What Divides America? A Surprising Finding
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There are many angles to the still-burning controversy of Israel refusing to allow entry to U.S. Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. First, there are...
It’s been a banner week for grandmothers. After Israel announced that it would deny entry to Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) for...
“Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles” is more than just a lyric these days on Broadway. The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s absolutely flawless production of “Fiddler...
So far, my annual pilgrimage to the Great White Way was going quite swimmingly. I already had marveled at the visual delights in the new...
When the first season of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” dropped in March 2017, my TV viewing time was occupied by my then 7-year-old and, at...
“When God created the world, He invested in man the power to elevate the divine sparks or souls that are found throughout creation. It is...
Editor's Note: This is part of a two-opinion analysis on Israel's decision to ban United States Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). For...
Editor's Note: This is part of a two-opinion analysis on Israel's decision to ban United States Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). For...
My mother, a clinical social worker in the Baltimore public school system, swears by the book “The Choice” by Edith Eva Eger. Eger survived the...
Tristan Sauter was still a teenager when he moved to Israel. As a non-Jew, it was an unlikely place for a white man raised in...
In the past week, I found myself in a minority. Well, I can’t be certain that this was really a minority, because that depends on...
Five years ago, the images that filled our television news screens were of the horrific executions perpetrated by the Islamic State (ISIS) against the Yazidis...
One verse, five voices. Edited by Salvador Litvak, Accidental Talmudist You will eat and you will be satisfied and you will bless HaShem your God for...
Have you ever had a dream in which you’re unable to move or get your vocal cords to work? No matter how hard you try...
Clusters of pink balloons were spotted throughout Los Angeles on Aug. 15 to celebrate Amazon Prime’s multi-award-winning series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The show, created...
In an effort to help people navigate conflict and debate contentious issues, Aziza Hasan is eager to share her ideas. The executive director of NewGround:...
In November 2016, after nine years as head of school at YULA Girls High School, Rabbi Abraham Lieberman left and took a position at Shalhevet...
Pearl Berg is an avid reader, a current member of Temple Israel of Hollywood, likes to sew, and does intricate bead stringing. She will also...
Rabbi Ari Segal, head of school at Shalhevet High School, announced he plans to step down and instead serve as the modern Orthodox high school’s...
When second- to eighth-grade campers at Sinai Temple Basketball Camp (STBC) took part in slam dunk, 3-point shooting and dribbling contests, they also got some...
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) called for a boycott of Bill Maher and his HBO show on Aug. 17 after the comedian called the boycott, divestment...
History is filled with examples of memorable events that remind us how great humanity is. It’s also filled with events that reveal the dark side...
Whether you first saw the 1971 movie version of “Fiddler on the Roof” or one of the thousands of productions that have been staged all...
When you think about a string quartet, you don’t necessarily imagine wanting to get up and dance. But San Francisco-based Kronos Quartet has been pushing the...
Alan Dershowitz is a familiar name in media coverage and public conversation on an astounding variety of topics, but the subtitle of his latest book,...
Les Berman died July 12 at 72. Survived by daughter Amanda (Peter) Hill; son Daniel; brothers Joel (Sandy Postal), Barry. Mount Sinai Bernard Case died...
Of all the creative paint techniques for making abstract art, blowing paint and soap bubbles has to be one of my favorites. You start by...
Jason Stuart isn’t a household name, but he’s been working steadily as an actor, stand-up comedian and writer for 35 years. He has more than...
Legislators from the California Legislative Jewish Caucus and the California Latino Legislative Caucus visited the Otay Mesa Detention Center and the Jewish Family Service (JFS)...
FRI AUG 23 Shabbat Under the Stars You are invited to a unique Shabbat experience with American Jewish University’s Intro to Judaism event at the...
