The incident has stirred up a controversy, but I suspect it was a false flag operation to mask more sinister things. According to my sources, Trump wants to privatize Arlington if he becomes president. [Laurie Baron]
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Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
The World Zionist Village is being built in historic Be’er Sheva, the fastest growing city in Israel. When built, the Village will be a global gathering place dedicated to educating and enhancing the connection to Zionism across cultures and generations, fostering a new conversation about shared values and common destiny. It will offer an oasis of thought, study, and innovation, with long and short-term educational programs, engaging forums, and research opportunities for people of all ages. [Ido Aharoni]
World Zionist Village Will Spread Real Message of Israel Read More »
Israel, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
We always have the power to choose, no matter the circumstances surrounding us. Today, so many of us are choosing to spend time and resources defending the Jewish people, making our community safer, and supporting Israel in her time of need. We are choosing to do this because it answers the questions of who we are and where we are, and what kind of people we want to be. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Choosing Blessings Over Curses in San Diego’s Jewish Community Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund and Jewish National Fund-USA announced a joint venture dedicated to rebuilding the communities in southern Israel devastated by the Hamas terrorist assault on Oct. 7, in addition to ensuing attacks. [Press Release]
Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, announced an additional $43,675,626 in Shelter and Services Program funding Wednesday for non-governmental organizations providing support to migrants awaiting their immigration court proceedings. [Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego]
Jewish, Catholic Social Service Agencies Receive $43.67 Million to Aid Migrants Read More »
International, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, USA
The pro-Arab network has spent the past 5 ½ years pressuring Democrats to undermine Israel, forcing them to walk a tightrope between Israel-bashers and the Jewish community. Not now. A week ago, I was ready to suggest that their influence could be waning. No longer “could be.” It is waning. They have lost much of their credibility, and both protesters and high-level Democrats agree with that assessment, in so many words. [Bruce Ticker]
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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Tuvia is an expat Israeli born to a Yiddish-speaking rabbinical family in Bnei Brak, Israel’s largest majority ultra-Orthodox city. He has lived in Germany, the US, and elsewhere for many decades, working as a journalist and author. Holding multiple academic degrees and speaking several languages, Tuvia is also a playwright, essayist, and the founding artistic director of the Jewish Theater of New York. [Steve Kramer]
‘Careful, Beauties Ahead’ Probes Lives of Haredim Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
“For Shabbat, we want to send them our love and support. I want to make sure that for Shabbos, Sunday, and Monday, our soldiers can eat food that’s made with kindness and prayers. It’s our love letter to them.” [Kayla Swartzberg)
Culinary Love Letters for the IDF Read More »
Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
As the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre approaches, San Diego’s Jewish community’s programming and thoughts focus on the people of Southern Israel, in particular those of Sha’ar Hanegev, San Diego’s Sister City which was ravaged in the attacks. [Cailin Acosta]
Local Events Focus on Upcoming Anniversary of Oct. 7 Massacre Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, USARobert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. It is rumored that Trump, who previously referred to Kennedy as a “radical left liberal,” has promised Kennedy a post in his administration. Here’s some positions he would be qualified to hold. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: RFK Jr.’s Cabinet Post Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Following President Biden’s poor performance in his debate against Donald Trump last June, Forward editor Jodi Rudoren spoke to Rabbi Beals, who offered a Jewish framework for discussing the issue of Biden’s age and its impact on his presidency and his future leadership. What did Rabbi Beals say regarding this issue? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Joe Biden’s Rabbi, Michael Beals Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Woodstock, the iconic “Hippie” counter-culture music festival, was celebrated by ~460,000 baby boomers from August 15 to 18, 1969. The “happening” was on the rolling hills of Max Yasgur’s Dairy farm in Bethel, N.Y. It almost never came about. [Jerry Klinger]
Jewish Farmer Max Yasgur Made the Woodstock Festival Possible Read More »
Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Eventually, he imagined people sitting in a gigantic house with an infinite set of windows. Each person’s view of the world was influenced by the location of his or her window. They could see what was in front of them, but not what was in front of the other residents. Each person’s beliefs are determined by what happens outside their individual windows. [Donald H. Harrison]
Ethnically Jewish Author Explains His Atheism Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAHere are some Jewish NFL players I might be keeping my eyes on when it is time to draft my fantasy team. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish Men Playing with Pig Skins Read More »
Cailin Acosta, California, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA