Before launching a trade war with Canada, Donald Trump drafted a speech justifying it. After my spies in the Oval Office were fired by DOGE, they leaked his statement to me. (Laurie Baron)
Satire: Our Enemy Canada Read More »
International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
In 3 Summers of Lincoln, The La Jolla Playhouse is exploring a side of Lincoln (Ivan Hernandez) not usually talked about: his initial hesitancy to end slavery because of the political opposition to the idea, and his progression from a rule-abiding lawyer to a passionate proponent of freedom, consequences be damned. Much of this change comes through his friendship with Frederick Douglass (Quentin Earl Darrington) though they only met in person a handful of times. [Sandi Masori]
And that’s why I’m here – no mission, no conference, no formal agenda. Just because I wanted to be with a place and a people I love. [David Bark]
Federation Chairman Visits Israel — Just Because Read More »
Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Moses commands the people to remember Amalek: “Remember what the Amalekites did to you on the way when you left Egypt weary and worn out from your journey. They attacked all lagging in the rear, without fear of God.” [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
The Command to Remember Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Lamplighters Community Theatre in La Mesa is currently staging a heart-rending provocative show that challenges our beliefs and makes us examine the ways in which we guard our hearts from giving and receiving love. [Eva Trieger]
Lamplighters’ Encourages Looking Inward in ‘The Perfect Ganesh’ Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Then came the “crossing the threshold” ceremony. I was asked to reflect on what I wanted to leave behind in my 50s and what I wanted to welcome into my 60s. The answer came instantly:”enoughness.” I wanted to release the old stories that whispered, “I haven’t done enough,” “I haven’t served enough,” “I haven’t tried hard enough”—all feeding the belief that I am not enough. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Reflections on Turning 60: Being Enough Read More »
Lifestyles, San Diego County, Shayna Kaufmann, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Leading Jewish organizations, announced on Thursday they have filed three federal complaints with the U.S. Department of Education against California State Polytechnic, Scripps College, and California’s Etiwanda School District alleging the schools are in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. [Press Release]
Incorporating human figures are metallic “trees” Ben-David placed around the grounds, 3-D sculptural art works, and 3-D “paintings” All in all, the exhibit leaves a strong impression of Ben-David’s oeuvres. [Steve Kramer]
Cooling it in Jerusalem Read More »
Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, Travel and Food
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday it has launched a civil rights probe into allegations of antisemitism at University of California campuses … [Times of San Diego]
Federal Justice Department to Probe Antisemitism at UCs Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, USA
“I’m here once again to represent the lingering traumas and the repercussions of war and systematic oppression and of antisemitism and racism and I believe, and I pray for a healthier and a happier and a more inclusive world. And I believe if the past can teach us anything, it’s a reminder to not let hate go unchecked.” [Cailin Acosta quoting Adrien Brody]
Adrien Brody Speaks Out about Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
What are these psychological lessons that we can learn from the Torah this week? Tetzaveh teaches that true spiritual growth requires a combination of humility, intentionality, and consistent inner work. Through this, people can elevate themselves and bring divine light into the world. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Tetzaveh-Zachor: Don’t Let the Light Go Out Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors
However, unlike the movie, this is not a comedy. It is an exploration of the many myths that impede people’s thinking about the Earth’s fragility as well as their responsibilities to each other. [Donald H. Harrison]
God Gives Writer a Tour of Past, Present and Future in This Novel Read More »
Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Events seem to be happening at an ever-increasing pace, both in Israel and in the wider world. This may have something to do with the current occupant of the White House, who appears to have set himself the task of stirring up worldwide anxiety and mayhem, probably in order to gain greater control of everything and everyone. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Ukrainian, Israeli, and British Leaders’ Different Approaches to Donald Trump Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
his initiative, amounting to 3.9 billion shekels, is aimed at addressing socio-economic disparities by investing in education, infrastructure, employment opportunities, and housing projects. [Miriam Gershenson]
Netanyahu Offers Improvement Plan for Druze and Circassian Communities Read More »
Israel, Miriam Gershenson, Staff and Bylined Contributors