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Biden has managed to achieve a bipartisan bill without any Republican support.

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Israel’s Debate is not About Reform Conversion: It’s About Orthodox Conversion

Shmuel Rosner -

The real battle for conversion in Israel takes place between two Orthodox factions.

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Protesting the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

Micha Danzig -

Jews have been told that they have to check their Jewish identity at the door if they want to be accepted.

Obituaries

Fela Shapell, 9/23/1922 – 2/11/2021

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Fela Shapell, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, devoted wife of 65 years, Holocaust survivor, and philanthropist, passed away peacefully in her home in Los...

Israel

Short on Representation, Israel’s Political Parties Rush to Celebrate International Women’s Day

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Two weeks ahead of elections, candidates pledge change

Will We Miss Anything After We Leave Our Pandemic Cocoons?

David Suissa - March 7, 20210

Editor's Note

With vaccinations spreading rapidly like millions of bees pollinating prairies, our country is finally starting to come out of its hibernation.

Where was God When Millions Died of the Coronavirus?

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach - March 8, 20210

Commentary

There is no theology that would somehow find redemption in the coronavirus.

What Can Israel Do for America?

Tom Tugend - March 7, 20210

“I am concerned about the threat of assimilation by American Jews and about the high cost of a Jewish education in this country."

US Holocaust Memorial Museum Presents ‘2021 Western Region Virtual Event’ On March 11

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Sponsored Article) - February 25, 20210

Golden Globe nominated actress Emmy Rossum to emcee virtual event

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A Letter to the IQC and the State Board of Education about Ethnic Studies

Judea Pearl - March 5, 20210

I strongly oppose the 2021 California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.

California

UCLA Student Gov’t Passes Resolution Accusing Israel of “Ethnic Cleansing”

Aaron Bandler - March 5, 20210

The UCLA student government passed a resolution on March 3 alleging that the Israeli government is committing “ethnic cleansing” against the Palestinians. The Journal obtained...

Community

Moishe House Absorbs Base Movement Network from Hillel International

Erin Ben-Moche - March 5, 20210

Base Movement’s rabbinic-led education and engagement model will enable Moishe House to continue to grow and integrate more direct-learning and rabbinic mentorship opportunities for young adults.

Columnists

Editor's Note

David Suissa - February 26, 20210

What Are We Afraid Of?

If our fear of death has gone way down and our appreciation of life has gone way up, maybe we’ll be better equipped to conquer our other fears.

Columnists

Marcus J Freed - March 5, 20210

Satirical Semite: The Psychic Asparagus

Another alternative is to catch up on the important news items that we may have missed.

Commentary

Gil Troy - March 4, 20210

In the Spirit of Debate: My Response to Pomerantz

Pomerantz and I part ways in two critical junctures.

Columnists

Kylie Ora Lobell - March 8, 20210

Lauren Tarshis Teaches Kids About Resilience in Graphic Novel

“I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944” shows the protagonists fighting back against the Nazis and succeeding.

Columnists

Tabby Refael - March 5, 20210

Film Review: Intermarriage, Iranian Jewish Style

“Over My Dead Body” chronicles the response of an Iranian Jewish family in Beverly Hills to the news that their daughter has decided to marry a Muslim Iranian.

Commentary

Matthew Schultz - March 4, 20210

Unscrolled, Ki Tisa: When the Jews and God Turned Back

Distance and duration are central to this reconciliation narrative.

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Culture

‘Chicago 7’ ‘Palm Springs,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and Jerry Seinfeld Win Critics’ Choice Awards

Entertainment

NBC’s “Nurses” Criticized for Orthodox Jews Scene

Vaccines Are The Perfect Opportunity For The Abraham Accords To Shine

Michael J. Koplow -

If states that have diplomatic relations with Israel agree to serve as middlemen, Israel can use them as a passthrough to provide the vaccines that will go to Palestinians.

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Shefa: The Jewish “Secret”

Sam Glaser - March 5, 20210

In order to attract shefa, we must fashion ourselves into vessels primed for ever-increasing blessing.

Columnists

How Jewish Students Are Combatting Anti-Semitism on Campus: A Panel

Judy Gruen - March 4, 20210

Five students shared their experiences with on-campus anti-Semitism during a March 2 panel.

Commentary

A Response to Gil Troy: The Successful Conservative Movement

Sherwin Pomerantz - March 4, 20210

It should be acknowledged as a transitional movement that “conserved” American Judaism for the ultimate resurgence of Orthodoxy.

Columnists

Lady Gaga’s Got Nothing on Morah Sandi

Mark Schiff - March 4, 20210

She is as good as any working performer out there today.

Commentary

The IHRA Definition Has Space To Criticize Israel

Andrew Lachman - March 4, 20210

The IHRA guidelines provide an excellent framework to focus discussions on facts instead of shouting self-serving slogans.

PodcastsDavid Suissa - March 5, 20210

Curious Times Episode 10: How Serious is Cancel Culture?

Thoughts on the erosion of free speech, the new times we're entering and this week's Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen...

PodcastsErin Ben-Moche and Esther D. Kustanowitz - March 5, 20210

Sacha, Sorkin, Schitt & Shtisel: The Golden Globes and Beyond

After acknowledging the first anniversary of COVID hitting America, the Bagels are not getting ready for the Holiday of Matzah and are reviewing the...

PodcastsSalvador Litvak - October 27, 20200

Rabbi Reuven Wolf: Who Is The Jewish Messiah and When Is He Coming?

Rabbi Reuven Wolf of Maayon Yisroel Chassidic Center, takes us deep into Jewish mysticism as Sal and his rabbi explore some tough questions: Why...

PodcastsShmuel Rosner - February 27, 20210

Natan Slifkin: Rationalist Judaism

Shmuel Rosner and Natan Slifkin discuss his latest book, "Rationalism vs. Mysticism: Schisms in Traditional Jewish Thought." Natan Slifkin, popularly known as the "Zoo Rabbi",...

PodcastsJewish Journal - November 10, 20200

The Conservative meets the Democrat: Larry Greenfield and Hailey Soifer

Larry Greenfield is a Fellow at The Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship & Political Philosophy and a frequent columnist with The Jewish...

Rosner's DomainShmuel Rosner - March 4, 20210

Rosner’s Torah Talk: Parshat Ki Tisa with David Helfand

David Helfand is a fourth year rabbinical student at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies where he is also pursuing a masters degree in...

Book Review: The Story of Esther Meets the Story of America

Jonathan Kirsch - February 15, 2021

Book Review: ‘Sergeant Salinger’

Jonathan Kirsch - January 19, 2021

Book Review: ‘Sapiens: A Graphic History’

Jonathan Kirsch - January 1, 2021

Lisa Niver & Girls On The Air for International Women’s Day

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Inspiring The Best You: Top Tips To Stay Well In 2021

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Going Steady With the Lord — A poem for Torah Portion Ki Tisa

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A Moment in Time: This Moment One Year Ago/ This Moment Next Year/ This Moment Right Now

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Fabulous in Feb 2021: Top 50 Female Influencer! Niver’s News

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Food

Special Spicy Tuna Spaghetti

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff - March 3, 20210

This perfect pantry recipe is a great mid-week dinner and a great way to use up some of your chametz before Passover.

Books

“Bubie’s in Bidud” (Grandma’s in Isolation) — A Delightful Children’s Book by Karen Guth

Toby Klein Greenwald -

I have known Karen Guth for many years, both as a friend and as a fellow English teacher in Israel.

Entertainment

Israeli Director Vies for Oscar

Tom Tugend -

In the runups to the annual Academy Awards, true blue and white members of the Tribe around the globe root for the Israeli entry to make the shortlist of foreign language films, vying for an Oscar in the recently renamed “international features” category.

Books

Neal Shusterman on Judaism, the Pandemic, and his Latest Book

Eve Rotman -

“My rabbi once said that my stories always seem to have a lot of Talmudic thought in them.”

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