“In a world where echo chambers are loud and algorithms reinforce our biases, the COI program offered a rare space to unpack competing narratives, challenge assumptions, and engage with complexity,” [Press Release]
With the opening strokes of her bow on the lower strings, Alisa Weilerstein drew us into the moody world of Brahms’ Sonata for Cello and Piano in E minor, the first work on Summerfest’s August 13 program at the Conrad. [Eileen Wingard]
Summerfest Offers Delightful Program of Musical Contrasts Read More »
Eileen Wingard, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In 1976, the Lawsons settled in San Diego, where Marty became the then-assistant rabbi of Temple Emanu-El. As a rabbi’s wife, Anita was an essential part of temple life-raising her children while actively participating in Sisterhood and countless programs. [Family-provided obituary]
Anita Satlof Lawson (Oct. 31, 1947-Aug. 8, 2025) Read More »
Israel, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USA
As the war in Ukraine continues to displace thousands and disrupt daily life, Chabad of Poland has remained a lifeline to Jewish communities throughout the region. Since 2022, they have provided emergency housing, kosher meals, medical assistance, legal support, education, childcare and spiritual services to tens of thousands of Ukrainian Jews. The summer retreat is a key part of this effort. [Press Release]
Beleaguered Ukrainian Jews Enjoy Weeks of Respite in Poland Read More »
International, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Press Release, Travel and Food
The research, directed by Dr. Mijal Bitton and based at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Research, includes recommendations for community leaders, educators, and researchers to better include Sephardic Jews in the community. The myriad specific recommendations in the report are informed by five new recommended frameworks to approach diversity work in the Jewish community. [Press Release]
“Dr. Yashar’s leadership reflects the future of cancer care — where precision, innovation and collaboration converge to improve outcomes,” said Patty Maysent, CEO of UC San Diego Health. “Her work in advancing radiation oncology through leading-edge therapies and health policy advocacy is helping shape a more effective and equitable model of care, both locally and nationally.” [Press Release]
UCSD’s Yashar President-Elect of American Society for Radiation Oncology Read More »
Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Sheline spoke as a research fellow for the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Turns out she quit the Biden administration because it would not act to block weapons to Israel because of its heavy-handed response to the Oct. 7, 2023, slaughter of 1,200 Israelis. [Bruce S. Ticker]
C-Span Interviewee Lies About Israel’s Founding Read More »
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Being hugged and kissed by each and every one as they came into the house was heart-warming, especially to experience our nine-year-old granddaughter hurling herself into our arms and telling us that she had missed us, as well as to meet our newest grandchild, four month-old Emily. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Amid Israel’s Political Chaos, There are Still Family and Household Concerns Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The recognition that we are not puppets and must handle our own lives without divine intervention also helps explain why God did not interfere to save the six million Jews during the Holocaust and does not answer prayers. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Utilizing Free Will: It’s Your Choice Read More »
Holocaust, International, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
“We thank the alert and courageous students who reported the detestable Nazi flags, immediately triggering their removal and the subsequent investigation.” [Press Release]
StandWithUs Condemns Display of Nazi Flags in Heath, Texas Read More »
Antisemitism, Press Release, USA
Their actions push blood libel and terrorist propaganda. As an Israeli Jew, I do not consider them allies, nor does the large Jewish community I represent. [Liat Cohen-Reeis]
OpEd: Congresswoman Jacobs and Councilman Elo-Rivera Feed Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The initiative focuses on Northern Israel’s hardest-hit communities, including Kiryat Shmona, Majdal Shams, the Mateh Asher and Upper Galilee regional councils, Mas’ade, and Ein Qiniyye, with a special emphasis on socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. (Press Release)
It’s a fact that more than 71% of Israelis, and our terrorist antagonists, do not want “two states side by side living in peace.” It’s a Western delusion to think Muslim terrorists will settle for that. Hamas and the PLO both insist on the extirpation of Israel – their topmost goal. [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: Real Goal of PA and Hamas is the Killing of Israeli Jews Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer
The recommendations focus on six key areas of institutional responsibility, emphasizing both immediate safety measures and long-term structural reforms. [Press Release]
Coalition’s 6 Recommendations to Universities Fighting Antisemitism Read More »
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