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October 14, 2026
Just as disturbing as the award itself has been the satisfaction with which it has been greeted across much of the international press, television and political establishment.
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October 14, 2026
10,000 frontline Houthi militia could determine the outcome of this month’s election and indirectly select the Jewish state’s next leader.
Trybal Gatherings Brings Jewish Summer Camp to Young Adults in Ojai
October 13, 2026
More than 100 participants recharged, made new friends, and reflected on summer camp nostalgia, while spending meaningful time with 10 campers from Israel.
Busting Antisemites
October 11, 2026
It’s a relief to see Jew-haters finally receive some just deserts.
Turning the Tables on Lie of the Century
October 11, 2026
We have a bunker buster: 10,000 words of evidence that Hamas committed genocide on Oct. 7. What are we planning to do with it?
How I Lost My Composure in Front of 2,000 People
October 9, 2026
Memorials, especially a memorial for an unspeakable tragedy, are a reminder that, in the end, we can never really “move on.”
Newsom Signs Safe Worship Act, Ira Gershwin Initiative, Technion Society Names Board President
October 9, 2026
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
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