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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.
Building After Destruction: The Resilience of Am Yisrael
October 14, 2026
The story of Am Yisrael is one of a people that has endured extraordinary suffering and nevertheless continues to look ahead with faith and hope.
Light and Joy
October 14, 2026
Inspired by the unbridled bliss of the Simchat Torah holiday, I promised myself that whenever I am overwhelmed, I will focus on things that remind me of why I should be grateful.
On Counterfeit Meaning: Flower Children to Manson, Gen Z to Hamas
October 14, 2026
How can something as beautiful as the search for a meaningful life connect to something as evil as murder?
Voter ID Proposition: Not Important, But Not Terrible
October 14, 2026
Proposition 39 can do little harm, might do a little good and is nothing to rush to the ramparts about.
Nobel Rewards Anti-Israel Crusade
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.
Will the Saudis Look to Israel?
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.
