AKLA Rises
September 3, 2026
From a Local Experiment to a National Program: AKLA Expands Its Vision for Jewish Teens
Ryan Torok
Tovah Feldshuh on Israel’s Critics, Her Career and ‘Tovah,’ a New Documentary
September 1, 2026
Feldshuh said the documentary has provided an opportunity to look back on a career she has never been particularly interested in viewing as finished.
Sinai Rabbis Publish Guide to Help Clergy Navigate Unimaginable Loss
August 26, 2026
For the authors, that legacy embodies the book’s central message: that even in the face of unbearable loss, compassion, presence and community can help transform grief into an enduring act of care.
Beth Jacob Holds Farewell Shabbat for Longtime Rabbi Kalman Topp
August 11, 2026
Topp is departing Beth Jacob, where he has served as senior rabbi since 2009. He and his wife, Rebbetzin Jordana, are making aliyah.
A Rabbi Explains What’s Jewish About ‘The Odyssey’
July 29, 2026
In both, there’s sacrifices, there’s tribal identity, there’s a concern for honor and dignity. And then there are these huge, glaring differences
L.A. Jewish Leaders Split Over Rahm Emanuel’s Israel Speech
July 15, 2026
During his roughly 30-minute speech, he warned that Israel had become a “prisoner of its own tools” and that the American-Israel relationship, although historically strong, was “at a crossroads.”
‘Floaters’ Brings the Joy and Heart of Jewish Summer Camp to the Big Screen
July 8, 2026
“The Floaters” opens at Laemmle locations in West L.A. and Encino on July 17.
Phil Rosenthal’s Latest Children’s Book Encourages Kids to ‘Just Try It!’
June 18, 2026
Published by Simon & Schuster, the book, which was published in March, encourages young readers to embrace new experiences, even when they seem a little scary at first.
Marking BCI’s 85th Anniversary, Jewish Leaders Reflect on a Program That Shaped Their Lives
June 18, 2026
Through communal living, arts, music, discussion, outdoor experiences and Jewish learning, the program has long sought to help young adults explore both Judaism and themselves.
As California Primary Elections Arrive, Community Grapples with Choices
June 2, 2026
Whether backing long-shot candidates, weighing strategic votes or sitting races out altogether, many said they were still searching for leaders who reflected both their values and their concerns.
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