Jewish World Review
Weekend of October 2, 2026
He who passes judgement on fools is himself judged one.
      —   Rabbinic saying

Inspired Living
Bizarre --- A future-orientated religion stuck in the past?
By Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo


We live in a world of sophisticated technology. We walk on the moon, travel through space, communicate via satellite, and make use of the Internet - all without batting an eye.

But Judaism's primary text remains ancient. What gives?


Reality Check
Those amazing and heroic Israelis
By Melanie Phillips



An averted catastrophe in the air shows how the Jewish state chooses life, while Britain and the West are embracing a culture of death

For more than three decades, long-time JWR contributor Melanie Phillips has served as Britain's political conscience. A journalist and author, in 1996, she was awarded the prestigious Orwell Prize for journalism


Religion of Pieces
Co-pilot who tried to crash FlyDubai jet was 'radicalized,' Israel reveals
By Gerry Shih, Lior Soroka & Rachel Chason


Authorities were trying to determine how an Omani co-pilot nearly crashed a Tel Aviv-bound jet. An Israel official said the co-pilot had "the motive to kill Jews"


Head & Heart
Before cutting off a family member, ask yourself these 9 questions
By Dr. Joshua Coleman


For some, distance is necessary. For others, the harder -- and sometimes more meaningful -- work is figuring out how to stay


Well + Being
New study suggests the aging brain is adapting, not declining
By Maggie Penman


As we get older, the brain prioritizes wisdom over remembering details for good reason, according to researchers


Must-Know Info
Are you storing these foods wrong? 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
AI agents tried to hack a Canadian government website, researchers say
By Gerrit De Vynck


The finding follows OpenAI's confirmation that its misbehaving AI agents probed U.S. government websites and hacked an Australian government site


Ess, Ess/ Eat, Eat!
The Kosher Gourmet
By Ellie Krieger

This slow-cooker caponata is a pungent, Sicilian stew studded with textures and tastes. It will keep your kichen cool and your palate pleased

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

• Steve Kelley

• Steve Kelley BONUS!

• Steve Kelley BONUS!

• Michael Ramirez


[ I N S I G H T ]

(THOUGHT-PROVOKING) Victor Davis Hanson: Remembering the false gloom and doom of the 1992 elections --- and the upcoming midterms

• News of the Weird: Weird science

• Argus' Rogue Report

• Greg Crosby: Forgotten Founders

MediaWatch by Tim Graham: Paranoia Over CNN Turning 'MAGA-Friendly,' Like CBS!

• Bipartisan bill seeks to ban cellphones in schools nationwide

• Supreme Court to scrutinize ICE's mandatory detention policy for immigrants

• Scott Clement: How much can Republicans outrun Prez's approval ratings?

• Josh Hammer: Don't Let Flydubai Terror Scare Derail Abraham Accords Progress

Michael Barone: Toward the Final Stretch -- and Beyond