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The Talmudic Testimony of the United States and the Undying People
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Gary S. Katz
A Different Pilgrimage
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In The Big Inning
April 29, 2026
Sports bring us together in a remarkable way, while creating lifelong memories.
Two Jews in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
April 29, 2026
Both countries are safe and have much to offer westerners.
Alone Again Naturally
April 29, 2026
To be a stand-up comedian, besides being funny, you must hate spending too much time with people.
Tough Choices for Republicans
April 29, 2026
The decision for Republicans is between pro-Trump and pre-Trump factions, representing dramatically different constituencies and focused on equally dramatically different policy goals.
The Final Curtain: Confessions of an Old Man
April 29, 2026
The stories of the Jewish suffering in Arab lands during World War II and beyond needs to be kept alive. If I can change one young person’s mind, I feel I’ll have accomplished my mission.
Dear Jimmy: ‘You Have a Glow Like an Expectant Widow’ Is Anti-Comedy
April 28, 2026
A “joke” on the possible death of a president doesn’t win you the glory of becoming a free speech martyr with your Trump-hating comrades. It just makes you a lousy comedian.
End of an Era: Kadima Day School to Close After 56 Years
April 28, 2026
The announcement follows a difficult year in which the school struggled to raise funds to ensure its continued operation.
Why Laughter Gets No Respect
April 28, 2026
At a time when our world is awash with so much danger and anxiety, is it appropriate to just sit there and laugh your head off?
Former UFC Fighter Natan Levy to Dan Bilzerian: Fight Me Instead of Running for Congress
April 27, 2026
Bilzerian is running a primary campaign to replace Florida Republican Randy Fine.
The Banality of Evil
April 27, 2026
The question we should be asking right now is not: will this happen again? It absolutely could happen again. But what ideological systems are creating today’s moral contagion?
Center for Jewish-Inclusive Learning Introduces New Portal to Combat Misinformation and Antisemitism
April 27, 2026
The goal is to nurture the students’ social, emotional, and academic skills, helping them discover new ideas, contextualize what’s happening today, and address the rise in antisemitism.
Israeli Detained for Wearing a Kippah with Israeli and Palestinian Flags Speaks Out
April 27, 2026
Alex Sinclair’s post about his interaction with police went viral.
Israel’s Memorial Day – Why it is Uniquely Meaningful
April 27, 2026
It is this balance—of remembrance and renewal, sacrifice and pride—that defines Israel. And perhaps, more than anything, it is what sustains the spirit of its people.
The Bondi Bridge: Why an Australian Tragedy Demands a Global Response
April 27, 2026
We cannot afford to wait for the next tragedy to demand better.
JNF-USA Women for Israel Luncheon Features Foreign Policy Analyst Lisa Daftari
April 27, 2026
She encouraged the room full of women to use their voice and influence their networks, as well as get involved as much as possible.
The Sarah Lawrence Response Is the Problem
April 27, 2026
A president who cannot name antisemitism and a faculty member who cannot name a single incident are not defending Sarah Lawrence. They are defining its failure.
Party Disinvited
April 26, 2026
The good news is that the only people paying attention to antisemitism are the antisemites themselves. Most Jews, and most everyone else, haven’t noticed a thing.
Longtime Philanthropy Leader Joins AJU, Weekend Retreat Gathers NLP Cohort
April 24, 2026
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
The Point of Pointless Hatred
April 24, 2026
Hatred is an ever-present instinct, and like its opposite, love, it can blossom into a full-blown passion.