Feb. 27 – March 2, 2025 Los Angeles, CA In the wake of the October 7, 2023 attacks and the subsequent surge in global antisemitism, the StandWithUs International “Israel In Focus” Conference welcomed a diverse coalition of advocates to confront…
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Cautionary Tales from an Ex-Soviet Jew
Being raised by parents who fled the Soviet Union and immigrated to America after decades of systemic antisemitism in the USSR, I am filled with gratitude for the ability to be openly Jewish, a privilege unknown to the generations of…
Bridging Faiths, Defending Truth: Christian Zionists in the Emerson Fellowship
C.S. Lewis once wrote, “What draws people to be friends is that they see the same truth. They share it.” The Christian, StandWithUs Emerson Fellows are not just friends of the Jewish people; they are bound by a deeper recognition…
A Message from the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of Ha’Am regarding a recent video posted by US President Donald J. Trump
By Hudson Roddy and Bella Brannon On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on the social media platform Truth Social depicting a future Gaza Strip transformed into a luxury resort destination, complete with golden statues of himself,…
Seeking Shelter, Finding Faith
Everyone has their own connection (or lack thereof) to religion, especially within the Jewish community. As the country navigates trying times, including political strife, societal divisions, inequity, and further challenges, individuals may search for stability in their communities. Myself and…
Pro-Palestinian Protestors Vandalize Home of UC Regent Jonathan “Jay” Sures
The home of Jonathan “Jay” Sures, one of the regents of the University of California, was the target of vandalism by pro-Palestinian groups the morning of February 5, 2025. The perpetrators of this act claimed to be a part of…
A New Dawn In Damascus
On Saturday, December 7th, the brutal dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad collapsed. The fall of Damascus sent shockwaves through the Middle East and the wider international community, signaling the end of a 24-year regime and a 53-year-long dynasty. This victory by…
The Hunt for LA’s Best Kosher Challah
By Jonas Holdaway, Jacob Pearl, and Alex Rubel “Let them eat Challah” — a French princess once famously opined. For us, the real question is: which one? To find out, our team took to the Jewish neighborhoods of Los Angeles…
Combating Antisemitism: A Bipartisan Failure
In a year where violent anti-Israel protests have dominated the news, any Presidential candidate would hypothetically be jumping at the chance to win over the most targeted group: Jewish voters. For the past century, American Jews have consistently voted Democratic.…
Dear Undecided Jewish Voters…
With the most pivotal election of our times rapidly approaching, you’d think everyone would be sprinting to cast their ballots come November 5th. This sadly couldn’t be further from the truth. The majority of Jewish students I come across are…