As Jews working in the media, this week the Ha’Am staff decided to look at other Jews who have been featured in the media. Take a look at our hits of the week: 1. A (Jewish) actor whose decision to…
Problems in Poland
From the shady unveiling of an infamous blood libel painting that could only perhaps be excused in the name of art, to far more egregious transgressions against not just the Jewish community but any veteran and survivor of the Second…
Mein Kampf makes surprise appearance on e-book bestseller list
A glance at the iTunes digital bookstore’s Politics and Social Sciences category may prompt a double take. Among political journalism dynamos such as Charles Krauthammer, Mark Leibovich and Lou Dobbs, another familiar name seems incongruous — Adolf Hitler. Mein Kampf,…
A confrontation: the Israeli Rabbinate and Democracy
Perhaps no Israeli institution has garnered as much criticism lately as the Israeli Rabbinate. In the last several weeks, a series of scandals and controversies have left the Rabbinate reeling under intense public scrutiny. Among several recent controversial decisions is…
Ha’Am Hits: Torah & Tikkun Olam
Perhaps we should have been studying instead of surfing the internet, but even the hardworking Ha’Am staff needs a break. Take a look at what Ha’Am’s hits of the week are! These were our favorite links relating to Torah (the…
Kosher Korner: Mixed-Fruit Crisp
LA’s winter season hasn’t been much of a winter so far, with characteristically sunny days and warm, dry winds. Since it feels like summer, aside from classes, a light, summery dessert would be the perfect conclusion to Shabbat dinner or…
Ariel Sharon: a look at Israel’s recently deceased war hero and controversial politician
After the painful protraction of death for eight years, Ariel Sharon, 11th prime minister of Israel, passed away Shabbat afternoon in the Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv. While in office, Sharon suffered a stroke in January 2006 that left…
10 Reasons to Join Ha’Am
1. You love Jews. It’s okay to admit this to yourself. We love Jews too. And since a lot of the world doesn’t, we think it’s important to publish articles that draw attention to the amazing innovations and advancements in…
Chabad Welcome Back Grill & Chill BBQ keeps sustenance flowing to the Westwood Bayit
In the Westwood Bayit’s second BBQ of week 1, Chabad at UCLA brought burgers, hot dogs, and kebabs to feed the hungry students. While Rabbi Dovid Gurevich diligently flipped the grilled meats, Elisa Gurevich’s conversation and salads made their way…
Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus brings burgers and Torah to Bayit
Burgers, football, and Torah — an unlikely combination which came together on Monday, Jan. 6 under the auspices of the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus and the Westwood Bayit. Students gathered to watch the Bowl Championship Series title bowl game, dine on…