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The Future of Humanity Lies in Freedom of Choice
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The Oprahs of Gaza
In Praise of Jewish Labels
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The Shema: A Love Story
We’ve Overlooked the Insidious Part About Antisemitism: The Brazenness
Table for Zuul – A poem for Parsha Vaetchanan
In a First, Ambassador Mike Huckabee Meets with Bnei Brak Leaders
Hedva Amrani’s New Album ‘Lost Songs’ Revives a Lifetime of Memories
‘Finding Ruby’: One Man’s Journey to Understand the Grandfather Who Chose War Over Family
Living in an Upside-Down World
Calling Israel’s Independence “Naqba”
A Moment in Time: “Proceed with Caution”
Crime Without a Name
Rosner’s Domain | Defying America: 1973 to 2024
The War for October 7
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Editor's Note
Trump Pressuring Iran Is Far More Important than “Taking Over” Gaza
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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JJ Books
Essays Recounting Struggles, Written with Honesty and Wisdom
Rabbi Amital’s Legacy and Today’s Arguments
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A Moment in Time: “Where are you, Zach?”
Tisha B’Av – In the Depths of Me
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A Moment in Time: “All it Takes is One Piece”
A Moment in Time: “The Awe of In-Between”
Chosen Links by Boaz – Ep 13 Resilient: PTSD, Trauma and Healing After October 7th
This episode focuses on the concept of PTSD, and the incredible resilience that the people of Israel have managed to largely have since October 7th. Chava Floryn created her wonderful movie “Resilient,” and I gathered the people from the documentary, as well as a few select people who were allowed to screen it and discuss.
Culture
Braid Summer Festival: Encore Performances Being Filmed
The goal of the “Summer Festival of Classics” is to make these stories accessible to communities that would otherwise never be able to experience a Braid production in person.
‘Finding Ruby’: One Man’s Journey to Understand the Grandfather Who Chose War Over Family
What began as an attempt to understand a missing ancestor evolved into a sweeping, heartfelt historical investigation into legacy, idealism and politics.
Braid Summer Festival: Encore Performances Being Filmed
The goal of the “Summer Festival of Classics” is to make these stories accessible to communities that would otherwise never be able to experience a Braid production in person.
Israel’s Only NASCAR Driver Is Having a Huge Summer
Alon Day finds the NASCAR circuit so friendly, he feels safer in North Carolina than he would in New York.
L.A. Stories
Meet Jennifer Lang and Lisa Niver at Zibby’s Bookshop March 26, 2025
Shabbat Can Help Heal Us
Hollywood
Food Stories
Table For Five
Table for Five: Vaetchanan
Table for Five: Devarim
Table for Five: Matot-Masei
A Bisl Torah
A Bisl Torah — Being Found
A Bisl Torah — Loving, Truthful Words
A Bisl Torah — Detours
Poetry
Table for Zuul – A poem for Parsha Vaetchanan
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Summer Lovin… in Croatia and Beyond
Jewish Chemists Who Changed the World
The Jewish Drug Dealers Who Are Saving Lives
Sephardic Spice Girls
Perfect Treat for Jewish Day of Love
Sun-Kissed and Savory: An Israeli Lentil Salad
Blessings of Bread – A Sweet Rosca
Comforts of Home
What I Learned as a Designer on a TV Home Makeover Show
Branching Out for Hanukkah
How to Make a Tzedakah Box from an Old Album Cover
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Deceptive Photos with Deadly Consequences
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