Print Issue: Laughs From the Heart | December 2, 2022
In his new book, "Why Not, Lessons in Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah," LA comic Mark Schiff finds humor and humanity in the things we care about.
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World’s Leading University System’s Role in Combating Antisemitism
July 11, 2025
Going forward, UC must remain a place of fearless learning and leadership, prioritizing respect, safety, and accountability for all.
Change in Iran Must Come from Within
July 11, 2025
This war has made one thing clear: Military action is no substitute for meaningful change.
A Donkey’s Perspective on Politics
July 11, 2025
This week the IRS announced it would no longer apply the Johnson Amendment to houses of worship. This means that synagogues and churches are entitled to endorse candidates for office.
They Hate the Left, Love America, and Blame the Jews: How the Woke Right Mirrors the Left
July 11, 2025
If patriotism and Judeo-Christian values are virtuous, then how do we explain the proliferation of those on the political right who are in concert with those on the political left when it comes to Jews and global conspiracies?
Rabbis of LA | The Fast-Paced Life of Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh
July 11, 2025
Michelle Missaghieh, Temple Israel of Hollywood’s associate rabbi, is likely the busiest rabbi in Los Angeles.
Why Do Some Jews Support Those Who Hate Them?
July 10, 2025
The lesson of Mamdani’s victory is not just that dangerous ideologies can win elections — but that they can win them with Jewish help. That makes them even more dangerous.
Balaam’s B-Sides – A poem for Parsha Balak
July 10, 2025
If you’re a good Jew, and who am I to assume otherwise…
When Jew-Hatred Meets Partisan Hatred, Things Can Get Complicated
July 10, 2025
Jew-hatred is terrible regardless of where it comes from. But not all Jew-hatred is created equal. Depending on where you sit politically, some Jews can be more hated than others.
Israel Discount Bank’s Soiree, LA Jewish Film Fest Closing Night, AJU Board Chair
July 10, 2025
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
Bombing Auschwitz—in Iran
July 10, 2025
The Allies faced similar dilemmas during World War II, yet that never stopped them from bombing necessary targets.
Print Issue: Hate VS. Love | July 11, 2025
July 10, 2025
The more noise we make about Jew-hatred, the more Jew-hatred seems to increase. Is all that noise spreading the very poison it is fighting? Is it time to introduce a radically new idea that will associate Jews not with hate but with love?
Warren Rockmacher: Kosher Barbecue, Crack Dogs and Brisket
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Taste Buds with Deb – Episode 115
‘Fagin the Thief’ — A More Nuanced Portrait of Dickens’ Jewish Villain
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The desire to set things right animates “Fagin the Thief.”
‘Bad Shabbos’: You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cringe, You’ll Hide the Body
July 9, 2025
The film, built on a witty and well-paced script by Robbins and co-writer Zack Weiner, invites us to what is well set to be a disastrous Shabbat dinner.
LA Federation to Award $500,000 in Security Grants
July 9, 2025
The funds, according to JFEDLA, will provide for vital security personnel for organizations, institutions and groups primarily serving children.
Mother, Daughter and OC Synagogue Lead ‘Mitzvah Missions’ to Cuba
July 9, 2025
Currently, there are an estimated 600-800 Jews living in Cuba, most of whom are based in Havana, though there are small Jewish communities in Cuban cities Santa Clara and Cienfuegos.
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