Exodus from Los Angeles: Outmigration, AI, and the Fate of Jewish Angelenos
May 7, 2026
For those who remain, the struggle is real.
Lisa Ansell
Lisa Ansell is the Associate Director of the USC Casden Institute.
‘And You Shall Love Thy Neighbor as Yourself’: The Lessons We Can Learn from ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’
March 25, 2026
Rogers invites us back to ve’ahavta l’reacha kamocha: love your neighbor as yourself, and organize your life so you actually meet them.
Nostalgia for the ‘80s and ‘90s and the Lost World of Third Spaces
March 5, 2026
The nostalgia attached to the ’80s and ’90s often comes from a world where public hanging-out was built into daily life.
Preserving Jewish Tradition in the Digital Age
February 25, 2026
While AI offers many benefits, its implementation in Jewish tradition raises important questions. How can we ensure that digital representations of sacred texts retain their authenticity?
“Door to Door”: Bridging Generations Through Jewish Intergenerational Housing
February 18, 2026
A Community Solution for Seniors and Young Adults Facing Housing Challenges
What Happened to the American Dream?
January 7, 2026
Over the past 40 years, America’s foundational promise has been fractured by the decoupling of economic security from essential pillars such as housing, education, and healthcare.
From Scarcity to Abundance: The Miracle of Hanukkah and the Modern Miracle of the State of Israel
December 17, 2025
The Jewish tradition of transforming scarcity into abundance, and Israel’s journey from a barren desert to a beacon of global achievement, are miracles forged by vision, perseverance, and an enduring belief in possibility.
We Need Real Solutions to Our Housing Crisis, Not the Fool’s Gold of the 50-Year Mortgage
December 3, 2025
No amount of creative financing can resolve the core issue at the heart of America’s housing crisis: an acute shortage of homes.
How Humans Can Avoid Becoming an Endangered Species in the Age of AI and Robotics
November 12, 2025
There are irreplaceable aspects of the human experience — empathy, creativity and genuine connection — that technology cannot replicate despite the overwhelming profit motive to do so.
‘Home Is Where the Wealth Is’: The Restoration of the American Dream
November 5, 2025
The heart of the Middle-Class Homeownership Act lies in its commitment to reversing the decline in middle-class homeownership rates.
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