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When Bombs Fell on Torah Learning
June 25, 2025
Yes, it is difficult living here. Yet is my immense privilege to share in the hardship of our fellow Jews in Israel and to feel deeply a solidarity with them, even though this war is more pronounced than others.
After the Threat Is Gone
June 25, 2025
The Saudis now realize that a partnership with Israel – even an unofficial one – that they believed was an essential bulwark to help protect against Iranian aggression may no longer be necessary.
Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire
June 23, 2025
“It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a complete and total ceasefire,” the president wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Jewish Journal Wins Nine LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Awards from 18 Total Nominations
June 23, 2025
Debra Eckerling, Judy Gruen and Kylie Ora Lobell won top honors at the 2025 awards ceremony. Judea Pearl presented the Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism.
What Trump Learned from FDR & Hitler
June 23, 2025
Regardless of what President Roosevelt privately thought about Hitler, he was determined to maintain cordial—sometimes friendly—relations with the Nazi regime in the 1930s.
Wiping the Smirk Off Smack Talk
June 22, 2025
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both saw the ayatollahs for what they are: trash-talking theocrats who roguishly financed and fomented terrorism around the world.
What Is Iran’s Main Issue?
June 22, 2025
Although Iran’s nuclear program often dominates headlines, at its core, the conflict is between the people and a tyrannical theocracy.
‘Very successful’ US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan, Trump says
June 21, 2025
The U.S. president said that “all planes are now outside of Iran air space” and that “full payload of bombs” had been dropped on Fordow.
Trump Bombs Amalek
June 21, 2025
For the benefit of Israelis as well as peace lovers everywhere and the good people of Iran, we can only hope that this Amalek will take Trump’s advice before he gets angry again.
The Year Badass Israel Made a Comeback
June 21, 2025
As far as Israel’s neighbors are concerned, from its sworn enemies to its potential allies, the weak Israel that hit rock bottom on Oct. 7 is long gone, and in its place is a Badass Israel that is ready to help transform the region.
President Trump says US struck 3 Iranian nuclear sites in overnight operation
June 21, 2025
US President Donald Trump announced late on Saturday that American forces carried out what he called a “successful” strike on three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.
How to Hold on to Eternity
June 21, 2025
The commandment of tzitzit tells the story of a relationship between the Jews and God, one that would never go out of fashion.
I Came to Treat Trauma: Then the Missiles Fell
June 20, 2025
Being in the war zone with the survivors means trauma isn’t just something I treat. It’s something I breathe.
Hadassah Appointments, Holocaust Museum’s ‘Golf Classic,’ JVS SoCal Dinner, School Project
June 20, 2025
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
Echoes of Elie Wiesel: His Protégé Reflects on His Teachings Amid Rising Antisemitism
June 19, 2025
Heideman is a Jewish rights activist, virtual lecturer and motivational speaker.
“Are You a Zionist?”: Oakland Coffee House Sued for Refusing Service to Jewish Customers
June 19, 2025
The Justice Department announced that it would file a lawsuit against Harara and Native Grounds LLC, the owners of the Jerusalem Coffee House.
Amy Bebchick: OneTable, Shabbat and Gazpacho On-The-Go
June 19, 2025
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