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BREAKING: Missing LA Jewish Woman With Dementia Found Alive — Reports Point To Huntington Park Hospital
A missing Jewish woman with dementia has been found alive after nine harrowing days — and it took a team of dedicated volunteers who flew across the country to bring her home. This is what klal Yisrael looks like.
The LA Jewish Home
A Tale of the Pale
Book review by Lane Igoudin The Shochet: A Memoir of Jewish Life in Ukraine and Crimea by Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn, translated by Michoel Rotenfeld Touro University Press, 918 pp., 2 volumes (2023; 2025) Shochet, the kosher slaughterer, was once a central figure in the shtetl. Most shtetlach dotting the Pale of Settlement of the Russian Empire were too small or too poor to support a rabbi, so slaughtering aside, the shoykhet, in Yiddish terms, would also be a khazn leading se
The LA Jewish Home
Trouble With The Mafia
Yoram walked out of a shiur on emunah, convinced it was unrealistic. Years later, in a foreign country, with a sword pressed against his neck by a mafia boss, those same words came rushing back: “Even if a sharp sword rests on your neck, never despair.” What followed was a rescue he could not explain — and a reminder that emunah often works beyond logic.
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BREAKING: Missing LA Jewish Woman With Dementia Found Alive — Reports Point To Huntington Park Hospital
A missing Jewish woman with dementia has been found alive after nine harrowing days — and it took a team of dedicated volunteers who flew across the country to bring her home. This is what klal Yisrael looks like.
Lou's Views: The Sydney Hanukkah Massacre: When Hate Goes Unchallenged
A joyful Hanukkah celebration by the sea turned deadly when gunmen opened fire, killing 15 and wounding dozens. In the chaos, a courageous Muslim bystander, Ahmed Al Ahmed, confronted an attacker and likely saved lives. His bravery proved that hate is the enemy of all decent people.
This tragedy demands moral clarity and decisive action,because unchallenged hatred becomes deadly.
Farbreng With The Kosher Gang: Fire, Pita, and Serious Vibes
Arais Machane Yehuda LA brings authentic Israeli alley vibes to the Valley with mouthwatering arais, shawarma, and salads. Founded by Izhak and Omer, inspired by Jerusalem's market, it scores 92/100 for genuine flavors and cozy atmosphere. Perfect for dates or events!
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