Donald H. Harrison

The Meaning of Teshuvah

Sometimes, I would forget and respond that the person asking for forgiveness could never do anything to hurt me on purpose. Then I am reminded that it is that time of year when we apologize, and when I say they are forgiven, I usually get a huge hug, which is a good start for the new year. [Cailin Acosta]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Travel and Food

Finding Strength in Community: My Journey with the ADL Glass Leadership Institute

GLI is a nine-month program that asks for only two commitments: attend the monthly sessions and take part in ADL’s Never Is Now convention in New York City (with financial support to make it accessible). That’s it. But what you get out of it is so much more. [Stephanie Wells]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Parsha Ki Teitzei: Lessons for Inner Healing and Emotional Growth

It’s no accident that Ki Teitzei contains more mitzvot than any other parsha, 74 by the Rambam’s count. These are not just legalistic details; they are a spiritual training regimen. Each mitzvah challenges us to rise above raw instinct, to refine our character, and to live in greater alignment with empathy, integrity, and responsibility. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]

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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Reform Movement Largest Vote Getter in U.S. Elections for World Zionist Congress

A record 22 slates representing diverse political beliefs, religious denominations, and cultural traditions competed in the election, which is held once every five years. This represented a 57% surge from the 14 American slates that won seats in the prior Congress in 2020.  [Press Release]

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Israel, Press Release, USA

Another Round of Anti-Israel Controversy Hits American Universities

StandWithUs has urged the administration at UC Berkeley to investigate Hatem Bazian, a professor of Near Eastern and Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies, who in his student days was the founder of the first chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. [SDJW compilation]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

‘Milena and Margarete’ Recounts Prisoners’ Love Affair in a Nazi Concentration Camp for Women

This is an incisive history of the Ravensbrück Concentration Camp from the perspective of two female prisoners who defied their Nazi captors and became lovers. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Satire: The Feds Will Not Replace Us

. Is it coincidence that the cities subjected to military occupations have large minority populations and Democratic mayors in states with Democratic governors? Why not Memphis, Nashville, and Houston whose violent crime rates rank them among the top ten worst American cities? Oh, I forgot, they are in red states that voted for Trump and have Republican governors! [Laurie Baron]

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Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

‘Lettice and Lovage’ is an Amusing Story with or without all the Facts

Miss Douffet is employed by the Preservation Trust, an historic concern that provides tours around London. Fustian house, though historic, has a lackluster story, that is, until Lettice spices it up. Her imagination and her desire to “improve upon history when necessary” is not appreciated by everyone. [Eva Trieger]

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Cyndi Lauper’s Farewell Stage Tour: A Living Laboratory of Vibration

The Hollywood Bowl performance in August marked the final stop of the “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” Farewell Tour, which spanned over 69 shows worldwide. Cyndi Lauper’s choice to end her touring career was rooted in gratitude and honesty: she wanted to celebrate on her own terms, surrounded by music, friends, and fans. [Michael Adam Cohen]

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California, Michael Adam Cohen, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Two Commands in the Torah that Prolong Life

Deuteronomy 22:6-7 states that if you chance upon a bird’s nest containing young ones or eggs with the mother sitting near the chicks or on the eggs, you must not take the mother with the young. Instead, consider the mother’s feelings. Let the mother go and then take the young, “that you may prolong your days.” [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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‘Thorn & Petal’: An Interactive Play About San Diego’s First Jewish Settler Louis Rose

In a telephone interview, Redman shared that he felt compelled to share Louis Rose’s story in the wake of October 7th.  He saw value in bringing forth a positive Jewish story as negativity and antisemitism are on the rise. Through some networking with Sean Boyd, first-time playwright, Redman, garnered the support he needed to pen Thorn and Petal. [Eva Trieger]

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Donald H. Harrison, Eva Trieger, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast