There are some Democrats, including Jewish Democrats, who support cuts, conditions, and restrictions on aid to Israel. Importantly, this is not the position of the majority of Democrats, Democratic Leadership, JDCA, or the Democratic Party itself. [Halie Soifer]
OpEd: Democrats, By and Large, Support a Strong Israel-U.S. Relationship Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
I have close family and friends in both countries. After news of another bombing, explosion, or attack, I call or write to them with the same question: “Are you okay?” [Yakov Nayerman]
OpEd: Ukraine and Israel Both Fight against Tyranny Read More »
International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Yakov Nayerman
I met two models of resilience who supercharged me with inspiration and delight. [Karen Galatz]
The Matzo Chronicles: Resilience is the Key Read More »
Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Attendees of an intimate ceremony Thursday dedicating the Rabbi Aaron Gold Community Meeting Room resurrected the warmth and magic of the personal life and career of a San Diego County spiritual leader who died 24 years ago. [Donald H. Harrison]
24 Years after His Death, Rabbi Aaron Gold’s Life and Legacy are Celebrated Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The love story set in the hills of Hakone, Japan, revolves around Miyuki and her family, who have lived in this area for generations and are steeped in ancient customs. [Cailin Acosta]
Israeli Author Spins Japanese Love Story Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFSSD) alongside six other Jewish Family Service agencies statewide, the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) and the Jewish Caucus advocated for the funding that will be distributed this fiscal year. [Press Release]
California Approves $14.5 Million Fund to Aid Holocaust Survivors Read More »
California, Holocaust, Jewish History, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
““Wealthy families like mine didn’t build our wealth alone, and we shouldn’t hoard the benefits of success that’s not only ours. I believe it’s our responsibility to fix the systems that worked for us – but leave too many people in poverty or on the edges of poverty while corporate profits and income inequality skyrocket …” [Press Release]
For the individuals, including Mayor Todd Gloria, who have said they will not attend the San Diego Pride Festival over Kehlani’s headlining show, there is now an alternate place to spend the afternoon after the Pride Parade on July 19. [
JPride Sponsors Festival Without Antisemitic Star Attractions Read More »
Antisemitism, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County
The parsha unveils righteousness as the courage to struggle with one’s dark side, to face one’s erroneous fears and doubts, to clean off the shmutz from one’s lenses, and to see the world’s goodness. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Balak: Emotional Clarity, Spiritual Vision and Perspective Read More »
Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
JPride Weekend is almost here! This is a response to the San Diego Pride Parade and Festival allowing a headliner who opposes Israel and has made antisemitic statements. [Cailin Acosta]
JPride in Counter Programming to San Diego Pride, Set for July 18-20 Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
State Senate leadership has committed to addressing antisemitism in our schools this year, and all parties have agreed to postpone the hearing until August to strengthen the bill and ensure it’s done right. [David Bocarsly]
Showdown Delayed on Bill to Curb Antisemitism in Schools Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The seventh weekly biblical portion in Numbers is Balak (22:2-25:9). It is the tale of the non-Jewish prophet Balaam, whom the non-Israelite King Balak hired to curse the Israelites, hoping the curse would weaken them. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
The Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) and leading Jewish organizations across California are deeply disappointed by the California Teachers Association’s (CTA) hypocritical and misleading opposition to Assembly Bill 715 (Zbur, Addis) – a landmark bill to combat antisemitism in our schools. [Press Release]
Showdown over Legislation Aimed at Countering Antisemitism in the Schools Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release
What was one piece of Jewish wisdom which Reb Zalman gave the Dalai Lama at that meeting? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: The Dalai Lama Read More »
International, Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA