Here are developments in the United States, Israel, and around the globe of interest to the Jewish community [Press Release]
AJC Global Briefing: July 8, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Twenty years later on July 7th, I’m in San Diego going to the last day of the county fair with my husband. This time, going by car. Coming in, I thought it was so grand. Honestly, Luna Park has nothing on the set up of the San Diego County Fair. [Miriam Gershenson]
San Diego County Fair Evokes Memories of Another Fair in Tel Aviv Read More »
Albert Kreimerman, Israel, Lifestyles, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Friedman also wrote numerous detective novels, ran unsuccessfully for office in Texas, and wrote a column in the Texas Monthly magazine for many years. What was once written about Kinky Friedman in the Texas Monthly? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Kinky Friedman, z”l Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Soroka University Medical Center needed to reinvent itself on the fly and dramatically expand its capacity amid the overwhelming amount of severe, traumatic injuries suffered by Israelis on Oct. 7. The number of children treated at the facility that day was equivalent to the usual number treated in an entire year, Perry said. [Jacob Kamaras]
Oct. 7th Convinced Medical Students of Necessity of Specialty in Trauma Surgery Read More »
Israel, Jacob Kamaras, News Media, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
The narrative is a blend of her own experiences with commentaries from other women in politics as well as from some men. Although no mention was made of the fact that they were Jewish, the names of at least nine men and eight women of our faith found their way into Hayashi’s story. [Donald H. Harrison]
Book Outlines Problems, Opportunities for Women Candidates Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, California, Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The incomplete Star of David, set against the U.S. flag, could be interpreted to mean that Jewish life in America is not complete. [SDJW Staff]
July 4th Image: a U.S. Flag and a Magen What? Read More »
Ben Dishman, Israel, Judaism, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The firework celebrations of the 4th of July may be over, but there are plenty of exciting and interesting programs around the area to attend and connect. [Cailin Acosta]
Fireworks Lit Up the Sky; Jewish Works May Light Up Your Mind Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Increasing the risk to our soldiers and prolonging the war, Israel has had to coordinate much of its strategy and tactics with the US State Department; reduce its offensive attacks, especially airborne ones; use less potent munitions; and limit the IDF’s efforts to destroy all the hundreds of tunnels underground in Gaza. [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: U.S. Prevents Israel from Winning War with Hamas Read More »
Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
My father would bring the chickens home, where the real work began. He would meticulously defeather, clean, and cut the chickens, ensuring they were ready for my mother’s culinary expertise. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: Home-Cooked Meals Here and There Read More »
Israel, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
On Monday, July 1, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria with other San Diego representatives declared July as Pride Month in San Diego. Many other states consider June as Pride Month, but San Diegans have declared July as Pride Month. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish Community Schedules LGBTQ+ Pride Events Read More »
Cailin Acosta, California, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
A weekly wrap of ADL’s reports, updates and analysis on antisemitism around the world. [Press Release]
ADL’s July 3 Briefing on Most Recent Developments in the Battle against Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
I was filled with awe and appreciation for the critical yet sticky issues its writers have tackled over the decades, such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, abortion, equal rights, and other women’s issues historically sidelined in mainstream media. Wow! I felt like I was in a sacred space – a sort of ground zero for women’s rights. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Embracing Midlife Sisters Read More »
Lifestyles, Press Release, Shayna Kaufmann, USA
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that presidents are above the law, that they are endowed by Jesus with certain inalienable rights, that among these are killing domestic and foreign enemies and unfettered liberty for economic enterprises and the pursuit of wealth. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The Declaration of Subservience, July 4, 2024 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
The annual multi-day spectacular event, best known for showcasing the pride and beauty of Zionism, providing attendees with practical tools to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to antisemitism, and sharing first-hand accounts about the realities on the ground in Israel, will take place November 14-17, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. [Press Release]
San Diego Will Send Delegation to JNF-USA’s Global Conference in Dallas Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA