A Rabbi’s Next Chapter

After a quarter century shaping generations of rabbis as dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson is stepping into a new role at American Jewish University (AJU) — one that reflects both his enduring influence and his forward-looking vision for Jewish life. AJU has announced that Rabbi Artson will be […]

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Rosner’s Domain | Turkey or Apocalypse

Israel has a good reason to object to the inclusion of dignitaries from Turkey and Qatar in the so-called Gaza executive committee. That’s one of several bodies, committees and other bureaucratic  infrastructure that were put together by the Trump administration to handle the “day after” in Gaza. A statement last Saturday made Israel’s displeasure clear, […]

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King’s Dream Was an American Dream

Not many people know that the Memphis hotel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968 is now the home of the National Civil Rights Museum. In describing King’s legacy, the museum highlights his universal and unifying appeal: “A leader of all people, Dr. King never chose fear, but always chose courage and […]

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The Rise of MAGA Antisemitism Was Inevitable

Long-simmering antisemitism on the American Right has erupted into plain view. Nick Fuentes says that Jews control the media and cannot be part of Western civilization because they are not Christian. Candace Owens believes that Israel killed President John F. Kennedy and Charlie Kirk. Tucker Carlson charges that the Jews want to replace the white […]

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A Return to Tahiti and Life at Sea

French Polynesia has a way of imprinting itself on you. The colors linger. The calm stays with you. And even after decades of travel to more than 100 countries, this part of the world still feels singular. Sailing with Windstar Cruises through Tahiti and the Society Islands was an entirely different experience from my earlier […]

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‘They Let Us Burn’ — Tensions Run High as Los Angeles Marks One Year Since the Palisades and Eaton Fires

  “They let us burn.” The phrase appeared across black T-shirts handed out at a rally in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7, marking one year since the Palisades Fire tore through the community. The rally, titled “They Let Us Burn,” was organized by Jeremy Padawer, a Pacific Palisades resident and toy industry executive. Addressing a […]

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State Senator Scott Wiener Accuses Israel of ‘Genocide’ and Throws Palestinians Under the Bus

I’m sure State Senator Scott Wiener felt he was being courageous when he announced on Sunday that Israel committed a “genocide” in Gaza. A few days earlier, Wiener, who is running for Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat, had declined to make that accusation during the first candidates forum, drawing heavy jeers from the audience who shouted, […]

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