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This New Year, Become a Spiritual Warrior
September 9, 2026
We need to conquer new ways for the New Year that will expand and deepen our strategies and skill, accessible pathways for renewed expression of our souls, impervious to the evil surrounding us.
California Bill Would Add Jewish Identity to State Demographic Data
September 9, 2026
Under SB 1387, California law would state that “ethnicity” is inclusive of Jewish identity.
Jewish Federation Los Angeles Names Becky Sobelman-Stern Deputy CEO
September 9, 2026
Sobelman-Stern will share executive responsibility for the organization with Rabbi Noah Farkas, the L.A. Federation’s president and CEO.
High Holy Days Sermon Preview
September 9, 2026
Ahead of the High Holy Days, the Journal reached out to rabbis in our community and asked what they will be speaking about from the pulpit this year.
How Israel Brings Adversaries Together
September 9, 2026
Ironically and tellingly, the biggest obstacle that both Vance and El-Sayed face is their refusal to separate themselves from even more noxious denigrators of the Jewish state and the Jewish people.
Rosh Hashanah – The Holiday of Creation
September 9, 2026
From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, we try to focus on and go deeper into the inner life. This includes making an honest reckoning of where we cheated and failed and where we lived up to our best values.
What if Rosh Hashanah Were a Best Friend?
September 9, 2026
This thought came to me while I was visiting with my friend Dennis Prager and we discussed him writing our Rosh Hashanah cover story.
‘As a Jew’ Jews—Shut Up!
September 6, 2026
The “speaking as a Jew” Jews should not be speaking for anyone—especially not their people. They are not authorized spokespersons. The task was never delegated to them. They would be the last to be chosen.
Steve Ballmer and the Ecstasy of Hubris
September 4, 2026
The art of humility may be the toughest. Who wants to look weak and admit mistakes? We much prefer to win, but it’s not always clear how humility can get us there.
Repair the World and Hillel International Engaging 800+ College Students in 9/11 Volunteer Program
September 4, 2026
Both Repair the World and Hillel are helping Jewish young adults connect with the spirit of civic engagement and collective responsibility for those in their community.
‘The Bridge’ Between Rock Music and Healing
September 4, 2026
“The Bridge” follows 10 Israelis affected by the Oct. 7 attacks, and what they experienced in Los Angeles at Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp
Know Before Whom You Stand — A poem for Parsha Nitzavim-Vayeilech
September 3, 2026
Know before whom you stand. They are goldmines. They are every possibility.
A Bisl Torah — All Over Again
September 3, 2026
Repenting includes examining and admitting our mistakes. Seeking forgiveness. Determining to do better. Being better. Every single day.
Print Issue: AKLA Rises | September 4, 2026
September 3, 2026
A local teen initiative to build Jewish pride expands to other cities and shows the enduring power of curiosity and Jewish identity.
New Book, ‘Digital Warrior,’ Goes Inside Israel’s Message War
September 3, 2026
Lester brings the reader into the communications operation during the war: the videos, arguments, mistakes, debates over what to post and the race to respond to events moving faster than any communications office could control.
