Irwin Jacobs dropped $500,000 to support Campa-Najjar, one of the leading Democratic candidates in a toss-up district that could determine control of Congress. The Bezos-backed group added another $250,000 on his behalf. [Tessa Balc, Times of San Diego]
A Bezos-backed PAC and Irwin Jacobs are bankrolling Ammar Campa-Najjar Read More »
California, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Jewish Federation of San Diego’s celebration of Yom Ha’Atzma’ut will be highlighted by a music festival at noon, Sunday, April 26, at the Lawrence Family JCC. [Cailin Acosta]
Yom Ha’atzma’ut celebration in San Diego scheduled for Sunday, April 26 Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
The recently produced film Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience depicts one of the most delightful yet often overlooked chapters of American Jewish cultural history. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Documentary on Yiddish Theatre both educational and entertaining Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
I know Passover has passed, but I’m living through a series of personal plagues. They’re not Biblical in proportion, but for mere mortal me, they’re epic and loathsome. Of course, good Jewish wife that I am, I blame my suffering, not on God, but on my spouse. [Karen Galatz, The Matza Chronicle]
The Matzo Chronicles: My personal plagues Read More »
Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
The SACRED Act would create federal penalties for targeted harassment and engaging in conduct intended to intimidate or obstruct people exercising their right to religious worship within 100 feet of a place of worship, while simultaneously protecting the First Amendment rights of those who seek to protest, picket and/or demonstrate. [Press Release]
Bill introduced to ban demonstrations within 100 feet of Houses of Worship Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Press Release, USA
In the past I would happily watch the broadcast of the official ceremony on television, enjoying the sense of unity and national pride. This year, however, like many other people, I preferred other fare and found a funny movie to watch instead. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Current war, domestic politics dampen Israel’s celebration of Independence Day Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Lifestyles, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAADL (the Anti-Defamation League) on Wednesday brought together Jewish leaders from four communities directly impacted by violent antisemitic hate crimes to urge members of Congress to act on critical legislative priorities in the face of an unprecedented wave of attacks against Jewish institutions. [Press Release]
Violently attacked Jewish groups lobby Congress for protection Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
The law would expand coverage to more than 130 million Americans, including for those struggling with unexplained infertility and infertility as a result of diseases, such as cancer. [Press Release]
15 Jewish groups support requiring health plans to expand services for infertile couples Read More »
Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
We are often impressed when we read of a child prodigy or a wunderkind who achieves notoriety at a young age. Perhaps the same could be said when we meet someone who achieves his dream after keeping it on the backburner for the bulk of his life. Meet writer-producer Mike Tove. [Eva Trieger]
Tove came late to the party, but still found a seat on the dais Read More »
Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Guests sampled a variety of traditional foods tied to Jewish holidays. Passover offerings included matzo ball soup, charoset, matzo, and gefilte fish. Chanukah favorites featured latkes served with sour cream and applesauce, along with hummus. Rosh Hashanah treats included apples with honey, while a classic Jewish brunch spread offered bagels with cream cheese and lox. Beverages included Dr. Brown’s sodas and tea served with sugar cubes. [Cailin Acosta]
Innovative exhibit teaches children and neighbors about Judaism Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
When a religious leader pours the “milk” of unconditional pacifism into the “meat” of a life-and-death military struggle, the result is a curdled moral confusion. This mixture makes it impossible to digest the hard reality of defense, leading to a “forbidden” policy that benefits neither the state nor the soul. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Just wars: Pope ignores Thomas Aquinas, Maimonides Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
My positions on Israel are clear and unwavering. I support Israel’s right to defend itself decisively against Hamas, Hezbollah, and any other terrorist groups that seek its destruction. I do not believe a two-state solution is viable or responsible until Hamas, Hezbollah, and all military opponents are completely disarmed and deradicalized. Only then can lasting peace and security be possible for Israelis, Palestinians, and the entire region. [Stan Caplan]
Congressional candidate switches parties to oppose Sara Jacobs on Israel Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
AMCHA Initiative on Monday expressed support for the motion filed by seven Jewish UCLA faculty members seeking to intervene in the pending federal civil rights case against the University of California. [Press Release]
As audiences take their seats at Cygnet Theatre, they’re immediately pulled into a world already in motion: stock prices flicker across the walls, the year 2008 looms, and the collapse that impacted global finance is foreshadowed before a single line is spoken. [Sherrie Rose]
‘The Lehman Trilogy’ turns financial history into riveting stage drama Read More »
Business & Finance, Jewish History, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA