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We will gladly accept any posts having to do with the Israeli elections, issues or candidates for office there if any of our readers are so inclined.
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Last September, we began a new column with Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz, a 12-part column exploring the spiritual and psychological wisdom of each Hebrew month. Drawing from Torah, Kabbalah, Mussar, and seasonal awareness, each installment highlights core themes, practices, and reflections to help ground us in sacred time. Join us on this monthly journey through the Jewish calendar. We are now in Av, the eleventh month, so be sure to check out this latest entry. Links to her earlier columns (months 1-10) are included.
Here are the stories from this week.
News/Columns/Letters
- Letter: West Bank Violence (8/6/2026) - Indeed, there is a lot of violence in Judea and Samaria, areas of historical and religious importance to Jews, called "The West Bank" by people who claim that the Zionist enterprise is "colonialist." Continue Reading
- New Israeli Emissary Brings ‘The Joy From Israel’ (8/2/2026) - Yoav Maoz is appointed as JEWISHcolorado's Senior Israeli Community Emissary, aiming to strengthen ties between Israel and the diaspora while sharing his experiences and values. Continue Reading
- Opinion: Now Haifa is “Occupied Territory” (8/2/2026) - The London borough of Hackney has decided to cancel its twin-city relationship with Haifa. The twinning agreement was signed back in 1968. Hackney’s new mayor, Zoe Garbett, leader of the local Green Party, says she canceled it as a demonstration of “international solidarity.” Continue Reading
- Opinion: “What’s Good for Russia and China Is Bad for the United States” (8/2/2026) - Ron Jager discusses the rise of online antisemitism, its connection to foreign influence, and the urgent need to protect Jewish communities and U.S.-Israel relations. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Love Is The Answer, But What’s The Question? (8/6/2026) - The destruction of the Second Temple stems from causeless hatred; love and peace serve as the cure, offering hope and consolation during grief. Continue Reading
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Sara Feigel (Lichtman) Gold z”l (8/6/2026) - Sara Feigel (Lichtman) Gold, mother of Yonatan Gold, passed away this morning, August 6, 2026, in Indiana. Continue Reading
- Aiden Louie Bar Yisrael (8/6/2026) - On Saturday, August 1st, 2026, Aiden Louie was called to the Torah as a Bar Yisrael with Adventure Judaism. Continue Reading
- Gavin Gelman Bar Mitzvah (8/6/2026) - On Saturday, August 1st, 2026, Gavin Gelman was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- From October 7 to the Runway: U of Haifa Fashion Graduates Showcase Collections of Resilience (8/2/2026) - The Class of 2026 University of Haifa runway show presented 25 collections by Israeli fashion graduates, reflecting personal experiences and cultural heritage amid recent conflicts. Continue Reading
