A concern that has been sitting quietly in the back of my mind about Jewish communal continuity came into sharper focus at the Z3 conference at the Lawrence Family JCC in La Jolla. It was not the content that troubled me. [Karen Klein]
Conference About Jewish Future Under-Attended by Young Jews Read More »
Israel, Judaism, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Singapore-born guest conductor, Kahchun Wong, opened the December 7 concert with a work, subito con forza (suddenly with force), by the Chinese composer, Unsuk Chin, inspired by Beethoven’s 250 Birthday. [Eileen Wingard]
Musicians of Diverse Ethnic Backgrounds Perform Superbly at SDSO Concert Read More »
Eileen Wingard, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Since I’ve been a member of Congress, we’ve had several resolutions that constantly denounce antisemitism. I’ve already voted denouncing antisemitism many times before. It becomes an exercise that they force on Congress, and I simply got tired of it. [Answering Lesley Stahl on ’60 Minutes.’
Jewish Political Briefing: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Noting that New York is home to the largest Jewish community outside of Israel, President Herzog said that there is now “a mayor-elect who shows utter contempt to the nation state of the Jewish people.” [Press Release]
Israel’s President Sharply Criticizes New York’s Mayor-Elect Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Press Release, USA
While Gehry’s Judaism was not a primary part of his identity, what is one creative design that he noted was inspired by his religious background? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Frank Gehry, z”l Read More »
Business & Finance, California, International, Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Yakov enjoyed listening to the speeches of the leaders of the future revolution. The speakers were brilliant and competed with each other. One day he was listening to Trotsky and was struck by his speech. According to Trotsky, everything was clear – who was to blame, what to do, and how. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Fiction: A Paris Adventure Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish Fiction, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
I pressed on. But answers to questions I didn’t get. Instead, he dismissed me with a referral for PT AND a lecture that began with the words “As we age” and ended with “live with it.” [Karen Galatz, The Matzo Chronicles]
The Matzo Chronicles: Medical Ageism. Don’t ‘Live with It’ Read More »
Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) on Sunday told Meet the Press host Kristen Welker that American military strikes on suspected drug-running boats are “unconstitutional,” and “a form of extrajudicial killing.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Bombing, bombing.
Boats on the open sea.
If survivors are hanging on,
Kill them before they flee…. {Laurie Baron}
Satire: Bombing, Bombing (Melody: Sailing, Sailing) Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The mailbox reads, “Put your worries in the box, I’ll take care of them for you.” [Betzy Lynch]
Putting Worries in a Mailbox Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
More than 200 cultural and public figures have signed a petition urging Israel to release convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti from prison. Among Jews signing the petition are singer Paul Simon and journalist Peter Beinart. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Saturday Evening, Dec. 6, 2025 Read More »
California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plane was the target of four drones as he landed at the Dublin, Ireland, airport around 11 pm., Monday, Dec.1 Who sent the military-class drones and why they were sent are open questions now under investigation by Ireland’s security forces. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, News Media, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
One of the first scenes in the movie (directed by James Vanderbilt) is set in the destroyed stadium, where the prominent American attorney, Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson, states ‘Everything began with the laws proclaimed here.” [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAAlthough not all information at a closed-door meeting was disclosed, U.S. Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley on Thursday told select senators and congressmen that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not issue explicit “kill them all” orders prior to the second-strike Sept. 2 on an alleged drug-running boat off the Venezuelan coast. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA