Haim Ramon (April 10, 1950) is an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset between 1983 and 2009, and as both Vice Prime Minister and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for state policy. [Wikipedia]
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At the Thursday, April 16, 2:00 p.m. program of Treasures from the Music Collection of the Astor Judaica Library: Music of Yom Hazikaron, my guest, Guri Stark, and I will introduce a playlist of 13 recorded songs. [Eileen Wingard]
Lawrence Family JCC to play 13 curated songs about the impact of Israel’s early wars Read More »
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Cali notes that his photographs are meant to be lived with. They are not asking for interpretation or explanation. Instead, they offer a space to slow your breath, rest your eyes, and feel a sense of connection. In searching for beauty, he is really seeking moments that feel honest and true. [Cailin Acosta]
Finding beauty in nature at the Cardiff Library Read More »
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“…These measures would be a gift to Republicans, would further fracture our party, and do nothing to bring Israelis and Palestinians closer to peace. …”
Democratic National Committee rejects anti-Israel resolutions Read More »
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The giant Roaring Lion, about 24 feet in length, approximately 10 feet at the shoulder, stood on a 10-foot stone and sand platform. The powerful sculpted lion is the biggest in the Middle East. [Jerry Klinger]
The Roaring Lion of Ofakim Read More »
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While the national media often treats the intersection of Black and Jewish identities as a modern novelty, the history of Jews of Color in the Americas is centuries deep. Long before the term “bridge-building” became a social justice buzzword, individuals were living at this intersection, weaving together the traditions of two resilient peoples. I am one of them. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Black/ Jewish solidarity required to defeat racism, antisemitism Read More »
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The film focuses on the formative years of the Los Angeles-based rock/funk/alternative band Red Hot Chili Peppers and highlights the lasting impact of their original guitarist, Hillel Slovak, who tragically passed away in 1988 at just 26 years old. [Cailin Acosta]
Documentary memorializes Hillel Slovak of the Red-Hot Chili Peppers Read More »
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Crunch, crunch, crunch. Most people are looking forward to returning to eating chametz and saying goodbye to the matzah. [Cailin Acosta]
Moving from matzah back to chametz Read More »
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Multiple sessions organized by “Geographers for Justice in Palestine” promoted efforts to boycott Israeli academia and featured presentations that were overwhelmingly one-sided. Sessions such as “BDS and the AAG,” “Mapping and Counter-Mapping Genocide,” and “No Geographic Technology for Apartheid” raised particular concern. (Press Release)
ADL, AEN rap Palestinian bias of the American Association of Geographers Read More »
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Playwright Stephen Metcalfe sensitively and accurately revealed the post-traumatic stress syndrome that veterans live with. At that time the phenomenon was not a household word, nor did it receive a compassionate reception from society (Eva Trieger).
‘Strange Snow’ dramatizes PTSD Read More »
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This is the only Yom HaShoah event dedicated annually to commemorating the heroism of Jews who endangered their own lives to rescue fellow Jews during the Holocaust. [Press Release]
Holocaust ceremony scheduled to honor 4 Jewish rescuers Read More »
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In the USSR, the main character of jokes that mocked the Jews was Rabinovich. This surname came to embody the typical Soviet Jew. [Alex Gordon]
The burden and delight of carrying the name ‘Rabinovich’ Read More »
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The San Diego Jewish Arts Festival (JFest) announces its 2026 season, marking a major milestone as the festival presents its first year as an independent arts organization. (It previously was produced in association with the Lyceum Theatre.)
May 12-July 14 JFest schedule announced Read More »
International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Press Release, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastOne, Two … forty-nine. Counting the Omer. Last night, we began the first day of counting the Omer. This leads up to the night before Shavuot, when the Jewish people received the Torah and celebrated freedom from Egypt. I have an app that I download every year, which reminds me to say the blessing, so I don’t miss a day. [Cailin Acosta]
Seven weeks of counting starts now Read More »
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