Below are many fun celebrations around the county celebrating Sukkot and the opportunity to fulfill the three mitzvot of dwelling in a sukkah, shaking the lulav and etrog, and having a meal in a sukkah. [Cailin Acosta]
San Diego Congregations Celebrate Sukkot with Food, Activities Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, Oct. 7, signed Assembly Bill 715 into law, groundbreaking legislation to counter antisemitism in California’s K-12 public schools. Authored by Assemblymembers Rick Chavez Zbur and Dawn Addis, sponsored by the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), backed by 72 Jewish organizations statewide, and principally co-authored by the Chairs of the Jewish, Black, Latino, and AAPI Legislative Caucuses, AB 715 received broad bipartisan support in the Legislature, passing the Assembly 71-0 and the Senate 35-0. [Press Release]
Newsom Signs Bill Protecting K-12 Students from Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, California, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USATwo years of grief.
Two years of fear.
Two years of searching
For language that does not exist. … [Recustom]
Two Years (Since Oct. 7, 2023) Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials
We can hope that President Trump’s Gaza plan will end the war between Israel and Hamas, but who will end the war against the Jews in the rest of the world? [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: In Wake of Gaza War, Jews Outside of Israel Still Exposed to Hatred and Violence Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Jewish History, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In his mayoral campaign, Sliwa has focused on the Jewish community, saying recently that “If you [the Jews] depend strictly on Gentiles, history is replete with instances where you’re going to be horribly disappointed.” What was he referring to? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Curtis Sliwa Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Students are standing taller, leaning into their heritage, and finding strength in one another. Across our campuses, neither Jewish star necklaces nor Israel events are tucked away. They’re worn and celebrated at the heart of campus life. [Karen Parry]
Students at Local Universities Celebrate Judaism, Israel Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish Religion, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
As this historic week begins, I pray that the emerging peace initiative will soon bring about the prompt release of the remaining 48 hostages. [Ted Deutch]
Fate of Hostages Dominant Concern on Oct. 7th Second Anniversary Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
This year, I wonder: How would Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Joseph, Miriam, Moses, Esther and the others view our modern Jewish experience? [Heidi Gantwerk]
What Would Our Patriarchs and Matriarchs Think? Read More »
Antisemitism, Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
In 1895, Durkheim published The Rules of Sociological Method. In the same year, he founded the first European sociology department in Bordeaux. Three years later, he founded the country’s first social sciences journal, L’Année Sociologique (The Sociological Yearbook). [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Émile Durkheim, Early Sociologist Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
From the Home Depots of LA
To the streets of Portland OR;
Forget about foreign threats.
We have launched a civil war. … [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The ICE and National Guard Hymn Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Lawrence Baron, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
All the puppies were from the same large litter, but they were a varied bunch. Some were all black, some all white, one was cream colored, and a few were black and white with sheepdog traits. The all-white runt of the litter was a favorite as it was very calm and sweet. [Mimi Pollack]
Mimi’s Ark: Healing with Puppies at Puppy Yoga Read More »
California, Lifestyles, Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, USA
In this book, written for preschoolers through 2nd graders, an anthropomorphic family of cats introduce C.J. the mouse to the celebration of Chanukah. [Donald H. Harrison]
Mouse’s Love of Latkes, Sufganiyot Helps Overcome His Fear of Jewish Cats Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Please look at the cover illustration by Elissambura. Four different stylized cat breeds are represented playing dreidel. Three are wearing kippot; one is wearing a conical Chanukah cap. All the players have gelt. It’s Hanukkat time, a fanciful melding of Jewish tradition with feline fun. [Donald H. Harrison]
Cats Enjoy Chanukah in This Children’s Board Book Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
In this work of fiction, physicist Albert Einstein and movie star Charlie Chaplin work together to thwart an American Nazi plan to murder prominent Jews in the film industry and to touch off an American civil war. [Donald H. Harrison]
‘Midnight Burning’ Pairs Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein in Battle Against Nazis Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA