewish News Syndicate
- Aaron Bandler
Thirty-three hostages set to be released Jan. 19.
- Featured
- Ryan Torok
For those who’ve been impacted by the current wildfires in L.A. County, the Journal has compiled resources that’ll hopefully be helpful.
- Rabbi Daniel Bouskila
God was not in the fire, but God’s voice is within us, guiding us through yet another Hurban, another destruction, calling on us, yet again, to rebuild.
WAR
Israel at War
The U.S. president-elect stated that his team “will continue to work closely with Israel and our allies to make sure Gaza never again becomes a terrorist safe haven.”
Crime Without a Name
Károly Bárd
Rosner’s Domain | Defying America: 1973 to 2024
Shmuel Rosner
The War for October 7
Matthew Schultz
Columnists
Dan Schnur
Shmuel Rosner
WAR
Israel at War
Campus Watch
Campus Watch January 16, 2024
Aaron Bandler
A roundup of incidents, good and bad, happening on school campuses.
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Three different takes on the hottest issues of the day.
Commentary
Helping you make sense of a changing world
JJ Podcast Network
WAR
Israel at War
JJ Books
JJ Bloggers
A Moment in Time: “When the Fire Ceases”
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
The Adventurers’ Club: Discover Your Brave-ish Spirit
Lisa Ellen Niver
The Sublimity of Insincerity – Thoughts on Torah Portion Vayechi
Rabbi Mordecai Finley
A Moment in Time: “Los Angeles Fires – God is with our Presence”
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
Chosen Links by Boaz – Ep 9: Vital Heroes: The Power of Living Donors
Boaz Hepner
There are many ways to save a life, but one you might think is the most difficult, could be easier than you ever imagined.
Culture
Culture
Vegan Recipes for Veganuary
January 16, 2025
Started in 2014 by a UK non-profit, the annual challenge encourages people to try out the vegan lifestyle during January.
Television
The Miracle of Larry David
Steve Matoren
Beyond the oil that lasted 8 days, is there a more impressive feat than Larry David being singularly responsible for the world not entirely hating all Jews in 2024?
Books
From Loss to Triumph: Nicki Salfer’s Journey of Healing and Helping Thousands Through ‘Tree of Knowledge’
Ayala Or-El
A near-death experience and the loss of her baby prompted Salfer to reevaluate what she wanted to do with her life.
Books
How to Delegitimize a Nation
Kathleen Hayes
Kirsch has contributed a fascinating, beautifully written book that illuminates how we got to this dismal place, and provides hope for finding our way out.
L.A. Stories
It’s My Birthday! Niver’s October News 2024
Lisa Ellen Niver
BRAVE-ish Birthday! Niver’s September News 2024
Lisa Ellen Niver
Hollywood
Food
Food Stories
Table For Five
Table for Five: Shemot
January 16, 2025
Table for Five: Vayechi
January 8, 2025
Table for Five: Vayigash
January 1, 2025
A Bisl Torah
A Bisl Torah — The Tzadikim
January 17, 2025
A Bisl 2025~ Very Good
January 2, 2025
A Bisl Torah~Publicize Your Miracle…Tonight
December 26, 2024
Poetry
Poetry
Ballad of the Gig Worker – A poem for Parsha Shemot
January 16, 2025
This one’s for the ones who have to gather their own straw.
Lay Me Down Somewhere – A poem for Parsha Vayechi
January 9, 2025
When I die I want them to take my bones and bring them to where I came from.
Movers & Shakers
Summer Lovin… in Croatia and Beyond
Delia duPlessis
Jewish Chemists Who Changed the World
Jared Sichel
The Jewish Drug Dealers Who Are Saving Lives
Jared Sichel
Sephardic Spice Girls
A Lemony Chicken Soup to Soothe the Soul
Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
A Warm Winter Quinoa Salad
Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
The Rustic Charm of Mushroom Tartlets
Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
Comforts of Home
Branching Out for Hanukkah
Jonathan Fong
How to Make a Tzedakah Box from an Old Album Cover
Jonathan Fong
Folded Turkey Napkins for Thanksgiving
Jonathan Fong
Poems
Poems
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