L.A. Fires Emergency Resource Guide
Ryan Torok
January 8, 2025
For those who’ve been impacted by the current wildfires in L.A. County, the Journal has compiled resources that’ll hopefully be helpful.
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January 8, 2025
Saving California
David Suissa
January 8, 2025
In his new book, “Facing Hard Truths,” 2026 candidate for governor Stephen J. Cloobeck advances a new kind of politics based on accountability.
Rethinking Israel’s Security
Shmuel Rosner
January 8, 2025
Matania doesn’t just propose to add layers to Israel’s strategy, he also believes some of the current pillars ought to be eliminated.
Pasadena Synagogue Destroyed by Fire; Palisades Devastated as Fires Rage Overnight
Brian Fishbach
January 8, 2025
The Palisades, Hurst and Eaton fires have destroyed over 1,100 structures, state of emergency declared.
A Prayer During the Southern California Fires 2025
Rabbi Nicole Guzik
January 8, 2025
God, spread a blanket of security over the firefighters and first responders that serve our community.
Pasadena Synagogue Burns Down as Fires Rage across Southern California
Philissa Cramer, JTA
January 8, 2025
A Chabad in the Pacific Palisades evacuated abruptly amid a separate fire flaring there.
Let’s Bring Jewish Vibrancy to 2025
Shanni Suissa
January 8, 2025
Fighting hate is necessary, but it cannot be the entirety of our identity.
Of Monsters and Minyans
Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern
January 8, 2025
Might a golem help make a minyan? Over 300 years ago, a rabbi considered the question, now cited in countless discussions about the implications of artificial intelligence and Judaism.
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