Thoughts on Kristallnacht in a Post-October 7th World
Michael Berenbaum
November 5, 2024
In 2024, what are the implications of remembering the November 1938 pogroms in the post-Oct. 7 world?
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November 5, 2024
The ‘Better for Israel’ Thing
Shmuel Rosner
November 5, 2024
Americans go to the polls thinking about the economy, immigration, abortion. The world watches with other things on its mind.
The Dilemma of Iran’s Support for Its Proxies
Hamid Enayat
November 5, 2024
The Iranian regime is compelled to support its proxies and will not abandon them unless in absolute weakness, but this support risks direct confrontation with Israel.
This Veterans Day Remember This Jewish Dodger
Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern
November 5, 2024
With Veterans Day approaching, all Americans should take a moment to appreciate the valor of a former Dodger less well-known to today’s baseball aficionados — Moe Berg, a catcher who spied for the U.S. during World War II.
Jews and Democrats
Dan Schnur
November 5, 2024
I hope we will know who our next president is by the time you read this column.
Ahead of General Election, Get-Out-the-Vote Effort Targets Jewish L.A. Voters
Ryan Torok
November 5, 2024
On Nov. 2, the final Shabbat before the election, 15 Los Angeles synagogues partnered with Los Angeles Unites on “We Vote Shabbat,” an initiative to raise awareness about the importance of voting.
‘Are You a Zionist?’ How Jon Hirsch and His Son Were Forced to Leave an Oakland Coffee Shop Over a ‘Violent’ Star of David Cap
Tabby Refael
November 5, 2024
In my view, nearly every aspect of the cafe incident seemed hostile to Jews, and that includes how the police handled matters.
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Jew – the Bad Guys!
Gil Troy
November 5, 2024
The caricature conveys the book’s bold, powerful, unapologetic claim: Although Jew-hatred is an unfortunate fact of life, in this twisted world, it’s actually a mark of respect.
Autumn Herb Brooms
Jonathan Fong
November 5, 2024
For many people, the cool days of autumn mean more time in the kitchen cooking up those feel-good recipes.
Shattered Glass Can’t Break Our Jewish Spirit
Kylie Ora Lobell
November 5, 2024
In the early morning of November 5, someone smashed the storefront glass at Jewish businesses throughout Pico-Robertson.
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