It’s a narrative of transition—from dependence to agency, from miracles to management. Within its verses unfold the full drama of collective life: the struggle for leadership and legitimacy, the fear and promise of scarcity and abundance, the frictions of war and fragile peacetimes. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
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Finding balance in an unbalanced world can be complicated. Life is full of balance in everyday situations. How much time do you dedicate to a task or job and when do you stop and say no? [Cailin Acosta]
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For the Treasures from the Music Collection: Shavuot Music program Thursday afternoon, June 5, 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family JCC, I will have as my special guest, Rabbi/Cantor Hanan Leberman, the newly appointed spiritual leader of Congregation Tifereth Israel Synagogue. He will not only help introduce the program, but will add a few additional songs of Shavuot. The recorded selections will reflect all aspects of this important holiday. [Eileen Wingard]
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He tells us that the “idea of ending one’s profession or work due to old age seems to be antithetical to Jewish thought.” The Talmud Kinim 25a states that Torah scholars’ minds hold firm as they age, and the Talmud Shabbat 152a states that the brains of Jewish scholars grow stronger as they grow older. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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In We are Black Jews: Ethiopian Jewry and the Journey to Equality in Israel, Roni Fantanesh Malkai provides eye-opening, need-to-know information about the history and difficulties of Ethiopian Jews. We should read it and do our best to get people to treat others as they want others to treat them. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Israel, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Opinion, Shanda File, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThank you to all those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, one day is never enough to honor those who sacrificed everything. May their memories forever be a blessing. [Cailin Acosta]
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The first thing they do is bring out a bag of bread and olive oil so you can make Motzi. Then, on the waiter’s suggestion, we ordered the Jewish style artichoke, the spaghetti Carbonara style; the spaghetti with truffle, beef tartare and lemon thyme; baked lamb with potatoes, and cod Jewish style. [Sandi Masori]
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Each tale dramatizes Israelis’ positive reactions to one of the darkest days in Jewish history, the savage attack upon their land and people on October 7, 2023, and the rape and murder of many people. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsNechemta. A word of comfort, of peace, often heard as a sermon closes. But it’s more than a closing phrase—it’s a lifeline. And in a year marked by pain and tragedy, from growing antisemitism throughout the world, nechemta isn’t just welcomed—it’s needed. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
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In a small pet store in New York City lived a large cockatoo. The owner placed him right at the entrance to attract customers. And to be honest, he did a fine job — squawking rhymes and phrases at passersby all day long. [Yakov Nayerman]
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Antisemitism, Business & Finance, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, Yakov NayermanPracticing patience is often seen as a gift. Some people have more of this attribute than others. [Cailin Acosta]
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Business & Finance, Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and FoodThe Torah frequently teaches respect for all people. Deuteronomy 23:25 warns employers that their employees must be allowed to eat while they work in the fields. This law also applies to non-Jewish employees. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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More than 300 people attended a gala Sunday night, May 18, honoring the legacies of Rabbi Simcha Weiser and his late wife Betty, respectively the former headmaster of San Diego Hebrew Day School and the developer of the school’s Judaic program especially for girls. [Donald H. Harrison]
Hebrew Day School Gala Fetes Weisers; Quizzes Aharoni Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, USALag B’Omer occurred on the 33rd day of counting the Omer, and many celebrated this occasion with bonfires and barbecue items like hot dogs, hamburgers, and s’mores. [Cailin Acosta]
Following Lag B’Omer, Shabbat, Shavuot Observances to Occupy S.D. Jewish Community Read More »
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