Pasadena, California, United States

Lee Smith in Tablet · 30 Apr

Lee Smith's article explores the complexities of political violence in America, particularly threats against Donald Trump, and the intricate web of conspiracy theories that exacerbate these tensions.

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Cole Allen’s manifesto cites the Bible — so why did Trump say he ‘hates Christians?’

Mira Fox in Forward · 27 Apr

Analyzing the political rhetoric of Donald Trump, the article examines how he frames actions by devout Christians like Cole Allen as anti-Christian, despite evidence to the contrary in Allen's manifesto that deeply engages with Christian theology.

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After a fire destroyed their synagogue, its youth group tries to rebuild hope and community

Sophie Bilu in JTA · 22 Apr

The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center has shown remarkable resilience after a devastating fire destroyed its synagogue of over 80 years, forcing the congregation and its youth group to rethink their communal and spiritual practices.

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Marx Brothers fans rejoice: There’s a recording of Harpo speaking

PJ Grisar in Forward · 22 Apr

Fans of the Marx Brothers are thrilled to discover a recording of Harpo Marx, famously known for his mute performances, speaking during a March 1964 benefit concert for the Riverside Symphony Orchestra.

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This California synagogue was just vandalized with anti-Zionist graffiti, one year after being destroyed by wildfire

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 14 Jan

The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center in California, which was destroyed by the Eaton wildfire in January 2025, was recently vandalized with anti-Zionist graffiti.

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Rubble of Pasadena synagogue destroyed in wildfire is vandalized with anti-Zionist graffiti

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 13 Jan

The remains of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center in Southern California, which were destroyed in last year's Eaton wildfire, were vandalized with anti-Zionist graffiti.

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She helped rescue the Torahs from their burning synagogue. A year later, the congregation is thriving.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 7 Jan

A year after the devastating Eaton Fire destroyed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the resilient synagogue community is thriving, adapting to temporary worship spaces at a local church while planning for a rebuild.

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The 3 profound Jewish lessons of Mamdani’s astonishing victory

Rob Eshman in Forward · 5 Nov 2025

Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory in New York City, marked by his limited support from Jewish voters, presents an opportunity for reflection within both Jewish communities and Mamdani's administration.

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‘We’ll always have day school’: The relationship between Jewish nostalgia and Jewish fluency

eJewishPhilanthropy · 29 Oct 2025

Exploring the intertwined relationship between Jewish nostalgia and fluency, the piece reflects on the critical role Jewish day schools play in fostering strong Jewish identities.

0 Communities Holidays

Its sukkah lost to devastating wildfire, Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center builds a new one with help from friends

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Oct 2025

The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center (PJTC), a century-old Conservative synagogue, experienced a significant loss when the Eaton wildfires destroyed its building, leaving only its Torahs unscathed.

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A conservative curriculum has been approved for public schools in eight states. What does it teach about Israel and Jews?

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 21 Aug 2025

The article discusses the controversial adoption of PragerU's curriculum across schools in eight U.S. states, emphasizing its conservative slant and focus on promoting Judeo-Christian values and a pro-Israel stance.

0 Communities History

A handcrafted Torah ark perished in the L.A. wildfires. My dad's was seeking a new home.

Louis Keene in Forward · 13 Jul 2025

In a poignant narrative, the author reflects on the journey of a beautifully crafted Torah ark, created by his father for their Reform synagogue, which found new purpose after its original home was devastated by wildfires.

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As Israel fought Iran, ‘Persian’ Jewish teens in Los Angeles felt a tug on their complex identities

Madeleine Kashkooli in JTA · 26 Jun 2025

Iranian-Jewish American teens in Los Angeles grapple with their complex identities amid the tensions between Israel and Iran, where their cultural roots and national identities intersect.

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She keeps asking the big questions — and millions of viewers keep pouring in to hear the answers

Stav Ziv in Forward · 23 Jun 2025

Kalina Silverman, founder of Big Talk, focuses on replacing small talk with meaningful conversations, as evidenced by her impactful interviews with wildfire survivors like Nicole Lalage.

0 Communities Culture

A Church Within a Church

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 19 May 2025

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the displaced congregation of St. Marks Episcopal Church has found a temporary home in St. Barnabas, now known as St. Be, a multiuse community space.

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Oct. 7 drove Jewish and Muslim teens apart. A dialogue group in L.A. brought them together.

Madeleine Kashkooli in JTA · 8 Apr 2025

In the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel and the subsequent escalation of conflict, tensions between Jewish and Muslim communities have intensified, prompting a need for dialogue.

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What Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Ruth and the burning bush can teach us about the LA fires

Naomi Levy in Forward · 18 Jan 2025

Rabbi Naomi Levy reflects on the devastating Los Angeles fires and their impact on her congregants through spiritual teachings.

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From the ashes, a forgotten mural — and a new mystery for a Pasadena synagogue

Louis Keene in Forward · 16 Jan 2025

After a devastating fire consumed most of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, a hidden mural was unexpectedly uncovered.

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UPDATE: How to Be a Jew … in Los Angeles right now

Unorthodox · 15 Jan 2025

Los Angeles is facing severe challenges with ongoing wildfires that have devastated homes and synagogues, prompting an outpour of community support and highlighting the struggle with feelings of helplessness and loss.

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UPDATE: How to Be a Jew … in Los Angeles right now

Unorthodox · 15 Jan 2025

Wildfires in Los Angeles have upended daily life, with numerous Jewish families and synagogues among those affected.

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'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.

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L.A. Burning

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.

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Saffron and Clementine Chicken

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 14 Jan 2025

Leah Koenig intertwines a recipe for a Persian-inspired Saffron and Clementine Chicken with reflections on parenting during tumultuous times.

0 Communities Holidays

His home did not survive the Eaton Fire. But one precious family heirloom did.

Louis Keene in Forward · 13 Jan 2025

Josh Kotler faced the devastating loss of his Altadena home in the notorious Eaton Fire, which consumed over 6,500 structures in Northeast Los Angeles.

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‘Like the burning bush’: Rabbi’s book survives Holocaust – and the Los Angeles fire

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 13 Jan 2025

Amid the devastation of a wildfire in Pasadena that destroyed Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater's home, a singular book emerged unscathed: "Sacred Fire" by Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, a Holocaust survivor.

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