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Religious Violence and Other Failures
October 8, 2026
When our service of God degenerates into a paganism of self-worship, the deepest religious failures, including violence, take hold.
The End of the Beginning – A poem for Parsha Bereshit
October 8, 2026
This is the end of the beginning…
A Bisl Torah ~ Sharp Anchoring
October 8, 2026
When we teach our children, the lesson they glean should be sharp and clear enough, so they feel anchored by our tradition and confident in our values.
Print Issue: The Genocide Case Against Hamas | October 9, 2026
October 8, 2026
Was a single day’s attack, no matter how savage, too brief to qualify as genocide? It turns out that duration has never been the legal test.
Yasmin Levy Refuses to Put Ladino Music in a Museum
October 8, 2026
The Israeli singer returns the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills on Oct. 11 with “One More Night,” bringing the mix of Ladino, flamenco and Middle Eastern music that has defined much of her work.
‘NAZA: The Real Story’ Gains Momentum as Counter-Film Challenges Gaza Documentary
October 7, 2026
“NAZA: The Real Story” focuses on the IDF’s efforts to avoid civilian casualties while fighting Hamas, portraying an army that takes extensive precautions before carrying out strikes.
‘NAZA’ Proves Nada
October 7, 2026
“Naza” is not successful on any level as a documentary, but if judged on awards, and getting people who were already angry angrier, it very well may be.
Jewish Businessman Takes Pro-Palestinian Group to Court … and Wins
October 7, 2026
“I have no problem with freedom of speech, but don’t call me a baby killer” – Philip Krawitz
Ynon Kreiz to Leave Mattel and Co-Lead Combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery
October 7, 2026
Kreiz will join the board and oversee day-to-day management and integration of the businesses.
The Virtues of Fresh Salads
October 7, 2026
After weeks of holiday feasting and heavy meals, the new Jewish year is a perfect time to reset, to nourish our bodies with food that is wholesome and still tastes delicious.
Olympic Legend Moved By Hostage Painting
October 7, 2026
Dwight Stones, who was born in Los Angeles and is Jewish, has long been a strong supporter of Israel.
On Oct. 7, Reflections on Remembrance
October 7, 2026
Even as we mourn everything we’ve lost, let us also remember the moments of hope and healing — moments that restore our faith in humanity’s promise.
Rosner’s Domain | Remembering Oct. 7, Politically Speaking
October 7, 2026
October 7 is a day that already reverberates powerfully in the consciousness of every Jew. But the meaning of it has yet to be deciphered.
When Peace Becomes Possible: A Lesson from the South Caucasus
October 7, 2026
For Israel, and for everyone who believes that seemingly permanent conflicts need not remain permanent, what is unfolding in the South Caucasus deserves to be recognized, encouraged and protected.
Mamdani Uses Oct. 7 to Accuse Israel of the Worst Crime in History
October 7, 2026
Even on this singular day to honor the victims of Oct. 7, the mayor kept the poison coming.