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”: Noah 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.
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.
