The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee showcases a host of multi-talented local actors, a great musical score and fantastic choreography. It even introduces budding thespians to the stage as some audience members are selected to participate in the bee! (Eva Trieger)
‘Spelling Bee’ puts Lamplighters’ audience members to the test Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
When a religious leader pours the “milk” of unconditional pacifism into the “meat” of a life-and-death military struggle, the result is a curdled moral confusion. This mixture makes it impossible to digest the hard reality of defense, leading to a “forbidden” policy that benefits neither the state nor the soul. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Just wars: Pope ignores Thomas Aquinas, Maimonides Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
My positions on Israel are clear and unwavering. I support Israel’s right to defend itself decisively against Hamas, Hezbollah, and any other terrorist groups that seek its destruction. I do not believe a two-state solution is viable or responsible until Hamas, Hezbollah, and all military opponents are completely disarmed and deradicalized. Only then can lasting peace and security be possible for Israelis, Palestinians, and the entire region. [Stan Caplan]
Congressional candidate switches parties to oppose Sara Jacobs on Israel Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In April 1944, Tuwim published an article titled “My, Żydzi Polscy” (We, Polish Jews). The always ironic and witty poet mourned the murdered Jews of Poland, among whom was his mother, killed in the ghetto. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish biography: Julian Tuwim, Polish poet Read More »
Alex Gordon, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
AMCHA Initiative on Monday expressed support for the motion filed by seven Jewish UCLA faculty members seeking to intervene in the pending federal civil rights case against the University of California. [Press Release]
As audiences take their seats at Cygnet Theatre, they’re immediately pulled into a world already in motion: stock prices flicker across the walls, the year 2008 looms, and the collapse that impacted global finance is foreshadowed before a single line is spoken. [Sherrie Rose]
‘The Lehman Trilogy’ turns financial history into riveting stage drama Read More »
Business & Finance, Jewish History, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
One of the workshops that I attended on media advocacy called for the same courage. Led by two men named Noah, they shared their personal and professional experiences in dealing with antisemitism. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Education and collaboration are crucial in fighting antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, International, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Now in its sixth year, the event has become a new tradition during the days between Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah VeHaGevurah) and Israeli Independence Day (Yom Ha’Atzmaut). It gives renewed expression to the vision of the Declaration and strengthens the connection between Jerusalem, Israel, and the Jewish world. [Press Release]
Israel’s Declaration of Independence chanted in sixth annual ceremony Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Press Release
Our bodies are not just our own; they are entrusted to us by the Divine. Taking care of them is not simply a lifestyle choice, it is a spiritual practice. [Betzy Lynch]
Lifting the heavy weights of wellbeing Read More »
Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
StandWithUs condemns the disturbing actions of Polish Member of Parliament (MP) Konrad Berkowicz, who invoked Nazi imagery and compared Israel to the “Third Reich” in the Polish parliament on April 14, 2026. [Press Release]
StandWithUs strongly condemns the use of Nazi imagery by Polish MP Berkowicz Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Opinion, Press Release, Wikipedia
Trump plans to require this type of scrubs on all the doctors on the staff of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after he renames it the Trump Panacea Hospital and Casino. I pity the hospital laundry tasked with getting the blood and bodily excretion stains out of that fabric. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Divine Donald the Doctor Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Middle East, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Something happened… Schneider’s skull was laterally crushed by a heavy object. Though very near their port of destination, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Schneider was hurriedly buried at sea. The body could have been brought to Halifax, only a few days’ sail away. His remains could have been returned to his parents for Jewish burial in the United Kingdom. [Jerry Klinger]
Accident or murder on the Isle de France Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors
There are many clear parallels between Hungary under Orbán and the United States under Trump, perhaps intentionally so, given their close alignment. Orbán changed election rules and engaged in “extreme gerrymandering” to expand his party’s hold on power. He systematically attacked and restricted a free press in Hungary, and created a rulebook for “illiberal nationalism” that Trump and Vance openly admire. (Halie Soifer)
American lessons to be drawn from Hungary’s recent election Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Just now, during a “2-week ceasefire”, Iran is restocking its offensive weapons on its own and with help from its totalitarian allies Russia and China. The negotiations between Iran and the US are not conclusive because Iran will do everything it can to avoid knuckling under to US demands. [Steve Kramer]
An unpopular war – except in Israel Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA