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Israel’s Minorities and Its National Mission: A Yom Haatzmaut Reflection
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‘Laugh Through the Heartbreak’ Comedy Tour Goes National
Brian Fishbach
United Against Hate: Why the Black and Jewish Communities in America Must Stand Together
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Fighting Religious Law, From Israel to Florida
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It All Started With the VCR
April 15, 2026
I’d rather blame my frustration and unwillingness to learn the curve needed because of my age than enjoy what these miraculous inventions offer.
The Young Are Turning on Israel
April 15, 2026
Both the Gallup and Pew polls showed that opposition to Israel is much stronger among young people in both parties.
Israel and the Lessons of Memory
April 15, 2026
Israel’s Memorial Day begins at sundown on April 21, followed immediately by Independence Day. For those who have experienced it, the contrast is mesmerizing.
Parenting and Politics: How to Talk to Kids about War
April 14, 2026
Parenting in times of conflict is never simple. But it is also an opportunity to raise thoughtful, compassionate, and courageous children with a strong moral compass.
‘Survival seeped through me’: Honored at the California State Capitol for Yom HaShoah
April 14, 2026
A year ago, in April 2025, I was honored as the descendent of Holocaust survivors by State Senator Susan Rubio (D-West Covina) at the California State Capitol. This is the story of that moment.
Trump’s Tantrums
April 12, 2026
With the mullahs on their knees just begging for a knock-out punch, be thankful for a vulgar man in the Oval Office eager to deliver the final blow.
L.A. Jewish Symphony Concert, Open Temple Seder Crawl
April 10, 2026
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
A Bisl Torah — Reconsideration
April 9, 2026
Passover is our annual reconsideration of self within the greater Jewish story.
Print Issue: How Do We Regain Our Mojo? | April 10, 2026
April 9, 2026
How a Mark Twain passage at our Passover seder led me to reflect on the themes of envy and Jewish self-esteem.
‘Unbroken’: Bar Kupershtein Recounts 738 Days in Hamas’ Hands
April 9, 2026
Kupershtein endured extreme hunger, inhumane conditions and constant psychological torment. Yet even in those depths, he fought daily to preserve his humanity.
‘The Comeback’: Lisa Kudrow Returns to Stage 24, Where It All Began
April 9, 2026
Kudrow’s connection to comedy runs deeper than her Hollywood career. As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, she grew up in a family where humor wasn’t just entertainment — it was a way to cope.
Israeli Guitarist Nili Brosh Releases Signature Ibanez Guitar
April 9, 2026
Brosh, 37, was born in Rishon LeZion, Israel, a city that also produced the late singer Shoshana Damari, “the Queen of Hebrew Music.”
Netflix Doc Shows Hillel Slovak Sparking the Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
April 9, 2026
While the documentary succeeds in showing the band’s power and chemistry, and is full of energy, one is left wondering what would have happened if Slovak lived.
A Semester to Remember: de Toledo High School Students Study in Israel Under Fire
April 9, 2026
Shortly after arriving for the exchange program, the war with Iran began on Feb. 28.
NASA’s Jewish Administrator and Jewish Astronauts Reflect on Artemis II’s Historic Moon Flyby
April 9, 2026
By some measures, 16 Jews have been to space.
Noa Tishby Brings Clarity, Courage and a Call to Action to Beth Jacob
April 9, 2026
“The Jewish people are patient zero in a worldwide war on truth.”