An Arizona judge sentenced former waitress Jodi Arias to life in prison with no possibility of parole on Monday for murdering her ex-boyfriend in 2008.
Arias, 34, escaped a possible death sentence last month after a lone juror at her sentencing retrial refused to back the death penalty throughout days of deliberations.
Going forward, UC must remain a place of fearless learning and leadership, prioritizing respect, safety, and accountability for all.
This war has made one thing clear: Military action is no substitute for meaningful change.
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.
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?
Michelle Missaghieh, Temple Israel of Hollywood’s associate rabbi, is likely the busiest rabbi in Los Angeles.
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.
If you’re a good Jew, and who am I to assume otherwise…
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.
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
The Allies faced similar dilemmas during World War II, yet that never stopped them from bombing necessary targets.
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?
Taste Buds with Deb – Episode 115
The desire to set things right animates “Fagin the Thief.”
The film, built on a witty and well-paced script by Robbins and co-writer Zack Weiner, invites us to what is well set to be a disastrous Shabbat dinner.
The funds, according to JFEDLA, will provide for vital security personnel for organizations, institutions and groups primarily serving children.
Currently, there are an estimated 600-800 Jews living in Cuba, most of whom are based in Havana, though there are small Jewish communities in Cuban cities Santa Clara and Cienfuegos.
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