Why did two LA lawyers tank their careers with antisemitic emails? By Rob Eshman Jun 8, 2023 This story was originally published in the Forward. The good news about the two high-powered Los Angeles lawyers fired for sending antisemitic messages is they insulted everyone else, too. John Barber and Jeff Ranen, who in May led more than 120 fellow lawyers out the door of the large international firm Lewis Brisbois to start… Read More
Letters Sad farewell to Meira Academy; Don't rename Stow Lake A sad goodbye to the Bay Area’s only Orthodox Jewish school for girls The end of a school year is usually a time of joy: summer camp, no homework for 2½… By J. Readers Jun 7, 2023
Opinion Nuance is crucial in the fight to define antisemitism (JTA) — My 95-year-old mother knows a thing or two about trauma. Not only because she is a survivor of Auschwitz but also because she is a psychologist.… By Jonathan Jacoby Jun 7, 2023
Opinion The Sassoons are having a moment. Here’s why that matters. (JTA) — The Sassoon family is having a moment. The Baghdadi Jewish dynasty that made its fortune in trade across the Indian subcontinent and East Asia is… By Sasha Goldstein-Sabbah Jun 2, 2023
Local Voice Israeli protests should include Palestinian rights issues Many groups have united in organizing protests against the right-wing Israeli government’s plans for “judicial reform” — human rights organizations,… By Itzik Goldberger May 31, 2023
Local Voice What should Stow Lake’s new name be? We asked, you answered We recently asked our readers what they think Stow Lake’s new name should be. In light of its namesake, noted antisemite and former California State… By David A.M. Wilensky May 30, 2023
Opinion Two scholars hope to secure the legacy of ‘Jewish Renewal’ (JTA) — Rabbi Arthur Green gave the commencement address last week at the Jewish Theological Seminary, the Conservative flagship where he was ordained 56… By Andrew Silow-Carroll May 30, 2023
Opinion As a retired Jewish comedy writer, I support the writers' strike This story was originally published in the Forward. As a WGA member, I was verklempt when I saw over 1,000 demonstrators and hundreds of onlookers at the… By Sybil Adelman Sage May 30, 2023
Analysis Who won debate over defining ‘antisemitism’ in White House plan? This story was originally published in the Forward. The White House carefully crafted a definition of antisemitism — or rather declined to craft one. In… By Lauren Markoe May 25, 2023