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A Ray of Zionist Hope on a College Campus
Transformation — The Art of Spiritual Leadership
The Ultimate Act of Antisemitism
Israel’s Noam Bettan Finishes Second at Eurovision 2026
Shavuot, the Source of American Gratitude
Barri Worth Girvan: Leading Jewishly in LA
Barri Worth Girvan has always been the Jewish voice in the room—not when it was convenient or politically opportune.
Can Harvard Confront the Campus Climate It Helped Create?
The administration has acknowledged rising tensions and concerns about antisemitism, yet it has largely avoided addressing how parts of the university’s own intellectual and institutional culture may have contributed to those conditions.
The Dog-Rape Libel Perpetuates Antisemitic Rape Culture – and Palestinian Rape Mania
In their century-long struggle against Zionism, the Palestinian national movement has embraced and updated this revolting mix of often sexually-charged blood libels and barbaric sex crimes. October 7, and these latest lies, are the culmination of this growing sexual obsession and glorification of gendered violence against the Jews.
Between Munich and Vietnam
The fear of acting on uncertain threats can itself become distorting when it evolves into a demand for near-perfect certainty before any meaningful response is considered. History rarely grants that luxury.
Europe’s Sanctions Are a Strategic Blow to the Settlement Enterprise – and to Israel
Israel must act with determination in convincing the European Union to cancel these detrimental sanctions.
A Nod from the Judges
Noam Bettan taught them something important through his performance. He showed them that despite the adversity they may face in the future, they can press on and still create something meaningful; that they can rise above the screaming crowds of detractors.
Christians, Jews and America
The Trump administration’s active participation and sponsorship of activities like last weekend’s prayer service makes many of us feel like we are unwelcome when patriotic gatherings take on overtly religious overtones.
Jerusalem Day Exposed a Growing Political Divide in Israel
Many secular Israelis increasingly seem emotionally disconnected from one of the city’s most symbolic national celebrations.
Finding Love, From Inglewood to Jerusalem
It’s not easy to think about love during times of crisis. When the battles facing us are so hard, we don’t look for emotions that appear soft. When we’re surrounded by hate, we don’t run to something like love.
Shavuot: The Middle Child of Jewish Festivals
The festival of Shavuot provides a well-placed opportunity to contemplate the choices we make on our Jewish journeys and how they will impact the next generation.
Hollywood’s ‘Rushmore’ Celebrates ‘Seinfeld’
Could four Jews agree on the four best “Seinfeld” episodes? Will “The Soup Nazi” make the cut?
From Poisoned Wells to ‘Rape Dogs’: The Medieval Logic Behind Modern Anti-Israel Lies
Blood libels were never about evidence. They were about moral conditioning – preparing societies to see Jews as uniquely sinister, corrupting and deserving of suspicion.
Jewish Californians Gather in Sacramento to Turn Concern into Action
The summit’s emotional center remained the lobbying itself: ordinary Californians leaving hotel conference rooms behind to walk directly into the offices where state policy is shaped.
Emhoff at Jewish California Summit; Israel’s Birthday; New AFTAU Hire; Repair the World
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin Speaks at L.A. Synagogues, Yom HaAtzmaut Program in Beverly Hills
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
The Charles Bronfman Prize Announces CultivAid CEO Tomer Malchi as 2026 Laureate
The Israeli-American scientist is helping transform global agriculture through innovation and sustainability.
Israeli Colleges and Universities Support Reservist Students in a Difficult Time
“Our main role is to keep the students moving forward, even when the path is complex.” – Professor Yossi Rosenwaks
Antisemitism Un-Masked on Broadway
The play “Giant” and its urgent, timely message could not have come sooner—in part because it clashes with the antisemitism we see on the news. Today a dandy like Dahl is not the problem. What we are all witnessing now is low-class thuggery prowling city streets.