Nationwide, the Middle East debate has poisoned the mechanics of local governments which are already overwhelmed by concerns over transportation, housing, homelessness, health, education and so on. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Gaza Intrudes Upon America’s Municipal Elections Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Boris was a talented scientist, an original thinker, a curious and persistent researcher. Upon arriving in the USA, during our joint work at Princeton University, Boris and I published three articles on biophysics. [Alex Gordon]
Boris Vugmeister, 77, Physicist Read More »
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Jennifer Coburn told a Tifereth Israel Synagogue audience Thursday, June 5, she long has been fascinated with Nazis and concentration camps. She is the author of The Girls of the Glimmer Factory. [Cailin Acosta]
Author of Holocaust Novel Spent Research Time at Theresienstadt Read More »
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The character Arnold Beckoff is a drag queen and torch singer who Fierstein described in the stage directions as a “kvetch of great wit and want.” What is Beckoff’s drag name in the show? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Harvey Fierstein Read More »
Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Compared to their peers, these weight loss resistant individuals were slightly older and more often women. Despite no visible weight change, they showed significant internal improvements: higher HDL (“good”) cholesterol, lower leptin levels, and reduced visceral and liver fat—as assessed through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These are deep metabolic shifts with real cardiometabolic consequences. [Press Release]
Even If You Don’t Lose Weight, Dieting May Have Advantages Read More »
International, Israel, Lifestyles, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
On Sunday, we walked despite the fear that some wish would force us to quit. On Sunday, we walked with the flags of the countries of those being held hostage and tortured by the terrorist group Hamas, deep in tunnels in Gaza. [Barrett Holman Leak]
OpEd: Walking Strong for Their Lives Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Israel, Lifestyles, Opinion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In 1886, the first match in history for the title of World Chess Champion took place in the USA. Steinitz’s opponent was the strongest player of that time, Johannes Hermann Zukertort. Zukertort was a German and later British chess player, the son of a Prussian Lutheran pastor, a baptized Jew, and a missionary who spread Protestantism among the Jews. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Wilhelm Steinitz, First World Chess Champion Read More »
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Keysor had won Britain’s highest military honor for heroism, the Victoria Cross, as a bomb thrower (hand grenade) during the Battle of Lone Pine, Gallipoli, August 1915. … {Jerry klinger}
Honoring Defensive Jewish Hand Grenade Hurlers, Then and Now Read More »
International, Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Since Shavuot is over, finish up that cheesecake before it goes bad, get a haircut/trim, and embrace the upcoming summer months. Here in San Diego, the “June Gloom” is in full force. I do not think I have seen my shadow, meaning no peek-a-boo from the sun in a few days. [Cailin Acosta]
Post-Shavuot Weather and Holiday Report Read More »
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For her, giving back is an important part of how she practices Tikkun Olam. She continues, “We share our resources with many individuals and organizations through food and financial and time donations, as well as by creating jobs and opportunities for many diverse individuals from all walks of life. …” (Mimi Pollack)
Volunteer of the Month: Olga Worm Brings the Community Together Read More »
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Set in modern times, the Tony award winning Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, features a delightful and eclectic mix of African and African-American characters as they go about their daily business either working or patronizing the salon. [Sandi Masori]
Play Takes Attendees Inside an African-Style Hair Salon in Harlem Read More »
International, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
In response to San Diego Pride’s decision to keep Kehlani as a headliner despite their repeated promotion of violent, antisemitic rhetoric, all participating Jewish organizations and synagogues — many of which have supported or marched with Pride for years — are withdrawing from the 2025 event due to serious safety concerns. [Debbie L. Sklar, Times of San Diego]
Prominent Jews in Pride Organization Quit to Protest Kehlani Read More »
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Over the past few weeks, our Jewish community has bounced back and forth at light speed between celebration and mourning, joy and fear, delight and anger. We have had dozens of joyful, festive events that highlight the rich history, strength, and depth of Jewish life in San Diego. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Jewish Organizations in San Diego to Boycott LGBTQ Pride Parade Read More »
Antisemitism, Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
While we are deeply distressed by the rise in violent antisemitic attacks in the United States, and while we appreciate that the administration is trying to mobilize as many levers as it can to counter it, we are concerned that the broad Proclamation issued June 4 seeks to address this alarming issue in a way that lacks a clear connection to the underlying problem and will have an adverse impact on other longstanding immigration and refugee policies. [Press Release]