Join historian Marc Dollinger for a live conversation on his groundbreaking book “Black Power Jewish Politics”, with an afterword by Ilana Kaufman, the CEO of Jews of Color Initiative. Susannah Heschel, a preeminent scholar and the daughter of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (z’’l), also joins the conversation. [Barrett Holman Leak]
On February 12, 1909, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) was founded by a group including W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, Mary White Ovington, and Moorfield Storey. It was on the 100th birthday of former President Abraham Lincoln. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Jewish and African American Joint Justice – Celebrating The NAACP’s 115th Anniversary Read More »
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What took place before San Diego’s recent Jan. 19 “All Peoples Celebration” to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a startling example of what can happen when a single word that reflects a simple objective can become hijacked. [Marsha Sutton]
OpEd: How did Zionism become a dirty word in San Diego? Read More »
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The idea to create the Pediatric Nephrology-Urology Center grew out of the shared vision of the two Hadassah Medical Organization specialists who will be its co-directors, Oded Volovelsky, MD, and Guy Hidas, MD. Dr. Volovelsky heads the hospital system’s Pediatric Nephrology specialty and is President of the Israeli Association for Pediatric Nephrology, while Dr. Hidas heads Pediatric Urology and is President of the Israeli Pediatric Urology Society. [Cailin Acosta]
Our Shtetl: New treatments at Hadassah Medical Org. and Winter Olympics Update Read More »
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For two years, we’ve carried the words “we will dance again” in our hearts. And to close out FED360, we did just that. We danced. Joyfully, energetically, breathlessly, unapologetically. Together, we celebrated the strength and resilience of our community and the impact of building belonging and connection. [Heidi Gantwerk]
This promises to be a memorable program, giving insights into the lives of famous Jewish conductors and listening to the beautiful music they produced. [Eileen Wingard]
February 19 Great Jewish Conductors program Read More »
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Our sages teach that there are four mitzvot on Purim. We gather to hear the story of Esther and how our people were saved. We give matanot la’evyonim to ensure that those in need can celebrate with dignity. We share in a festive meal filled with joy. And we give mishloach manot—gifts of food to one another. [Rabbi Hanan Leberman]
Mishenichnas Adar Marbim B’Simcha Read More »
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For many years, I would introduce the singing of zemiros and emphasize the spiritual impact and the sanctity of the time as Shabbos ebbs steadily away. During the quarantine period of COVID, I made it a point to open my windows and sing Shalosh Seudos zemiros at the top of my lungs so everyone could hear me and understand that we still need to sing. [Rabbi Avraham Bogopulsky]
Parshas Mishpatim – Highlight the Positive & Ignore the Negative Read More »
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Such frustration can only reflect the feelings of American Jews who fall into the center-left category. We mainly vote for Democrats because they consistently press for social reforms while supporting Israel. This allows for legitimate criticism of the Jewish state. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Selective Jewish support for Republicans Read More »
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It was a promise. A compact between our early nation and its Jewish citizens: equal opportunity and liberty defended for all. I’ve been thinking about this promise as we observe Presidents’ Day this year, especially as antisemitism has intensified these past few years. [Jonathan Greenblatt]
OpEd: Washington’s Promise, America’s Test Read More »
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Parashat Mishpatim shows how lofty spiritual experiences can become daily living. After the thunder and awe of Sinai in last week’s parasha, the Torah now turns to the details of life: laws of justice, business ethics, personal responsibility, compassion, and integrity. No fewer than fifty-three mitzvot appear here, teaching that holiness is built not only through inspiration, but through conduct. [Michael Mantell, PhD]
Parashat Mishpatim – We Wander, Wing It, and Wonder Why We’re Late Read More »
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While the Prime Minister is in Washington fighting for Israel’s survival, it is crucial to remember that the Jewish people’s attachment to their tiny land was continuous, documented, and unmatched by any competing national claim. It was also legally recognized. Opinion. [Alex Grobman]
The Jewish People: Myth or reality? A lie with a purpose Read More »
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Alfred Hirsch (February 11, 1916 – March 8, 1944) was a German-Jewish athlete, sports teacher, and Zionist youth movement leader, notable for helping thousands of Jewish children during the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in Prague, the Theresienstadt concentration camp, and Auschwitz. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Fredy Hirsch Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaAs we finish up all the Super Bowl treats, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, have started and will continue for two weeks.
There are 16 Jewish and Israeli athletes to keep an eye on in the next two weeks. [Cailin Acosta]
Our Shtetl: Super Bowl is over, now onto the Winter Olympics Read More »
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