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Confronting Personal Tragedy: A Rosh Hashanah Reflection
Dennis Prager
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Rosner’s Domain | A Rough Balance Sheet of the Past Year
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Two Dolls
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The Apology I Never Got and Will Never Send
Leorah Emrani
Still Committed to Plan A
September 9, 2026
What I learned most from the people who told us their stories is that the Australian Jewish community is in a state of shock but is resilient, going about its day-to-day life in the way Jews have practiced for generations in the face of hatred.
Jewish Parents Can’t Ignore What’s Being Taught in Schools
September 9, 2026
There is an important distinction between education and advocacy. We should insist that Jewish and Israeli voices are not silenced.
The Definitive Look at Israel’s Wartime Decision-Makers
September 9, 2026
As Israel stands on the cusp of an election and the U.S. enacts economic sanctions against Iran after military strikes failed to achieve a definitive victory, a newly released book serves as a must-read to understand the current moment.
The Case for Optimism
September 9, 2026
If we change our focus, we can see the world differently, and do what Jews do well – make the world better.
Elevate Your Tzedakah on the High Holy Days
September 9, 2026
While we may never fully know the spiritual outcome of our High Holiday prayers or the impact of our repentance, the tangible power of tzedakah is undeniable. Every dollar contributed leaves an imprint.
How Do People Change?
September 9, 2026
When does the Jewish calendar ask us to study human transformation? Rosh Hashanah — what we might call “the beginning of transformation.”
The Universalism that Makes Room for Difference
September 9, 2026
Judaism insists that there is something precious about belonging to a particular people, observing a particular tradition, and living within a particular covenant. But precisely because it does not require every human being to join that covenant, it can make room for difference.
Inward, Upward, Outward
September 9, 2026
Every new year confronts us with a seminal question: What in our lives is worth repeating, and what needs to change?
This New Year, Become a Spiritual Warrior
September 9, 2026
We need to conquer new ways for the New Year that will expand and deepen our strategies and skill, accessible pathways for renewed expression of our souls, impervious to the evil surrounding us.
California Bill Would Add Jewish Identity to State Demographic Data
September 9, 2026
Under SB 1387, California law would state that “ethnicity” is inclusive of Jewish identity.
Jewish Federation Los Angeles Names Becky Sobelman-Stern Deputy CEO
September 9, 2026
Sobelman-Stern will share executive responsibility for the organization with Rabbi Noah Farkas, the L.A. Federation’s president and CEO.
High Holy Days Sermon Preview
September 9, 2026
Ahead of the High Holy Days, the Journal reached out to rabbis in our community and asked what they will be speaking about from the pulpit this year.
How Israel Brings Adversaries Together
September 9, 2026
Ironically and tellingly, the biggest obstacle that both Vance and El-Sayed face is their refusal to separate themselves from even more noxious denigrators of the Jewish state and the Jewish people.
Rosh Hashanah – The Holiday of Creation
September 9, 2026
From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, we try to focus on and go deeper into the inner life. This includes making an honest reckoning of where we cheated and failed and where we lived up to our best values.
What if Rosh Hashanah Were a Best Friend?
September 9, 2026
This thought came to me while I was visiting with my friend Dennis Prager and we discussed him writing our Rosh Hashanah cover story.
‘As a Jew’ Jews—Shut Up!
September 6, 2026
The “speaking as a Jew” Jews should not be speaking for anyone—especially not their people. They are not authorized spokespersons. The task was never delegated to them. They would be the last to be chosen.
Steve Ballmer and the Ecstasy of Hubris
September 4, 2026
The art of humility may be the toughest. Who wants to look weak and admit mistakes? We much prefer to win, but it’s not always clear how humility can get us there.