Humans are prone to seeing patterns or causes—divine wrath, conspiracies, or supernatural interference—where none exist. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
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The earliest manuscripts of the Torah and New Testament were not like today’s texts. The Bibles were written without spaces in between words. The Hebrew manuscripts did not have vowels, chapters, or verses. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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As I read stone after stone- often multiple stones at one household, I sadly reflected on the parallels of what unfolded in 1930’s Germany and what is unfolding in this country within our own neighborhoods. [Lisa Ashkins]
Will Stolpersteine Be Necessary in the U.S. Under Trump’s Deportation Policy? Read More »
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In Brandes’s opinion, understanding is not enough for a critic; they need a special intuition, an “intuitive” penetration into the depths of the life they are studying. Brandes was opposed to aestheticism in literature and the theory of “art for art’s sake.” [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Georg Brandes, Literary Critic Read More »
Alex Gordon, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined ContributorsJewish wedding ceremonies are filled with symbolism. The fundamental elements of a wedding are the chuppah (the wedding canopy), the statement made by the groom to his bride, in which he declares his intention to take her as his wife, and her acceptance of him. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
The Origin of the Jewish Wedding Ceremony Read More »
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Had he been born 40 years later, the world might rank his comedic genius at a par with those of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. [Donald H. Harrison]
Biography Relates the Remarkable Career of a 19th-Century Comedian Read More »
California, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Celebrities, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAThe Jewish leadership reacted to the mass conversions after 1391 by attempting to convince their lost brethren to return to Judaism, pointing out what they considered to be the illogical elements of Christian belief. One of the attempts was a short book written by Hasdai Crescas in 1398, The Refutation of the Christian Principles. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
A Jewish Philosophy with Unintentional Christian Beliefs Read More »
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We find ourselves at the heart of this ancient drama, where a Moabite king, Balak, gripped by fear of the burgeoning Israelite nation, seeks to harness the power of a renowned prophet, Balaam, to curse them. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Contemporary Torah: Being Aware of God’s Works Read More »
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The San Diego Humane Society’s Wildlife Help Hub offers step-by-step instructions on what to do if you encounter an animal that appears to be injured, trapped, or sick. [Cailin Acosta]
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Attendees of an intimate ceremony Thursday dedicating the Rabbi Aaron Gold Community Meeting Room resurrected the warmth and magic of the personal life and career of a San Diego County spiritual leader who died 24 years ago. [Donald H. Harrison]
24 Years after His Death, Rabbi Aaron Gold’s Life and Legacy are Celebrated Read More »
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Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFSSD) alongside six other Jewish Family Service agencies statewide, the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) and the Jewish Caucus advocated for the funding that will be distributed this fiscal year. [Press Release]
California Approves $14.5 Million Fund to Aid Holocaust Survivors Read More »
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The parsha unveils righteousness as the courage to struggle with one’s dark side, to face one’s erroneous fears and doubts, to clean off the shmutz from one’s lenses, and to see the world’s goodness. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Balak: Emotional Clarity, Spiritual Vision and Perspective Read More »
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Moshe Greenberg (July 10, 1928 – May 15, 2010) was an American rabbi, Bible scholar, and professor emeritus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. [Wikipedia]
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Jewish Religion, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaJPride Weekend is almost here! This is a response to the San Diego Pride Parade and Festival allowing a headliner who opposes Israel and has made antisemitic statements. [Cailin Acosta]
JPride in Counter Programming to San Diego Pride, Set for July 18-20 Read More »
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