A Weakened Iran Is Already a Victory
David Suissa
March 3, 2026
No matter what happens going forward, something as earth-shattering as the fall of the Soviet Union has already happened in the Middle East.
Community Reacts to U.S.-Israel Attack Against Iran
Ryan Torok
March 3, 2026
A Persian Purim Reflection
Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh
March 3, 2026
Emily Austin: Speaking Up Is an Obligation, Not a Choice
Benjamin Raziel
March 2, 2026
2 Endgames Emerge as US-Israel Strikes Reshape Iran’s Military Posture
Keren Setton, The Media Line
March 2, 2026
Finally, Midnight for Mullahs
Thane Rosenbaum
March 1, 2026
TIMELINE Missile Fire Follows Israeli Strikes on Iran; Over 100 Injured in Israel
Brian Fishbach
March 1, 2026
Is Decapitating Evil Worth Risking a Messy War?
David Suissa
February 28, 2026
Mapping the Year: Niver’s Feb News 2026
Lisa Ellen Niver
February 28, 2026
Israel, US strike Iran
Jewish News Syndicate
February 28, 2026
An Unfinished Film About an Unfinished Grief
Brian Fishbach
February 27, 2026
In The War Against Antizionism, Help Is On The Way
Alan Zeitlin
February 27, 2026
Yes, We Have a Drinking Problem
Chaim Steinmetz
February 27, 2026
Jewish Teens Want a Seat at the Table. After Oct. 7, They’ve Earned It.
Samuel J. Abrams
February 27, 2026
By Your Command – A poem for Parsha Tetzaveh
Rick Lupert
February 26, 2026
Local NCSY Girls to Attend the 4G Convention, a Meaningful All-Girls Shabbaton
Kylie Ora Lobell
February 26, 2026
Columnists
Dan Schnur
Editor's Note
Trump Pressuring Iran Is Far More Important than “Taking Over” Gaza
David Suissa
The Gaza bombshell is one of those fantasies that will hijack many news cycles but will be lucky to get to first base. Trump’s order
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A Moment in Time: “Both/ And”
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
The October 8th and October 9th Jew
Rabbi Mordecai Finley
A Moment in Time: “Choosing our Move”
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
Chosen Links by Boaz – Ep 15 Poker Pros: A Dialogue on Israel, Antisemitism and the Game They Love
Boaz Hepner
Boaz Hepner speaks to a group of 13 incredible poker pros.
CULTURECulture
Jewish Hockey Star Jack Hughes’ Overtime Goal Propels U.S. to Historic Gold Medal in Olympic Hockey
February 26, 2026
Hughes’ golden goal ushered in a burst of Jewish pride on social media, with one user calling it “the greatest Jewish sports moment of all time.”
Books
When Kylie Met Danny: A Story of Love and Conversion
Ayala Or-El
At 12, Kylie Ora Lobell decided she no longer believed in God. Many years later, as she chronicles in her new book, she met an Orthodox Jew who changed her life.
Comedy
Larry David Talks Shabbos and Comedy on Elon Gold’s ‘Stars of David’ Podcast
Brian Fishbach
Gold calls David the “godol hador,” meaning “the great one of this generation.”
Books
Exploring Nazi Symbolism in Music in ‘This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll’
Kylie Ora Lobell
“[My book] is an attempt to unravel the disturbing contradiction of art and the Holocaust that has defined the ongoing history of popular music.” – Daniel Rachel
L.A. Stories
Celebrate Early and Often
Lisa Ellen Niver
Holding the Light
Lisa Ellen Niver
Sounds of Summer at the Hollywood Bowl
Lisa Ellen Niver
Hollywood
FOODFood Stories
Favorite, Festive Purim Cookies
- Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
Pam Stein: Purim and Sweet and Savory Hamentaschen
- Debra L. Eckerling
A Purim Bread to Gladden the Heart
- Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
Elaine Hall: Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, “A Different Spirit” and Papaya Boats
- Debra L. Eckerling
Michelle Heston: Valentine’s Day, Cake Love & Chocolate Ganache
- Debra L. Eckerling
Love Stories – A Persian Love Cake
- Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
Table For Five
Table for Five: Tetzaveh
February 26, 2026
Table for Five: Terumah
February 19, 2026
Table for Five: Mishpatim
February 11, 2026
A Bisl Torah
A Bisl Torah — The Light You are Commanded to Bring
February 26, 2026
A Bisl Torah — Feeling Motivated?
February 19, 2026
A Bisl Torah — Holy Selfishness
February 12, 2026
POETRYPoetry
By Your Command – A poem for Parsha Tetzaveh
February 26, 2026
I’m a freeform command follower. Oxygen takes its own path into my lungs. My blood flows at its discretion.
What I Have is For You – A poem for Parsha Terumah
February 19, 2026
What I have is for you. Everything…
Movers & Shakers
Summer Lovin… in Croatia and Beyond
Delia duPlessis
Jewish Chemists Who Changed the World
Jared Sichel
The Jewish Drug Dealers Who Are Saving Lives
Jared Sichel
Sephardic Spice Girls
The Charm of Shabbat Chamin
Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
Fruitful – A Jeweled Couscous Salad
Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
Life in Black and White
Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
Comforts of Home
What I Learned as a Designer on a TV Home Makeover Show
Jonathan Fong
Branching Out for Hanukkah
Jonathan Fong
How to Make a Tzedakah Box from an Old Album Cover
Jonathan Fong
POEMSPoems
Nation of Laws – A poem for Parsha Mishpatim
- Rick Lupert
Waiting for Religious Intelligence as for AI and Godot
- Gershon Hepner
We All Need a Jethro – A poem for Parsha Yitro
- Rick Lupert
Trees Try to Celebrate the Jewish New Year
- Gershon Hepner
Misty Egypt Colored Memories – A poem for Parsha Beshalach
- Rick Lupert
Arson In a Fire That Badly Damaged Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Miss., Early Saturday Morning
- Avi Killip
PRINT ISSUESPRINT
A Moment in Time: “Cleared for Kindness”
The Fiddler’s Algorithm
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Never Again Means Now
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