Seth Kaplan, in his book "Fragile Neighborhoods," analyzes the current state of American neighborhoods, pointing out their fragility due to issues like loneliness and a struggling education system.

Kahllid Al-Alim, a candidate for the Los Angeles school board, faced backlash for liking antisemitic posts on social media.

San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo is proposing a law to make hate litter, specifically antisemitic flyers, illegal after several incidents of such flyers appearing in historically Jewish neighborhoods.

Jewish neighborhoods in Los Angeles have experienced an increase in antisemitic attacks, including physical assaults and racial slurs.

The documentary "Murray Avenue: A Community in Transition" by filmmaker Sheila Chamovitz from 1983 captures the essence of Squirrel Hill, a Jewish neighborhood in Pittsburgh.

In Los Angeles, a new wave of bagel shops like Pops Bagels, Maurys Bagels, and Courage Bagels, run by transplants from the East Coast, are redefining bagel-making with a focus on artisanal, fresh, and innovative approaches that reflect the creative spirit of L.A. These new establishments use wild yeast, local ingredients, and traditional bread-making techniques to create unique and flavorful bagels that cater to a diverse clientele.

Don, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag from the Times of Israel discuss the issue of nearly a million Israelis going hungry, the changing nature of Israeli leadership, and whether stores in Jewish neighborhoods should sell leavened bread during Passover.

"City of Promises: A History of the Jews of New York" edited by Deborah Dash Moore, along with other contributing authors, explores the deep and complex relationship between New York City and its Jewish inhabitants from the 17th century to the present day.