Jewish Journal

12/24/2025

Had the media delved more deeply into CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’s editorial input, readers today would be feasting on journalism rather than sketchy optics.

Had the media delved more deeply into Weiss’s editorial input, readers today would be feasting on journalism rather than sketchy optics.

12/21/2025

🕎 Like the Maccabees, the work now is physical and spiritual. Protection without retreat. Pride without isolation. Joy alongside vigilance.

This week, American Jewry lost Norman Podhoretz, a figure who held both at once. A street kid with a sharp mind. Fierce in defense of Jews, Israel, and America, but grounded in ideas, not noise.

As we light the final candle on the longest night of the year, the message is simple:�
Jewish identity will not fade quietly.

Happy last night of Hanukkah.

For inspiration, we can look at the scrappiness of Podhoretz and the depth of his intellect; at his love for America and his love for truth; at his ability to fight for his tribe while bringing light into the world.

12/06/2025

Antizionists Aren’t Just Hurting Jews– They’re Hurting Palestinians

Instead of contorting ourselves trying to defend Zionism when its popularity is at a low point, it’s more effective to call out the hypocrisy of all those who claim to care for the Palestinian cause.

11/06/2025

In moments when the world feels impossible to reach, it’s the people who make us dance who are often the best at helping us gain allies — 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬. As Disturbed frontman said, “if there’s anything that can save the world, it’s the right f—ing music at the right time. Sometimes darkness can show you the light.”

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10/31/2025

Schmoozing with David Ellison: “We Want to Regain America’s Trust”

On a night hosted by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, an institution that makes sure the world never forgets the lessons of the Holocaust, that one line—I chose life—pierced through every grateful heart in the A-list room.

On a night hosted by a center that makes sure the world never forgets the lessons of the Holocaust, that one line—I chose life—pierced through every grateful heart in the A-list room.

10/23/2025

Producer — known for “Good Will Hunting,” “Inglourious Basterds,” and his longtime collaboration with Quentin Tarantino — takes on one of the most difficult stories of his career with Red Alert, a four-part Paramount+ series about the real families whose lives were shattered on October 7.

The series re-creates the attacks through their eyes, capturing the chaos, courage, and loss that defined that day. Bender spoke with the for this week’s cover story.

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10/23/2025

Sometimes, the most creative act of a creative community is to gather people under the stars and enable the magic of human connection.

Reflections on Creative Community for Peace - CCFP's 7th annual Ambassadors of Peace Gala:

Sometimes, the most creative act of a creative community is to gather people under the stars and enable the magic of human connection.

09/15/2025

Actress and comedian Hannah Einbinder ended her Emmy acceptance speech on Sept. 14 by shouting “Free Palestine.” Comedian is re-sharing his open letter to Einbinder in a guest column for the in March 2025.

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09/08/2025

Holocaust Museum LA Deletes Instagram Post After Outcry Over Use of ‘Never Again’

Backlash centers on the LA museum's use of “Never Again” as USHMM in D.C. faces an unrelated exhibit controversy.

08/22/2025

With America’s 250th birthday coming next July, Jews must lead the way in reclaiming not just the Jewish story but the American story.

With America’s 250th birthday coming next July, Jews must lead the way in reclaiming not just the Jewish story but the American story.

08/15/2025

Although Trump holds a significantly stronger hand as leader of the free world, he squandered much of that leverage by showing how eager he is to make a deal and win the Nobel Peace prize.

Although Trump holds a significantly stronger hand as leader of the free world, he squandered much of that leverage by showing how eager he is to make a deal and win the Nobel Peace prize.

08/05/2025

For comic Eli Leonard being Jewish in America means never forgetting that his world is a business and he better make us laugh.

For comic Eli Leonard, being Jewish in America means never forgetting that his world is a business and he better make us laugh.