In Israel, many streets bear the names of the sages Hillel and Shammai, who, despite their famous legal disputes, shared deep mutual respect. [Gedaliah Borvick]
OpEd: Differences in Opinion Should Not Detract from Jewish Unity Read More »
Gedaliah Borvick, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
Never mind that many of the “innocents” were terrorists, many more were supporters of Hamas, and any civilians who were killed were human shields, a diabolical war crime that ensures many civilian casualties. This is the atrocious Hamas strategy of making the Gazans into the first line of defense for Hamas terrorists (human shields). [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: Biden Administration Ties Israel’s Hands Behind Its Back Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
Former President Donald Trump is being widely criticized for his comments at an antisemitism event where he said if he loses Jews will be largely to blame. [Joe Gandelman, The Moderate Voice]
Reactions to Trump Blaming Jews if He Loses Presidential Race Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Joe Gandelman, News Media, USA
October 7, 2023, marks one year since the brutal attack on Israel by Hamas. Since that time, hostages have been released and some hostages have died. Over 100 hostages are still being held. [Cailin Acosta]
Local Observances for the October 7 Anniversary Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
When Hamas terrorists attacked Nahal Oz at 6:30 a.m. that fateful Shabbat morning, Tibon’s two little girls were asleep in their home’s concrete lined “safe room.” Tibon and his wife Miri joined the girls there for what would be nearly ten hours of terror. They didn’t emerge until 4 p.m., when Amir’s father, Noam Tibon, a retired general with the IDF, after having fought his way from Tel Aviv to the kibbutz, knocked on the metal plate that shielded the safe room’s window and urged them to come out. [Donald H. Harrison]
Family looks very different, doesn’t it? Whether I look around in Israel or here in the U.S., I see how family dynamics have evolved. And what fascinates me most is how adaptable we are as humans to these changes. The definition of family has expanded far beyond what we grew up with. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: The Changing Structures of Families Read More »
Israel, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Prof. David Golomb, head of the Zlotowski Center for Neuroscience at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in southern Israel, is among the researchers collaborating with University of California San Diego on a $21 million project that will strive to enhance understanding of how the brain works. [Jacob Kamaras]
Ben-Gurion University Researcher Part of UCSD’s $21 Million Brain Study Read More »
Israel, Jacob Kamaras, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Jewish Federation of San Diego remains committed to keeping our community informed on the war in Israel. See this article for the latest update.
Jewish Federation’s Update on Middle East War Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
Karen Parry, executive director of Hillel of San Diego, said pro-Israel vigils and demonstrations would occur on these campuses notwithstanding a “Week of Rage” announced by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other anti-Israel groups that will commence Monday, Oct. 7, and continue through Yom Kippur on Saturday, Oct. 12. [Donald H. Harrison]
Reports in the Israeli and international media accuse Netanyahu of actively attempting to undermine any potential deal. But despite all that public outcry, Netanyahu’s grip on power appears to be as strong as ever. [Shai P. Ginsburg]
OpEd: Why Netanyahu and His Coalition Are Able to Hold on to Power Read More »
Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education
This (Oct. 7) tragedy has prompted a profound reassessment of Jewish identity, highlighting a transition from what Cosgrove terms “Genesis Jews” to “Exodus Jews.” This shift signifies a move from an identity grounded in divine blessing and cultural belonging to one shaped by external threats and the need for self-defense. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Are You a ‘Genesis Jew’ or an ‘Exodus Jew?’ Read More »
Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAI had multiple texts from my husband about Freckles acting weird. She was stomping her back feet and the kids were scared since she had never done that before. In the rabbit world, that behavior either means she is upset about something, or she is alerting her rabbit friends there is danger, a predator nearby. [Cailin Acosta]
The Bunny Rabbit and the Shofar Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, USA
Hill’s most disgusting comment was to justify Hamas’ massacre of 1,200 Israelis in southern Israel. He insisted that his “moral code” is against maiming, raping and slaughtering innocent people and kidnapping another 250, but… “As a non-Palestinian, it is not my job to tell people how to liberate themselves. It is not my job to tell people how to be free,” Hill said. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Leftists Try to Falsely Link Black Americans’ Plight with Palestinians’ Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
According to the researchers, “A significant portion of cancer cells are aneuploid, and this trait distinguishes them from healthy cells. Our work focuses on the vulnerabilities of aneuploid cells, with the aim of promoting new strategies for eliminating cancerous tumors. In our studies, we found that aneuploidy increases the sensitivity of cancer cells to certain types of anticancer drugs.” [Press Release]