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Faith, Film and Firearms: Mark Feuerstein on Jewish Pride in the Age of Antisemitism
July 31, 2025
Though witnessing the rise in antisemitism in the U.S. hasn’t made him want to own a gun, Feuerstein said he came to realize that Jews need to protect themselves and one another — because no one else will.
OBKLA Marks Milestone, Huckabee Visits Israel, ‘Guns and Moses’ Opens at Laemmle
July 31, 2025
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
The Shadow of Babi Yar: How the Soviets Taught the West to Erase the Jews
July 31, 2025
Soviet antizionism, which began with erasing Jews from Holocaust memory, paved the way for one of the most pernicious lies: that Zionists are Nazis.
Georgia Freedman: “Snacking Dinners,” Whimsy and Hummus
July 30, 2025
Taste Buds with Deb – Episode 118
Saving Northwestern University From Itself
July 30, 2025
The DOE must ensure it creates lasting, structural change and returns Northwestern to its rightful place as a gem of American academia.
Gaza Starvation and the Jenin Massacre Hoax
July 30, 2025
Then, as now, there is very little verifiable information, but, relying on Palestinian “sources,”with their UN and NGO industry allies, Israel is again pronounced guilty.
Inter-Faith Bridge-Building at the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council Conference
July 30, 2025
It was a reunion of souls and an opportunity to meet new partners in true allyship.
Meta Makes a Fortune by Keeping People Physically Isolated
July 30, 2025
Maybe it’s a sign of our “epidemic of loneliness and isolation” that I would need to write about the value of something we’ve been doing for thousands of years— showing up in person.
Sun-Kissed and Savory: An Israeli Lentil Salad
July 30, 2025
During the nine days leading up to the fast of Tisha b’Av, it is traditional to eat lentils.
Cooking with Culinary Judaics Academy
July 30, 2025
“While we do make some Jewish specific food, CJA uses all cuisines as our experiential vehicle to teach Judaism.”
Ten Secrets to Academic Success | Give Yourself the College Orientation You Deserve
July 30, 2025
Second in a series
Rosner’s Domain | Gaza Hunger: A Guide
July 30, 2025
Is there famine in Gaza? This is a surprisingly hard question to answer. Not because no one is trying to answer it, but because no one you fully trust is giving you the answer.
Progressive Rabbis to Hold Tisha b’Av Service Denouncing ICE Raids
July 30, 2025
Dubbed “Our Collective Cry to Rebuild Sanctuary,” the action will feature two hours of Jewish rituals and programming.
Guarding Against an ‘i’-Shaped Society and the Social Risks of Unchecked AI Advancement
July 30, 2025
The “i” shape is synonymous with severe inequality and the risk of a permanent underclass.
Israel as Political Wellspring for the West: A Tisha b’Av Reflection
July 30, 2025
This Tisha b’Av, then, as we sadly commemorate the loss of the Temple in Jerusalem, we also take solace in knowing the story of Israel continues
Fighting Antisemitism Before It’s Too Late
July 30, 2025
Fighting the “world’s oldest hatred” requires more than words. It demands that each sector of society that fuels harmful impressions about Israel and Jews examine how they have contributed to the toxic environment that has led to hateful words and violent acts against Jews.
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