Byliners

OpEd: Israel’s ‘Limited Possibilities’ vs the U.S.’s ‘Unlimited Possibilities’

Israel is not a free country, it has permanent enemies that it can’t give up. The U.S. is a country of unlimited possibilities: it is free, it has great business opportunities, it is the strongest in military terms, and it willingly uses taxpayers’ money to right wrongs in different parts of the earth. [Alex Gordon]

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Alex Gordon, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Contemporary Torah: Racial Prejudice Punished in Moses’ Time; It is Just as Reprehensible Today

The punishment that follows is striking: God’s response to Miriam’s spoken outrage and disdain is to afflict her with what we know as leprosy, turning her skin “white as snow”—a chilling, and perhaps ironic direct contrast to the Cushite woman’s dark skin, strongly suggesting that Miriam’s complaint was indeed rooted in prejudice related to appearance or origin. [Barrett Holman Leak]

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Barrett Holman Leak, California, International, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Anger Seems to be Evident Everywhere

It is important to stay present, aware, and engaged. Many protests are scheduled this weekend, and I hope they stay peaceful. I am reminded of the La Mesa riots that occurred five years ago and the destruction that happened to many establishments I frequented. There are so many issues that demand our involvement and support. [Cailin Acosta]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Israel, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

OpEd: Pray for Israel as It Seeks to Eliminate Iran’s Nuclear Threat

The IDF Spokesperson announces that, a short while ago, under the directive of the political leadership, the IDF launched a precise and coordinated preemptive strike based on high-quality intelligence. The objective: to damage Iran’s nuclear program and respond to the ongoing aggression of the Iranian regime against Israel. [Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort]

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Israel, Opinion, Press Release, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA, Yeruchem Eilfort-Rabbi

‘Elijah,’ Mendelssohn’s Oratorio, Impressive in La Jolla

The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, under the direction of Chorus Director, Arian Khaefi, delivered an impressive reading of Felix Mendelssohn’s Oratorio, Elijah, in the final program of their 2024-25 season at Mandeville Hall on June 8. [Eileen Wingard]

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Eileen Wingard, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

East County Jewish Organizations Sigh with Relief Over City Council’s Decision to Keep Lake Murray Open

LA MESA, California – On Wednesday, June 11, The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation shared the good news that Lake Murray will remain open on weekdays. The San Diego City Council has approved modifications to the FY2026 budget that includes a restoration of weekday access to Lake Murray. This means Lake Murray will remain open

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Cailin Acosta, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors

OpEd: Israel Missed a Public Relations Opportunity Responding to Greta Thunberg’s Gaza Stunt

I had hoped Israel would seize the opportunity and turn it into an effective counter-move. Especially when these self-proclaimed “truth-seekers” refused to watch a documentary on the Hamas-led October 7 massacre, making their bias painfully clear. This could have been the perfect moment for Israel to show the world that it supports humanitarian aid to Gaza—so long as it doesn’t go through Hamas. {Yakov Nayerman}

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International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA, Yakov Nayerman