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What Ever Happened to the LA Times?
Dan Schnur
Who Are the Jews On Joe Biden’s Cabinet?
Ryan Torok
No Labels: The Group Fighting for the Political Center
Larry Greenfield
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A Bisl Torah ~ Dangerous Comparisons
Rabbi Nicole Guzik
A Moment in Time: Holding On
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
Abraham Plants a Tamarisk Tree
Gershon Hepner
Print Issue: What Happened? | November 13, 2026
Jewish Journal Staff
Why Are We Even Here?
Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
Leo David Honored as FIDF Gala Raises
Ayala Or-El
Boulou: A Cookie That Traveled From Djerba to Los Angeles
November 12, 2026
Boulou has deep roots in Djerba, but is treasured in all Tunisian Jewish kitchens, where it is baked for the holidays and special occasions.
What If Jewish Americans Just Showed Up?
November 11, 2026
We mourn on Oct. 7, but Nov. 8 gave us something to celebrate: a community that showed up, on its feet, public and proud. Now we need to make that response a habit.
“What Did the Doctor Say?” and Other Things that Keep Us from Laughing
November 11, 2026
Who’s got time to crack up in these crazy times? Well, I do.
NCSY Welcomes 400 Proudly Jewish Student Leaders to the JSU President’s Conference
November 11, 2026
JSU is a network of Jewish culture clubs in public and secular private high schools in North America, and it’s a program of NCSY, the international youth movement of the Orthodox Union.
Genocide and International Relations
November 11, 2026
The book casts its net far and wide, from debates within the field of research itself to the analysis of genocidal events across the past century.
Heading Toward Bipartisan Opposition?
November 11, 2026
For an Israeli observer of the American elections, there is a double cause for concern.
A Concrete Case for Hope
November 11, 2026
Over the last few weeks, Americans and Israelis voted in elections that are consequential to the characters of both countries. For many, these elections represent inflection points, where the outcome signals the directions their respective societies will take moving forward.
AIPAC Isn’t the Problem. It’s Part of the Solution.
November 11, 2026
The future of the U.S.-Israel relationship will not be secured by winning one more primary. It will depend on whether Americans understand why Israel matters, why Jewish self-determination is legitimate, and why the alliance benefits both nations.
After the Haredi Public’s Defeat: Change Must Come from Outside
November 11, 2026
Everyone is entitled to choose how to live, but the state is not obliged to finance every choice. Those who do not complete secondary education, do not serve in the military, and do not work should not receive state support to maintain that way of life.
The Last Signer
November 11, 2026
Carroll, having helped swing Maryland toward independence, was elected to Congress on July 4, and signed the Declaration in August, the only Catholic among the signers and the only one to add his estate to his name.
The 24-Hour Window That Changed the U.S.–Israel Relationship
November 11, 2026
Trump said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to the change and argued that Israel no longer needed the funding.
Can’t Jews Take a Break From Being Liberals to Worry About Israel?
November 11, 2026
It is easy to be proudly Jewish when our identity is celebrated. It is harder when Jewish solidarity demands disagreeing with one’s friends or political party.
Torah Portion: Toldot
November 11, 2026
The parsha begins with a direct statement: “This is the story of Isaac, son of Abraham.”
With Jews of Color Initiative Grant, Shades of Belonging Expanding Programming for JoC Adoptees
November 11, 2026
The organization will be bringing together eight Jewish adoptees of color to be in community over a seven-month period.
Faith and the Power of Pretend
November 11, 2026
Rabbi Kushner provides a path for elevating our humanity, appreciating the wisdom of Jewish tradition and practice, and experiencing the divinity residing within all humans, even those who do not yet acknowledge God’s presence.
The Hero Behind the Hero: Eli Beer Wants the World to Know Nadia Cohen
November 11, 2026
When Eli Beer recently learned that Eli Cohen’s widow, Nadia, was still alive at 91, he knew he wanted her to be the guest of honor at United Hatzalah’s annual gala in Los Angeles.
Who Are the Jewish Winners in the 2026 Elections?
November 11, 2026
The results will bring the number of Jewish governors to seven in January 2027. The incoming U.S. Senate will have 10 Jewish members, including nine Democrats and one independent.
Congratulations – and Candor – for L.A.’s Next Mayor
November 11, 2026
Raman has called BDS a legitimate form of protest, while her campaign says a boycott of Israel will not be part of her agenda as mayor. I take her at her word, and I will hold her to it.
The Background Has Been Painted: Kristallnacht, 88 Years On
November 11, 2026
What’s most troubling is that, much like what happened in Germany on that horrible night, the participants in the bike ride were normal people, your friends and neighbors.
