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Repairing Northwestern University: Saving Western Civilization
September 16, 2025
As has been demonstrated repeatedly, academia is no longer a place for open debate. Too many faculty members embrace a dangerous double standard: words they dislike are “violence,” but actual violence against their opponents can be justified.
Trump’s UCLA Funding Cut Hurts Science and Fails to Protect Jewish Students
September 16, 2025
At its core, Trump’s policy is not aimed at combating antisemitism. It’s a thinly veiled attack on higher education.
Hannah Einbinder’s Emmys Speech Draws Jewish Criticism
September 15, 2025
After winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in HBO’s “Hacks,” Einbinder concluded her remarks by saying, “Go Birds, f—k ICE and free Palestine.”
‘Log Off, Turn Off, Touch Grass’: This Year’s Message for Rosh Hashanah
September 15, 2025
It’s astonishing to imagine what would happen if enough people revolt and break the chains of our modern-day addictions that have put our nation at each other’s throats.
Israel’s ‘Godfather’ Moment
September 14, 2025
Movie audiences wait in anticipation for the demise of the Corleones’ enemies. Critics of Israel, however, who represent a far more extensive and devoted fanbase, root for terrorists to live another day.
TalkIsrael Shares Authentic and Impactful Pro-Israel Content from Gen Z
September 12, 2025
TalkIsrael specifically focuses on Gen Z because they are more prone than other generations to seeing misinformation about Israel and the Jewish people.
Charlie Kirk, Christian Nationalism and the Jews
September 12, 2025
The American experiment — and, by extension, American Jews — needs Christians to be better Christians.
Boxes of Hope: Shaili Brings the Spirit of Rosh Hashanah to Those in Need
September 12, 2025
Among the families who rely on Shaili’s food boxes are those with small children, elderly individuals who no longer work, single mothers and men who lost their jobs due to injury or layoffs and are struggling to find new employment.
Rabbis of LA | How a German Poet Became an American Rabbi
September 12, 2025
“The more I was studying Judaism, especially Torah, thinking about what I would be teaching as a rabbi, the more I saw parallels between Judaism and poetry. I think Judaism is a big poem.”
Hadassah Elects VP, OBKLA Anniversary, MDA Ambulance Dedication, Sharaka Delegation
September 11, 2025
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
A Bisl Torah — Don’t Be Satisfied
September 11, 2025
As long as we are reaching higher, we continue learning, loving, and living.
Confessions of a Bukharian Comedian ft. Natan Badalov
September 11, 2025
Marla and Libby are back with another episode of Schmuckboys. This week the duo start with their updates of the week. Libby shares about how her and Jack are celebrating one year of marriage. And the two talk about the exciting news of having a…
Charlie Kirk Brought Conservatism to the Cool People
September 11, 2025
He engaged with tens of thousands of college students in hundreds of campuses over more than a decade and stood tall with his coolness and his arguments. He wanted to make loving America cool again.
Print Issue: Countdown to Repentance | September 12, 2025
September 11, 2025
With the world and so many lives in turmoil this year, how best to prepare for the High Holy Days? One answer is in Pirkei Avot, “The Sayings of the Fathers.”