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The Painter Who Saved Lives

Daniel Agalar

3 min read

A painter in a work jacket stands before a massive, vibrant mural on a bomb shelter wall: swirling ocean waves, towering sunflowers, and a giraffe under dramatic storm clouds parted by golden divine light. Paint cans and brushes lie at his feet. The scene radiates hope, creativity, and salvation amid chaos, symbolizing one man’s art becoming a lifeline.

Derech Eretz Corner: Leftovers Again?!

Sheina Gilbert

2 min read

A joyful animated scene in a cozy kitchen at sunset, where a family of four—parents and two kids—laughs around a table overflowing with creatively repurposed leftovers: golden pasta, colorful wraps, and steaming bowls. Magical golden sparkles swirl from the dishes, symbolizing transformation. Warm light streams through a window, with Shabbat candles glowing softly in the background. Whimsical, vibrant, and full of love.

Yoel's Lemonade Stand

Justin Oberman

4 min read

A silhouette of an elderly man with white hair and a beard, dressed in a flowing robe, stands under a vast, starry sky filled with a glowing Milky Way. He holds a leather briefcase, gazing toward a distant, ethereal golden city shimmering on the horizon, shrouded in mist. The scene evokes a sense of journey, hope, and divine promise, with a barren landscape and faint mountains under a mystical, warm light.

Beyond the Headlines: The Soul Illuminates

Sivan Rahav Meir

4 min read

A lone figure in flowing robes stands on a rocky hilltop at sunrise, gazing toward an ancient city shrouded in golden mist. Warm, radiant light pierces through thick clouds, illuminating the path ahead and casting a divine glow over the landscape. The scene evokes faith, courage, and the soul’s inner light transforming darkness—symbolizing Avraham’s journey in Lech Lecha.

A Little Sweet, A Little Spizy, And a Massive Bracha

David Greenberg

11 min read

A cheerful young man in a baseball cap sits at a restaurant table, spooning steaming pozole from a bowl while holding the LA Jewish Home newspaper featuring a “Sweet and Spizy” headline with a chili pepper illustration. The table is laden with kosher Mexican dishes: tacos, quesadillas, a burrito, beans, guacamole, and elote. In the background, three smiling onlookers—a woman with glasses, a bearded man, and a photographer with a camera—watch the scene in a warm, sepia-toned, retro-style illustration.

Lous Views

Lou Shapiro

3 min read

A dramatic sunset scene at a barbed wire fence, with an Israeli flag prominently displayed in the center, its reflection shimmering in a puddle below. Silhouettes of people, including a family holding hands and soldiers, stand against a golden sky with scattered clouds, evoking a sense of unity and resilience. The foreground features chains and barbed wire, symbolizing conflict, while the warm light and reflections create a poignant, hopeful atmosphere.

Our Strength is in Our Unity - Through Love We Will Prevail

The LA Jewish Home

3 min read

Avinatan Or stands on a platform raising an Israeli flag, surrounded by a cheering crowd holding cameras, phones, and flags. The scene is decorated with blue and white bunting and string lights against a sunset sky.

Beyond the Headlines: It’s Not Only the Hostages — It’s Us Too

Sivan Rahav Meir

5 min read

Community Originals

The Painter Who Saved Lives

Elyasaf painted bomb shelters with oceans and giraffes. On October 7th, as rockets fell, families hid inside, police asked: “What’s on the wall?” Only Elyasaf knew. His art became a map to save lives. Your small act? The world needs it.

Daniel Agalar

Derech Eretz Corner: Leftovers Again?!

Leftovers aren’t repeats, they’re remixes! Yesterday’s chicken becomes wraps, rice turns fried, Shabbat bread morphs into enchilada casserole. Kids whine? Add a twist, share the plate, and teach: “It tastes better when we care.” Say thank you, clean up, and turn “ugh” into “yum!”, because imagination makes every meal a masterpiece.

Sheina Gilbert

A joyful animated scene in a cozy kitchen bathed in golden sunrise light. A bearded man in a white coat and tallit playfully twirls a smiling woman in a flowing yellow dress, her scarf swirling like magic. Golden sparkles dance around them, symbolizing love, trust, and renewal. Warm, cinematic, and full of sacred connection.

The Relationship Reset

In the new Jewish year, reset the dance: when she feels safe, she laughs like a child—trust made visible. When he leads with calm integrity, her softness returns. His stability is her exhale; her playfulness is his homecoming. Beneath control and distance lies a sacred truth: protect her freedom, restore polarity, and love breathes again.

Yehudah Kamman

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A Little Sweet, A Little Spizy, And a Massive Bracha

"After your video I lost 97% of my business.” One text turned a TikTok food flop into a kosher firestorm. What started as a sketchy Uber Eats order in a back-alley ghost kitchen became a viral controversy, a single mom’s fight for her yeshiva kids, and, BH, an epic redemption. From double-wrapped ovens to OK-certified tacos, Sweet and Spizy is now open at 5450 W Pico Blvd with a mezuzah on the door and the most authentic kosher Mexican in America on the table.

The Biala Rebbe wearing a large traditional fur hat and a black robe with floral patterns sits at an ornate wooden chair with a cushioned back. He raises both fists energetically, surrounded by other individuals in formal attire. The table in front of him is adorned with silver goblets, a covered dish, and a fish, suggesting a festive or religious gathering. The setting appears to be a ceremonial or communal event, with a focus on the man's prominent role.

The Biala Rebbe of Bnei Brak Arrives in Los Angeles

Excitement builds in LA as the revered Biala Rebbe returns, drawing crowds from all walks of life for his miraculous blessings. Stories abound: engagements sparked by charity commitments, legal woes turned to triumphs, barren couples blessed with children, and shidduchim forged against odds. A young leader continuing a Baal Shem Tov legacy, the Rebbe opens his heart to Klal Yisrael, supporting orphans and fostering shalom bayis. Hosted by Dr. & Mrs. David & Dorothy Stoll at 4

Beit Issie Shapiro Celebrates 45 Years of Impact at LA Gala

Nearly 300 gathered at Sinai Temple to celebrate 45 years of Beit Issie Shapiro’s impact. Injured soldier “D” shared how Tech for Heroes restored his independence post-war. Rachel Bachar praised inclusion for her daughter with Down syndrome. Errol & Pat Fine and Jila Farahi were honored. CEO Ahmir Lerner: “War pushed us to do more, turning compassion into innovation.”

Exclusive Coverage:

Spotlight

The Painter Who Saved Lives

Derech Eretz Corner: Leftovers Again?!

Yoel's Lemonade Stand

Beyond the Headlines: The Soul Illuminates

A Little Sweet, A Little Spizy, And a Massive Bracha

Lous Views

Our Strength is in Our Unity - Through Love We Will Prevail

Beyond the Headlines: It’s Not Only the Hostages — It’s Us Too

Community Originals

The Painter Who Saved Lives

Derech Eretz Corner: Leftovers Again?!

The Relationship Reset

Around The Community

A Little Sweet, A Little Spizy, And a Massive Bracha

The Biala Rebbe of Bnei Brak Arrives in Los Angeles

Beit Issie Shapiro Celebrates 45 Years of Impact at LA Gala

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