In Brandes’s opinion, understanding is not enough for a critic; they need a special intuition, an “intuitive” penetration into the depths of the life they are studying. Brandes was opposed to aestheticism in literature and the theory of “art for art’s sake.” [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Georg Brandes, Literary Critic Read More »
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Children exposed to higher levels of war-related disruption scored lower on cognitive assessments, including reading and language tasks. But even more striking were the changes in their brain scans. [Press Release]
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Had he been born 40 years later, the world might rank his comedic genius at a par with those of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. [Donald H. Harrison]
Biography Relates the Remarkable Career of a 19th-Century Comedian Read More »
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The San Diego Humane Society’s Wildlife Help Hub offers step-by-step instructions on what to do if you encounter an animal that appears to be injured, trapped, or sick. [Cailin Acosta]
Animals in Your Backyard? Please Be Kind to Them Read More »
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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 »
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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 »
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I met two models of resilience who supercharged me with inspiration and delight. [Karen Galatz]
The Matzo Chronicles: Resilience is the Key Read More »
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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 »
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““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]
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 »
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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 »
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In Glastonbury, England, a British punk band called Bob Vylan led thousands of fans in chanting “Death, death to the IDF” on Saturday, June 28, the first time this hostile slogan was publicly uttered. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Antisemitic Rhetoric Begets Global Violence Read More »
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Adolf Joffe (alternatively spelled Yoffe and Ioffe) was born on October 10, 1883 in the Crimean capital Simferopol, in the family of the merchant of the 1st guild Abram Joffe, a millionaire who owned the post office and transport of the Crimea and was the owner of a large amount of real estate in the Russian Empire, including a house in Moscow. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Adolf Joffe, Communist Theoretician and Diplomat Read More »
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Former Congresswoman Lynn Schenk (D-San Diego) has released her correspondence with the San Diego County Bar Association prompted by that organization’s continued support of the Pride Festival even after San Diego Pride refused a request to disinvite Kehlani, a public antisemite. [SDJW staff report]