Print Issue: The Soul of America | Dec 20, 2024
By building a community devoted to the Jewish people, the nation of Israel and the American project, Tikvah aims to revive the soul of America. That theme was on full display at its 7th annual Jewish Leadership Conference in New York.
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October 15, 2026
At 82, Douglas has survived cancer, is married to the love of his life, Catherine Zeta-Jones, has been in iconic films including “Wall Street” and “Basic Instinct” and grew up with the pressure of having a famous father, the legendary actor Kirk Douglas.
A Burst of Inspirational Art in Hadassah
October 15, 2026
What makes them special, in addition to their ethereal beauty, is that four of the paintings are of women; two others, while abstract, appear to reference the female.
‘We Had a Mission to Tell the World Our Story’: ‘Fauda’ Creator Avi Issacharoff
October 15, 2026
It is Episodes 7 and 8, which take viewers back to Oct. 7, that have generated some of the strongest reactions from audiences around the world.
Three Years Later: 1-in-5 Israelis Report Severe Mental Health Impairment
October 15, 2026
PTSD diagnoses among children and adolescents in Israel rose almost 2.5-fold after Oct. 7. Clalit Health Services is reaching out to thousands of patients each week who have not reached out for any mental health treatment.
Jewish Charter Schools Take a Step Forward
October 15, 2026
The possibility of tuition-free Jewish religious education is moving closer to reality.
Jon Polin Wants Answers, Not Revenge, Three Years After Oct. 7
October 15, 2026
One day before the three-year anniversary of the Oct. 7th attacks, the father of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin called for a national commission of inquiry, spoke about what comes next for him and Rachel, and said punishment for Israel’s failures is not what he seeks.
Oct. 7 Survivors Share Stories of Loss, Courage and Resilience
October 15, 2026
The memorial event was organized by StandWithUs in partnership with the Israeli-American Council (IAC), American Jewish Committee (AJC) Los Angeles, Temple of the Arts, the Consulate General of Israel and The Jewish Journal.
“Seeing Reality Clearly”: Noa Tishby’s Oct. 7 Address
October 15, 2026
This speech is my honest look at where we are as a Jewish community.
Beit Issie Shapiro Gala Celebrates Resilience, Independence and the Power of Possibility
October 15, 2026
Among the evening’s highlights was an inspiring address by Israeli Paralympic champion Moran Samuel, 44, whose remarkable journey from tragedy to triumph captivated the audience.
Proposition 37: The California Middle-Class Homeownership Act and the Future of Jewish Community in Los Angeles
October 15, 2026
Housing costs affect whether younger families can remain near grandparents, educators can live near schools and congregations can sustain participation across generations.
Challahs in the Air — Rainbows Everywhere
October 15, 2026
Someday, I hope to make this rainbow challah with my granddaughters.
Making Jewish Fiction New Again
October 15, 2026
In a climate of anti-Jewish censorship, a new fiction imprint from Wicked Son will play a part in determining the future of Jewish fiction in America.
Rosner’s Domain | Meet Galit: Israel’s Decider
October 14, 2026
If we are right, this election will be decided by a right-winger who agrees with her government on almost everything, except how hard to push.
Noah’s Ark: Building a World of Giving
October 14, 2026
The enduring lesson of Noah’s Ark is that a better world is built not simply by insisting upon our rights, but by embracing our responsibilities.
Abraham and the Tower of Babel: What Is the Connection?
October 14, 2026
Human beings are fraught with many inclinations, some good, some bad, including the desire for particular societal outcomes, grand visions, monolithic ones — exemplified by the Tower of Babel — not guided by Godly right and just action.
Pray Go On
October 14, 2026
I’ve never been able to pray, whatever that is. I remember trying to back when I was a kid in church but always kept hearing TV theme songs in my head.
Three Years After October 7, Israelis Parallel Americans’ Post-9/11 Mood Swings
October 14, 2026
Such confusion and frustration three years later is logical.
Baseball’s Bounce Through the American Founding
October 14, 2026
As the Dodgers continue their march toward a World Series three-peat during America’s 250th year, it’s worth revisiting the relationship between baseball and the American Founding.