Judaism

‘The Triumph of Life’ is a Theology of Judaism

His 326-page book has 14 chapters that discuss a wide range of essential subjects, including creation, the dignity of life, humanity imitating God, tikkun olam (repairing and perfecting the world), the struggle of life against death, the lesson of the Holocaust, and much more. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Holocaust, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Roundup: Various Jewish Organizations Tell Their Activities

The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) has issued a statement mourning the Nov. 3 death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, and the San Diego Region of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) marked the 60th anniversary of the Vatican’s issuance of the groundbreaking Nostre Aetate report at a joint observance at a Catholic Church in Poway. [SDJW staff]

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International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Six Key Elements of Judaism Presented in Book by Rabbi Mark Wildes

The book’s core thesis is that by delving into fundamental Jewish concepts—God, Torah, Prayer, Kindness and Charity, Shabbat, and Tikkun Olam—we can transform our lives in profound ways. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]

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Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Holocaust, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Tucker Carlson’s Friendly Interview of Antisemite Nick Fuentes Riles Political Conservatives

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts ignited a major firestorm by essentially backing Tucker Carlson’s interview of Nick Fuentes. Many have considered Carlson anti-Semitic for years. [Joe Gandelman]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Joe Gandelman, News Media, Travel and Food, USA

Jewish Trivia Quiz: Hindus in Israel

One of the major holidays in Hinduism is Krishna Janmashtami, which Israeli Hindus will celebrate next year on September 3 and 4, including the offering of 108 vegetarian meals in honor of the birth of Lord Krishna. What are people who follow both Jewish and Hindu traditions called? [Mark D. Zimmerman]

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Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

’31 Candles’ is a Comedy about a Man’s Bar Mitzvah at 31

The movie 31 Candles stars Jonah Feingold as 30-year-old Leo Kadner, who is short and dyslexic, and the woman of his romantic fantasies, Eva Shapiro (Sarah Coffey), who at 6’ 1 ½ is too tall for most male partners as well as for the roles she seeks on Broadway. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Columnist Divulges Contents of His 12th Book: 120 Biographical Essays of Wrestlers with Their Jewish Identities

The manuscript of the book Homelandless Patriots is dedicated to the history of individuals who made history. They made history in their professional fields: science, music, literature, art, philosophy, politics. [Alex Gordon]

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Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Lion Sculpture Sited at Common Border of Israel, Gaza and Egypt

The Kerem Shalom Lion, at the well-publicized Southern Gaza border crossing, was sited recently.  Hundreds of trucks per day, an unknown number of people, and “officialdom” pass within touching distance of the Lion as they enter and leave Gaza. [Jerry Klinger]

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International, Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

Halloween Costumes Also Serve Well During Purim

Jewish Mom hack: If you do not celebrate “Halloween,” think of Purim. Costumes at certain places and online go on sale and can be used in the late Winter/Spring of Purim. In 2026 (can you believe we are even mentioning 2026?), Purim lands on Monday, March 2. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

A Prayer for Those Who Suddenly are in Danger of Starving

We come before you in not just grief but fear of what tomorrow may bring.  Empty cabinets, growls of hunger, howls of children, undernourishment of families, the indignity and degradation of millions of Americans who’ve had the bread snatched out of their bellies in the midst of a nation of unmatched plenty. [Rabbi Mike Rothbaum]

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Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Hamburg Group Publishes Book About Jewish Lives Before Nazis Took Over

Approximately two years ago I was contacted by the Institute for the History of the German Jews, based in Hamburg which, together with the Association for Culture and Media, was embarking on a project to commemorate the Jewish families which had  once lived in Hamburg. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors