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Chosen Links by Boaz – Ep 13 Resilient: PTSD, Trauma and Healing After October 7th
July 16, 2025
This episode focuses on the concept of PTSD, and the incredible resilience that the people of Israel have managed to largely have since October 7th. Chava Floryn created her wonderful movie “Resilient,” and I gathered the people from the documentary, as well as a few select people who were allowed to screen it and discuss.

Clothed In Our Good Deeds…
July 16, 2025
We can all do something to make a meaningful difference, to reach out and help others in our own special and unique way.

The Lie that Never Dies
July 16, 2025
Today’s blood libelists may sound powerful. But in the end, they are just the Sir Simon of Novers of today.

Pride in the Line of Fire: What Crisis Taught Me About Jewish Leadership
July 16, 2025
Jewish Federations had organized the Pride mission to deepen the bonds between North American and Israeli LGBTQ+ communities, but also to help heal a wound that has been festering in our community since the October 7thattacks nearly 2 years ago.

Wayward Jewish Minds
July 13, 2025
The Jewish state seems to be out of crisis. That’s good for Israelis. But the same cannot be said of the Jewish people—and surely not Jewish Americans and European Jewry.

It’s Hard to Understand Trump Until You Realize He’s Still a TV Showman
July 13, 2025
Trump’s whole game is to show off his power. That’s his victory. That’s what turns him on the most—throwing his considerable weight around while the world watches.

World’s Leading University System’s Role in Combating Antisemitism
July 11, 2025
Going forward, UC must remain a place of fearless learning and leadership, prioritizing respect, safety, and accountability for all.

Change in Iran Must Come from Within
July 11, 2025
This war has made one thing clear: Military action is no substitute for meaningful change.

A Donkey’s Perspective on Politics
July 11, 2025
This week the IRS announced it would no longer apply the Johnson Amendment to houses of worship. This means that synagogues and churches are entitled to endorse candidates for office.

They Hate the Left, Love America, and Blame the Jews: How the Woke Right Mirrors the Left
July 11, 2025
If patriotism and Judeo-Christian values are virtuous, then how do we explain the proliferation of those on the political right who are in concert with those on the political left when it comes to Jews and global conspiracies?

Rabbis of LA | The Fast-Paced Life of Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh
July 11, 2025
Michelle Missaghieh, Temple Israel of Hollywood’s associate rabbi, is likely the busiest rabbi in Los Angeles.

Why Do Some Jews Support Those Who Hate Them?
July 10, 2025
The lesson of Mamdani’s victory is not just that dangerous ideologies can win elections — but that they can win them with Jewish help. That makes them even more dangerous.

Balaam’s B-Sides – A poem for Parsha Balak
July 10, 2025
If you’re a good Jew, and who am I to assume otherwise…

When Jew-Hatred Meets Partisan Hatred, Things Can Get Complicated
July 10, 2025
Jew-hatred is terrible regardless of where it comes from. But not all Jew-hatred is created equal. Depending on where you sit politically, some Jews can be more hated than others.

Israel Discount Bank’s Soiree, LA Jewish Film Fest Closing Night, AJU Board Chair
July 10, 2025
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.

Bombing Auschwitz—in Iran
July 10, 2025
The Allies faced similar dilemmas during World War II, yet that never stopped them from bombing necessary targets.




Print Issue: Hate VS. Love | July 11, 2025
July 10, 2025
The more noise we make about Jew-hatred, the more Jew-hatred seems to increase. Is all that noise spreading the very poison it is fighting? Is it time to introduce a radically new idea that will associate Jews not with hate but with love?