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April 3, 2026
Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community.
Print Issue: Reflections | April 3, 2026
April 2, 2026
How does the Exodus story, Judaism’s foundational narrative of freedom, speak to the present? We asked local leaders, including rabbis, educators and podcasters, to weigh in.
A Bisl Torah — Dayeinu: Enough or More than Enough
April 2, 2026
This week, you likely belted out the words Dayeinu.
Order, Please – A poem for Passover
April 1, 2026
Ahoy! I have been to the supermarket – There is matzah on the end caps, and this time it’s not because it’s Hanukkah or Rosh Hashana!
Why the Seder Is the Oldest Classroom in Human History
April 1, 2026
We are the people who said, three thousand years ago, that no human ruler is God. And tyrants have never forgiven us for it.
Rabbis of LA | Rabbi Shapiro Wants Music in All Aspects of Temple Life
April 1, 2026
Second of two parts
Antisemitism, Deicide, and Revolution
April 1, 2026
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops did a remarkable thing: It issued a memorandum to all American Catholic bishops urging them to prepare their teachings carefully during this Easter period and ensure that they accurately present the Church’s positive teachings about Jews.
Ruth Wisse Challenges Americans to Live American, Jewish and Zionist Values
April 1, 2026
On March 25, Professor Ruth Wisse, the legendary Yiddish literature and Jewish culture scholar, used an all-American platform to inspire Americans with Jewish, Zionist and quintessentially American, lessons.
Shuk-style Mazal Market Returns with Pre-Passover ‘Renewal’
April 1, 2026
“Mazal Market will exist as long as there is a need for it. It’s a place where everyone feels like they’re Jewish enough together.”
Israeli Entrepreneurs Fuel California’s Economy with High-Paying Jobs
April 1, 2026
California has long been home to Israeli entrepreneurs and companies spanning tech, cybersecurity, custom software, financial services and full-service restaurants. These businesses generate jobs and strengthen the state economy.
Israel Bachar on Antisemitism, Hollywood and Mobilizing Global Support for Israel
April 1, 2026
While some voices on the far left and far right attempt to portray Israel as dragging the U.S. into war, Bachar stressed that this is not the reality, noting that the United States is acting based on its own strategic interests.
Chametz Is More than Crumbs in the Corners of our Homes
April 1, 2026
Chametz is also something that gathers in the corners of our being, the spiritual chametz that, like the physical particles we gather the night before Passover, can infect, wither, influence and sabotage us as we engage with others.
Joan Nathan’s Passover Favorites
April 1, 2026
Nathan’s family holidays go back 46 years with rotating guests and a community that forms around her ever-changing table.
Magic of Mimouna and a Walnut Cookie Recipe
April 1, 2026
They are perfect for a Mimouna table because they are flourless and can be baked during Passover, before Mimouna.
Alpine Flavors—a Crunchy Granola Recipe
April 1, 2026
Every Passover, I prepare a truly delicious gluten-free granola. I use lots of nuts and seeds (pistachios, walnuts, almonds and pumpkin seeds) and dried fruits (apricots, dates and cranberries).
From Late-Night Vacuuming to Transcendence: A Passover Meditation
March 31, 2026
Passover itself denotes transcendence. Leaving one’s limitations. Leaping beyond the ordinary.