Volume 27, Number 8

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Editor's Picks

Israel and the Internet Wars – A Professional Social Media Review

Marion Haberman

The Invisible Student: A Tale of Homelessness at UCLA and USC

Tabby Refael

What Ever Happened to the LA Times?

Dan Schnur

Who Are the Jews On Joe Biden’s Cabinet?

Ryan Torok

You’re Not a Bad Jewish Mom If Your Kid Wants Santa Claus to Come to Your House

Marion Haberman

No Labels: The Group Fighting for the Political Center

Larry Greenfield

Latest Articles

In New ICC Poll, Americans Overwhelmingly Support Israel, Concerned About On-Campus Antisemitism

Kylie Ora Lobell

A Bisl Torah~The Strength of Their Names

Rabbi Nicole Guzik

More Detailed Instructions – A poem for Parsha Terumah

Rick Lupert

A Moment in Time: “It Takes Years to Make an Overnight Success”

Rabbi Zach Shapiro

L.A. Federation Education Summit, SWU Holocaust Education Center, Mensch Awards Dinner

Ryan Torok

Rabbis of LA | Rabbi Kahn Sees the Personal Side of the Hamas-Israel War

Ari L. Noonan

Culture

Noa Kirel Thrills Young Audience in Charity Concert for LA Fire Victims

Brian Fishbach

An Orange Soup to Capture the Moment

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff

Paula Shoyer: The Kosher Baker, Correcting Baking Mistakes and Babka Bites

Debra L. Eckerling

Fishy Tales — Cod Fishcakes

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff

Six Million and One, Twelve Hundred and Two

February 27, 2025

We cannot comprehend high numbers. It is too daunting for our minds and souls. But we can wrap our hearts around two little redheaded boys. Boys whose names signify the holiness of Jerusalem and the courage of a lion cub.

‘Fighter in the Woods’: A Book for Young Readers about the Holocaust

February 27, 2025

Greene’s scholastic series is a wonderful way to engage young readers.

Controversial Israel Critic Discusses New Book about Gaza in Beverly Hills

February 27, 2025

Peter Beinart, a prolific Jewish critic of Israel, appeared in Beverly Hills to promote his recently released book, “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning.”

JBI Library: Expanding Access to Jewish Life for Individuals with Visual and Print Disabilities

February 27, 2025

It will continue to provide free books and customized materials in braille, large print and audio formats while also deepening and expanding its services, programs, events and technology.

Print Issue: Books During War | Feb 28, 2025

February 27, 2025

In the midst of an existential war, many prominent thinkers have written a slew of books examining the implications for Jews in both Israel and America. We review five of them.