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0 Culture Education

Letters to the Editor: Adeena Sussman and Keeping Traditions

Editor in Hadassah · 13 May

Hadassah Magazine's latest collection of letters to the editor showcases a vibrant dialogue between readers, reflecting on the diverse topics covered in recent issues.

0 Culture Politics

How the Internet Became an ATM

Isaac Simpson in Tablet · 13 Jun 2025

Isaac Simpson explores the commodification of social media influence, detailing a personal encounter with TikTok influencers and their managers as he attempted to market a food product from the seed oil-free niche.

0 Communities Culture

'The rabbis did disaster pretty well’: Amid wildfires, LA Jews cope with regret — and rancor

Rob Eshman in Forward · 14 Jan 2025

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Jewish communities are grappling with significant loss while drawing on a strong tradition of mutual support and resilience.

0 Communities Ethics

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 14 Jan 2025

The article "L.A. Burning" by Cindy Scarr provides a harrowing account of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, which have devastated suburban areas and displaced over 100,000 people.

0 Communities Holidays

LA fires won't stop bar mitzvahs this Shabbat, as joy and pain meet

Louis Keene in Forward · 11 Jan 2025

Despite the devastating wildfires sweeping Los Angeles, which have left many homeless and disrupted daily life, the Jewish community has united to ensure that bar mitzvahs continue as planned.

0 Communities Leadership

A synagogue that survived the Palisades fire has become a ‘refuge’ for many who lost their homes

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 10 Jan 2025

Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation in Pacific Palisades, California, uniquely survived the devastating fires that swept through the neighborhood, destroying numerous homes and buildings.

0 Communities Culture

Pasadena synagogue burns down as fires rage across Southern California

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 8 Jan 2025

The Pasadena Jewish Center and Temple, a historic synagogue with over a hundred years of presence in Pasadena, California, was destroyed by raging fires driven by strong winds.

0 Communities Education

Wisdom Project | For Larry Schlesinger, 103, Education Is Paramount

Pam Janis in Moment · 3 Dec 2024

Larry Schlesinger, at 103, reflects on his life, underscoring the value of education, family, and civic engagement.