California
American Jewish University seeks a partner to share its L.A. campus
American Jewish University is looking for a roommate. The Los Angeles Jewish institution has announced that it is seeking a “compatible” partner to…
Tech
How Duolingo developed its new Yiddish course
When Meena Viswanath signed on more than two years ago to help Duolingo, the world’s largest language learning app, create its first Yiddish course, she…
Education
Jewish school's post-Covid plan: Students in Arizona, teachers in LA
When Brooke and Scott Stein began considering where to send their children for high school, they encountered plenty of strong options in the Phoenix area,…
U.S.
US and Iran to join talks aimed at rejoining nuclear deal
Iran and the United States will join talks in Vienna next week that aim to return all parties to the terms of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. There will not…
Politics
Meet the Jewish politician at the center of the Matt Gaetz scandal
Matt Gaetz, the Trump-boosting Florida congressman known for his firebomb rhetoric, is in big trouble — in part because of the alleged foibles of a Jewish…
Politics
Biden administration revives use of ‘occupied’ Israeli territory language
President Joe Biden’s State Department has revived the use of the term “occupied,” but with caveats noting Trump administration changes in policy. In…
California
Potential Newsom challenger compares vaccine passport to Nazi laws
A former ambassador to Germany during the Trump administration and potential Republican challenger to Gov. Gavin Newsom in the event of a recall vote has…
Politics
Biden administration formally resumes assistance to Palestinians
The Biden administration formally relaunched U.S. assistance to the Palestinians with $15 million in Covid relief. The money, which will go to…
Philanthropy
Steven Spielberg giving $200,000 to Jews of Color Initiative
Steven Spielberg is donating his Genesis Prize earnings — and more — to Jewish and non-Jewish groups working to promote racial and economic justice. The…