Sadiki’s story: From the mines to a classroom in the DRC
As a mother of two, Universal Children’s Day (observed on November 20) resonates deeply with me. It is an opportunity…
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ICAN, JWW, ANCA-WR inaugurate the Armenian Jewish Advisory Council (AJAC)
The Israeli American Civic Action Network (ICAN), Jewish World Watch (JWW), and the Armenian National Committee of America – Western…
Once again: This year, be the shofar
Paul Wallace, in his essay entitled “Breathing Metaphors”, begins with the following exercise which I ask you to do along…
High Holidays: What will you choose in 5782?
Rosh Hashanah is an opportunity for us to each have a fresh start, to imagine a better version of ourselves…
In loving memory of Malkah Schulweis
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Malkah Schulweis, a life force for her beautiful family,…
A dark week for Myanmar’s Rohingya
It has been a dark week for Myanmar and the persecuted Rohingya people. On Sunday, Myanmar’s military (also known as…
Myanmar military coup: The Rohingya need you now
On Jan. 31, the Tatmadaw (Myanmar’s military) staged a coup in Myanmar, taking into captivity pro-democracy activists and many of…
Holocaust Remembrance Day: How to honor those we lost
Holocaust survivor, author, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel promised that he would never be silent whenever and wherever…
Jewish leaders sign letter in support of Artsakh
Over the last few weeks, Jewish leaders from around Los Angeles came together to stand with the Armenian community when…
Shining a light on the Uyghur crisis
As the world learns of China’s surveillance, imprisonment, torture and forced “reeducation” of millions of Uyghurs, an ethnic group based…