After becoming a doctor of medicine, Adler practiced medicine for some time, but soon fully dedicated himself to politics. As a wealthy man, he organized a medical practice for the poor (1879), soon earning the nickname “doctor of the poor.” [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Victor Adler, Austrian Social Democrat Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Clearly, this Philadelphia-raised fellow, who did his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, had been Alaskan-ized during the 30 years since he arrived in Sitka to represent the Tlingit people. [Donald H. Harrison]
Chabadnik is the Chief Judge of the Sitka Tribal Court Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Trump and Epstein, Trump and Epstein
Hung together since they were sex fiends.
If Trump released the file,
We’d know the names Epstein compiled?… [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Trump and Epstein Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
At the Gliklekh Lebn barbershop, Jews not only had their hair cut and shaved, but also talked about life, in particular Jewish life. [Alex Gordon]
The Story Behind the Gliklekh Lebn (Happy Life) Barbe Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The past few weeks have brought a blanket of traditional and social media coverage about Israel and the worsening situation in Gaza, much of it misinformed at best and in many cases blatantly biased against Israel. Since allegations of widespread hunger in Gaza rose to international prominence, Israel has been flooding the region with aid, and the impact of that aid is now beginning to be felt. [Press Release]
Israel Update by the Jewish Federation of San Diego Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
The minor holiday of love (15th day of Av), Tu B’Av, starts Friday night and continues until Saturday night. Originally, a post-biblical day of joy, it used to be a day of matchmaking for unmarried women. Unmarried women would wear white and dance in the vineyards in search of a husband. (Cailin Acosta)
Tu B’Av, Jewish Day of Love, is Upon Us Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
Shmuel Agnon (August 8, 1887 – February 17, 1970) was an Austro-Hungarian-born Israeli novelist, poet, and short-story writer. He was one of the central figures of modern Hebrew literature. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Shmuel Agnon Read More »
Israel, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
“Layered Narratives: Quilted Stories of Gender and Race at the 1876 Centennial” is on exhibit at the Mingei International Museum in historic Balboa Park. [Cailin Acosta]
Quilts are Part of the Fabric of History Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USARUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust’s Speaker Series presents author Jennifer Coburn at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, at the La Jolla Riford Library. USA Today Best-Selling Del Cerro author will discuss her latest historical book, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory. [Cailin Acosta}
Author Coburn to Discuss ‘Glimmer Factory’ at La Jolla Riford Library Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
“… We call on all universities and colleges with Hillels on campus to follow Harvard’s lead and cover security costs for their Hillels, especially given the threats to Jewish students across North America. No student should have to choose between their safety and fully participating in campus or religious life.” [Press Release]
Hillel, Secure Community Network Urge Universities to Pay for Jewish Security Measures Read More »
Antisemitism, Lifestyles, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Today, virtually every synagogue in the United States is fortified by the same security infrastructure I once found unthinkable: armed guards, metal detectors, and bulletproof glass. The same precautions that once shocked me in Paris are now part and parcel of Jewish life across America. [Jonathan Greenblatt]
From Warning to Reality: How America Became What Europe Feared Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Summerfest offered up another musical feast with Saturday night, August 2’s program. Thirteen artists participated, featuring works by Handel, Mozart, and Korngold. [Eileen Wingard]
Talented International Artists Make Summerfest a Delight Read More »
Eileen Wingard, International, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Israel’s critics are understandably worried about civilian deaths and starvation in Gaza, but it will help if they would more often mention the plight of Israeli hostages, the ongoing grief of the families and coping with the mental and physical scars since Oct. 7. I lost sympathy completely for Israel’s critics when I recognized that their crusade is rigidly one-sided. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Imposing Two-State Solution Jeopardizes Israeli Security Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Sharon decided that she and Ozzy should renew their wedding vows in a Jewish ceremony. Ozzy was not thrilled with that idea until the officiant, Rabbi Michael Latz, did what? {Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Ozzy Osbourne, RIP Read More »
International, Mark D. Zimmerman, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast