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She’s 13. She’s Jewish. And This Is What Found Her
July 25, 2025
When my 13-year-old daughter forwarded me a number of posts she’d seen on Instagram—accusing Israel of genocide, twisting history into propaganda, and riddled with the same tired antisemitic tropes—I was shaken.
Tisha b’Av: Holiday of Wake-Up Calls
July 24, 2025
It behooves us, the Jewish people, to look in the mirror and remind ourselves of our noble and timeless mission to be a reflection.
Tisha b’Av: Birthday of Grief and Truth
July 24, 2025
Anyone touched by the Holocaust or the events of Oct. 7 has had their hearts broken apart. Tisha b’Av is but another opportunity to allow the tears of our inner Mikveh (Divine spiritual bath) to flow once again, releasing all that fills our souls.
Jews Join Compton Day of Service, Book Talk, Hadassah Honors Gal Gadot
July 24, 2025
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
The Duty of Care: Reclaiming True Viewpoint Diversity and Academic Freedom
July 24, 2025
For educational reform to succeed, policymakers must affirm that viewpoint diversity demands fidelity in truth and intellectual honesty.
Homelessness Numbers Dropped in 2025. But the Crisis is Far From Over.
July 24, 2025
If you can march for climate justice, immigrant rights, or peace in the Middle East, bring that same passion to the streets of Los Angeles.
A Bisl Torah — Detours
July 24, 2025
As we meet each curve in the road, God’s gentle guidance will lead us to where we are meant to go.
Why China Must Drop Iran and Embrace Israel
July 24, 2025
Two ancient civilizations, united by shared trauma, must now unite in moral leadership.
Print Issue: Bringing Back the Young Zionists | July 25, 2025
July 24, 2025
The end goal isn’t just to make Zionism defensible — it’s to make it compelling. To make it something young people want to own, not inherit. And that means answering the question that has haunted this entire conversation: What is the value proposition?
Jean Meltzer: Jewish Joy Con, Easy Gourmet and Lamb Koftas
July 24, 2025
Taste Buds with Deb – Episode 117
Lea Shabat and the Art of Chasing Liberation
July 24, 2025
Shabat has always had an internal drive to be and feel free and unfettered. The idea of liberation is one she has explored not only in her work but also in her life.
From Silence to Song: Ortal Edri’s Journey from Trauma to Viral Street Performer
July 24, 2025
Edri has been singing for the homeless since she arrived in Los Angeles a couple of years ago.
Off Road, On Camera: Lior Raz and Rotem Sela’s Wild, Emotional Ride Through Central Asia
July 24, 2025
In “Off Road,” Lior Raz (“Fauda,” “Gladiator II”) and Rotem Sela (“The Baker and the Beauty”) trade the safety of scripted series for the unpredictable.
Israeli Guitarist Aviv Hadari’s Shred Factory
July 24, 2025
It’s a twice-weekly, nine-session group guitar workout held inside a rehearsal space in Koreatown.
Strengthening Jewish Identity Through the Power of Grandparenting
July 24, 2025
Research has shown that grandparents play a significant and integral role in family life. As such, they have a major influence in strengthening their grandchildren’s Jewish identity.
Blessings of Bread – A Sweet Rosca
July 24, 2025
Rosca have a texture that is similar to challah, but the flavor is unique.
Fusion Grilled Corn Recipes for National Corn Month
July 24, 2025
While there are plenty of ways to enjoy corn — from corn bread to corn salad — nothing says summer like corn on the cob!
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