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When Ambition Clashes With Love: Why I Can’t Stop Watching La La Land
February 20, 2026
Set in the City of Dreams, the film makes us confront the clash of individual dreams, while conveying a raw, authentic beauty for a city no one would ever describe as beautiful.
Faith, Policy and Cultural Leaders Convene in Nashville for First Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress
February 20, 2026
The Congress acknowledged that advocacy for Israel must be grounded in the same Judeo-Christian principles championed throughout the event, including commitment to growth within Israeli society itself.
Rabbis of LA | Rabbi Kahn on the Changes in Israel Since Oct. 7, 2023
February 20, 2026
In the 78 years since statehood, Israelis have not been known for their religiosity. But if you go to Israel now, you can really see a change.
Beit Issie Shapiro, ‘Borrowed Spotlight’ Exhibit, Mayor Nazarian Appears at Temple Emanuel
February 20, 2026
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
From Fighting Antisemitism to Rebuilding Jewish Strength
February 20, 2026
History proves that organized Jewish action can reshape institutions and strengthen security. The question is whether we are willing to place our efforts in the right fight.
The Way Back to the Garden of Eden
February 20, 2026
The comparison between the Garden of Eden and the Mishkan offers a message about humanity’s ability to recover from sin and failure.
What I Have is For You – A poem for Parsha Terumah
February 19, 2026
What I have is for you. Everything…
A Bisl Torah — Feeling Motivated?
February 19, 2026
We cannot ignore the extra soul God offers each week.
In His New Book, Josh Shapiro Reveals a Secret of Possible Sabotage
February 19, 2026
Known as an excellent speaker, perhaps the best on his side of the aisle, Shapiro proves he has a flair for writing.
Clashing American Traditions
February 19, 2026
Antisemitism is a deep and enduring American tradition. And yet America is also exceptional. American Jews live in the clash of those two realities.
A Nation on the Court: Deni Avdija Sparks Pride Across Israel at NBA All-Star Game
February 19, 2026
Not only Israelis visiting from Israel arrived at the Intuit Dome — many local Israelis were there as well.
Print Issue: His Last Stop | February 20, 2026
February 19, 2026
The late conservative activist Charlie Kirk pens a love letter to the Jewish Sabbath, and invites the world to reclaim its humanity.
Sports and Faith Unite at Sinai Temple Summit
February 19, 2026
As the NBA All-Star Game brought the world’s top basketball players to Los Angeles, Sinai Temple and Fabric, a direct-to-fan mixed-media platform, teamed up to host a summit exploring how sports and faith can bridge divides, combat extremism and fight hate.
A Bridge-Building Dinner for College Students
February 19, 2026
The feel-good gathering, held at the Renaissance Hotel near LAX Airport, drew approximately 130 students.
A Purim Bread to Gladden the Heart
February 19, 2026
For Purim, the Jewish communities of North Africa bake a special Purim bread roll called Ojos de Haman (eyes of Haman), with a whole egg cradled in the bread, with two strips of dough on top forming an X.
Elaine Hall: Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, “A Different Spirit” and Papaya Boats
February 19, 2026
Taste Buds with Deb – Episode 143
