Jewish World Review
Weekend of October 9, 2026
Truth does not become more true if the whole world were to accept it; nor does it become less true if the whole world were to reject it.
      —   Rabbi Moshe ben-Maimon (Maimonides)

Inspired Living
What enables us to hold onto the past by compelling us to live in the present?
By Rabbi Yonason Goldson


The time to alter your perception of the world we inhabit is NOW


How Do You say Shmuck in Arabic?
Mamdani defends Oct. 7 message that angered Jewish leaders, unnerved a minority of Dems
By Tim Craig, Michelle Boorstein & Teo Armus



With chutzpa that would even leave native New Yawkers shocked, hizzoner attempts to defend his social media post as he navigates mounting criticism for his views on Israel


Reality Check
America owes Mahmoud Khalil nothing
By David Harsanyi



The pro-terrorist activist was asked by CNN the other day if he would condemn Hamas. He, of course, would not, calling the question "silly" and "disingenuous." It is not "black and white," he whined


Religion of Pieces
I read Iran's 14,390-word letter to Americans so you don't have to
By Marc Champion


As an attempt at truth telling, the IRGC's letter is a spectacular failure. It gives Americans far less insight into Trump, U.S. injustices or the misunderstood virtues of the Islamic Republic than it does into the document's authors


Head & Heart
There's a simple way to become a better listener. Most of us don't do it
By Maggie Penman


It can be tempting to offer advice, solutions or silver linings when someone is struggling. Experts suggest a different strategy.


Well + Being
What to eat to get better sleep, according to new research
By Anahad O'Connor


Certain foods and dietary patterns may help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly


Must-Know Info
Gas prices are soaring. Should you buy an electric car? Take our quiz
By Alexandra Tirado Oropeza

Between rising grocery prices and produce-related illness, now is a good time to test your knowledge on food safety


Wild World Web
The volunteer internet sleuths hunting down rogue AI agents
By Gerrit De Vynck & , Miriam Waldvogel


An informal network of hackers and researchers is exposing new details about misbehaving AI that meddled with corporate and government websites. Their findings revealed the tech industry has a bigger problem than it previously acknowledged


Ess, Ess/ Eat, Eat!
The Kosher Gourmet
By Joe Yonan

Italian Involtini di Melanzane is a mouthwateing masterpiece -- cheesy eggplant stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, and lots of fresh basil, bathed in rich tomato sauce -- made in just a few simple steps

4 books




[ W O R T H  1 0 0 0  W O R D S  ]

• Speed Bump by Dave Coverly

• 9 to 5 by Harley Schwadron

• Bottom Liners by Eric and Bill Teitelbaum

• Moderately Confused by Jeff Stahler

• Michael Ramirez


[ I N S I G H T ]

(THOUGHT-PROVOKING) Victor Davis Hanson: Genocide hypocrites

• News of the Weird: News That Sounds Like a Joke

• Greg Crosby: At Long Last, I Know Who I Am

• Lenore Skenazy: It's Not a Crime to Trust Your Kids

MediaWatch by Tim Graham: News or Ad? Texan Ken Paxton Gets Barbecued by Broadcast News

• Josh Hammer: The Left Has Made It Harder to Kill Christa Pike. She Must Die Anyway

Michael Barone: How Populist Politics Succeeds and Fails