After surviving captivity, loss, and trauma, Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen are choosing to build a life of faith together. From Rostov to Gaza, Woodmere to the Virgin Islands, their journey has captivated and uplifted Jews across the world, culminating in a heartfelt engagement that symbolizes healing, unity, and spiritual awakening.

Ramban teaches that the Torah’s travel log isn’t about geography—it’s about gratitude. Every stop in the desert is a reminder of Hashem’s kindness. In an age of Holocaust denial and October 7 conspiracy theories, remembering truth isn’t optional, it’s survival. As Tehillim says: “I shall not die, but live, and recount the deeds of Hashem.”

Police are currently pursuing a suspected drunk driver in Tarzana near White Oak and Oxnard. The chase began after reports of erratic driving. No injuries reported so far. Avoid the area.

As tensions rise overseas, Jewish Angelenos are feeling it at home. Once-safe spaces now carry a sense of unease. With hate on the rise, the community is calling for urgent support, protection, and solidarity, before it’s too late.

Emek’s 5th Grade girls wowed the crowd at their Tznius Fashion Show, proving that modesty is anything but boring. With stylish, Torah-true outfits and confident strides, these young stars showed that dignity and self-expression can go hand in hand. Even the moms hit the runway!

Vandals targeted the German Consulate on Wilshire with graffiti reading “Germany starves babies in Gaza.” LAPD responded around 7 a.m., but the suspects were gone. As Shmira, we recognize this not just as vandalism, but as a dangerous display of hate designed to provoke and intimidate.

When Ilanit Zakowski’s phone sank to the bottom of a murky lake, she thought she was just losing a device. What she didn’t expect was what she’d find in its absence, clarity, presence, and a powerful reminder of what we’ve really lost. With Tisha B’Av around the corner, her story of momentary disconnection becomes a reflection on our national, spiritual disconnection, and a call to feel, remember, and return.

Shira’s golden years aren’t golden, they’re technicolor. Between cooking in a converted bathroom and dodging a Mets-themed guest toilet, she learns that life’s remodeling projects come with plenty of ping pong, prayer, and Pinky. Dream big, she says, just don’t let your husband pick the paint.

Thousands of learners worldwide are starting Masechta Pesachim with Amud HaYomi this week, on track to complete it before Pesach! Join now and transform your Yom Tov through daily immersion in Torah.

Get ready, Los Angeles! The Silver Lake Jewish Festival returns Sunday, August 17, with live music by Zusha, kosher eats, cultural pride, and fun for the whole family.

Hatzolah of Los Angeles has revealed a striking new logo and brand identity, highlighting its vital role in emergency response with clarity, pride, and local flair.

The future of EV charging has arrived, and it’s dressed in neon and serving milkshakes. Tesla’s highly anticipated retro diner and Supercharging station at Orange and Santa Monica is almost here, blending 1950s flair with futuristic innovation

A Russian drone struck the vehicle of Rabbi Yosef and Chaya Wolff, Chabad Shluchim in Kherson, Ukraine, with their daughter inside. Miraculously, all three walked away unharmed. “We are alive because of a miracle,” said Rabbi Wolff.

That question hits different when you’ve just dunked yourself in a freezing mountain spring, eaten smoked fish with Russian strangers, and heard Rabbi Nachman’s wisdom translated off a cigarette-pack-sized book in the Judean hills. In this hilarious, heartfelt travelogue, one new grandfather finds himself schlepping diapers, dodging side mirrors on Bat Ayin’s rocky roads, and diving headfirst, literally and spiritually, into the depths of Israeli wonder.

Yeshiva University launches the nation’s first graduate degree in Medical Ethics & Halacha, where Torah meets modern medicine. This fully online, one-year program equips rabbis and professionals to tackle urgent real-world dilemmas with clarity, compassion, and halachic depth.

A musician playing in a New York bar pauses mid-show to ask for prayers and kindness after Israel strikes Iran. That night, he dreams of Rabbi Leibel Groner thanking him on behalf of the Rebbe. Days later, a woman emails, she lit Shabbos candles for the first time in 50 years because of his words. A spark in Poughkeepsie lit up the heavens.

“Every appointment feels like a tug-of-war between what I want and what they want to sell me,” writes one reader in Dear Wig Maker, a raw and relatable letter featured in Tallie’s new series, TNT by Tallie: The Wigs, The Woes, and the Woman Behind Them. From showroom tears to the search for a sheitel that honors both identity and mitzvah, this piece dives deep into the emotional realities of covering hair, and the stylists who actually listen.

Two 19-story housing projects on Wilshire Blvd. are at the center of new lawsuits against Beverly Hills, as developers claim their Builder’s Remedy applications were unlawfully denied. The city cites disqualifying changes; the developer says Beverly Hills is ignoring state law. As tensions rise, the legal fight highlights the broader war over housing in California. (Source: Beverly Hills Courier)

Shmira is responding to a wave of car break-ins and urges the community to avoid leaving valuables in vehicles overnight. They also encourage residents to report any suspicious activity, if you see something, say something.

A hate crime was reported on July 16 near Pico-Robertson. A white male suspect shouted antisemitic slurs and behaved aggressively before being detained by Beverly Hills Police. LA Shmira responded swiftly to the incident and coordinated with law enforcement to ensure community safety.