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What Ever Happened to the LA Times?
Dan Schnur
Who Are the Jews On Joe Biden’s Cabinet?
Ryan Torok
No Labels: The Group Fighting for the Political Center
Larry Greenfield
Latest Articles
Pesach at War. Leaving Fast, Leaving Slow.
Alex Israel
A Moment in Time: “Passover – Bedikat Chametz”
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
The Bias of KPBS, San Diego’s National Public Radio Affiliate
Peter C. Herman
Can an Artificial Rabbi Lead a Real Seder?
Rabbi Matthew Rosenberg
The Legacy of Lincoln, and Passover, from Generation to Generation
Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern
On This Night: The Secret to Jewish Survival
Miriam Belsky
It’s in Israel’s Interest to Put an End to Extremist Settler Violence
March 31, 2026
Anyone who cares for Israel and its security, should not only support, but insist on firm steps against far-right violence in the West Bank.
Making Our Impossible Possible
March 31, 2026
The holiday of Passover reminds us that we can break from our self-imposed reality and redeem ourselves to achieve the greatness we know we possess.
The False Arguments Against Israel
March 31, 2026
At a time when antisemitism is on the rise, greater precision, nuance and responsibility in public discourse are not only warranted — they are essential.
Why Jews Fly into a War Zone
March 31, 2026
The counterintuitive pull that has drawn Jews to Israel over the past two and a half years is a curious phenomenon.
The Clock Is Ticking in Iran
March 31, 2026
By avoiding the difficult choices he now confronts, Trump has managed to delay a commitment that may ultimately define the war’s trajectory and outcome.
Turning Freedom into a Blessing
March 31, 2026
Passover gives us a chance to unpack freedom, to see its many sides, to ask the right questions.
Shame on Berkeley Law School’s Dean Chemerinsky
March 31, 2026
It is bad enough for a law school dean to get this wrong morally. It is far worse for him to get it wrong legally.
Gavin’s New Jewish Groove
March 29, 2026
Newsom’s newfound sensitivity to Jewish concerns and reclaiming of the moderate mantle is commendable. Now all he needs is for the Angel of Death to “pass over” the Democratic Party.
Why Is Moses Not Mentioned in the Haggadah?
March 27, 2026
The fact that everyone wonders why Moses’s name is missing is in itself a powerful tribute to his memory.
JBBBSLA’s ‘Big Event’; AJU Taps ‘Culture Architect’ for 2050 Institute; J Los Angeles’ Program Director
March 27, 2026
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
Harvard’s New Jewish Problem
March 26, 2026
The university is so worried that the dean of admissions and financial aid, William Fitzsimmons, announced that he will be making a special effort to target potential students in Jewish day schools.
Why Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff Is My Man of the Year
March 26, 2026
The partnership between Cornell and Technion is humanity and academia at their very best. Of course, it’s also a perfect opportunity for Israel haters to try to take it down.
A Bisl Torah — Don’t Try So Hard
March 26, 2026
May it be a Passover in which all can participate. Engaging for the guests and a little less pressure on the hosts.
Rabbis of LA | How Rabbi Shapiro Balances the Rabbinate and His Love of Music
March 26, 2026
First of two parts
Print Issue: A Persian Pesach? | March 27, 2026
March 26, 2026
As the Iranian people yearn for their liberation, a reflection on the improbable connection between ancient Persian civilization and the Jewish holiday of freedom.