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Jon Polin Wants Answers, Not Revenge, Three Years After Oct. 7
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
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
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
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
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
Someday, I hope to make this rainbow challah with my granddaughters.
Making Jewish Fiction New Again
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
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
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?
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
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
Such confusion and frustration three years later is logical.
Baseball’s Bounce Through the American Founding
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
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
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
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
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
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.