Students at YAYOE brought the Bais Hamikdash to life with a stunning, school-wide exhibit featuring hands-on models, creative displays, and deep Torah learning. Guided by their teachers and school leadership, each class explored a different element of the Mikdash, turning ancient history into an immersive, unforgettable experience.

In this witty and wise financial manifesto, Lorenzo Nourafchan makes a compelling case for syncing your cash flow with the Jewish calendar—not the Gregorian one. Drawing from years of experience untangling the unique rhythms of Orthodox business life, he lays out why your Q1 should start in Tishrei and how community values should guide your balance sheet.

Why was the Torah given in a barren, ownerless desert? In this insightful piece on Parshat Bamidbar, Elan Javanfard explores how the wilderness was not just a backdrop—but a blueprint for psychological adaptability. Drawing from Torah, Midrash, and modern psychology, he unpacks how embracing humility, flexibility, and resilience prepares us to truly receive divine wisdom—no matter the environment. The desert, it turns out, is not a place of lack, but of transformation.

What started as a bold claim—that LA kosher pizza might just beat New York’s—turned into a full-blown, sauce-stained, cheese-dripping investigation. Armed with a team of food critics, comedians, and a tricked-out Sprinter van, The LA Jewish Home hit 12 pizza joints across the city to crown the official best kosher slice in town. Heated opinions, secret refusals, surprise standouts—this wasn’t just a food review. It was a movement.

What do a two-tailed mermaid, a research assistant named Yoel, and your next business idea have in common? In this sharp and hilarious essay, Lorenzo Nourafchan unpacks the myth that a brand name has to "make sense." Drawing inspiration from Starbucks, Torah names, and Orthodox business quirks, he argues that the best brands don’t explain themselves—they define themselves. Forget the focus groups. Just open the stand and make your lemonade mean something.

In Los Angeles, quality therapy has too often felt like a luxury. But mental health isn't a status symbol—it’s a necessity. This bold new initiative, Nosei LA, is flipping the script by building a culturally attuned mental health system that respects frum values and real-world budgets. With top-tier clinicians, outcome-based care, and a vision rooted in dignity, the article calls on the community to join in building something better. Because therapy isn’t a secret to hide—it’

What’s happening across Jewish LA? From Yeshivat Yavneh’s Health Week to Magen David Adom’s joint training with Hatzolah, our community has a lot to celebrate. Check out this roundup of photos and events pulled straight from the pages of The LA Jewish Home.

When can we dance with the Torah—and when must we hold back? In this clear and thoughtful halachic guide, Rabbi Dovid Nissan Bressman explores whether a siyum Sefer Torah may be celebrated with music and dancing during Sefiras HaOmer or the Three Weeks. Drawing on classical sources and modern Poskim, he offers clarity on how to honor the Torah’s completion while respecting the spirit of aveilus. A must-read for shuls, schools, and communities planning Torah dedications with c

When two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., the horror of October 7th no longer felt oceans away—it had arrived on American soil. In this searing piece, Lou Shapiro unpacks the ideology behind the attack, connecting rising antisemitism in the U.S. to a global climate of incitement disguised as activism. It’s a call to vigilance, education, and action—before mourning becomes our only response.

28 Years Later, Lost Tefillin Miraculously Returned to LA Man In an incredible story of hashgacha pratis, Shmuel Rogorotsky of Los Angeles was reunited with his tefillin—stolen 28 years ago before his bar mitzvah—after they resurfaced in a Chabad House in Frisco, Texas. Thanks to the efforts of Rabbi Mendy Kestin, Rabbi Mayshe Kesselman, and a perfectly timed connection, the tefillin made their way back home, inspiring Jews across the community.

What does it mean for Jews to follow the law of the land—and where do we draw the line? In this clear and compelling piece, Dina D’malchusa Dina is unpacked from its Talmudic roots to its modern-day application. From medieval monarchies to American democracy, the article explores when civil law becomes halachic obligation, when it doesn’t, and how generations of poskim have navigated this delicate balance—reminding us that honoring the law can also be a profound Kiddush Hashe

When a woman’s world feels heavy, what she needs most isn’t fixing — it’s presence. In this poetic and powerful piece, Yehudah Kamman explores the sacred role of the man as an emotional anchor in a relationship. Drawing from Torah wisdom and timeless truths, The Relationship Reset invites men to cultivate quiet strength, steady energy, and deep-rooted trust — becoming the unwavering light she can rest beside, even when the storms roll in.

In this powerful exploration of Parshat Emor, Elan Javanfard bridges timeless Torah principles with modern psychology through the lens of moral identity fusion. Drawing on sources from Chazal, the Gemara, and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, he unpacks the mitzvah of Kiddush Hashem—not as a lofty abstraction, but as a daily call to integrity, sacrifice, and living with purpose.

This article explores the unique financial realities faced by Orthodox Jewish business owners—where Shabbos, halachic constraints, and Jewish values aren't obstacles to success, but essential features of a principled business model. It challenges conventional financial advice and makes the case for a values-driven approach where religious observance isn’t a compromise—it’s the competitive edge.

In a world where marketing often chases trends and noise, this article reveals how Orthodox Jewish business owners can unlock their greatest creative advantage through the very constraints of halacha. With wit and insight, it argues that limitations aren’t obstacles—they’re invitations to think deeper, speak clearer, and market with soul.

On Pesach Sheini, a day of second chances, Edan Alexander—an American-born Golani soldier held hostage since October 7—was finally freed. But his release raises painful questions: why Edan, why now, and what does it mean for the countless others who are still waiting to come home?

As tuition bills, tax deadlines, and Pesach receipts collide, thousands of Jewish Angelenos are left asking the same question: Do I have the faith to cut the check? This week's cover story explores the quiet spiritual struggle behind our community’s financial reality—and what it means to trust Hashem when the numbers just don’t add up.