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Ran Gvili: A Lesson in Jewish Courage
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Rabbis of LA | Rabbi Sochet Was Born to Be a Rabbi
January 30, 2026
The Stoliner dynasty is about 250 years old, and one of the oldest Chassidic dynasties.
Repair the World’s MLK Service Weekend, Mayim Bialik at de Toledo, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
January 30, 2026
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
Misty Egypt Colored Memories – A poem for Parsha Beshalach
January 29, 2026
As they keep digging, they’re starting to recognize our footprints.
Israeli Comic Guy Hochman’s Beverly Hills Show Cancellation Sparks Outcry, Antisemitism Debate
January 29, 2026
Hochman, a popular Israeli stand-up comic and social media personality known for satirical videos and on-the-street interviews, was set to perform at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills on Jan. 27.
A Bisl Torah – Beshalach: From One War to Another
January 29, 2026
Ran Gvili’s homecoming is a saga closed and a promise fulfilled.
Print Issue: Rebuilding Jewish Strength | January 30, 2026
January 29, 2026
In the aftermath of Oct. Z, 2023, many Jewish organizations have increased their efforts to respond to a new wave of antisemitism. But too few have paused to ask whether their old frameworks are up to the new challenges.
Why We Could Not Rest: The Return Of Ran Gvili
January 29, 2026
When one of us is taken, it is not one of countless others. It is a single face, a single life.
Fruitful – A Jeweled Couscous Salad
January 29, 2026
I knew we had to reimagine my couscous salad with all the fruits of the land. Traditionally, the holiday is marked by eating fruits and nuts, honoring what grows and sustains us.
Bounty of Recipes for Tu b’Shvat
January 29, 2026
Tu b’Shvat is known as the holiday of the trees. It is focused on environmentalism, planting trees and celebrating Israel’s agricultural bounty.
My Response to Rabbi Wolpe’s Column on the Rabbinate
January 29, 2026
For many of us considering or already pursuing the rabbinate, the vision he describes feels familiar. It reflects the kind of rabbinate many of us hope to inhabit.
Rebuilding Jewish Strength
January 29, 2026
In the aftermath of Oct. 7, 2023, many Jewish organizations have increased their efforts to respond to a new wave of antisemitism. But too few have paused to ask whether their old frameworks are up to the new challenges.
Antisemitism Against the Israelite Igbo People Is Real
January 28, 2026
There is more than enough evidence that Igbos have been targeted because of their ancient Israelite/Jewish connection. Acknowledging this antisemitism would have profound implications for Black-Jewish relations in the U.S.
Why Envy Is Harder to Shake Than We Think
January 28, 2026
We often long for another person’s comfort or success without seeing the full picture behind it. Perspective, even when delayed, can be illuminating — and a gift.
Prayer in Uganda
January 28, 2026
We could learn something from the Abayudaya in Uganda, and their much-smaller, even-less-resourced “sister” community in Kenya.
Rosner’s Domain | Gvili’s Last Contribution
January 28, 2026
It’s over. The nightmare of hostages is over.
Beyond the Hashtags: What I Learned in the Middle East
January 28, 2026
The relationship between Israel and the UAE offers a model that challenges the assumption that the Middle East is locked in perpetual dysfunction.