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Andy Blumenthal

Apr 12, 2026, 7:30 AM

Holy Math: Why the Number 8 Changes Everything

Rarely does the synagogue calendar align with such poetic precision. This past Shabbat, our congregation witnessed a Brit Milah (circumcision) during the morning service—a ceremony many of us realized we hadn’t seen performed on the Sabbath in years. The event...

Silas Anastacio

Feb 19, 2026, 10:35 AM

Daniel Woods, Luiz Sayão & Rodrigo Silva hit 10M views on Jerusalem

The video The Battle Over Jerusalem (A luta por Jerusalém), which explores the history of the city considered the most important on Earth, has reached the milestone of over 10 million views. The content was featured on the Inteligência Ltda. Podcast,...

Feb 2, 2026, 4:42 AM

Stars of David: Jewish pioneers in space and Israel’s cosmic rise

Picture this: a nation reborn from the ashes of history, now launching its gaze to the stars. As NASA prepares for Artemis II this month, a historic orbit around the Moon, Israelis have every reason to look up in...

Jan 20, 2026, 3:01 PM

Why Not Even Tragedy Could ‘Rally’ Australians Around PM Albanese

How the “rally ’round the flag” effect failed for Australian PM Anthony Albanese - and why that failure matters

Mikheil Khachidze

Jan 10, 2026, 7:10 PM

The Light of Hanukkah in Tbilisi: Unity, Trust, and an Unexpected Honor

Being invited to the Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony in Tbilisi was already a great honor for me. The invitation came from Tsiuri Akhalkatsishvili, Director of the Jewish Agency (Sohnut) in Georgia, and I accepted it with genuine joy. Yet that...

Lila Shoshana Chertman

Jan 1, 2026, 5:31 AM

Hanukkah Lights in the Capital: My Miracle at the White House

Invitation to the White House

This December, my siblings and I reunited in Washington D.C. to celebrate Hanukkah together. But before the holiday had even started in America, we watched in horror as the news of the Islamist terrorist attack in Bondi Beach poured...

Lila Shoshana Chertman

Dec 31, 2025, 9:45 PM

When the Lights Go Out – Parshat Vayigash

In last week’s Torah portion we found ourselves behind the scenes of yet another family drama, this time watching the viceroy of Egypt accuse Benjamin of stealing and planning to punish him by enslaving him. The Parsha began with...

Dec 29, 2025, 6:28 PM

There’s Always Room for One More

Some moments arrive quietly and still manage to explain everything. A stormy night, three frightened children, and one crowded bed reminded me why communities matter - and what it really means to belong. ————————————————— It was a cold winter night. The...

Dec 29, 2025, 3:21 PM

The Architecture of Avoidance: Australia Announces ‘Review’ into Bondi Massacre

The Australian government today has announced a review into the Bondi massacre. This review is built to quell concerns, not to illuminate the real truth. The prime minister announced this review from Canberra to the media. However, there is...

Michael Zoosman

Dec 29, 2025, 3:57 AM

Ben-Gvir’s Death Penalty Bill Would Place Israel on Par with Iran

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposed death penalty bill would, if enacted, place Israel on par with Iran as a top global executioner. This is a likelihood that Israeli politicians and citizens would do well to realize as they...

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