The U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites over the weekend immediately elicited antisemitic, conspiratorial and extreme anti-Israel reactions. [Press Release]
ADL’s Center on Extremism Tracks Antisemitic Rhetoric in Wake of Israel-Iran War Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, USA
Although we are filled with pride in the extraordinary accomplishments by the IDF and Israel’s security forces, we know and feel what our families are going through – living in a war within a war…now for the past 20 months. [Carine Chitayat]
Adopt A Family Foundation Cares for Terror Victims amid Israel-Iran War Read More »
Israel, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Beautifully illustrated, Chutzpah Girls tells the stories of remarkable Jewish women from biblical times through the present with six continents represented. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Women Around the World Have Demonstrated ‘Chutzpah’ for Millennia Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The goal of this exhibition is to stand for creative freedom, the right to read, and the power of art to challenge and inspire. Being a feminist bothered by the repression felt in the workplace, in society, and from the current presidential administration, this exhibit spoke to me. [Cailin Acosta]
Banned Books Celebrated at San Diego’s Central Library Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish Fiction, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
June is recognized as Men’s Health Month, and it is essential to establish a connection with a primary care physician and undergo a physical examination. [Cailin Acosta]
Some Advice for Men Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Nine students and a teacher were slaughtered at a school in the city of Graz on June 10. Eight days later, the government of Austria announced that it will likely enact strict gun-safety laws. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Mass Shooting Prompts Austria to Consider Gun Safety Legislation Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Prime Minister Netanyahu understood the seismic shift in world order achieved by this masterful joint effort with the United States. In giving his congratulatory speech to Trump after the completion of the successful operation, Bibi effused his joy, exhilaration, and relief that Iran’s nuclear facilities were finally destroyed, thereby averting a daunting arms race in the Middle East. [Amy Neustein, Ph.D.]
Israel Provided Perfect Environment for Beta Testing of Bunker-Busting Bomb Read More »
Amy Neustein, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
What is a Jewish connection in Sly Stone’s life?
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Sly Stone, RIP Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
As soon as Heine appeared at the threshold of his office, I recited in Hebrew a phrase from Ibn Ezra, known to all Talmudists […]: “I came into your house, found the door open, but as soon as I entered – your wife became angry.” […] It was also a trap. I wanted to know if Heine, who was raised as a Jew until the age of thirteen, remembered the language he was taught. {Alex Gordon, quoting Alexander Weill}
Jewish Biography: Alexander Weill, Alsatian Writer Read More »
Alex Gordon, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
In a nationally televised address, President Donald Trump announced Saturday night, June 21, that the U.S. military had conducted “massive strikes” on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. [Donald H. Harrison]
U.S. Attacks 3 Nuclear Sites in Iran; Jewish Reactions Generally Favorable Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
From war-torn Israel, some Jewish San Diegans have returned home via a stopover in Jordan. Among those arriving home safely on separate flights Wednesday, June 18, were Linda Bennett, 79, and Nava Weiser, 14. [Donald H. Harrison]
San Diegans Make Their Way Back from War-Torn Israel Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Everything changed with the outbreak of Operation Rising Lion, as Iran retaliated with missile attacks into Israel. Suddenly, the educational experience turned into a real-time lesson in Jewish resilience. [Yisroel Weiser]
San Diego Hebrew Day 8th Graders Experience a War in Israel Read More »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
The ideologues of Iran’s Islamic Revolution believe that the return of the Mahdi is tied to Israel’s destruction. The Mahdi, in Shia Islam, is a messianic figure—roughly comparable to the Messiah in Jewish and Christian traditions. According to belief, he disappeared in the 9th century and will return at the end of time to bring justice and defeat evil. [Yakov Nayerman]
Iran Must Desist from its Attempts to Wipe Israel off the Map Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Yakov Nayerman
Israel is at war and I’m far away from the country, in the peaceful depths of rural France. I was born into the Second World War, and as a baby (and later) I suffered as a result of being evacuated to the country, separated from my parents and the environment to which I was accustomed. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Living and Multiplying in Times of War Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors