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The Centrist Superhero

April 23, 2019The Dreidel

Growing up, Beyonce was a superhero to rabbinical student Jonah Sanderson. More so than Superman or Spiderman, our student advisor and rabbinical intern at Temple of the Arts was following a unique path that many teens wil...

Rabbi David Baron Recognizes Our Responsibility To Our Planet on Earth Day

April 22, 2019The Dreidel

Rabbi David Baron, Advisor Emeritus to The Dreidel and Chief Rabbi of Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts gives an inspirational message regarding our responsibility to our planet on Earth Day. Please listen to Rabbi Baron's ...

Why Are We Celebrating That a Jew Was Elected President of the Ukraine?

April 22, 2019The Dreidel

A Jewish actor who has no political experience just took 73% of the vote to become the Ukraine's president by a landslide. While we congratulate the winner, we have to ask ourselves if we are celebrating the victory of a f...

One Jew’s Connection to Notre Dame

April 16, 2019The Dreidel

Watching Notre Dame burn yesterday was a sad experience for me. On one level, I felt bad for the faithful who had gathered outside, their collective voices singing Ave Maria while burning embers fell and skittered along th...

Nipsey Hussle’s Lesson for Jewish Teens

April 12, 2019The Dreidel

After experiencing his own 'Birthright' tour of East Africa, Nipsey abandoned the gang lifestyle and worked to better the lives of all young people caught up in gang violence. Nipsey Hussle, an African American hip hop ar...

What Another Round of Netanyahu Means for American Teenaged Jews

April 10, 2019The Dreidel

Israel has elected a new Prime Minister. Actually - the term is new. An unprecedented fifth term as Israel's leader. Benjamin Netanyahu has defied the odds, as well as looming indictments, to once again lead the great ...

Israel Special Olympics Athletes Go For The Gold – 22 Times!

April 3, 2019Thedreidel

While the United States wrestles with recent efforts to defund The Special Olympics, we are inspired by Israel's commitment to these special athletes, while building bridges of tolerance and understanding between cultures an...

Modern Anti-Semitism in the United Kingdom

March 31, 2019Thedreidel

We are fortunate to have noted children's author Kate Wiseman as our guest contributor. Kate is a children’s writer. She lives in Saffron Walden, England, with her husband, her son (when he’s home from university) and ...

What I’ve Learned About Judaism in High School

March 25, 2019Thedreidel

By Sam Kazimirowicz As college applications are coming up, what to write for my essay has been a big question on my mind. I asked myself, what has been a profound part of my life during high school? There were a lot of to...

Nazi Beer Pong: Newport Beach Area High Schools Show Outrage

March 4, 2019Thedreidel

Newport Beach school officials on Sunday said they are investigating images posted on social media appearing to show a group of partying students — arms outstretched in a Nazi salute — gathered around red plastic cups ar...