Kehilah. Achrayut. Chesed. Tzmicha. — I didn’t know how much I needed these four things in my life. [Barrett Holman Leak]
4 Things I Learned at the Pauline Foster Women’s Leadership Institute Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
A unique, long-term partnership between the Diaspora and Israel resulted in Ma’ale Adumim being the beneficiary of two huge Lion sculptures. The two Lions of Judah, each eight feet in height and ten feet in length, majestically supine and serene, are sited at the city’s entrance for maximum visibility. They are just below the large, bold “I Love Ma’ale Adumim/ Welcome Visitors” sculpture. [Jerry Klinger]
OpEd: The Powerful Lion Symbols at Entrance to Ma’ale Adumim Read More »
Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
She came from a poor Jewish family from Libya with seven children all crowded into a tiny apartment in Ramat Gan, Israel. Furthermore, she had dropped out of school. What chances of success did she have? [Donald H. Harrison]
Poor Israeli Girl Finds Business Success in America Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
For the second year in a row, there was love, joy, education and Jewish solidarity June 15 at the annual Cooper Family Juneteenth Freedom Festival at San Diego’s Memorial Park. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Jewish and Black Solidarity on Display on Juneteenth Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The just-released report, published by UNESCO in partnership with WJC, explores the ethical and educational benefits and challenges that AI, and especially Generative AI (GAI), have on Holocaust memory, education and the spread of Holocaust denial and distortion. [World Jewish Congress]
WJC, UNESCO Weigh Benefits, Threats of AI to Holocaust Education Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology
The StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department represented a Jewish student at UC Irvine (UCI) who picked up a piece of cardboard depicting a hooknose, religious Jew holding a bloody knife over the Palestinian flag at an encampment. [Press Release]
Student Who Protested Racist Depiction of Jews Allowed to Graduate Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
The battle for our Jewish future requires taking bold action.
That’s exactly what I – along with my dedicated American Jewish Committee (AJC) colleagues – did this past week to help ensure Jewish and pro-Israel students can embrace their identity, and feel safe, supported, and empowered on their campuses. [Ted Deutch]
AJC’s Top Executive Reports on the Battle against Campus Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Did you know that the history of the Italian Jews goes all the way back to the Maccabees? It is, in fact, one of the very oldest diaspora Jewish communities, and while there may only be 27,000 Jews left there, their history and culture is interwoven with the fabric of the country itself. [Sandi Masori]
JFest: ‘Italian Jews Through The Generations’ Sweet, Intimate Event Read More »
International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
It was with great excitement that we packed into Garfield Theatre at Lawrence Family JCC (a performance this Sunday, June 23, will be at the Leichtag Commons in Encinitas) to be brought into the lives of six superlative women who have contributed greatly to our San Diego community. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria opened the program with a short inspiring introduction. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Found: Six Women of Valor at San Diego’s JFest Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
I remember countless instances when passengers would arrive at the gate a solid hour before boarding, itineraries in hand and a sense of urgency and exhaustion plastered on their faces. In contrast, my Israeli passengers had a different vibe. Israelis have a more relaxed relationship with time. (Shahar Masori)
An Israeli-American Perspective: Different Attitudes Toward Time Read More »
International, Israel, Lifestyles, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
In addition to weather and sea conditions problems, JLOTS has been fraught with logistical problems, security concerns, looting of the cargo coming off the pier by desperate Palestinians. Some U.S. servicemembers have also suffered accidental injuries. [Dorian de Wind, The Moderate Voice]
U.S.-Built Pier and Causeway to Gaza Victim to Rough Weather Read More »
Dorian de Wind, Israel, Middle East, Technology, Travel and Food, USA
In deeply disturbing news, a subset of Wikipedia editors is taking action to block ADL as a trusted source on antisemitism and the Israel-Palestinian conflict. [Press Release]
ADL Report on Anti-Israel Agitation, Anti-Semitism: June 20, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, News Media, Press Release, USA
Before intermission, we heard Silence, a world premiere by John Michael Luther, based on a poem written by Conductor Amos’ granddaughter, Piper Gillett, when she was 13 years old. The work made a profound impression, especially remarkable that the words were written by one so young, and inspired such an interesting setting by composer Luther. [Eileen Wingard]
TICO Performs a Fourth Fifth and a First Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Louisiana’s Republican governor has mandated the posting of the Ten Commandments in the state’s schools. When questioned whether this violated the constitutional separation of church and state, he replied that that wall was being dismantled and transferred to the border with Mexico. I wonder if what is posted will be the biblical version or the one Donald Trump issued when he was president. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The Donalogue Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA